Beginners' Spanish introduction
A series of short radio documentaries.
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Portales: beginners' Spanish - Audio
This series of clips covers a variety of issues about Spanish culture and society. Material is taken from The Open University Course L194 Portales: beginners' Spanish.
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20 of 24 episodesTranscript -- Beginners' Spanish introduction
Transcript -- A series of short radio documentaries.
Surnames in Spanish
An explanation of surnames in the Spanish-speaking world.
Transcript -- Surnames in Spanish
Transcript -- An explanation of surnames in the Spanish-speaking world.
The City of Arts and Sciences
All about La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias (Arts and Science Museum) in Valencia: one of the most visited attractions on the Mediterran...
Transcript -- The City of Arts and Sciences
Transcript -- All about La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias (Arts and Science Museum) in Valencia: one of the most visited attractions on...
Public Sector Employees
What public sector employees do in Spain and their reputation.
Transcript -- Public Sector Employees
Transcript -- What public sector employees do in Spain and their reputation.
Emblematic Buildings in Valencia
A description of some of the most emblematic buildings in Valencia. Firstly, the barraca or thatched building, typical of the region. Then t...
Transcript -- Emblematic Buildings in Valencia
Transcript -- A description of some of the most emblematic buildings in Valencia. Firstly, the barraca or thatched building, typical of the...
The Bell Ringer
A portrait of the bell-ringer from the tower of Micalet, part of Valencia cathedral.
Transcript -- The Bell Ringer
Transcript -- A portrait of the bell-ringer from the tower of Micalet, part of Valencia cathedral.
The Central Market
A description of the building and atmosphere at Valencia's Market Hall, El Mercado Central.
Transcript -- The Central Market
Transcript -- A description of the building and atmosphere at Valencia's Market Hall, El Mercado Central.
Young people in Spain
What are the characteristics of young people in Spain?
Transcript -- Young people in Spain
Transcript -- What are the characteristics of young people in Spain?
La Albufera Nature Reserve
A visit to a nature reserve near Valencia, famous for its birds.
Transcript -- La Albufera Nature Reserve
Transcript -- A visit to a nature reserve near Valencia, famous for its birds.
Eating Out in Valencia
A description of the cuisine of Valencia and a visit to one of the city's most famous restaurants, La Rosa.
Transcript -- Eating Out in Valencia
Transcript -- A description of the cuisine of Valencia and a visit to one of the city's most famous restaurants, La Rosa.