Tailormade Spanish

I'm Jane, a Spanish tutor with 22 years experience, teaching across Somerset with lessons online across the UK. I also have rescued cat who is called Owl.

[Tailormade Spanish @JBoladoSpanish]

Thanks to# La Sagrada Familia.

[La Sagrada Família @sagradafamilia]

Veiem per primera vegada la torre de Jesucrist il·luminada!
L'espectacle de llum iniciat des de la base fins a la il·luminació de la creu ha culminat amb una composició de llums guiats per drons, que han dibuixat la figura Gaudí i la frase «primer l'amor, després la tècnica».

[Carl Bovis @CarlBovisNature]

Retweet when you see it!

[Embassy of Spain UK @EmbSpainUK]

🌸Feria de Abril in Sevilla stands as one of Spain’s most emblematic cultural events, showcasing Andalusian heritage through flamenco, traditional dress and gastronomy.

A singular opportunity to experience Seville at its most vibrant!✨

20–26 April 2026

[ArchaeoHistories @histories_arch]

The New Cathedral of Salamanca in Spain features a stone carving that bears a striking resemblance to a modern-day astronaut in a pressurized suit... While many internet theories suggest this is evidence of time travel or ancient advanced technology, it is actually a much more recent addition. The carving was added during a restoration project in 1992, following a tradition where restorers incorporate contemporary symbols into their work.

Stone carver Jerónimo García was responsible for the addition, choosing an astronaut as a symbol of the 20th Century to mark the era of the renovation. The cathedral itself dates back to 16th Century CE, but the restoration allowed for a creative "signature" that bridges the gap between the Renaissance and the Space Age. Other modern additions to the cathedral's facade include a faun eating an ice cream cone.

This "astronaut" serves as a fascinating example of how historical monuments can evolve over time through human intervention. It highlights the playfulness of craftsmen and the importance of distinguishing between original architectural features and modern repairs. Today, it remains one of the most photographed and debated features of the cathedral’s exterior.

#archaeohistories

[Volcaholic 🌋 @volcaholic1]

This video illustrates the "levante" phenomenon on the Rock of Gibraltar.

The "levante" is an east wind carrying moisture from the Mediterranean. When it encounters the rock's steep terrain, it rises, cools, and condenses, creating clouds, mist, and fog.

📹 Met Office

[Muse @xmuse_]

Seville is about to explode with color, music, and pure joy.

Feria de Abril is coming 🔥 It’s the city’s iconic spring festival.

April 21–26. Spain 🇪🇸

[Paula Breytenbach🇿🇦🇺🇸 @PolyannaBrey]

National Geographic Award winning photograph of the year.
So beautiful. 🐝🐝🐝

[Miscelánea🍀 @MissCelaneaOne]

Madrid

(Vídeo ©️Manu García del Moral/secretosdemadrid)

[SpanishDictionary.com @SpanishDict]

Today's #WordOfTheDay is "despertarse."🌅 For example: Me desperté cuando sonó el despertador. - I woke up when the alarm clock went off.

#EstudiaEspañol #StudySpanish #AprendeEspañol #LearnSpanish #Español #Spanish #LearningSpanish #PalabraDelDia

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Today's #WordOfTheDay is "alergia."🤧 For example: Juan sufre de alergia al polen. - Juan suffers from a pollen allergy.

#EstudiaEspañol #StudySpanish #AprendeEspañol #LearnSpanish #Español #Spanish #LearningSpanish #PalabraDelDia

[Stuff Worth Seeing @StuffWorthSee]

Morning in Spain

[Tony’s Photos ….🍂🍁 @tonywootton7]

Flamingos heading back to Reserva Natural de la Laguna de Fuente de Piedra, getting ready for the season ahead.

[SpanishDictionary.com @SpanishDict]

Today's #WordOfTheDay is "primavera."🌸 For example: ¡Finalmente llegó la primavera! - Spring is finally here!

#EstudiaEspañol #StudySpanish #AprendeEspañol #LearnSpanish #Español #Spanish #LearningSpanish #PalabraDelDia

[PROTECT ALL WILDLIFE @Protect_Wldlife]

Well Done Spain 🇪🇸.

A ROOF TILE THAT’S GIVING LITTLE OWLS THEIR HOMES BACK

In rural Spain, a clever design is helping thousands of nocturnal birds reclaim what modern construction quietly took away.

The Little Owl once nested in old stone walls and traditional farmhouses. But as rural architecture modernized, those natural cavities disappeared — leaving these small hunters without shelter.

So conservationists from the Grup de Naturalistes d’Osona and Grup de Natura Sterna designed something brilliant.

They created the Teula Mussolera — a modified clay roof tile that doubles as a high-tech birdhouse.

Here’s why it works:

It looks exactly like traditional Spanish roofing — preserving the beauty of rural homes.

Its internal tunnel is predator-proof and thermally stable, protecting chicks from heat and hunters.

It allows owls to live alongside humans as villages expand.

And here’s the smartest part…

This isn’t charity. It’s partnership.

The Little Owl is an elite natural pest controller — hunting thousands of insects and rodents every year. Farmers who install these tiles aren’t just helping wildlife… they’re recruiting a silent, feathered security team that reduces the need for chemical pesticides.

Sometimes conservation isn’t about separating humans and nature. It’s about designing a way to thrive together.

[SpanishDictionary.com @SpanishDict]

Today's #WordOfTheDay is "enlatado."🥫 For example: Usé tomates enlatados para esta receta. - I used canned tomatoes for this recipe.

#EstudiaEspañol #StudySpanish #AprendeEspañol #LearnSpanish #Español #Spanish #LearningSpanish #PalabraDelDia

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Today's #WordOfTheDay is "relajante."🛀 For example: Es relajante pasar tiempo en la naturaleza. - It's relaxing to spend time in nature.

#EstudiaEspañol #StudySpanish #AprendeEspañol #LearnSpanish #Español #Spanish #LearningSpanish #PalabraDelDia

[SpanishDictionary.com @SpanishDict]

Today's #WordOfTheDay is "grado."🌡️ For example: La temperatura máxima de hoy será de 30 grados. - A high of 30 degrees is expected today.

#EstudiaEspañol #StudySpanish #AprendeEspañol #LearnSpanish #Español #Spanish #LearningSpanish #PalabraDelDia

[✶ @echoesofworld]

Ronda, Spain

[Spain in USA @SpainInUSA]

The Fallas transform Valencia into a stage of art, fire, and tradition. 🎭 A celebration declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by @UNESCO, which promotes proposals based on creativity, identity, and citizen participation.

🎯 Discover how to incorporate this heritage into your initiatives: 👉 https://t.co/sATdp4YGAu

#VisitSpain #ThinkYouKnowSpain #SpainTraditions #SpainArt #SpainCulturalHeritage @ValenciaCity

[Tailormade Spanish @JBoladoSpanish]

Dragon head down pipes on the Calle Mayor at Alcala de Henares #Manuel Revila

[Manuel Revilla @ManuelRevilla57]

Los dragones de la calle Mayor de #AlcalaDeHenares