Understanding detailed spoken Spanish demands a knowledge of vocabulary and an awareness of grammar. With these skills it is possible to find the main message of a text and specific details.
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During a visit to Spain you meet Diego, who talks about his family. Listen to Diego and answer the questions.
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What happened in Diego’s family a year ago?
His mum and stepdad had a child because he says mi madre y mi padrastro tiene un hijo desde hace un año.
How does he describe his brother?
He is adorable and makes him laugh because he says mi hermano es muy adorable y me hace reír.
Where does he go to on holiday with his mum and when?
He goes to Italy or Portugal in the summer because he says vamos de vacaciones juntos a Italia o Portugal en el verano.
Why does he not like his cousin Juan?
He is grumpy and doesn’t talk much because he says es muy gruñón y no habla mucho.