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If you’ve ever wondered what Christmas in Spain looks like, read on! Christmas isn’t just a holiday and time off work, but a long, joyful celebration full of food, family and the to-be-expected large dose of Spanish tradition! The season kicks off with El Gordo, the famous Christmas lottery drawn every 22nd of December. On this day, the entire country seems to pause as school children sing out the winning numbers in a unique and rather catchy way. Whether or not you’re a gamb

Welcome to " Language Matters ", the Pimm Tutoring blog, a space where Spanish learning meets real-world news, views and thoughts. This week the headlines marking 50 years since the death of Franco, Spain’s long-time dictator, have brought up lots of emotions in Spain. It’s a complex chapter of the country's history, and reading the articles remind us why we’re so passionate about guiding our A-level students through it with sensitivity, clarity, and confidence.  In our Langu