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Democracy in Catalonia, Spain
In Catalonia, young people are questioning what democracy means and challenging the authority of the Spanish state.
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22 May 2019
Test your language skills: Spanish, French and Italian
How are your language skills? Heading off on a trip to Spain, France or Italy and want to know how you'd fare getting by? Find out with our virtual, interactive adventures and test your language skills on the way!
Updated on:
10 Sep 2018
Spanish for travel: Test your skills
Test your Spanish language skills as you immerse yourself on an interactive journey through Spain.
Take part now: Spanish for travel: Test your skills about Managing projects through people
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06 Sep 2018
Catalonia: What happens now?
Dr Paul Kennedy shares his assessment of where the dissolution of the Catalonian parliament and announcement of new elections leaves both sides.
Read now: Catalonia: What happens now? about Managing projects through people
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01 Nov 2017
Designing the Spanish nation
Delve into the politics behind the national symbols of modern Spain.
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19 Oct 2017
Harry Potter and the Translator’s Challenge
How did translators go about converting the anagram 'Tom Marvolo Riddle'? Fernando Rosell-Aguilar explores the tricky business of translating J.K. Rowling's fun and creative words into 80 other languages.
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20 Jul 2017
Fast, fun, free: Try some of our Spanish language items
OpenLearn is full of short items where you can learn something fast, for free - and have some fun doing so. Here's a selection of easy ways to start with Spanish.
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21 Mar 2017
Methods in Motion: Communicating a challenge to liberal democracy
Dr Georgina Blakeley, Senior Lecturer in Politics, offers one way of approaching the study of the Spanish anti-austerity 15M movement.
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06 Mar 2017
Where a ban has been replaced by a bee
Once, American children were punished for talking Spanish. Now, they're being celebrated.
Read now: Where a ban has been replaced by a bee about Managing projects through people
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05 Aug 2016
Language variety all but disappears from the Eurovision song contest
Why has the English language dominated the Eurovision Song Contest once more? Fernando Rosell-Aguilar explores what the competition holds this year.
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13 May 2016
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Intermediate Spanish: Cities with history
In this free course Intermediate Spanish Cities with history you will learn about the history of Spain and the important place of Arab and Jewish cultures in Spanish history You will study a number of language points to help you talk about history and will write descriptive texts using a variety of stylistic devices
Level: 2 Intermediate
Updated on:
16 Jun 2019
Advanced Spanish: Language in context
This free course Advanced Spanish Language in context will develop your knowledge and understanding of the societies and cultures of Spain and Latin America and extend the practical skills of listening speaking reading and writing The course focuses on the many ways in which living languages notably Spanish adapt to the contexts in which they are used
Level: 3 Advanced
Updated on:
11 Dec 2018
Beginners’ Spanish: Getting around
Do you want to improve your language skills and communicate more easily and effectively in Spanish This free course Beginners Spanish Getting around concentrates on Spanish as a tool for communication but it also provides some insights into Hispanic societies and cultures through authentic printed and audio materials This OpenLearn course focuses on public spaces and how to get by in a Hispanic city
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
02 Nov 2018
Beginners’ Spanish: food and drink
Do you want to improve your language skills and communicate more easily and effectively in Spanish This free course Beginners Spanish food and drink focuses on buying and ordering food and drink at a restaurant or bar You will be able to use some basic vocabulary relating to food drinks meals quantities and measures In this OpenLearn course you will listen to Spanish speakers in a variety of situations
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
02 Nov 2018
Intermediate Spanish: Understanding spoken Spanish
Welcome to this free course Intermediate Spanish Understanding spoken Spanish which is aimed at intermediate learners of Spanish with an interest in language and culture The sixhour course is designed to develop your understanding of spoken Spanish through six video portraits of people living in Spain It introduces you to naturally spoken language and gives clear advice on how to use authentic video resources as a useful and enjoyable learning tool Through completing various activities you will improve your active use of the language and develop the confidence to access further audiovisual resources and take your Spanish studies to a higher level
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Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
30 Oct 2018
Advanced Spanish: Protest song
This free course Advanced Spanish Protest song will develop your knowledge and understanding of the societies and cultures of Spain and Latin America and extend the practical skills of listening speaking reading and writing The course focuses on protest song a musical genre that has played an important role in Hispanic society
Level: 3 Advanced
Updated on:
18 Oct 2018
Advanced Spanish: Arts and crafts
This free course Advanced Spanish Arts and crafts is designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of Spanishspeaking societies and cultures and extend the practical skills of listening speaking reading and writing You will examine the world of Spanish and LatinAmerican art and explore the difference between art and craft
Level: 3 Advanced
Updated on:
16 Oct 2018
Advanced Spanish: Art in Buenos Aires
This free course Advanced Spanish Art in Buenos Aires uses a documentary about artists in Buenos Aires to help you to develop your listening skills By assessing various parts of the documentary you will be able to extend your comprehension of spoken Spanish
Level: 3 Advanced
Updated on:
16 Oct 2018
A Buen Puerto: Fast Forward in Spanish
This is an advanced-level course using a variety of authentic materials from Spain and Latin America to improve your language skills and knowledge of Spanish...
Level: 3 Advanced
Updated on:
03 Sep 2008
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