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Spanish A1.28.2 What are Spaniards like?

We learn about the character of Spaniards. What are people like in Spain?

Cultura: ¿Cómo son los españoles?

Aprendemos sobre el carácter de los españoles. ¿Cómo es la gente en España?

Spanish A1.28.2 What are Spaniards like?

A1 Spanish Social norms and customs Spain

Level: A1

Module 4: Describir objetos y personas. (Describing objects and people)

Lesson 28: Carácter y personalidad (Character and personality)

Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes

Audio and video

Audio
Audio
Audio with translations
Audio with translations

Reading and listening exercise

En España, la gente es muy abierta y simpática. Es común saludar con dos besos en la mejilla. Los españoles valoran la sinceridad. También son cariñosos con amigos y familia. Valoran las amistades y la familia. Les gusta pasar tiempo juntos y compartir la comida. Ser generoso y amable es una parte importante de la cultura española. ¡Es verdad que los españoles siempre parecen sociables!

Translation

In Spain, people are very open and friendly. It is common to greet with two kisses on the cheek. Spaniards value sincerity. They are also affectionate with friends and family. They value friendships and family. They enjoy spending time together and sharing meals. Being generous and kind is an important part of Spanish culture. It's true that Spaniards always seem sociable!

Exercise 1: Discussion questions

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

  1. Verdadero o Falso: Los españoles saludan con la mano.
  2. True or False: Spaniards greet with a handshake.
  3. Verdadero o Falso: Los españoles valoran mucho la familia.
  4. True or False: Spaniards place a high value on family.
  5. ¿Te gusta la gente de España?
  6. Do you like the people of Spain?
  7. ¿Cómo es la gente de tu país?
  8. How are the people in your country?