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A1.28.4 Spanish culture: What are Spaniards like?

We learn about the character of Spaniards. What are people like in Spain?

Cultura: ¿Cómo son los españoles?

Aprendemos sobre el carácter de los españoles. ¿Cómo es la gente en España?

A1.28.4 Spanish culture: What are Spaniards like?

A1 Spanish Social Norms Spain

Level: A1

Module 4: Describir objetos y personas. (Describing objects and people)

Lesson 28: Carácter y personalidad (Character and personality)

Learning history

Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes

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Reading and listening exercise

En España, la gente es muy abierta y simpática. Es común saludar con dos besos en la mejilla. Los españoles valoran la sinceridad. También son cariñosos con amigos y familia. Valoran las amistades y la familia. Les gusta pasar tiempo juntos y compartir la comida. Ser generoso y amable es una parte importante de la cultura española.

Translation

In Spain, people are very open and friendly. It is common to greet with two kisses on the cheek. Spaniards value sincerity. They are also affectionate with friends and family. They value friendships and family. They like to spend time together and share meals. Being generous and kind is an important part of Spanish culture.

Exercise 1: Discussion questions

Instruction: Discuss the questions after listening to the audio or reading through the text.

  1. Verdadero o Falso: Los españoles son cerrados.
    2. True or False: The Spanish are closed-minded.
  2. Verdadero o Falso: Los españoles saludan con la mano.
    3. True or False: Spaniards greet with a handshake.
  3. Verdadero o Falso: A los españoles le gusta compartir la comida.
    4. True or False: Spaniards like to share food.
  4. ¿Te gusta la gente de España?
    5. Do you like the people of Spain?
  5. ¿Cómo es la gente de tu país?
    6. How are the people in your country?

Exercise 2: Translate and use in a sentence

Instruction: Translate and say the word out loud. Use the word in a sentence.

Show translation
1. Abierta
(Open)
2. Cariñosos
(Affectionate)
3. Generoso
(Generous)