WORDS FROM SPANISH – BASQUE
If we delve into the history of languages, we can see that Basque is one of the oldest languages spoken. The Basque language predates the Indo-European languages, and at its peak, was used in a vast area covering the Ebro and Garonne rivers, the western...
Read moreOur intern Josh's experience with his first new year in Spain
The new year is not such a big event in my family. When I was a child we hardly ever celebrated. As a teenager, I started to celebrate with my friends, always in the same house. We would go to the house of one of...
Read moreWhat are new year's resolutions? An explanation for Spanish students
Every year, after the festivities, January is a month when people put into action all the things they promised themselves they would do. Initially, it's easy and motivation is high but as the months pass, all that fades.Even the etymology of the word in Spanish tells...
Read moreJanuary 2026 Activities
Start 2026 with us! Instituto Hemingay has prepared a selection of activities to enjoy during January and Bilbao's culture.On Monday, January 12, at 5:00 p.m., we will start the week by discovering one of Spain's most iconic dishes: tortilla. We will learn about its regional...
Read moreIH alumno conducts New Year gala in Bilbao
On the 2nd February, Bilbao will celebrate the new year with a musical experience which has its roots in the Instituto Hemingway! Mourad Assouil, doctor of music, pianist, and our alumno makes his debut as conductor in the Strauss Gala, a celebration to welcome 2026,...
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