Events & Blogs

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.

Learn how to use the Spanish preterite tense naturally in everyday conversations in Spain. Practice common irregular verbs, real-life examples and survival Spanish with DarKha Academy in Xàtiva.

What begins as curiosity about old Spanish doors becomes a deeper discovery about culture, history and everyday life in Spain. Through the eyes of Californian visitors, Xàtiva reveals its castles, cobbled streets and timeless beauty.

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.

Explore nature and practice English and Spanish on a guided bilingual hike from Xàtiva to Anna’s beautiful Ruta de las 3 Cascadas.

Looking for a fun and relaxed way to practice English and Spanish in Xàtiva? Join our bilingual horchata night with games, conversation, and community.

Just as one celebration ends in Spain, another begins. From Fallas to Semana Santa, life in Xàtiva doesn’t slow down — it swings between extremes. Through real schedule changes, busy students, and everyday moments, this story explores how cultural rhythm shapes not only daily life, but also the way we learn, adapt, and connect through language.

Step into a magical bilingual night adventure in Xàtiva. Explore hidden historical sites while practicing English and Spanish in a fun, immersive way.

Language learning is often described as mastering vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. But anyone who has truly immersed themselves in another culture knows that learning a language is also about understanding rhythm, traditions, and ways of life. For those learning Spanish in Valencia, there is perhaps no better cultural lesson than Las Fallas. Recently, I learned this lesson firsthand.

Join DarKha Academy in Xàtiva for a Bilingual Immersion Art Night. Practice real English in a creative, supportive community setting while making art together.

🗓️ 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!

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!

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

So, our “valiant knight” Don Quijote has just been beaten up by some muleteers (big surprise). He’s lying half-dead in a field, when a kind farmer from his village finds him. Instead of proudly declaring his real name, Don Quijote insists (in true delusional fashion) on being called Valdovinos (a hero from an old ballad). Yes, he’s still roleplaying while bleeding. The poor farmer, trying to make sense of this nonsense, loads Don Quijote onto his donkey (not a noble steed, b

📚✨ Bilingual Book Club Announcement! ✨📚 Hola, valientes lectores y caballeros andantes! ⚔️ This Friday at 7 PM at the academy, our Special Bilingual Book Club meets again — and we’re riding straight into Chapter 3 of Don Quijote de La Mancha! 🐴📖 What madness awaits in Chapter 3? Oh, just your average knight demanding to be dubbed in an inn he mistakes for a castle, with innkeepers, prostitutes, and muleteers all unwittingly cast as noble courtiers and holy men. 😅🏰👑

Summer has always been a season of contrasts, but I’ve never felt it more than when reflecting on life between my hometown in California and my current home here in Spain. Though the landscapes, traditions, and languages are different, there’s an unmistakable rhythm to summer that crosses cultures — one that celebrates community, connection, and the simple joy of staying cool.

🎉 BILINGUAL POOL PARTY 🎉 📍 Benigànim | 🗓️ August 1 | 🕕 6:00 PM Let’s celebrate all our hard work this year with a fun Bilingual Pool Party! 🌞 ✅ Bring: something to share (food or drink), a friend, and your best summer vibes! ✅ RSVP: to confirm attendance and help organize carpooling. 📞 685 166 339 See you at the pool! 🏖️

Yes, I know—it’s quixotic. And we’re doing it anyway. We’re embarking on the bold adventure of reading the classic, the first modern novel ever written: Don Quijote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes—together, in both archaic Spanish and English. Darcie with a group of students from California with Don Quijote and Sancho in Madrid. At DarKha Academy, our Bilingual Book Club meets twice a month to read aloud, share thoughts, and practice both languages in a warm, welc

The smoke is white! The world has a new pope. Being from California, Catholicism is just one of many religions woven into our cultural fabric. The United States was founded on the principle of separating church and state. But that doesn’t mean we don’t mourn the passing of Pope Francis or celebrate the legacy of his predecessor. Like the rest of the world, I waited, wondering which path the Church would take next: one rooted in classic tradition, or one moving toward inclusio