A BBC lively introduction to Spanish in ten short parts with printable activities. Sadly, the BBC removed the video clips attached to this series, however you still have access to the transcripts and other practice activities. The transcripts can be used in class with your students reading the parts out loud.
finding out where people come from and what language they speak,
meeting some of the revelers at one of Spain's spectacular fiestas
and greeting people in Spanish - what to say when.
getting introduced to Spanish families,
an invitation to a wedding - with a difference,
how to order a drink, and get what you expected!
Spanish time - we check out what happens when,
finding your way - we join schoolchildren in the ancient town of Xàtiva,
and how to talk about where you live - and work.
booking into a hotel - in a magical setting,
buying presents at a street market
and buying food at Valencia's huge Mercado Central.
buying tickets - and travelling by train,
how Spanish people get away from it all,
and ordering a meal in a restaurant - paella and much more.
going out on the town and buying tickets for a concert,
a visit to Valencia's extraordinary Fallas festival
and leisure activities - how to talk about what you enjoy doing.