Where to get English-language news about Spain
Where can you go to stay reliably informed if your Spanish and Catalan isn’t good enough to easily read local and national publications? … (2 comments)
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Who is an essential worker?
Covid-19 restrictions in Spain mean that only essential workers are permitted to work. Who counts as an essential worker?… (0 comment)
Esperança Christmas Bags Appeal
It’s likely that you’ve seen homeless people on the street as you go about your daily routine in Barcelona. This Christmas, Barcelona Family Life is supporting the local homeless organisation Esperança, who are collecting Christmas bags to distribute to homeless people on Christmas Eve.… (1 comment)
Barcelona international school curriculum options
This post compares the various curriculums and exams offered in English-language international schools in Barcelona. … (2 comments)
How to Apply for a Public School Place in Barcelona
It can be daunting getting to grips with the education system in a foreign country and language, so here are some things you need to know and a step-by-step guide to getting a place.… (2 comments)
Christmas Campaign for CA-VM Barcelona Women’s Shelter
A huge thank you to everyone who helped to make this campaign a huge success! … (3 comments)
Getting to grips with the Spanish horario
It seems to me that you can divide international families in Barcelona into two camps – those who have adapted to the typical Spanish horario, or daily schedule, and those, like me, who despite living here for years, always feel a little out of step.… (2 comments)
Mindful Technology Use: Hannah Tufts Interview
Cybersecurity awareness specialist Hannah Tufts talks to Annette Pacey about her experience of relocating to Barcelona and how her mindfulness practice led her to launch her own venture helping young people take a more mindful approach to their technology use. … (0 comment)
Why Housework Is Still a Feminist Issue in 2018
Much as we might have hoped to have moved beyond the battles of our grandmothers by now, we have yet to solve this stubborn barrier to true gender equality. … (1 comment)
US-Curriculum Schools in Barcelona
Among the choices of international schools in Barcelona are those which follow the American curriculum. Why choose an American School?… (0 comment)