Monday, October 10, 2011

Tiempo Otoñal

I love this time of the year! I am looking for new ways to enjoy it and at the same time, learning a bit more from my country. I am starting today, visiting the Medieval Fair in Alcalá de Henares. I heard it will be worth every minute of it!

I would like to share a few ideas:

1) Some city governments through places such as Casa de La Mujer, Universidad Popular, etc offer some day trips to different places, countryside or not. You could enjoy an outside day in a beautiful historical town or enjoy an indoor day visiting a museum or cultural place.

2) Make a list of books you would like to read. Try to match learning and fun. For example, I would be drawn to any craft magazine or book. So, for me, a good idea would be to find several books on that topic to enjoy my reading and learning new vocabulary at the same time! Have them handy for those evenings you just want to sit down and enjoy a cup of tea under a lap blanket.

3) Look for courses offered by Escuela de Idiomas or Universidad Popular. Some "Ayuntamientos" do not have them, but they will have classes offered by community buildings, etc. They may offer photograph, history classes, language conversation classes, sewing, etc. It is nice to make new friends over coffee during class break! I know that some of the UPAs in Madrid, offer a class in which you visit different museums and cultural places of the city. Yo will have a guided visit with friends. It cannot get any better!

I guess it is a time to get excited to be indoors but still, have plenty of occasions to learn and enjoy our country! Happy Fall!