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Spanish A1.3.5 Spain and its regions

We learn about Spain and its regions.

Cultura: España y sus regiones

Aprendemos sobre España y sus regiones.

Spanish A1.3.5 Spain and its regions

A1 Spanish Geography Spain

Level: A1

Module 1: Presentarse (To introduce oneself)

Lesson 3: ¿De dónde eres? (Where are you from?)

Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes

Audio and video

Audio
Audio
Audio with translations
Audio with translations

Reading and listening exercise

España es un país con 17 regiones. Se llaman comunidades autónomas. Hay 2 ciudades autónomas, que son Ceuta y Melilla. Cada región es única. La región define el verdadero origen. Cada ciudad tiene diferentes tradiciones. En España se hablan cuatro idiomas oficiales: el español, el catalán, el gallego y el euskera. En Cataluña, Islas Baleares, y Comunidad Valenciana, se habla catalán. El euskera se habla en el País Vasco y en Navarra. El gallego se habla en Galicia, Asturias, Extremadura, Castilla y León.

Translation

Spain is a country with 17 regions. They are called autonomous communities. There are 2 autonomous cities, which are Ceuta and Melilla. Each region is unique. The region defines the true origin. Each city has different traditions. In Spain, four official languages are spoken: Spanish, Catalan, Galician, and Basque. In Catalonia, Balearic Islands, and Valencian Community, Catalan is spoken. Basque is spoken in the Basque Country and in Navarre. Galician is spoken in Galicia, Asturias, Extremadura, and Castile and León.

Exercise 1: Discussion questions

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

  1. ¿Cuántas regiones hay en España?
  2. How many regions are there in Spain?
  3. Verdadero o Falso: "Cada región de España es única."
  4. True or False: 'Each region of Spain is unique.'
  5. ¿Son importantes las regiones en España?
  6. Are regions important in Spain?
  7. ¿Ya concoes algunas regiones y ciudades de España?
  8. Do you already know some regions and cities of Spain?

Useful websites to study with your teacher

Discuss and read the following resources during your conversation classes.

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIZkFgAmDuw