The Beckhams are starting to get used to the way of life in Madrid.
The Academy gives a few tips to help them settle into the Spanish capital.
WEATHER
Kiss good bye to rainy old Manchester Becks. Leave those wellies with nan and pops and throw in extra sunglasses. It'll get up to 40C during summer.
GRUB
Pie and chips is definitely off the menu. David, Brooklyn, Romeo and Victoria had better get used to chomping into their paella and omelettes.
CULTURE
Mr and Mrs Becks are usually strutting their stuff on the catwalk or smooching at the local disco, but Flamenco dancing? Book lessons now.
LEISURE TIME
It's only natural to try out what the locals do right? David, buy a red blanket and see how quick you are in front of an angry bull.
NEW FOOTBALL HOME
Old Trafford's big, the Bernabeu's bigger. Capacity is 90,000. Get some binoculars so you can see Brooklyn waving from the stands.
THE GAFFER
It's home from home for Becks. Former United assistant coach Carlos Queiroz has taken over at Real. Better the former Red Devil you know, eh David?
FRIENDS
No more visits from the Nevilles. Bring on the Brazilian parties with Ronaldo and Carlos banging on your door in the middle of the night.
HAVE A BREAK
You're a fit boy David, but YOU can't even work 24 hours a day. Help is at hand - the Spanish have a
siesta, so loads of time for beauty sleep.
LANGUAGE BARRIER
Basic phrases that might help:
Where's the local hairdresser?
¿Dónde está la peluquería del barrio?
My wife needs a karaoke bar - where can I find one?
Mi mujer necesita un bar de karaoke - ¿dónde puedo encontrar uno?
FAMILY NAMES
Brooklyn was named after his Mum and Dad had a holiday in New York. Who knows what their next baby could be called? Tapas, Paella......
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