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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 81 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 41 min read


🌍✨ Bilingual Game Night at DarKha: chess
♟️Join us September 5 at 7:00 pm at Sant Domènec, 32 for an evening of language, strategy, and fun! This week’s spotlight game is chess ♟️ — whether you’re a seasoned player, a curious learner, or just want to cheer on the matches, there’s a place for you.. Bring a friend, and if you’d like, something to share for the table. No experience needed — just curiosity, conversation, and community. Everyone welcome!
Darcie Khanukayev
Aug 271 min read


🎉 BILINGUAL POOL PARTY 🎉
🎉 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! 🏖️
Darcie Khanukayev
Jul 161 min read


🎭 Bilingual Adult Immersion Game Night – Friday, June 13th!
🎭 Bilingual Adult Immersion Night – Friday, June 13th! 🇪🇸🇺🇸 Join us for a fun and engaging evening at our bimonthly bilingual Adult Immersion class! We’ll challenge ourselves and bond through the universal language by playing Charades 🎉🗣️📍 Sant Doménec, 32, Xàtiva, Valencia 🕖 Friday, June 7 at 7:00 PM Let’s create unforgettable memories and share plenty of laughter 🤩🤣 See you there! 🙌
Darcie Khanukayev
May 221 min read


🌈☀️ ¡DarKha Summer Club 2025! ☀️🌈
☀️🌈 DarKha Summer Club 2025! 🌈☀️June 23 – September 12
🕘 Monday to Friday | ⏰ 9:00–13:00 👧 Ages 3 to 12 | Get ready for a summer full of fun and learning in English! 🇬🇧🎉 Every day at DarKha Summer Club is packed with exciting activities like:
🎨 Crafts & creativity 💦 Water experiments & games 🍳 Cooking fun
🧪 Science discoveries ⚽ Sports & movement 🎲 Grammar games in English!
🌟 Choose what works best for your family: 💶 Prices per day, week, or month 👨👩👧👦 5%
Darcie Khanukayev
May 211 min read


DarKha Bilingual Hiking🥾
¡DarKha Senderismo Bilingüe🥾: El domingo 11 de mayo exploramos el Les Arcadetes d'Alboi! Nos reunimos en la academia (Sant Doménec, 32, Xativa) a las 10; lleva buenos zapatos para caminar, agua y ganas de explorar y practicar tu español/inglés. Hay que subir un poco pero no es difícil. 🥾⛰️🤩
Darcie Khanukayev
May 101 min read


🌞 Enroll Your Child in Our Exciting English Language Summer School! 🇬🇧🎨🧪
Summer is almost here — and it’s the perfect time to give your child a fun and enriching learning experience! 🎉 We're excited to invite children ages 3 to 12 to join our English Language Summer School at DarKha!
📍 Location: Carrer Sant Domenec, 32, Xàtiva
🕘 Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.At DarKha, your child will dive into the English language through play, creativity, and hands-on adventures! 🌈✂️🍪
Darcie Khanukayev
May 101 min read


Castles, and Dragons, too
The late afternoon air whipped my hair wildly, blocking and then revealing to me the vast plain tinted gold and rich pink. As the sun slid behind distant hills, the air not only whipped my body, but also my soul. The glory extended out of me into laughter, and it, too, was whipped away.
«This is my Queendom», I told myself, pretending I was living hundreds of years ago in this very place. In my glee, I secretly searched for a silhouetted dragon flying out of the setting su
Darcie Khanukayev
Apr 252 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 now and
Darcie Khanukayev
Apr 251 min read


🌄 DarKha Bilingual Hiking Adventure! 🥾🌿
🌄 DarKha Bilingual Hiking Adventure! 🥾🌿Join us for our next Bilingual Hike on Sunday, April 13 at 10:00 AM! Meet at the academy
Darcie Khanukayev
Apr 91 min read


🌍✨ DarKha Academy Bilingual Club Excursion to the SEU! 🏛️🔔📚
🌍✨ DarKha Academy Bilingual Club Excursion to the SEU! 🏛️🔔📚
Join us this Sunday, April 28 at 11:00 AM in front of the Academy (c/ Sant
Darcie Khanukayev
Mar 261 min read


🚴♀️ Bilingual Bike Ride with the DarKha Immersion Club! 🚴♂️
🚴♀️ Bilingual Bike Ride with the DarKha Immersion Club! 🚴♂️ Join us on Sunday, March 30, for a fun and adventurous bilingual bike ride!
Darcie Khanukayev
Mar 261 min read


🌞🚶♀️🌳 Bilingual Hiking Adventure: Exploring the Trails Behind the Castle of Xàtiva 🏰 !
Join us Sunday, February 16 for a morning of fresh air, language practice, and beautiful views! Meeting Point: DarKha Academy
Darcie Khanukayev
Feb 121 min read


🚴♀️ Bilingual Biking with DarKha Academy!🌟 Join us on Sunday, February 2, for a scenic bilingual bike ride through orange groves and charming towns! 🛣️🍊
🚴♀️ Bilingual Biking with DarKha Academy!🌟 Join us on Sunday, February 2, for a scenic ride through orange groves and charming towns! 🛣
Darcie Khanukayev
Jan 211 min read


Excursion to Bicorp! 🌿 DarKha Academy Bilingual Adult Immersion Class🌿🚶♂️
DarKha Academy Excursion to Bicorp. Did you know that the Cueva de la Araña holds one of the most significant examples of Levantine Rock Art
Darcie Khanukayev
Jan 171 min read


Floods, Fiestas, and Finding Meaning: La DANA in Valencia
The morning after the DANA flood,I remember questioning the purpose of the intense weather warnings had sounded the evening before. It only
Darcie Khanukayev
Jan 172 min read


Join Us for a Bilingual Hike to La Ermita de Santa Ana!
We’re heading to La Ermita de Santa Ana, a stunning 16th-century Gothic chapel with breathtaking views from its strategic location.
Darcie Khanukayev
Dec 4, 20241 min read
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