1. Viaje a la Costa Brava
3 al 8 de mayo 2012
Nombre: ________________________
Año: ___________________________
This trip is a fantastic opportunity for you to find out more about Spain and
Catalunya and practise some of the Spanish youâve learnt at school. Try your best to
complete all the activities in this booklet and complete some blog entries. That way
you will get the most out of your trip!
There will be a prize each day for the best answers and prizes from Barcelona at the
end for the best booklets overall.
ÂĄBuen viaje!
4. Actividad 2: fill in the gaps with the words at the bottom.
Barcelona estå en el (1) ________ de España. Se habla castellano y (2) __________.
EstĂĄ (3) __________ de Francia.
Es la segunda (4) _________ mås importante de España.
Barcelona tiene un sistema de (5) ________ muy bueno y eficaz. Se puede viajar en
tren o en (6)_________ .
Barcelona es una ciudad muy (7)__________ y muy cultural.
Hay (8)__________ que hacer en Barcelona.
El (9)___________ es muy popular en la ciudad en parte a causa de los Juegos
OlĂmpicos del 1992.
Hay una gran variedad de (11) ________ donde se puede comer de todo.
metro noreste cerca acuĂĄticos mucho cuidad
restaurantes transporte catalĂĄn deporte bonita
Actividad 3: while you are in Catalonia, find out:
1)Why April 23rd is important in Catalonia and what happens on that day.
2) What âCastellersâ are.
A Catalan Song
Parlo sense vergonya, parlo amb libertat
I per començar, parlo catalĂ
Parlo sense vergonya, parlo amb lliberat
I, si mâequivoco, torno a començar!
I speak without shame, I speak freely
And to start I speak Catalan
I speak without shame, I speak freely
And if I make a mistake, I start again
5. ÂżCastellano o CatalĂĄn?
Catalan is spoken by nearly 7 million people in Catalonia, throughout the Balearic Islands
(Menorca, Majorca, Ibiza, Formentera), parts of northern Valencia, as well as Andorra, and
an area of southern France called Roussillon. It is also spoken in Sardinia. In schools in
Catalonia, pupils have lessons in Catalan and Castellano (Spanish).
Like Spanish, Catalan is a romance language, which means it evolved from Latin, the
language of the Romans. Other romance languages are French, Italian, Portuguese and
Romanian. It looks like a combination of French and Spanish but it doesnât sound like either.
When you are in the Costa Brava, you will see signs in both Catalan and Castellano, and you
will hear people speaking both languages.
Actividad 4: complete the table (you should know most of the words in Spanish already!)
English Spanish (Castellano) CatalĂĄn
Hello
How are you?
Very well
Please
Thank you
Goodbye
Shop
Open
Shut
Till (also the word for bank)
Street
Actividad 5: Write any new words you learn in either Spanish or Catalan at the end of the
booklet
Actividad 6: Imagine what it would be like if you spoke two languages, using both of them
each day, and perhaps switching from one to another. What do you think it would be like?
Can you think of any other countries where there are two official languages?
7. DĂa 1: Girona
I.E.S Jaume Vicens Vives Actividad 8
What is different about school in Spain? Would you like to go to school in Spain?
City of Girona Actividad 9
Match up the monuments to the descriptions.
Les muralles Spectacular stroll along the path running around
the ancient walls dating from Charlemagne (9th
(Wall fortification) century a.d.) and early medieval times (14th-15th
centuries a.d.) and bordering the historic centre on
the east. This is certainly the ideal setting to enjoy
spectacular views of the city
Sant Feliu Among the largest and best preserved in Europe,
the Call --or Jewish Quarter in Catalan-- integrates
the Bonastruc ça Porta center and its
surroundings, which have gained the most
important architectural and urbanistic interest.
Jewish Quarter Originating in the earliest times of Christianity, a
large part of the Romanesque building is still
preserved, which was later completed with Gothic
naves and structures, and a baroque facade (11th -
17th century a.d.). Eight extraordinary Roman and
Paleochristian sepulchres consitute its greatest
attraction.
La Catedral Built in different styles (11th - 17th century a.d.), it
preserves elements of the first Romanesque
building (cloister and tower of Charlemagne), and
the nave --its most spectacular characteristic--
features with the widest gothic arched span in the
world.
Espai GironĂšs Actividad 10
Hopefully we will visit the Shopping centre âEspai GironĂšsâ. Find the names of two
shops which we also have in England and three which we donât.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
DĂa 2: ÂĄVamos a Portaventura!
9. Today we are going to visit the centre of Barcelona. Unfortunately we will not be
able to visit the most famous street, Las Ramblas, as it is not very safe for large
groups and there are many pickpockets. But we are going to the port area, where
thereâs lots to do!
Actividad 13: In the Barri GĂČtic and la Boqueria
1)Write down in Spanish some of the different products that you can buy in the
market.
2) What are the streets like in the Barri GĂČtic?
3) What important buildings are there in the Barri GĂČtic?
DĂa 3: por la tarde
ÂĄVamos a la Sagrada Familia!
This afternoon we are going a very famous and unusual cathedral! It is still not
complete! It was designed by a famous Catalan architect called Antoni GaudĂ.
Actividad 14 : GaudĂ
1) When and where was GaudĂ born exactly?
2) What is the name of the movement and period of architecture that GaudĂ
represented in Catalonia?
3) Name three other buildings or monuments designed by GaudĂ in Barcelona
4) What was GaudĂ inspired by?
5) When and how did GaudĂ die?
Actividad 15: La Sagrada Familia
10. 1) When did work start on the building of the Sagrada Familia?
2) What does âSagrada Familiaâ mean?
3) What is the estimated completion date?
4) Who consecrated the Basilica in November 2010?
5) The Church will have three grand façqdes: what are they called? Which two have
been completed so far?
6) GaudĂ designed 18 spires: twelve to represent the disciples, four to represent the
four evangelists (writers of the gospels), one for the Virgin Mary. Who do you think
the tallest one represents?
7) How many spires have been completed so far?
Actividad 16: Your views â what did you like about the Sagrada Familia? What did you
find interesting or different from other cathedrals and churches youâve seen?
11. Actividad final: your thoughts about the trip
What have you learnt? What have you enjoyed?
Would you like to visit the Costa Brava again?
Which places would you like to visit again or which new places would you visit?
Did you practise some Spanish?
How did you feel?
Would you like to visit Spain again?
SPACE TO WRITE COMMENTS TO UPLOAD ON THE BLOG
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