Podcast Episode 13: El pingüino - NOW STREAMING!

Now streaming! Check out Episode 13 of The Garbanzo Spanish Podcast!

Episode 13, “El pingüino,” is about someone with a brother, a girlfriend, and a problem.  Camila Del Castillo tells this story using controlled language suitable for beginners, especially those who have listened to the first 12 episodes of the podcast! This episode comes from Somos 1 Unit 5.

Materials for class

As a companion to each episode, we have some printable activities you can use with your class. Click here to download the activities for Episode 13. 

Here are some ways to use them!

Print out page one for students to read before, during, or after listening.

Give each student a copy of the glyph on page 2 to color in as they answer the questions. They will need the following colors: blue, orange, yellow, purple

Print out a copy of page 4 and have students select the false statement - or think of the perfect way to use the statements with your group! (Do they want to run around? Do they want to play a computer game? You know best!)

Accompanying lessons and additional links

El pingüino

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