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📣 Bike Adventure: practice cycling in English and Spanish!
📣 Bike Adventure: practice cycling in English and Spanish! Xàtiva → Cova Negra 🚴♀️🌳Sunday, February 8 · 10 AM Meet at: Sant Domènec, 32 – Xàtiva (València) Come join a scenic bilingual bike excursion through the beautiful countryside around Xàtiva — perfect for enjoying nature, fresh air, and good company! 🇪🇸🇬🇧📍 Route Overview: We’ll pedal from Sant Domènec toward Genovés and on to the natural site of La Cova Negra. It’s mostly rolling terrain with some gentle climbs
Darcie Khanukayev
16 hours ago1 min read


Hello, Nature and Language Lovers! 🌞
Hello nature lovers! 🌞 Join us for a bilingual hike to Les Arcadetes along the Albaida River, where language learning, community, and nature come together! 📅 Date: January 25, 2026 ⏰ Time:10:00 am 📍Meeting Point:Sant Domenèc, 32 ⛰ Duration: ~ 2–3 hours (friendly pace) 🌎 Languages: English & Spanish (all levels welcome!) Bring comfy shoes, water, snacks, sun protection, and curiosity! Let’s hike, laugh, and learn bilingually! 🌳✏️
Darcie Khanukayev
Jan 201 min read


🌟 Let’s celebrate the new year together! 🎉 Word Game Night!
🗓️ Friday, Jan 16 — Viernes, 16 de enero 🕖 7:00 PM📍Sant Domènec, 32 🗣️ Practice English & Spanish with charades, laughs, and lovely people! 🧀🥂 Bring a a friend, and a snack, or drink to share, 😄 and your sense of humour!
Darcie Khanukayev
Jan 151 min read


🚴♀️ Bilingual Biking with DarKha Academy!🌟 Join us on Sunday, January 11, for the first ride of the year!!!
🚴♀️ Bilingual Biking with DarKha Academy!🌟 Join us on Sunday, January 11, for the first ride of the year!!! 🛣️🍊We´re taking a scenic ride through orange groves and charming towns: We'll explore Vallés, Cerdá, Torrella, Llanera de Ranes, Granja de la Costera, and finish in Xàtiva.📍 Meeting Point: DarKha Academy (Sant Doménec, 32, Xàtiva) 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM ✅ What to Bring: Your bike🚵🏼, water💧, appropriate clothing, and a desire to practice Spanish/English! 📏 Distance
Darcie Khanukayev
Jan 71 min read


Dear Spanish Speakers: English Will Betray You
I have a secret… Spelling doesn’t come naturally to native English speakers.
In fact, I divide the world into two camps: those who can spell and those who struggle. There are people who can confidently write “definitely”… and then there are the rest of us — the ones who Google it every time or wait for the spell checker to jump in and save the day.
I don’t love admitting this, especially since I’m not only an English teacher but the director of an English academy. Still, t
Darcie Khanukayev
Nov 27, 20252 min read


🚴♀️ Bilingual Bike Ride with the DarKha Immersion Club! 🚴♂️
Join us on Sunday, March 30, for a fun and adventurous bilingual bike ride! 🌿🚲
📍 Meeting point: DarKha Academy, Sant Domènec, 32 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM 🧢 What to bring: Water, helmet, and your adventurous spirit! We'll be exploring the scenic area around Mount Puig between Genovés and Xàtiva, enjoying the fresh air, great company, and bilingual conversation along the way. All levels welcome! Let’s ride, chat, and immerse ourselves in language and nature. 🌍🌞 👉 RSVP no
Darcie Khanukayev
Nov 25, 20251 min read


🍁🦃 Bilingual Cooking Class: ¡Celebrate Thanksgiving with Us! 🦃🍁📅
Thursday, November 21 🕖 7:00 PM📍 DarKha Academy – Carrer Sant Domènec, 32 💶 Bring 3€ for supplies. 🥧 And bring something to share with the group! Come cook, laugh, and connect in English & Spanish while learning about the heartwarming American tradition of Thanksgiving! 🇺🇸❤️🗣 Practice your language skills in a fun, real-life setting 🌍 Celebrate culture, friendship, and gratitude 🎉 Friends are welcome – the more, the merrier! 📝 RSVP (685 166 339) please!
Darcie Khanukayev
Nov 4, 20251 min read


We are hiking🚶🏻♀️to La Ermita en el Puig.🥾
November 16, We are hiking🚶🏻♀️to La Ermita en el Puig.🥾 It’s an emblematic hermitage of Xàtiva very close to the urban center. Meet at the academy at 10 with water, snack for a 3 hour easy/medium excursion (about 8 km on roads and up a the hill on well trod paths).
Darcie Khanukayev
Oct 28, 20251 min read


📚✨ New Book in the DarKha Bilingual Book Club! ✨📚
Ready to switch stories? 💫 We’re putting Don Quijote back on the shelf (for now 😉) and diving into a captivating, slightly eerie, and beautifully written short story collection: 🕊️ “Birds in the Mouth” by Samanta Schweblin. 🔁 As always, it’s our DarKha Special Bilingual Book Club — where language learners and literature lovers meet to share, laugh, and practice Spanish & English in a relaxed, thoughtful space. 🗓️ Get a copy of book in PDFs in both Spanish and English at
Darcie Khanukayev
Oct 28, 20251 min read


We’re going to knit in two languages!
🧶✨ BILINGUAL ADULT COMMUNITY NIGHT ✨🧶 Friday, October 24 at 7:00 PM📍 DarKha Academy – Carrer Sant Domènec, 32. We’re going to knit in two languages! Yes, really. Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or don’t know a knitting needle from a spoon — you’re welcome! 🧶 We’ve got supplies, 👜 but feel free to bring your own.🧍♀️🧍♂️ We’re looking for: Knitters and non-knitters; English and/or Spanish speakers; People who love to laugh, learn, and share. 🎁
Darcie Khanukayev
Oct 8, 20251 min read


🚶♀️🌳 Bilingual Hiking Adventure! 🌳🚶♂️🏰
On Sunday, September 21, we’ll head out for a refreshing morning of fresh air, conversation, and discovery. These hikes aren’t just about moving your body (though the castle views and hills will definitely give you a workout!). They’re also about moving your language forward. 🌍💬
Whether you’re practicing Spanish or English, you’ll have the chance to:
Use real language in real conversations while walking with others.
Build confidence speaking naturally, outside the classroom
Darcie Khanukayev
Sep 4, 20251 min read


Xátiva 🔥🇪🇸 FALLAS TOUR with Salva! 🔥
Falla in Valenica, Spain! Xátiva 🔥🇪🇸 FALLAS TOUR with Salva! 🇪🇸🔥 Join our bilingual adult immersion class for a special Fallas...
Darcie Khanukayev
Feb 25, 20251 min read
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