Portales: beginners' Spanish - Audio

By The Open University

What's Portales: beginners' Spanish - Audio about?

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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Portales: beginners' Spanish - Audio episodes:

09.03.2008
Beginners' Spanish introduction
A series of short radio documentaries.
09.03.2008
Transcript -- Beginners' Spanish introduction
A series of short radio documentaries.
09.03.2008
Surnames in Spanish
An explanation of surnames in the Spanish-speaking world.
09.03.2008
Transcript -- Surnames in Spanish
An explanation of surnames in the Spanish-speaking world.
09.03.2008
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 Mediterranean Coast of Spain.
09.03.2008
Transcript -- 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 Mediterranean Coast of Spain.
09.03.2008
Public Sector Employees
What public sector employees do in Spain and their reputation.
09.03.2008
Transcript -- Public Sector Employees
What public sector employees do in Spain and their reputation.
09.03.2008
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 the palaces in the Calle Caballeros. Finally, the railway station in Valencia, a modernist masterpiece.
09.03.2008
Transcript -- 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 the palaces in the Calle Caballeros. Finally, the railway station in Valencia, a modernist masterpiece.
09.03.2008
The Bell Ringer
A portrait of the bell-ringer from the tower of Micalet, part of Valencia cathedral.
09.03.2008
Transcript -- The Bell Ringer
A portrait of the bell-ringer from the tower of Micalet, part of Valencia cathedral.
09.03.2008
The Central Market
A description of the building and atmosphere at Valencia's Market Hall, El Mercado Central.
09.03.2008
Transcript -- The Central Market
A description of the building and atmosphere at Valencia's Market Hall, El Mercado Central.
09.03.2008
Young people in Spain
What are the characteristics of young people in Spain?
09.03.2008
Transcript -- Young people in Spain
What are the characteristics of young people in Spain?
09.03.2008
La Albufera Nature Reserve
A visit to a nature reserve near Valencia, famous for its birds.
09.03.2008
Transcript -- La Albufera Nature Reserve
A visit to a nature reserve near Valencia, famous for its birds.
09.03.2008
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.
09.03.2008
Transcript -- 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.
09.03.2008
Fiesta in Valencia:Las Fallas
A popular fiesta: Las Fallas, which culminates in the burning of specially-constructed wood and papier mache figures.
09.03.2008
Transcript -- Fiesta in Valencia:Las Fallas
A popular fiesta: Las Fallas, which culminates in the burning of specially-constructed wood and papier mache figures.
09.03.2008
The History of Valencia
A history of Valencia and the surrounding region.
09.03.2008
Transcript -- The History of Valencia
A history of Valencia and the surrounding region.

What's Portales: beginners' Spanish - Audio about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Portales: beginners' Spanish - Audio episodes:

Beginners' Spanish introduction

Transcript -- Beginners' Spanish introduction

Surnames in Spanish

Transcript -- Surnames in Spanish

The City of Arts and Sciences

Transcript -- The City of Arts and Sciences

Public Sector Employees

Transcript -- Public Sector Employees

Emblematic Buildings in Valencia

Transcript -- Emblematic Buildings in Valencia

The Bell Ringer

Transcript -- The Bell Ringer

The Central Market

Transcript -- The Central Market

Young people in Spain

Transcript -- Young people in Spain

La Albufera Nature Reserve

Transcript -- La Albufera Nature Reserve

Eating Out in Valencia

Transcript -- Eating Out in Valencia

Fiesta in Valencia:Las Fallas

Transcript -- Fiesta in Valencia:Las Fallas

The History of Valencia

Transcript -- The History of Valencia