Monday 15 February 2010

Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona


One of Barcelonas most famous museums Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona is a great place to go if you're looking for some inspiration. The MACBA, designed by American architect Richard Meier opened to the public in 1995. All the art dates from the mid-20th century onward.

Winter Hours
September 25th to June 23rd
Weekdays: 11 am to 7.30 pm
Saturdays: 10 am to 8 pm
Sundays and holidays: 10 am to 3 pm
Closed: Tuesdays (except holidays), December 25th and January 1st

Plaça dels Angels, 1
08001 Barcelona
Tel +34 93 412 08 10
Fax +34 93 412 46 02


Learn Spanish Free


A great way of learning Spanish without paying anything is to do a language exchange. This means that you "exchange language" with another person. You teach them a language you know and vice versa. On the two websites listed below you can find a person to learn Spanish or Catalan from.

The first one only has people in Barcelona while the second one has people from all counties.

www.languageexchangebcn.com/
www.intercambio-es.com/

English books in BCN

Where in Barcelona can you find books in English? Listed below are three of the best bookshops in the city.

  • HIBERNIAN-BOOKS - Second hand bookshop in Gracia with good selection. Reasonable prices
    http://www.hibernian-books.com/
    Carrer de Montseny 1708012 BARCELONA Tel: (+34) 932 174 796

  • BCN BOOKS - English course books for all ages. Contemporary and classic fiction. Dictionaries
    http://www.bcnbooks.com/
    Three shops in the city, see website for more information

  • LLIBRERIA ANGLESA COME IN - Fiction and non-fiction, travelguides and a big selection ofEnglish course books and teaching material.
    http://www.libreriainglesa.com/
    C/ Balmes 129 bis08008 Barcelona - Spain93 453 12 04/93 453 18 06

Write a fantastic CV

There are some websites out there that offer great advice on how to write a CV that will make a good impression. Are you just about to write a CV for the first time or are you looking to improve your CV? These sites are definitely worth a visit.

http://www.cvtips.com/cover-letter/ - Covers everything from Resumes and CVs and Cover letters to Interviewing.

http://www.usingenglish.com/teachers/articles/perfect-cv-cover-letter-for-tefl-teacher.html - Information about writing CV for teaching jobs.

http://cv-masterclass.com/cv-demo1.html - Examples of CVs.

Do you know other websites with CV tips feel free to share them!