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Spanish A1.5.4 The family meal

Learn how to talk about family gatherings in Spanish culture.

Cultura: La comida familiar

Learn how to talk about family gatherings in Spanish culture.

Spanish A1.5.4 The family meal

A1 Spanish Traditions, regions and dialects Spain

Level: A1

Module 1: Presentarse (To introduce oneself)

Lesson 5: Familia (Family)

Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes

Audio and video

Audio
Audio
Audio with translations
Audio with translations

Reading and listening exercise

En España la familia es muy importante. Muchos españoles van a la casa de los padres o de los abuelos para reunirse. Suele tener lugar el domingo. Una tradición común es la comida familiar. Es un momento especial. Todos los familiares disfrutan de una comida juntos. Tíos, tías, hermanos, padres, abuelos, primos y primas.

Translation

In Spain the family is very important. Many Spaniards go to the house of the parents or the grandparents to get together. It usually takes place on Sunday. A common tradition is the family meal. It's a special moment. All the relatives enjoy a meal together. Uncles, aunts, brothers, parents, grandparents, cousins.

Exercise 1: Discussion questions

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

  1. ¿Qué tradición tienen las familias españolas?
    2. What tradition do Spanish families have?
  2. ¿Cómo se llama la comida entre familiares?
    3. What is the name of the meal with family?
  3. ¿Te gusta estar con tu familia?
    4. Do you like being with your family?
  4. ¿También es una tradición en tu país reunirse los domingos?
    5. Is it also a tradition in your country to get together on Sundays?