Day of the Dead Origins: The Surprising History
Every year, as October draws to a close, Mexico fills with marigolds, candles, colourful skulls and altars dedicated to ...
31 October, 2026
New Spanish Courses in Strasbourg – November 2026
NEW COURSES · NOVEMBER 2026 Spanish courses in November 2026: a fresh start in Strasbourg Looking for Spanish courses i...
21 October, 2026
Why was the 1918 pandemic called Spanish Flu?
A worldwide pandemic, a neutral Spain and a freer press: discover why one of the deadliest outbreaks in history bears a ...
20 October, 2026
Gustar in Spanish: why do we say “me gusta”?
You know how to say “I like cinema” in English, or “j’aime le cinéma” in French. Then you meet me gusta el ci...
16 October, 2026
October 12 in Latin America: Names and Historical Memory
Why does October 12 have different names across Latin America? From Día de la Raza to Día de la Resistencia Indígena,...
11 October, 2026
Hispanic Day: Spain’s National Day on 12 October
Hispanic Day falls on 12 October, when Spain marks its national day. You will also come across the Spanish name Día de ...
07 October, 2026
Learn Spanish in Strasbourg: courses, levels, methods and advice
Do you want to learn Spanish in Strasbourg, pick up the Spanish you studied at school, or finally certify your level wit...
02 October, 2026
Por and para in Spanish: a clear guide for French speakers
If you speak French and are learning Spanish, it’s very likely you’ve already experienced this: you want to write a ...
15 March, 2026
Conference: Protest songs of the Spanish Transition
On Friday 6 March at 6.30pm, ELE USAL Strasbourg is hosting a conference to discover (or rediscover) the songs that mark...
25 February, 2026
CinEstrasburgo Festival 2026 at Cinéma Vox
From 18 to 24 March 2026, Cinéma Vox in Strasbourg hosts the CinEstrasburgo Festival, a selection of Spanish and La...
21 February, 2026
Ser and estar in Spanish
In Spanish, ser and estar are not just two ways to say to be: each verb has a different job. Your choice changes wh...
19 February, 2026
Bad Bunny at Super Bowl LX: symbols and references
It wasn’t “just” a show: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX half-time was designed as a living postcard of Puert...
13 February, 2026