In August 2015, my C1.6 class was the last batch that moved out of Instituto Cervantes – Manila’s (ICM) old location in Kalaw, Manila. We had it in the Miguel Hernández Library, probably the best area in the entire building due to the natural light that penetrates its floor to ceiling windows (but not so good for those who have the propensity to sweat a lot, like me).
When I continued for C2.1, after a year of not studying Spanish, I found myself in the new and ritzier address of ICM. It is brighter and livelier, albeit, a little smaller. It has retained most of its natural light, and it is three skips and two hops away from several restaurants. 🙂
These flags of European Union, Spain and the Philippines stand at the main entrance of Instituto Cervantes - Manila (Makati City).
Staff and students of Instituto Cervantes - Manila can feel the holiday season as soon as they enter the main door with the presence Christmas tree. The stairs to the right leads to the second floor where the classrooms are located.
This classroom is on the left side and has the view of the garden outside and of Instituto Cervantes – Manila’s Miguel Hernández Library. This was our classroom for C2.1.
This classroom is on the right side. It has no view but it feels like the North Pole this time of the year. I have felt my innards freeze three times in four sessions. 🙂
These chairs are new addition to Instituto Cervantes – Manila’s Miguel Hernández Library. I have not used them yet, but they look divine (I have not used my library privileges yet this cycle, and I have not borrowed a book or DVD in years).
View of Instituto Cervantes – Manila’s Miguel Hernández Library from the outside. This photo was taken from the garden.
Address of Instituto Cervantes – Manila: Ayala Tower One, Ground Floor, Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines
Contact Numbers of Instituto Cervantes – Manila
Telephone Number: (+632) 5261482 Fax Number: (+632) 8868931
Website of Instituto Cervantes – Manila: www.manila.cervantes.es
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