Events & Blogs

🦃🍂 A little taste of America is coming to Xàtiva! On November 29, the DarKha Bilingual Community will celebrate a traditional American Thanksgiving with a potluck-style feast. Join us for an afternoon of delicious food, cultural exchange, friendship and gratitude. Everyone is welcome—RSVP required!

Looking for a relaxed way to practise English or Spanish? Join the DarKha Bilingual Book Club in Xàtiva, where literature, conversation and community come together. Read aloud, explore vocabulary, discover different cultures and enjoy an evening of language learning with friends.

Join the DarKha Bilingual Community for a special visit to the Goya Room at Xàtiva's Museum of Fine Arts. Our very own artist and printmaker Philip Hartigan will guide us through Goya's fascinating etchings, sharing the stories, techniques and artistic secrets behind these remarkable works.

From farm-to-store role-play to colour-changing science, Thanksgiving mashed potatoes and a Gratitude Tree, discover how DarKha Academy makes English learning meaningful throughout November.

Discover the beauty of the Costera region while practising English and Spanish in a relaxed, friendly environment. Our monthly bilingual bike rides combine language learning, exercise and community, making every kilometre an opportunity to connect with new people and new cultures.

Can singing help you learn a language? We think so! Join DarKha Academy's first-ever Bilingual Karaoke Night and experience an evening of music, laughter and community as we challenge ourselves to sing in our second language.

Looking for a unique way to practise English or Spanish? Join DarKha Academy's monthly Bilingual Hiking adventure and explore La Creueta in Xàtiva while enjoying nature, meaningful conversations and breathtaking views.

Looking for a relaxed way to practise English or Spanish? Join the DarKha Bilingual Book Club in Xàtiva, where literature, conversation and community come together. Read aloud, explore vocabulary, discover different cultures and enjoy an evening of language learning with friends.

At DarKha Academy, every month begins with a question that inspires curiosity and communication. This October, our students will discover how autumn changes the world around us through English, science, creativity, cooking and culture.

Looking for a fun way to practise English or Spanish while enjoying the outdoors? Join the DarKha Bilingual Community for our first bike ride of the season as we explore the beautiful Vía Verde from Xàtiva to Manuel.

Did you know that a simple fan could become an elegant language of its own? Join the DarKha Bilingual Community as we discover one of Spain's most fascinating traditions while practising English and Spanish in a relaxed and welcoming environment. What is the Spanish language of the fan? For centuries, the Spanish fan (abanico) was much more than a way to stay cool. It became a subtle form of communication, especially during the 18th and 19th centuries, allowing people to ex

Looking for a fun way to practise English or Spanish outside the classroom? Join the DarKha Bilingual Community for an unforgettable day exploring Anna's natural beauty, history, and culture while making new friends.

Ready to stop stumbling over Spanish verbs and start gliding through conversations? 🇪🇸🚀 This August, DarKha Academy is challenging adult Spanish learners to master at least one essential verb every day. But this isn’t about memorising endless conjugation tables. Students conjugate, write, speak, record and—most importantly—use each verb in real-life situations. By the end of the challenge, participants will have practised more than 35 essential Spanish verbs used every day

Practise English and Spanish through literature, conversation and community at DarKha Academy’s Bilingual Book Club in Xàtiva. On Thursday, July 30 at 19:30, we’ll read selected stories from Sandra Cisneros’s The House on Mango Street aloud in both languages, explore vocabulary and cultural themes, and enjoy an informal evening of conversation together.

At DarKha Academy, language learning doesn't stop when class finishes. Our annual Bilingual Beach Day brings students, families, and friends together at Daimús Beach for a day of conversation, games, laughter, and authentic English and Spanish practice. It's language immersion in a relaxed, real-life environment where confidence grows naturally.

DarKha Academy invites you to a relaxed and welcoming bilingual book club in Xàtiva. This April, we explore The House on Mango Street and enjoy language learning through conversation, culture and community connection.

This August, DarKha Academy invites English and Spanish speakers to come together for a relaxed summer gathering in Xàtiva. Meet new people, practice a language, enjoy the outdoors, and discover how language learning comes alive through community.

This June, DarKha Academy transforms into a magical kingdom where children learn English through castles, dragons, wizards, science experiments, creative crafts, and royal cooking adventures. Discover how imagination helps language learning come alive.

DarKha Academy’s bilingual book club brings together English and Spanish learners through literature, conversation and community. This month we are reading The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros in both languages.

On June 6th, DarKha Academy will explore Cova Negra, one of Xàtiva’s most fascinating archaeological sites and former home of Neanderthal man. This easy community hike combines nature, history, movement and bilingual interaction in a real-world learning experience.