Visit the countryside
Visita el campo
- Talk about the village and the countryside.
- Learn the names of the farm animals.
- Learn about the most known rural regions of your host country.
- Reflexive pronouns: "Conmigo", "Contigo", "Mí", "Ti", "Sí"
- The impersonal "se"
Explore Spanish reflexive pronouns like "conmigo", "contigo", "mí", and the impersonal "se" through engaging dialogues about countryside life and farm visits in Albacete.
Listening and reading
Start this class by listening to the audio and completing the corresponding exercises.
Vocabulary (17) Share Copied!
Exercises Share Copied!
These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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La naturaleza
Nature
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La granja
The farm
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El toro
The bull
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El agricultor
The farmer
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Alimentar
To feed
Ejercicio 2: Conversation exercise
Instrucción:
- ¿Dónde creciste? ¿En el campo o en la ciudad? (Where did you grow up? On the countryside or in the city?)
- ¿Tuviste que cuidar animales? ¿Animales de granja o mascotas? (Did you have to care for animals? Farm animals or pets?)
- ¿Qué opinas de las corridas de toros en España? (What do you think of the bull fighting in Spain?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Crecí en el campo. I grew up on the countryside. |
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Mi familia tiene una granja, así que ayudé mucho a cuidar de los cerdos, vacas y gallinas. My family has a farm so I helped a lot to care for the pigs, cows and chicken. |
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Crecí en una pequeña ciudad. Mi familia tenía un perro. Yo ayudaba a cuidarlo. I grew up in a small city. My family had a dog. I helped to care for him. |
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Crecí en Berlín, la capital de Alemania. Solo teníamos un pequeño apartamento, así que nunca tuvimos una mascota. I grew up in Berlin, the capital of Germany. We only had a small apartment so we never had a pet. |
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Creo que la tauromaquia es una tradición importante en España y quiero ver una corrida. I think the bull fighting is an important tradition in Spain and I want to see a fight. |
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La tauromaquia en España es cruel. Esa tradición tiene que terminar pronto para proteger a los toros. The bull fighting in Spain is cruel. That tradition has to end soon to protect the bulls. |
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Exercise 3: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. El próximo fin de semana __ al campo para visitar la granja donde se crían ovejas.
(Next weekend __ to the countryside to visit the farm where sheep were raised.)2. Cuando estuve allí, __ a las vacas y a los caballos mientras se alimentaban.
(When I was there, __ to the cows and horses while they were feeding.)3. Quisiera ir __ a alimentar a los corderos en la granja, será una experiencia fantástica.
(I would like to go __ to feed the lambs on the farm, it will be a fantastic experience.)4. __ mucho en el campo, pero el aire libre hace que todo sea mejor y más saludable.
(__ a lot of work is done in the countryside, but the fresh air makes everything better and healthier.)Exercise 5: Visit to the Countryside with Friends
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Visitar - Visit
Pretérito imperfecto
- yo visitaba
- tú visitabas
- él/ella visitaba
- nosotros visitábamos
- vosotros visitabais
- ellos visitaban
Explorar - Explore
Pretérito imperfecto
- yo exploraba
- tú explorabas
- él/ella exploraba
- nosotros explorábamos
- vosotros explorabais
- ellos exploraban
Escuchar - Hear
Pretérito imperfecto
- yo escuchaba
- tú escuchabas
- él/ella escuchaba
- nosotros escuchábamos
- vosotros escuchabais
- ellos escuchaban
Ir - Go
Futuro simple
- yo iré
- tú irás
- él/ella irá
- nosotros iremos
- vosotros iréis
- ellos irán
Trabajar - Work
Presente impersonal
- se trabaja
Cuidar - Care
Presente impersonal
- se cuida
Exercise 6: Los pronombres reflexivos: "Conmigo", "Contigo", "Mí", "Ti', "Sí"
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Reflexive pronouns: "Conmigo", "Contigo", "Mí", "Ti", "Sí"
Show translation Show answersconmigo, consigo, contigo
Exercise 7: El "se" impersonal
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: The impersonal "se"
Show translation Show answersSe alimenta, se trabaja, Se cuida, se cría, Se sale, Se escucha, Se ve, Se vive
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A2.18.2 Gramática
Los pronombres reflexivos: "Conmigo", "Contigo", "Mí", "Ti', "Sí"
Reflexive pronouns: "Conmigo", "Contigo", "Mí", "Ti", "Sí"
Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Ir to go Share Copied!
