Are you coming to Valencia on an Erasmus grant? At ALOS you can take a tailor-made Spanish course from 9 euros an hour, on the days and at the times that suit you.

Spain face England in the Euro 2024 final. Just in case, here are eight ways of apologising in English, from the most formal to the most colloquial.

The Spanish rolled R, the German ü, the English th, the Welsh ll and the tones of Mandarin Chinese. We look at why these sounds are so difficult and how to master them.

Songs reinforce memory, sharpen pronunciation and widen vocabulary. Here is how to turn your playlist into a language learning tool.

Grammar and culture shape how we experience time. A look at punctuality, monochronic and polychronic cultures, and what this means across borders.

Stop hunting for a course that fits. We build the course around your level, your timetable and the goal you have in mind, online or in person.

Emojis carry emotion where tone of voice cannot, but their meaning shifts from culture to culture. A look at their origin, their business use and their risks.

In Valencia's maritime districts, Holy Week takes on a character of its own, with processions that reach the port and traditions rooted in the sea.

Not everyone can spend weeks abroad. Virtual language trips recreate the immersion, the culture and the native-speaker classes from your own sofa.

How do you say I love you in French, Italian, German or Japanese? Romantic phrases, quotations from around the world and gift ideas with a linguistic twist.