Spanish Workshop Programme

Spanish workshops will be held in CNW seminar room 7 each Wednesday at 1pm and 2pm.

WEEK 1 (22ND APRIL) 

Feria de Sevilla 

The Feria de Sevilla is one of the most iconic celebrations in Spain, known for its festive atmosphere, traditional costumes, and flamenco music. During this week, we will explore its origins, customs, and cultural importance, gaining insight into one of the most representative festivals of Andalusian culture. 

WEEK 2 (29th APRIL) 

Festividades UK – España 

Grammar (Present tense) 

This week we will compare the main festivities in the United Kingdom and Spain, analyzing their cultural similarities and differences. In addition, we will begin working on the present tense, a fundamental structure for communicating in Spanish and describing everyday actions. 

WEEK 3 (6th May) 

Clima en España y resto de países de habla hispana 

Grammar (Present tense) 

We will study the climate in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries, observing how it influences daily life and local customs. We will continue reinforcing the use of the present tense to describe the weather and express habits. 

WEEK 4 (13th May)  

Calendario 

Grammar (imperfect vs. preterite) 

This week will focus on using the calendar to talk about dates and important events. We will introduce the difference between the imperfect and the preterite tenses, two key forms for narrating events in the past with accuracy. 

WEEK 5 (20th May) 

Bailes típicos de España 

Grammar (irregular verbs preterite)  

We will explore traditional Spanish dances, such as flamenco and other regional styles, understanding their cultural value. We will also learn irregular verbs in the preterite tense, which are essential for speaking about past actions correctly. 

WEEK 6 (27th May) 

Música (orígenes y evolución) 

Grammar (compound perfect) 

We will analyze music in the Spanish-speaking world, from its roots to its current evolution, including different genres and artists. In grammar, we will study the present perfect tense, useful for talking about recent experiences. 

WEEK 7 (3rd June) 

Grammar (Accents) 

In the final week, we will focus on the use of accents in Spanish, learning the basic rules of stress and accentuation. This will help improve pronunciation, writing, and overall understanding of the language. 

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