Futuro simple
| Spanish | English |
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| (yo) iré | I will go |
| (tú) irás | You will go |
| (él/ella) irá | he/she will go |
| (nosotros/nosotras) iremos | we will go |
| (vosotros/vosotras) iréis | You will go |
| (ellos/ellas) irán | they will go |
Visitar to visit Share Copied!
Pretérito imperfecto
| Spanish | English |
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| (yo) visitaba | I used to visit |
| (tú) visitabas | You used to visit |
| (él/ella) visitaba | he/she was visiting |
| (nosotros/nosotras) visitábamos | we visited |
| (vosotros/vosotras) visitabais | You visited |
| (ellos/ellas) visitaban | they visited |
Explorar to explore Share Copied!
Pretérito imperfecto
| Spanish | English |
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| (yo) exploraba | I was exploring |
| (tú) explorabas | You were exploring |
| (él/ella) exploraba | he/she was exploring |
| (nosotros/nosotras) explorábamos | we explored |
| (vosotros/vosotras) explorabais | You explored |
| (ellos/ellas) exploraban | they explored |
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Explore the Countryside – Nature and Adventure in Albacete
This lesson introduces you to practical language skills centered around visiting rural areas in Spain, focusing on the region of Albacete. It is designed for A2 level Spanish learners, helping you use authentic expressions and grammatical structures related to countryside explorations, farm life, and rural markets.
Key Grammar Topics
- Reflexive pronouns used for company and emphasis: conmigo, contigo, mí, ti, sí.
- The impersonal "se": an essential Spanish structure to describe general actions or routines, e.g., "Se trabaja mucho en la granja" (One works a lot on the farm).
Practical Vocabulary & Expressions
You will learn important vocabulary related to:
- Farm animals and activities: vacas (cows), ovejas (sheep), alimentar (to feed), limpiar el establo (clean the stable).
- Descriptions of the countryside: valle (valley), paisaje (landscape), pueblo (village), tranquilidad (peacefulness).
- Daily rural life and farming routines: cultivar tomates (to grow tomatoes), cosechar verduras (to harvest vegetables), recoger huevos (to collect eggs).
Useful Phrases Featuring Reflexive Pronouns
- ¿Quieres venir conmigo a la granja este sábado? (Do you want to come with me to the farm this Saturday?)
- Me encantaría ir contigo y conocer los animales. (I would love to go with you and meet the animals.)
- ¿Vamos contigo a visitar una finca allí? (Shall we go with you to visit a farm there?)
Impersonal "Se" Usage
The lesson explains how "se" is used to describe general activities without specifying who performs them:
- Se trabaja mucho en la granja por la mañana. (They work a lot on the farm in the morning.)
- Se vende queso hecho aquí. (Cheese made here is sold.)
Verb Practice and Mini Story
You will engage with verb conjugation exercises in various tenses such as the present, imperfect, and future, focusing on verbs like:
- ir (to go)
- explorar (to explore)
- escuchar (to listen)
- contar (to tell)
- ser (to be)
The mini story recounts a weekend visit to a farm with friends, using these verbs and expressions to contextualize the vocabulary and grammar.
Instruction Language vs. Spanish – Cultural and Linguistic Notes
Unlike English, Spanish employs reflexive pronouns conmigo, contigo, mí, ti, and sí to express accompaniment or emphasis, which don’t have direct equivalents but are essential for natural communication.
The impersonal "se" is a uniquely Spanish construction used for stating general truths or habitual actions without a subject, for example, "Se trabaja mucho" (People work hard or One works hard) – a structure that doesn't have a direct English counterpart and requires practice.
Summary
This lesson provides a comprehensive overview of rural life vocabulary combined with essential grammar topics to enhance your ability to talk naturally about countryside visits in Spanish. By learning reflexive pronouns for company and the impersonal "se," as well as practicing verbs and real-life dialogues, you build a solid foundation for effective communication about nature, daily routines, and cultural experiences in the Spanish countryside.
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