False friends

You are probably familiar with the concept of false friends: words and expressions that are very similar to other words and expressions in a different language, but mean something completely different. In this new entry of our blog, we’ll take a look at some of the most common English – Spanish false friends, so you […]

5 day trips from Madrid

When you come to Madrid to learn Spanish in Cronopios, you will have plenty of time to do many other things. Today I want to talk about 5 day trips from Madrid, in Madrid, meaning you won´t even have to travel outside the region. Beautiful places that you can reach with public transport in around […]

5 tips to learn Spanish in Madrid

Are you a student of Spanish language? Are you considering studying abroad for some time? Or are you already in Madrid and planning on learning some Spanish to improve your social life? In this article I want to give you 5 tips to learn Spanish in Madrid. But first let me answer a question on […]

Tips for the DELE exam

In the current article I would like to give you tips for the DELE exam in order to help you pass it. As Cronopios is a DELE Examination Center, we are used to guiding our students to succeed at the Spanish DELE Diploma. Find out your real Spanish language level (A1-C2) If you are not […]

Best TV Shows to Learn Spanish

From addictive telenovelas to unbelievable reality shows, Spanish speaking people are just good at conveying drama, comedy and day-to-day life through shows. To make studying Spanish easier, we have compiled a list of the best TV shows to learn Spanish. Get your favorite blanket, lay down on your couch and enjoy! Amaia is the main […]

Basic vocabulary to go shopping in Spain

Spain is one of the most visited countries in the world. Every year, millions and millions of tourists travel here for many different reasons: the weather, the food, the culture… and shopping! Home of internationally well-known brands such as Zara, Bershka and Loewe, Spain also has, in general, lower prices in many products than other […]

The best weekend trips from Madrid

When you come to our school to learn Spanish, you come to Madrid, the capital of Spain. It´s the most populated city in the country and, as you probably already know, the sunniest capital of Europe. Madrid city has plenty of monuments and activities for everyone, you can visit the best museums in Spain or […]

Our Spanish school in Madrid is ten years old

Teaching your language to people of different nationalities and cultures is an extremely rewarding profession. Working as a Spanish teacher in a school managed by teachers is a dream come true, our Spanish school in Madrid is ten years old. Teachers and students enjoyed a fun and entertaining day to celebrate the 10th anniversary of […]

Vocabulary to travel by train & bus in Spain

Learning a foreign language abroad allows you to immerse yourself in an exciting new culture. One of the best ways to practice what you are taught during our intensive courses is traveling around Spain, a country with a varied landscape and a wide range of accents, traditions and worth seeing places to discover. However, dealing […]

Spanish expressions to use in bars & restaurants

One of the aspects of the Spanish culture foreigners appreciate much is its gastronomy. For this reason we would like to offer you in this post some Spanish expressions to use in bars & restaurants.  After reading it, you are going to be ready to order something in a bar like a real Spaniard. First […]