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Spanish B1.29.2 Rafael Nadal: The Warrior of Spanish Tennis

Rafael Nadal inspires Spain with his strength on the tennis court. Injuries, falls, and effort, but he never gives up.

Cultura: Rafael Nadal: El guerrero del tenis español

Rafael Nadal inspira a España con su fuerza en la pista de tenis. Heridas, caídas y esfuerzo, pero nunca se rinde.

Spanish B1.29.2 Rafael Nadal: The Warrior of Spanish Tennis

B1 Spanish Sports Spain

Level: B1

Module 4: Estilo de vida saludable (Healthy lifestyle)

Lesson 29: Lesiones y dolores (Injuries and pains)

Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes

Audio and video

Audio
Audio
Audio with translations
Audio with translations

Reading and listening exercise

Rafael Nadal es uno de los tenistas más famosos de España. Su estilo de juego es fuerte y rápido. Muchas veces se cae y se golpea la rodilla o el codo. A veces se rompe el músculo o se hace un corte en la piel. ¡Ponte una venda y sigue jugando! dicen sus entrenadores. Nadal ha sufrido muchas heridas pero nunca se rinde. ¡No te quejes y levántate! le dicen los fans. Su esfuerzo inspira a muchos niños a practicar tenis. El tenis en España creció gracias a su ejemplo.

Translation

Rafael Nadal is one of the most famous tennis players from Spain. His playing style is strong and fast. Many times he falls and hits his knee or elbow. Sometimes he breaks a muscle or gets a cut on the skin. "Put on a bandage and keep playing!" his coaches say. Nadal has suffered many injuries but he never gives up. "Don't complain and get up!" his fans say. His effort inspires many children to practice tennis. Tennis in Spain grew thanks to his example.

Exercise 1: Discussion questions

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

  1. ¿Quién es Rafael Nadal y por qué es famoso?
    2. Who is Rafael Nadal and why is he famous?
  2. ¿Qué le dicen los entrenadores cuando se hace una herida?
    3. What do the coaches say to him when he gets a wound?
  3. ¿Qué efecto ha tenido Rafael Nadal en el tenis en España?
    4. What effect has Rafael Nadal had on tennis in Spain?
  4. ¿Te gustaría practicar tenis? ¿Por qué o por qué no?
    5. Would you like to practice tennis? Why or why not?
  5. ¿Conoces a otros deportistas que hayan inspirado a la sociedad de su país? ¿Quiénes son y por qué?
    6. Do you know of any other athletes who have inspired the society of their country? Who are they and why?

Useful websites to study with your teacher

Discuss and read the following resources during your conversation classes.

  1. https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Nadal
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