Séville est vraiment une ville très animée. Toute la journée et toute la nuit on peut trouver des personnes dans les rues et une ambiance festive. Les habitants de cette ville sont tous très gentils et cherchent toujours à nous aider au mieux.

 

 

 

      Cette semaine, j’ai pu visiter plusieurs lieux magnifiques comme l’Alcazar et la Cathédral de Santa María de la Sede de Séville.

   

 

 

Les rues sont très propres et sont nettoyées tous les soirs par le personnel de la mairie de Séville.

  

 

 

      J’ai été étonné de voir que Séville était une ville sans pente ni montée, toute les maisons sont aux mêmes niveaux, il n’y a pas de différences flagrantes.

    



 

      J’ai été surprise aussi par le nombre de bus à Séville mais aussi par les horaires de bus. Je n’ai pas réussi à trouver des horaires stables mais un bus arrive environ toute les 10-15 minutes et le soir il y a des bus dit « nocturnes » qui arrivent toutes les heures à partir de 23h00 ce qui permet de pouvoir visiter la ville même la nuit et de pouvoir rentrer en bus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second: my training in the school Carlos V

Theschool  Carlos V is a very great school with people who are very interesting, they are all I think Spanish but for example one of my colleague is German and she speak 3 languages: Spanish, English, German and a little bit French! 

The people here are very friendly and helpful. I’m happy to do my training in this school because I think I can progress in English and Spanish and for me it’s very important to learn different languages. 

I do some translation; participate to the social network etc. That’s why I love my training here! This training prove me what I want to do: work in the world and learn many languages! I have progress to do in Spanish but it’s possible!

Well I think I have finish to share my first impressions with you and I hope that it made you want to come to Seville!

I have to write something for the Blog for you. I can talk about what I want but I’m a little bit lost already.. I think I have to give you my first impressions about Seville and maybe talk about my training in the school Carlos V.

So first: Seville!

It’s my first time here in Seville and I could say that it’s a really beautiful city! Very beautiful, it’s a very modern and historic city. You can walk in the city and see a lot of things like dancers, or musicians, or the Cathedral, lots of monuments to visit and you can do a lot of things in this city.  Today is the beginning of my third week so I've started to know the city a little bit, the places you have to see if you come here. I made a small list for you:

-          - Alcazar de Seville

-         -  Plaza de España

-         - Giralda

-          -Parque de Maria Luisa

-          -TheCathedral

-          -Arena de la Real Maestranza de Caballería

-          -Metropol Parasol

-          -The Museum of Fine Arts

-          -Torre del Oro

-          -Palace of the Countess of Lebrija

That’s the list of the monuments after I can give you some activities to do in Seville:

-          -Bike tour

-          -Boat trip

-          -Visitthe aquarium of Seville

-          -Isla Magica (attraction park)

-          -Commercial center Cortes de Ingles

-          -You can go see spectacle of Flamenco

So now my impression, I have to precise the fact that I love  cities where you can meet a lot of people, know new things, know another culture, in Seville you can have all this things! The people here are very outgoing, easygoing and nice. You can eat well for 10€-20€! Seville it’s a good place to have a good vacation!

TOP 5 what you need to know about buses in Spain

If you have never been in Spain and you want to travel here by bus you should know a little about it.

#1

When you are at the bus station and you can see your bus, don’t be surprise when it doesn’t stop. Here, you must wave the hand to driver if you want to get on.

#2

When you want to get off the bus you must inform the driver too. Just press the stop button.

#3

In most countries, when you have bought a monthly ticket you don´t have to do anything. Just must have on one. Here, you have to validate it every time.

#4

We enter to buses only first door.

#5

Are you bored about traveling or you have to contact with somebody when you are in the bus? Don´t worry.  In Spain, WiFi is available on most buses.

Polish apprentice

One week ago we met Natalia – our apprentice from Poland. She got a chance to arrive here because of the Erasmus + project.

