Elecciones Generales 2015

Spain has a general election on December 20th. Here are the first 'Party Political Broadcasts' of the top 4 parties. You'll find more info and videos on their websites (linked below).

PP. Partido Popular. The equivalent of the British Conservative Party. 

Leader: Mariano Rajoy. 

Website: http://www.pp.es/

PP broadcast

PSOE. Partido Socialista Obrero Español. The equivalent of the British Labour Party. 

Leader: Pedro Sánchez. 

 Website: http://www.psoe.es/

PSOE broadcast

Ciudadanos. New, slightly right-of-centre 'citizens party'. 

Leader: Albert Rivera. 

 Website: https://www.ciudadanos-cs.org/

Ciudadanos broadcast

Podemos. New, left-of-centre 'citizens' party. 

Leader: Pablo Iglesias. 

Websire: http://unpaiscontigo.es/ 

Podemos broadcast 

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Chencho y la Bombilla Mágica.

I've seen the John Lewis 'Man in the Moon' Christmas video, but did you know that the Spanish equivalent to John Lewis also has a Christmas video? 

El Corte Inglés is the most famous department store in Spain, with shops in most of the large cities. They're noted for their Christmas displays so this year's video is very apt...

¡Feliz Navidad!

Chencho y la Bombilla Mágica

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The Making of...

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El Porro Más Caro del Mundo...

If you (or your students) don't know, 'un porro' is a joint or splif. So this video, the third in the DGT's hard-hitting road-safety campaign, might be a step too far for your average MFL Spanish class. (See gafas and cancion for the other two.) But if you think your students can handle it, it's another great exercise for listening skills.

¡Disfruta! (The video, that is...)

El Porro Mas Caro del Mundo

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Las Gafas Más Caras del Mundo...

A few weeks ago I shared a thought-provoking DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) road safety video for your students to translate. Here's another in the same vein, along with the accompanying poster.

Las Gafas Más Caras del Mundo

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El Cocinero Desnudo??

Well, that's my Spanish translation of 'the Naked Chef'. Who else, but Jamie Oliver? 

Here's an interview with J.O. from this morning's XL Semanal magazine which I spotted earlier today in our local coffee-shop. (Who says this blog isn't up-to-date?)

Have a great finde!

Jamie Oliver entrevista

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La Canción Más Cara del Mundo...?

What´s the most expensive song in the world?

Wrong.

It´s this one...

Spanish public information films have a reputation for pulling no punches. Here´s one from the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) about taking care when driving. A good translation exercise for your students, and maybe a debate afterwards...

La Canción más cara del mundo... 

Un saludo,

JJD

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El Himno No Se Pita

The Copa del Rey (football) final last weekend caused a huge controversy here in Spain, when the (Catalan) supporters of Barcelona and the (Basque) supporters of Athletic Bilbao whistled throughout the playing of the national anthem. Here's a flavour of some of the news coverage:

TVE report

Since the game the news has been full of reports and investigations speculating on the sanctions which might be imposed on the two clubs.

Below is the latest contribution to the debate, from the Spanish world champions of rhythmic gymnastics, who have made this video supporting silence during the national anthem. I have a feeling this won't be the last word on the issue. Watch this space...

#elhimnoNOsepita

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