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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

🎄✨ Christmas is coming… and so is the DarKha Christmas Club! 🎁🎉 Looking for magic, language, and a little morning peace? Join us for two festive weeks of fun, creativity, and bilingual adventure at the academy in Xàtiva! 🧒👧 From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., we’ll keep your little ones engaged with hands-on fun in English and Spanish — while you enjoy a well-earned morning break. ☕🎶 🎁 What’s in Santa’s sack this year? 🍪 Whipping up winter treats & hot chocolate 🔬 C

Dear DarKha Community, We hope your summer has been full of light and joy! 🌞 September brings a fresh start, and at DarKha we want to invite you not only to learn Spanish, but to live it in community. 🌟 Spanish Classes at DarKha Classes begin on Monday, September 15th, with groups available both in the mornings and evenings. Over the next few days, we’ll finalize the schedules to best fit your life — because we know every student’s rhythm is different. 📍 Important detail

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 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! 🙌

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! 🌈✂️🍪

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

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

«¡Yo amo la paella!» exclaimed my little sister as we enjoyed a sunny afternoon in Alcúdia de Crespins. The warm air, the company...

Join us Sunday, February 16 for a morning of fresh air, language practice, and beautiful views! Meeting Point: DarKha Academy

🎶 📍Where: C/ Corretgeria, 35, Xàtiva 🕖 When: Friday, January 24, 7:00 – 8:30 PM 🗣️ Practice your English & Spanish while dancing!

🚴‍♀️ Bilingual Biking with DarKha Academy!🌟 Join us on Sunday, February 2, for a scenic ride through orange groves and charming towns! 🛣

We are continuing with "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain for Bilingual Book Club! It is an American Classic.

It’s touchy, to say the least. Personally, I have never observed my country being as divided as it currently is. I feel grateful to be here.

˝Grwama, wuk!˝ Lily cried as she pointed a pudgy two-year-old finger at the family in front of us. ˝Grandma, it’s a princess family!

¡Seguiremos leyendo hasta el capítulo 6 de nuestro Libro para el Club de Lectura Bilingüe! Estamos leyendo "Las aventuras de Tom Sawyer" de

We will continue to read to chapter 6 in our Book for the Bilingual Book Club! We are reading "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain.

“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....

Practice your language🤓 and have fun in the bilingual Language Immersion Class for Adults😄 One of our members will explain the history...