Book club

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!

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).

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

🧶✨ 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. 🎁

Ah yes, the legendary Chapter 6… when everyone decides the best way to “cure” Don Quixote is to burn down his entire library. 📚🔥 While our would-be knight sleeps peacefully, dreaming of glorious adventures, the village priest and barber stage a full-on medieval intervention. They team up with the housekeeper and niece, grab some lanterns, and sneak into the library like they’re part of CSI: La Mancha. 🕵️‍♂️📖

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

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

♟️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!