Wishes and duties… Sometimes we would like to do something, but we have to do something else. This tension between our intentions and our obligations can be easily expressed in Spanish by using two structures that can be also found in English.… CONTINUE READING
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¿A qué hora?
In the context of routine, we need to say at what time we do certain things. So we need to know our times in Spanish.
Here you have an opportunity to practice.… CONTINUE READING
What is the question?
And what is the missing question word? You are not sure? Why don’t you try and see how many you get in? Would you like to check when you are ready?… CONTINUE READING
Transforming sentences
When you have been revising there comes a point where the only way to know whether you know, or whether you know something better than before is by… doing. Take these activities below and see whether you can make it… different!… CONTINUE READING
Normalmente… pero hoy…
In this activity you will test your ability to move from the simple present tense to the present continuous.
Look at the example below and then complete the information in the activity.… CONTINUE READING
Special verbs, using the right form
Special verbs, using the right form is testing your familiarity with the conjugation of the verb GUSTAR. The verb gustar is a bit different from other verbs and it is important to express likes and dislikes.… CONTINUE READING
Responding to statements made with GUSTAR
When using the verb GUSTAR (to like), you need to pay attention to the special way phrases are put together, but also to the way you react to statements that contain GUSTAR or similar verbs such as ENCANTAR (to love), or INTERESAR (to interest).… CONTINUE READING
In the Sierra Tarahumara
See the Spanish version of this text further down.
In the Sierra Tarahumara, in the estate of Chihuahua in Mexico, live the Taraumara or Rarámuri people. The Rarámuri, or “light feet”, as it is reported they call themselves, is a group of indigenous people known for their prowess in running long distances.… CONTINUE READING
Córdoba
Córdoba is a fascinating city in southern Spain. Rich in history and full of sites that attest to its remote multicultural origins. In this activity you will learn a bit about it.… CONTINUE READING
Giving directions
With special thanks to Heidi Börger, Teacher of German as a Foreign Language, for her contribution in creating this material
Giving directions in a context where technology comes easily to the rescue may give you the false impression that you do not need to learn this particular topic.… CONTINUE READING
