SPANISH CULTURE This lesson was given to students with an intermediate level in English and whose age was from 14 to 16.

1. Some cards are stuck on the board. Students have to identify the typical Spanish symbols and explain what they represent. If they haven’t heard about the custom involved some clues will be given.

2. Students are divided in groups of 4 and they have to choose the right answers to the questions in the chart.This exercise can be done as a contest or as a test.As a contest the students ask and answer questions . The group which has more right answers wins.As a test the students work as a teamgroup .Later each group has to tell the members of the other groups the information they have learnt in their groups.

GROUP A

WHO KNOWS MORE ?

1. What colours are spanish planes ? a) red,yellow and white b) red and white c) red 2. Where do people in Spain seldom wear winter clothes ? a) North of Spain b) the Islands c) Andalusia 3. Who brings children presents on Christmas ? a) the 3 Wise Men b) Santa Claus c) Papa Noel 4.) What is the name of the Spanish prince ? a) Philip b) Charles c) William

Solutions .

1. a 2. b 3. a 4. a

GROUP B

WHO KNOWS MORE ?

1. When did Spain become a Monarchy again ? a) in 1965 b) in 1975 c) in 1985 2. What international word do the audience shout when the

bullfighter is doing well in the bullring ?

a) bravo b) O.K c) olé 3. Which is the national religion in Spain ?

a) Protestant b) Catholic c) Muslim 4. When do Spanish children traditionally receive their Christmas

presents ?

a) 24th December b) 25TH December c) 6th January

Solutions:

1. b 2. c 3. b 4. c

Group C

WHO KNOWS MORE ?

1. When does the Flamenco Fair take place in Andalusia ?

a) in May b) in June c) in August

2. Women wear coloured dresses in the Flamenco Fair, What colour do men wear ?

a) white b) black c) blue

3. How long are siestas ( a nap ) recommended ?

a) 10 –20 minutes b) an hour c) an hour and a half

4.What vegetable do people use to be healthy sun –tanned ? a) cucumber b) carrots c) tomatoes

Solutions : 1. a 2. b 3. a 4. b

Group D

WHO KNOWS MORE .......... ?

1.) What’s the capital of Spain ? a) Barcelona b) Madrid c) Seville. 2) If you order a “TAPA” in a restaurant, you want.......... a) something to drink b) the main course c) a snack 3) What’s the name of the typical Spanish beer ? a) Coronita b)Heineken c) San Miguel 4) When do students sart their new year course at school? a) 1st September b) 15th September c) 1st October

Solutions

1. b 2. c 3. c 4. b