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A2.36.4 Spanish culture: The University of Salamanca: the oldest in Spain

Discover the University of Salamanca, the oldest in Spain. It is a symbol of history and education in Spanish culture.

Cultura: La Universidad de Salamanca: la más antigua de España

Descubre la Universidad de Salamanca, la más antigua de España. Es un símbolo de historia y educación en la cultura española.

A2.36.4 Spanish culture: The University of Salamanca: the oldest in Spain

A2 Spanish Social Norms Spain

Level: A2

Module 5: Planes para el futuro (Future Plans)

Lesson 36: Educación y graduación (Education and graduation)

Learning history

Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes

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University of Salamanca
Christopher Columbus and King Alfonso IX

Reading and listening exercise

La Universidad de Salamanca es la más antigua de España. Fue creada en el año 1218 por el rey Alfonso IX. Es una de las universidades más importantes de Europa. En el pasado grandes personajes como Cristóbal Colón estudiaron y se graduaron allí. Hoy muchos estudiantes de todo el mundo van a estudiar a Salamanca y a hacer cursos académicos. La ciudad es famosa por su ambiente universitario y cultural. Es un lugar lleno de historia y vida académica.

Translation

The University of Salamanca is the oldest in Spain. It was founded in the year 1218 by King Alfonso IX. It is one of the most important universities in Europe. In the past, great figures such as Christopher Columbus studied and graduated there. Today, many students from all over the world go to study in Salamanca and take academic courses. The city is famous for its university and cultural atmosphere. It is a place filled with history and academic life.

Exercise 1: Discussion questions

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

  1. ¿Quién creó la Universidad de Salamanca?
    2. Who established the University of Salamanca?
  2. ¿Has estudiado o estudias en una universidad?
    3. Have you studied or are you studying at a university?
  3. ¿Qué opinas sobre los estudios académicos (coste, requisitos...)?
    4. What do you think about academic studies (cost, requirements...)?
  4. ¿Te gusta estudiar? ¿Por qué?
    5. Do you like studying? Why?

Exercise 2: Translate and use in a sentence

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

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1. Antigua
(Oldest)
2. Graduaron
(They graduated)
3. Académica
(Academic life)
4. Cursos
(Academic courses)

Useful links

  1. https://www.usal.es/