Write words which have the opposite meaning. Follow the example.
Joven
Alto
Mucho
Tonto
Caro
Guapo
Calor
Gordo
Words
are composed of syllables. A syllable is a vocal
sound forming a whole word, or part of it, and containing
one vowel-sound. A Spanish word can have one syllable (sol,
flor, mar, etc...) two syllables(ca-sa, ro-sa, li-bro,
etc...) or three or more syllables (man-za-na, bi-ci-cle-ta,
in-te-li-gen-te).
Some
syllables are pronounced with more intensity than others.
These are the emphasised or stressed syllables. The mark,
which appears in a word's written form and which indicates
where the pronunciation stress falls is called a tilde
in Spanish. It is always written above the vowels.
Whether
a word has a 'tilde' or not could change its meaning.
Example: te (pronoun) / té (noun)
Si tienes sed te puedo dar un té para beber.
- If you're thirsty, I can give you some tea to drink.
Now write the opposites from the previous exercise and divide
the words into syllables. Follow the example.
Jo-ven
Al-to
Mu-cho
Ton-to
Ca-ro
Gua-po
Ca-lor
Gor-do
Now listen to the previous words and notice where the
pronunciation stress falls. Try to repeat the words with the
same emphasis on the stressed syllable.
joven
/ viejo / alto / bajo
/ mucho / poco / tonto / inteligente
caro / barato
/ guapo
/ feo / calor
/ frío / gordo / delgado
Listen to the following words and notice the way they are
pronounced.
Abogado
Bocadillo
Problema
Lavabo
Lavadora
Volante
Nevera
Vajilla
In
Spanish, the letters "b"
and
"v"are pronounced the
same.
There are rules which explain when a word is written with the
letter "b" or "v". However, they are a
little complicated to study at the moment. Make a note of
new words in your vocabulary notebook. This will help you to
remember the spelling.
Travelling
around the world
Write the following cities, countries, nationalities and
continents in the correct column.
Alemania / Londres / Bélgica / América / Italia / Lima /
Canadiense / Portugués / Finlandia
Asia / Marruecos / Nueva York / Griego / Turco / Ecuatoriano /
Dinamarca / África / Europa
Barcelona / Mexicano / Colombiano / Chileno / Uruguay / Roma /
Brasil / Holanda / Suizo
CIUDADES
PAÍSES
NACIONALIDADES
CONTINENTES
Try to match each country with its currency.
Estados Unidos
España
México
Reino Unido
Japón
Marruecos
India
FIESTAS ESPAÑOLAS Spanish Fiestas
MOROS Y
CRISTIANOS - Moors and Christians
Spain was ruled by the Muslims for hundreds of years. During the
Reconquest era many battles were fought between Christian and
Muslim armies.
The Moors and Christians fiesta is mainly celebrated in the
Levante area of Spain and the festival stands out for being
colourful and spectacular. Its origin dates back to the Middle
Ages and includes a ritual of parades, gunpowder and period
costumes. The fiestas in the town of Alcoy are especially famous.
CARNAVALES DE CÁDIZ - The Carnivals of Cadiz
Thousands
of Spaniards enjoy themselves every year during these days full
of music, wine and fun. To the background of brass bands, locals
perform political satire and make fun of well-known national and
international personalities who have figured in the most
entertaining events of the year.
The streets and squares of the city itself are the venues during
the carnival. The participants are the people, whose many
colourful costumes are full of inventiveness, wit and
originality. It's all this that creates the carnival atmosphere
which so captivates the visitors and the people of Cadiz who
have enjoyed the festival since their childhood.
LAS FALLAS - The Fallas Festival
The
fallas are realistic monuments composed of one or two gigantic
figures surrounded by groups of smaller figures or “ninots”.
The main fallas can reach more than twenty metres in height.
Each falla has a particular theme which is explained in the
scenes and groups of "ninots" (or puppets) which
surround it.
Many local feasts and parties are organised around these
monuments, in which gunpowder plays a major role. Events such as
the offering of flowers to "la Virgen de los Desamparados" (the
Helpless Virgin) colour the city. The fiesta attracts thousands
of visitors from all around the world and during it the
population of Valencia can easily double.
LA
SEMANA SANTA - Easter
La Semana Santa (the holy week) is a religious festival
which has a great tradition in Spain. The most devout of the
population march in step dressed in white tunics and carrying
religious figures which represent the passion of Christ. The
processions of Andalucia stand out for their light and colour,
as do those of Castilla for their austerity and silence.
SANFERMINES - The San Fermin Festival
One of the most famous events of "los Sanfermines" is "el
encierro" (the bull-pen or the corralling of the bulls),
which consists of a race through the streets of Pamplona in
front of the bulls, and which ends inside the bull ring. Los encierros
take place every day between the 7th and the14th of July.
The origins of
Los Sanfermines date back many centuries, although its worldwide
fame is a relatively recent phenomenon. The North American
writer Ernest Hemingway was one of those who have contributed to
its popularity through his book Fiesta.
- Remember to take notes when you study.
This will help you to remember the material better, and allow
you to revise whenever you have free time.
If you use a small notebook, you can carry it with you and
revise whenever you have spare moments during the day.
- Try not to learn too much in one day and not to leave too much
time between each study period. You will benefit more if the
time you spend studying is consistent and in brief, but
intensive, periods.
Write words which have the opposite meaning. Follow the example.
Words
are composed of syllables. A syllable is a vocal
sound forming a whole word, or part of it, and containing
one vowel-sound. A Spanish word can have one syllable (sol,
flor, mar, etc...) two syllables (ca-sa, ro-sa, li-bro,
etc...) or three or more syllables (man-za-na, bi-ci-cle-ta,
in-te-li-gen-te).
Thousands
of Spaniards enjoy themselves every year during these days full
of music, wine and fun. To the background of brass bands, locals
perform political satire and make fun of well-known national and
international personalities who have figured in the most
entertaining events of the year. 
The
fallas are realistic monuments composed of one or two gigantic
figures surrounded by groups of smaller figures or “ninots”.
The main fallas can reach more than twenty metres in height.
Each falla has a particular theme which is explained in the
scenes and groups of "ninots" (or puppets) which
surround it.
LA
SEMANA SANTA - Easter
