Portales: beginners' Spanish - Audio
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 15 years ago - ★★★ - 69 ratingsThis 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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Beginners' Spanish introduction
September 03, 2008 21:26 - 22 seconds - 358 KBA series of short radio documentaries.
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September 03, 2008 21:26 - 19.9 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A series of short radio documentaries.
Surnames in Spanish
September 03, 2008 21:25 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBAn explanation of surnames in the Spanish-speaking world.
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September 03, 2008 21:25 - 48.4 KB application/pdfTranscript -- An explanation of surnames in the Spanish-speaking world.
The City of Arts and Sciences
September 03, 2008 21:24 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBAll about La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias (Arts and Science Museum) in Valencia: one of the most visited attractions on the Mediterranean Coast of Spain.
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September 03, 2008 21:24 - 101 KB application/pdfTranscript -- All about La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias (Arts and Science Museum) in Valencia: one of the most visited attractions on the Mediterranean Coast of Spain.
Public Sector Employees
September 03, 2008 21:23 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBWhat public sector employees do in Spain and their reputation.
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September 03, 2008 21:23 - 62.1 KB application/pdfTranscript -- What public sector employees do in Spain and their reputation.
Emblematic Buildings in Valencia
September 03, 2008 21:22 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBA description of some of the most emblematic buildings in Valencia. Firstly, the barraca or thatched building, typical of the region. Then the palaces in the Calle Caballeros. Finally, the railway station in Valencia, a modernist masterpiece.
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September 03, 2008 21:22 - 64.6 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A description of some of the most emblematic buildings in Valencia. Firstly, the barraca or thatched building, typical of the region. Then the palaces in the Calle Caballeros. Finally, the railway station in Valencia, a modernist masterpiece.
The Bell Ringer
September 03, 2008 21:21 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBA portrait of the bell-ringer from the tower of Micalet, part of Valencia cathedral.
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September 03, 2008 21:21 - 77.6 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A portrait of the bell-ringer from the tower of Micalet, part of Valencia cathedral.
The Central Market
September 03, 2008 21:20 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MBA description of the building and atmosphere at Valencia's Market Hall, El Mercado Central.
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September 03, 2008 21:20 - 25.1 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A description of the building and atmosphere at Valencia's Market Hall, El Mercado Central.
Young people in Spain
September 03, 2008 21:19 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBWhat are the characteristics of young people in Spain?
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La Albufera Nature Reserve
September 03, 2008 21:18 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBA visit to a nature reserve near Valencia, famous for its birds.
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September 03, 2008 21:18 - 77.4 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A visit to a nature reserve near Valencia, famous for its birds.
Eating Out in Valencia
September 03, 2008 21:17 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBA description of the cuisine of Valencia and a visit to one of the city's most famous restaurants, La Rosa.
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September 03, 2008 21:17 - 84.8 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A description of the cuisine of Valencia and a visit to one of the city's most famous restaurants, La Rosa.
Fiesta in Valencia:Las Fallas
September 03, 2008 21:16 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MBA popular fiesta: Las Fallas, which culminates in the burning of specially-constructed wood and papier mache figures.
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September 03, 2008 21:16 - 74.6 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A popular fiesta: Las Fallas, which culminates in the burning of specially-constructed wood and papier mache figures.
The History of Valencia
September 03, 2008 21:15 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBA history of Valencia and the surrounding region.
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September 03, 2008 21:15 - 67.3 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A history of Valencia and the surrounding region.