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Spanish B1.27.2 Nature as therapy in the Picos de Europa and Pyrenees

Discover how the Picos de Europa and the Pyrenees aid in self-care and mental health.

Cultura: La naturaleza como terapia en los Picos de Europa y Pirineos

Descubre cómo los Picos de Europa y los Pirineos ayudan al autocuidado y la salud mental.

Spanish B1.27.2 Nature as therapy in the Picos de Europa and Pyrenees

B1 Spanish Geography Spain

Level: B1

Module 4: Estilo de vida saludable (Healthy lifestyle)

Lesson 27: Autocuidado y mindfulness (Self-care and mindfulness)

Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes

Audio and video

Audio
Audio
Audio with translations
Audio with translations

Reading and listening exercise

En los Picos de Europa y los Pirineos la naturaleza ayuda a la salud mental. Muchas personas visitan estos lugares para caminar y respirar el aire puro. Estar en la montaña reduce el estrés porque desconectas de la ciudad. Algunas personas van para encontrarse y practicar el amor propio. Además los psicólogos recomiendan estos lugares para relajarse mentalmente. La naturaleza es importante porque ayuda a darse cuenta de las necesidades. Es un espacio ideal para el autocuidado. La tranquilidad de las montañas es como una medicina para la depresión. En estos lugares es fácil recibir paz porque hay mucho silencio y calma.

Translation

In the Picos de Europa and the Pyrenees, nature aids mental health. Many people visit these places to walk and breathe the fresh air. Being in the mountains reduces stress because you disconnect from the city. Some people go to find themselves and practice self-love. Furthermore, psychologists recommend these places for mental relaxation. Nature is important because it helps realise one's needs. It is an ideal space for self-care. The tranquillity of the mountains is like medicine for depression. In these places, it is easy to receive peace because there is a lot of silence and calm.

Exercise 1: Discussion questions

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

  1. ¿Por qué la gente visita los Picos de Europa y los Pirineos?
    2. Why do people visit the Picos de Europa and the Pyrenees?
  2. ¿Para qué los psicólogos recomiendan estos lugares?
    3. Why do psychologists recommend these places?
  3. ¿Prefieres la playa o la montaña para relajarte? ¿Por qué?
    4. Do you prefer the beach or the mountains to relax? Why?
  4. ¿Crees que la naturaleza es importante para la salud mental? Explica tu respuesta.
    5. Do you think nature is important for mental health? Explain your answer.
  5. ¿Qué otras actividades, además de caminar, crees que se pueden hacer en la montaña para reducir el estrés?
    6. What other activities, besides walking, do you think can be done in the mountains to reduce stress?

Useful websites to study with your teacher

Discuss and read the following resources during your conversation classes.

  1. https://www.spain.info/es/descubrir-espana/pirineos/
  2. https://www.spain.info/es/naturaleza/parque-nacional-picos-europa/
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