Transcripción + vocabulario: https://www.dlspanishlessons.com/blog/2020/08/07/la-horchata-la-bebida-del-verano/

The summer in south Spain is hot and you feel like drinking refreshing things. The "horchata" is one of the favourite summer drinks and, in my region (Comunidad Valenciana), it is a tradition. It has even a commemorative day for it: on the 6th July the “Día de la horchata i la chufa de Valencia”. Here you have a podcast about this delicious drink. You can read the text on my blog!

Transcripción + vocabulario: https://www.dlspanishlessons.com/blog/2020/06/17/fogueres-de-sant-joan-tradiciones-y-costumbres/

The 24th of June is near. In Alicante, we celebrate  "Les Fogueres" with passion and party. This year they have been cancel due to Covid-19 but probably next year we can enjoy again "a la llum de les fogueres". Check what traditions are part of this festival! Listen to this text in Spanish and practice your reading on my blog.

Transcripción + vocavulario: https://www.dlspanishlessons.com/blog/2020/06/12/se-acerca-el-verano-como-vivimos-esta-temporada-del-ano-en-espana/

Summer is one of people´s favourite seasons. It´s warmer, days are longer and we usually can get some days off. Then, we can travel, visit friends, eat ice cream... ¿How are holidays in Spain? Listen to this text in Spanish and practice your reading on my blog.

Transcripción + vocabulario: https://www.dlspanishlessons.com/blog/2020/05/03/1-er-domingo-de-mayo-dia-de-la-madre/

Short intro: Today is the first Sunday of May and in Spain that means Mother's day! It is a family day that it is celebrated in all the country. It's a day of family lunches, presents, visits to other family members and more. Read in Spanish a bit more about this day. Also, practice your listening with the podcast.

Transcripción: https://www.dlspanishlessons.com/blog/2020/04/08/la-semana-santa/

Short intro: The Holy Week is a celebration that begins on Palm Sunday. The main days of the Holy Week are Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. During the Holy Week the streets of many towns and cities are filled with processions of "nazarenos" and beautiful religious floats carried proudly by float bearers. Listen to the audio and learn much more!

Transcription + vocabulary: https://www.dlspanishlessons.com/blog/2020/03/19/el-dia-del-padre/

Father's Day in Spain is a day where we honour our fathers. In Spain, it is celebrated on  March 19. Listen to learn a bit more about how we celebrate this date in Spain and practice your listening skills.

El Día del Padre en España es un día en el que celebramos a nuestros padres. En España se celebra el 19 de marzo. Escucha y aprende un poco más sobre cómo celebramos en España este día y, a la vez, practica tu escucha.

Transcripción y vocabulario: https://www.dlspanishlessons.com/blog/2020/02/11/el-dia-de-san-valentin/

Short intro: Valentine's Day is celebrated every year in Spain on February 14th. It is not a  bank holiday but it is quite popular among people to celebrate it on the day or later on during the following weekend. Listen more in Spanish about this day!

Transcripción + vocabulario: https://www.dlspanishlessons.com/blog/2020/01/27/los-apellidos-en-espana/

Short intro: You may have noticed that Spanish names are quite long as they have more words than in other cultures. The reason are not middle names, as in Spain they are not common, but it is due to our double surnames.

Transcripción + vocabulario: https://www.dlspanishlessons.com/blog/2020/01/27/los-apellidos-en-espana/

Short intro: On the 5th of January, we celebrate the "Noche de Reyes". A big parade brings the three Kings to town where they will deliver the presents to all children

Transcripción aquí/here

Short intro: Gazpachos manchegos is a winter dish cooked in a "caldero" (big pot) with meat, bread and broth. The name also reminds of the cold soup named "gazpacho", but it is quite different. Read about this delicious dish and try the recipe.