Spanish Resource Center - Miami

Events

Welcome to the Miami Resource Center!

In collaboration with Florida International University, the Ministry of Education of Spain organizes activities aimed at the educational community of this university, Miami-Dade County, and the bordering counties of South Florida. Always with the objective of promoting the Spanish language and culture, we advance teacher training, offer roundtables on language learning, and participate in events that encourage the use of Spanish. Our Resource Center in Miami is a space designed to support the teaching of Spanish whether it be as a world language or as bilingual studies and serves as a meeting place for administrators, coordinators, Spanish teachers, students of all ages and people interested in the knowledge and dissemination of Hispanic cultures. It is also a launch pad that offers visibility to the programs sponsored by the Ministry of the United States and Canada.

Come and join us!

Professional Development

Spanish: A Shared Language. October 2, 2025

Through the Spnaish Resource Center, an annual PD seminar is held for administrators and Spanish teachers from bilingual schools in the South Florida area. Around 100 participants attend each year. Educational communities spent the day with us.Salto de línea This year, the opening of the event was led by the current Consul of Spain in Miami, Ms. Belén Alfaro Hernández, and the Education Attaché, Ms. Yolanda Zárate Muñiz.Salto de línea The event benefited from the collaboration of the Department of Modern Languages and the College of Business at Florida International University, as well as the Miami-Dade and Broward school districts.

Tuesday Times Roundtable

Spain: A Sense of Community

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Miami CER participated in the TTR sessions organized by Global Learning FIU, where—through an article by Paco Plaza published in The New York Times—our strong sense of community was highlighted. In addition, the session featured testimonials from several people who have taken part in our programs. A link to the session is attached.

Language Day

The Importance of Languages

Every year during International Education Week, the Miami Spanish Resource Center takes part in Language Day, an event organized by the Green Library, where the CER is located. It is an annual event hosted by FIU to celebrate the many languages spoken within its community. More than 300 people participated this year.Salto de línea In addition, we had the opportunity to offer an engaging presentation on Spanish music led by our current Spanish language assistant.

Promotion of MEFPD Programs

Throughout 2025, several informational sessions about our programs were held, with our presence in various departments such as Modern Languages and International Business, as well as at events like the Global Reach Students Summit. These activities saw a large turnout of students and faculty, along with strong interest in our educational programs.

The Game Library Day

This year, the Miami Spanish Resource Center is expanding its cultural and educational offerings through Game Library Wednesdays at the Green Library. Twice a month, the Spanish language is promoted through both traditional and modern board games. This initiative was created in response to university students’ interest in combining language learning with play.

Spanish Resource Center Afternoons

Lovers of our traditions and customs can join us for our monthly gathering at the CER, where our culture, gastronomy, music, and traditions are showcased through activities designed to promote the Spanish language and culture at FIU. Christmas, Carnival, regional festivities, and special dates such as Book Day or Art Day are all part of the celebration. Everyone is welcome!

Spanish Movie Night

This film series, offered in collaboration with the Department of Modern Languages ​​at FIU, consists of the screening of films in Spanish, subtitled in English, of different genres to attract all audiences. An average of 2 films are shown per quarter. Spanish students who attend receive extra credit towards their final grade.

In addition, our language assistant combines the film with a recreational activity in which attendees receive a small gift from the Spanish Resource Center as a token of appreciation for their participation.

La Hora del Café

Practice Speaking in Spanish

Throughout the school year, the Spanish Resource Center - Miami participated in La hora del café, an event organized by Sigma Delta Pi, a university organization that promotes Spanish.

This event is held weekly and seeks to encourage students to practice their Spanish in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.

La hora del café, is open to all FIU students who want to improve their Spanish although many students from Spanish I and Spanish II classes come and share this meeting place to put into practice what they are currently studying in their Spanish classes.

eLeo Reading Club

The Ministry of Education of Spain offers Spanish students a Book Club, an initiative aimed at the promotion of reading in the Spanish language using a digital book platform, eLeo, sponsored by the Ministry. This activity provides students of Spanish with a chance to delve into the world of Spanish literature through all the literary works and teaching materials that are available on the eLeo platform.

The Spanish book club has offered a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the literary and cultural wealth of Spain, promoting both personal and linguistic development. Most students that are learning Spanish or want to improve their fluency, are convinced that the book club is ideal for practicing and improving their understanding of the language. Additionally, conversations about readings in Spanish help students share their points of view, interpretations, and personal experiences, which enriches their understanding and appreciation of the readings.