-          This is my first time in Spain and I loved this place from the first sight. I was so stressed before my first work day but when I met my new team I knew that it would be an amazing three weeks. At work I do translations for Polish partners, I look for contacts to institutions  which took a part in Erasmus+ project too and I deal with marketing in Carlos V LanguageSchool.

-          Apart from the work, our group also have time for fun. We have provided trips.

In our first week in Seville, we had a trip to Gibraltar - British overseas territory on the southern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. It was an awesome adventure. We could see beautiful views and monkeys – the symbol of Gibraltar!

-          This experience was the best in my life and I know that If I got a chance I would do it again.

Do you know why you should know Spanish?

From Idiomas Carlos V we want to give you 5 main reasons which explain why you should be learning Spanish this year.

                        

1. Spanish is the third most spoken language in the world, after Chinese and English with almost 500 million people worldwide. It is the official language in 21 countries and is the mother tongue of 16.4% of the US population. It is also the second most used language in international communications after English. It is estimated that within a decade, some 500 million more people will speak Spanish.

2. Knowing one of the richest languages ​​on the planet will expand your cultural horizons and help you see the world from multiple perspectives. Understanding Spanish will open doors to Spanish theater, music, film and literature giving you the opportunity to discover works like Don Quixote de la Mancha in its original language or watch films of directors as renowned as Almodóvar or Amenábar.

3. You can communicate with Spanish speakers around the world or in your own city. For example, if you are from the USA you will be able to contact many people who speak Spanish usually in American cities. If you know Spanish, when you travel to Spain and Hispano-America you will find it easier and fun to move around the city, buy or even bargain in the markets as the knowledge of the language will allow you to know better the culture of the places you visit, improving your experiences of travel. If you speak Spanish, you have the opportunity to make friends for life.

4. It offers you the opportunity to study in other countries since in many universities and other training centers, it is necessary to have knowledge of Spanish to be able to study in one of its courses, Master, etc.

5- In the globalized world we live in, it is important to be able to communicate in other languages ​​and that will make you improve your value as a worker. Improving your career and work opportunities will give you new business and work opportunities. There are many jobs which require knowledge of Spanish as a second language. Speaking Spanish is an added value for any Curriculum Vitae.

Advantages of going abroad

We at Carlos V Language School in Seville - and yours truly as a former exchange student and foreign intern - have long known that  travels, studies and internships abroad are absolutely enriching experiences and that everyone should spend a longer period studying, living and/or working in another country at some point in their lives. But now we have it in writing: The Spanish State Secretary of Education, Vocational Training and Universities, Marcial Marín, confirmed during a festive act within the Erasmus+ program on Monday that the unemployment rate amongst former Erasmus participants is 23% lower than that of people who haven't spent time abroad.  

Employers all over Europe and of course the participants themselves can only confirm this: People who spent time abroad during their education are more open-minded, creative and solution-oriented. They adapt better to new situations and don't shy away from difficulties and intercultural differences. Communicativeness is one of the greatest strengths, which helps them stand out against competitors in selection processes and convince companies, clients and business partners. 

Furthermore, people who have lived abroad as exchange students, interns, volunteers or au pairs have lots of exciting stories to tell. This makes them interesting, friendly and social people who everyone likes to be around. So a stay abroad has a positive impact on one's social surroundings. While living in another country, of course there can be tensions, cultural shocks, misunderstandings and problems. But these can be overcome through open communication and collaboration, teaching the participants to deal with difficult situations.

Apart from the social competences or soft skills, exchange students also acquire specific professional or academic skills which they wouldn't have access to in their home country. Foreign universities often employ different teaching and research methods, and foreign companies use different machines, devices and programs and have a different work culture. Your resume is definitely improved by a foreign experience. 

A great way abroad are organized exchange programs like Erasmus+. This program organizes mobilities for European students, apprentices, pupils and teachers. If you want to start slow, you can check out language travel. With these, you learn a language and discover the culture and customs of the country. Whatever you choose, a stay abroad is always a great idea!