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Spanish A2.42.4 The bike lanes and pedestrian areas in Spain

In Spain, many cities have cycle lanes and pedestrian paths.

Cultura: Los carriles bici y las vías peatonales en España

En España, muchas ciudades tienen carriles bici y vías peatonales.

Spanish A2.42.4 The bike lanes and pedestrian areas in Spain

A2 Spanish Traditions, regions and dialects Spain

Level: A2

Module 6: Estilo de vida (Lifestyle)

Lesson 42: Transporte sostenible (Sustainable transport)

Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes

Audio and video

Audio
Audio
Audio with translations
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Reading and listening exercise

En España montar en bici es muy común. En ciudades como Madrid, Barcelona y Valencia hay muchos carriles bici y calles peatonales. Para moverse rápidamente se debería montar en bici. Las personas que no tienen bicicleta pueden alquilar una en la ciudad. La gente que prefiere caminar puede usar las calles peatonales. Son muy buenas para pasear y pasar tiempo en zonas verdes. Para moverse por las ciudades españolas un buen consejo es usar la bici o caminar para conocer la ciudad. Es divertido y bueno para el medioambiente.

Translation

In Spain, riding a bike is very common. In cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, there are many bike lanes and pedestrian streets. To move quickly, you should ride a bike. People who do not have a bicycle can rent one in the city. Those who prefer walking can use the pedestrian streets. They are very good for strolling and spending time in green areas. To get around Spanish cities, a good tip is to use the bike or walk to get to know the city. It's fun and good for the environment.

Exercise 1: Discussion questions

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

  1. ¿En qué ciudades de España hay muchos carriles bici?
  2. In which cities in Spain are there many cycle lanes?
  3. ¿Qué consejo se da en el texto para moverse por las ciudades españolas?
  4. What advice is given in the text for getting around Spanish cities?
  5. ¿Hay muchas zonas verdes en tu país?
  6. Are there many green areas in your country?
  7. ¿Cómo te mueves por la ciudad normalmente?
  8. How do you get around the city normally?

Useful websites to study with your teacher

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  1. https://www.valenbisi.es/es/home