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As a tourist or expat in Spain, it is an interesting experience to watch an election pass through the city you are visiting. The surrounding events manage to be both close to you, and yet far in direct impact. The atmosphere in the city, however, is distinctly palpable. From campaigners in the Puerta del Sol, to posters lining the Paseo del Prado, one can´t help but feel invested. This article will break down  the election to its basics, to give extranjeros a chance to understand what´s going on! The elections happening on the 4th of May are a Madrilenian regional election. The people of the Community of Madrid will vote to elect the 12th Assembly, with all 136 seats in the assembly up for grabs. A bit of background: The current political system in Spain is a parliamentary monarchy, whereby the ruling monarch is the official head of state, whilst the prime minister serves as head of the government. The current ruling monarch is Felipe VI and the current prime minister is Pedro Sanc...

Hay muchas maneras para aprender español desde la propia casa. Si prefieres aprender en casa por el COVID, o no puedes viajar en este momento, Eureka te puede ayudar. Creemos que es necesario practicar la comunicación, la comprensión, la lectura y la escritura que son los cuatros aspectos de un idioma. Aquí tiene los recursos diferentes para estudiar estos cuatro aspectos, desde las clases hasta las aplicaciones y los sitios web. La manera más fácil para aprender desde casa son nuestras Clases de Español Online . Todas estas clases son de 50 minutos y se pueden realizar de lunes a viernes entre las 09.00 y las 20.00h, las veces que quieras. Las clases practican la conversación y se realizan ejercicios para mejorar los cuatros aspectos del aprendizaje. Además, una clase online te da la oportunidad de practicar hablando en español de una manera que no es posible con las aplicaciones.  Sin embargo, Eureka cree que la tecnología puede ayudarnos mucho para aprender español, especialmen...

For many language learners out there, living and studying in a city that speaks the language is an invaluable experience. The opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and be constantly surrounded by the language hugely exacerbates the learning process. When I decided that I wanted to learn Spanish, and to do so in a short space of time, I was certain that finding an opportunity to move to Madrid for a few months would be the best idea. In the current moment, with all the complications that COVID brings to international travel, I was uncertain if I would even be able to get out of London. I had already spent months in lockdown trying to familiarise myself with the basics of Spanish grammar, learning through textbooks and websites. At this point, I started researching language schools and opportunities to take Spanish classes in Madrid, and I found Eureka. Offering  immersive language classes , along with accomodation nearby and internship placements, this seemed like the answe...

Labor laws in the European Union  If you have been enjoying your time here in Spain you may have considered moving here and finding work for an extender period of time. If that is the case, there are a few things you should know before making the decision. If you are currently a citizen of a country that is a member of the European Union, you are in luck.  That expedites this process immensely. Moving countries for work in the European Union is similar to moving from California to Nevada for work. However, if you don't have citizenship in the European Union you have to go through a more extensive process. On top of getting the correct visas, and permits, every employer is legally required to publicize a job in order to offer it to current residents of the European Union. There is a Spanish saying related to how difficult it can be to get hired as a non member of the EU. This saying is "La pescadilla que se muerde la cola" Which translates to "The whiting ...

Tax Free Shopping in Madrid     If you have been shopping around Madrid, you may have noticed that the prices of clothing and other non-consumable goods are exceptionally lower than those in other places. Here in Spain you can take advantage of a tax refund prior to leaving the country. This is an easy way to save money on expensive goods. The sales tax is almost always going to be 21%. You must make sure to keep all recipes in order to get a partial refund.       This means if you buy a 100€ jacket, and the sales tax is 21% you can keep your receipt and take it with you to the airport for the 21€ refund. If you keep your receipt for everything that you purchase (other than food) these tax refunds can add up and save you a large amount of money.       It's quite popular for people from neighboring countries to come to Spain just to shop, as the prices are so attractive its hard to pass up. If you plan on making l...

Ways to enjoy Madrid            Now that you are in Madrid, you may be asking yourself what some things are that you can do to enjoy your time here, as well as meet new people. The nightlife here in Madrid is probably the best in the world. If you are staying in the center of Madrid, near Puerta del Sol one solid option would be Kapital. This seven-floor nightclub is great place to meet new people and dance. Each of the seven floors offers a different type of music which will ensure you have a good time. The only downside to this nightclub is that it is quite commercial. Entry with two mixed drinks will set you back 20¢; however, what is most common for people to do is to go to a bar or a terrace café and drink there with friends prior to going to the clubs. Shoko is another alternative to Kapital. The general age of clubgoers is 18-28 with more emphasis on the older end of that spectrum. Nonetheless this is still a ...