20 Curiosities: The Curious Stories of the Spanish and their Language is a unique cultural guide that offers fascinating discoveries with every reading. Many of these tidbits are part of your daily life, and you'll discover that their origins lie in the culture of the Spanish speakers and their language, Spanish. Whether it's a word, a dish, a drawing, a historical figure, or a place, 20 short texts will playfully introduce you to a significant part of Spanish history and its relationship with Latin America. Are you ready for this journey?
We recommend starting with the reading passages at A1+ level (for students nearing completion of A1 or just starting A2), followed by the slightly longer passages at A2 level. You can navigate freely within each level. This material is ideal as a supplement to progress through these levels.
This book will significantly expand your vocabulary. At the end of each unit, you'll find a word list with translations of the most difficult words into five languages: English, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese.
Each text section is accompanied by pre- and post-reading activities. These are designed to facilitate the reading and provide context. We cover grammar and vocabulary and practice all skills: oral expression, written expression, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension.