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A2.21.4 Spanish culture: The 70s, 80s, 90s => changes in society/fashion/lifestyle

The music and fashion of the 80s in Spain change everything. People have fun and express their style. Discover this very fun era!

Cultura: Los años 70s, 80s, 90s => cambios en la sociedad/moda/estilo de vida

La música y la moda de los 80s en España cambian todo. La gente se divierte y expresa su estilo. ¡Descubre esta época tan divertida!

A2.21.4 Spanish culture: The 70s, 80s, 90s => changes in society/fashion/lifestyle

A2 Spanish Music and Film Spain

Level: A2

Module 3: El buen pasado (The good old past)

Lesson 21: A través de las décadas (Through the decades)

Learning history

Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes

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Reading and listening exercise

Los años 70, 80 y 90 era un periodo muy importante para la cultura de España. Anteriormente, en los años 70 la moda era más simple. Pero en la década de los 80 todo cambió y se empezaron a usar muchos colores. En los años 80 la música era muy popular en España. La gente bailaba al ritmo de la música pop y rock. Grupos como Mecano, Hombres G y Nacha Pop eran muy famosos. La moda era llena de colores. A menudo se organizaban fiestas y discotecas. La gente se divertía mucho. La época de los 90 siguió este estilo. La música y la moda mostraban un nuevo estilo de vida.

Translation

The 70s, 80s, and 90s were a period very important for the culture of Spain. Previously, in the 70s fashion was simpler. But in the 80s everything changed and many colours began to be used. In the 80s music was very popular in Spain. People danced to the rhythm of pop and rock music. Bands like Mecano, Hombres G, and Nacha Pop were very famous. Fashion was full of colours. Often parties and discos were organised. People enjoyed themselves a lot. The era of the 90s followed this style. Music and fashion showed a new lifestyle.

Exercise 1: Discussion questions

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

  1. ¿Qué tipo de música era popular en los años 80 en España? ¿Qué grupos musicales se mencionan en el texto?
  2. What type of music was popular in the 80s in Spain? What musical groups are mentioned in the text?
  3. ¿Cómo cambia la moda entre los años 70 y 80?
  4. How does fashion change between the 70s and 80s?
  5. ¿Te gusta la música de los años 80? ¿Por qué?
  6. Do you like the music from the 80s? Why?
  7. ¿Cómo era tu país en los años 70/80/90?
  8. What was your country like in the 70s/80s/90s?
  9. Puedes hacer un viaje al pasado. ¿Qué periodo quieres conocer?
  10. You can take a trip to the past. Which period do you want to know about?

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. Anteriormente
(Previously)
2. Periodo
(Period)
3. Época
(Era)
4. En los años
(In the years)
5. Gente
(The people)
6. Se divertía
(Was having a lot of fun)
7. A menudo
(Often)
8. Moda
(Fashion)