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Bilingual Book Club! Get ready for "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain
New Book! we will be reading an American Classic. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. They says it's for children, but many adults find it very a
Darcie Khanukayev
Sep 4, 20241 min read


Language Learning Adventure: Exploring Bolbaite, Spain Along the River
On Tuesday, August 20, for our monthly bilingual hiking excursion we will explore Bolbaite! We won’t hike much, we will swim in the river.
Darcie Khanukayev
Aug 13, 20241 min read


What About You?... and you and you and you?...in Spanish Grammar
“Seriously?! There are four ways to say YOU in Spanish!
What’s wrong with just YOU?” Muttered Lori from Wales as she
shook her head....
Darcie Khanukayev
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Practice your language🤓 and have fun in the bilingual Language Immersion Class for Adults😄
Practice your language🤓 and have fun in the bilingual Language Immersion Class for Adults😄 One of our members will explain the history...
Darcie Khanukayev
Jun 18, 20241 min read


📢 Ignite the Power of Language! DarKha Academy Monthly Newsletter is Here!
Hello DarKha Community!
We are excited to share our latest updates and upcoming events for all age groups. Here’s what’s happening this mon
Darcie Khanukayev
May 28, 20241 min read


English language Summer Club at DarKha!
Join Us at DarKha Academy for English Summer School in Xativa!
Looking for a fun and educational way to spend your summer? Look no further!
Darcie Khanukayev
May 26, 20241 min read


But, This is Spain…Creating a Free Library Box
“Emilio, when you finish the outside walls, can you build a little box on the side for books?”
“What do you mean, a box for books outside?
Darcie Khanukayev
May 26, 20242 min read


DarKha Bilingual Hiking to the Roman Aqueduct along the Alboi River
On Sunday, June 23, we will explore the Roman Aqueduct along the Alboi river in Xàtiva! Meet at the academy (Sant Doménec, 32, Xativa) at 10
Darcie Khanukayev
May 26, 20241 min read


Practice English/Spanish while Exploring the History of Xàtiva
DarKha Bilingual Hiking🥾: On Sunday, May 19, we explored the Islamic tombs excavated in the rock!
Darcie Khanukayev
May 17, 20241 min read


Asking and Getting: Mediterranean Sunset in Valencia, Spain
“Asking isn’t as easy as they say and that is because you get what you ask for.”
“Well, isn’t that the idea?” I replied to my brother....
Darcie Khanukayev
Apr 25, 20242 min read


What's on the Book Club and Adult Immersion Class Schedule for April?
If you have not been attending our Friday evening, I'm afraid you've been missing out! But don't worry, we keep growing and sharing new...
Darcie Khanukayev
Mar 25, 20241 min read


A Proper Scone: An English Encounter
“Those look great! I love fluffy biscuits!” I exclaimed as Betty unveiled her afternoon baking project. However, when I scuttled to the....
Darcie Khanukayev
Feb 26, 20242 min read


The Secret Recipe
“I can’t wait to try all the food!” exclaimed Dylan excitedly as we entered the supermarket. My son and his family from California had just
Darcie Khanukayev
Feb 11, 20242 min read


The Noble Fruitcake Tradition
Fruitcake: consume at your own risk!!!
Darcie Khanukayev
Jan 2, 20242 min read


Christmas Club Spanish Language
Join us during the holiday season while we have fun and practice our Spanish!
Darcie Khanukayev
Dec 19, 20231 min read


School Days
One of my favorite times of the day is the morning, especially school day mornings. I open up the academy, sweep up the sidewalks, and...
Darcie Khanukayev
Dec 1, 20232 min read


The Winds of Change
The year was 2016, and I was on the plane returning from Spain. I had just finished my first Camino, el Camino de la Plata, from Sevilla...
Darcie Khanukayev
Oct 13, 20232 min read


¿Tomato or Tometo?
“How do you say tomato? "Towmeirdow,” of course, like all normal Americans. “Really!?” she says, with a contorted face. She didn’t...
Darcie Khanukayev
Aug 25, 20232 min read


A Few Spaniards in California
The AVE made its jolting halt into Joaquín Sorrolla; “I’m almost home,” I thought to myself, tired, jet-lagged, yet deeply content. Just a q
Darcie Khanukayev
Aug 24, 20232 min read


We are not alone
I gave up apologizing about it to my students when I realised that, because of it, we all have had to suffer. It is a cultural trial, a...
Darcie Khanukayev
May 29, 20222 min read
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