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Music, cinema and TV in Spanish

Learn key phrases and vocabulary about different forms of entertainment. Practise your language skills to help you understand and give opinions about TV, film and music.

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Vocabulary - TV programmes and film genres

These days, a lot of people stream their favourite programmes, songs and films and watch them on devices as well as on the TV, so it's worth being familiar with vocabulary from Technology in everyday life. Many of the programmes that are popular in the UK are also popular in Spain, from reality TV and talent shows to quiz shows and series. There are also lots of Spanish-language films and television programmes that have found an international audience through streaming platforms.

Here are some types of TV programmes to get started:

la comedia | comedy
el concurso | quiz show
el dibujo animado | cartoon
el documental | documentary
las noticias | news
el programa de cocina | cookery programme
el programa de deporte | sports programme
el programa de música | music programme
los programas infantiles | children's programmes
la serie policíaca | detective series
la telerrealidad/el programa de realidad | reality show
la telenovela | soap opera

It's also essential to be able to talk about different genres of films:

las películas de acción | action films
las películas de amor/las películas románticas | romance films
las películas de comedia | comedies
las películas de ciencia-ficción | science-fiction films
las películas de terror | horror films
las películas de guerra | war films

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GCSE Subjects

1. Art and Design

2. Biology (Single Science)

3. Business

4. Chemistry (Single Science)

5. Combined Science

6. Computer Science

7. Design and Technology

8. Digital Technology (CCEA)

9. Drama

10. English Language

11. English Literature

12. French

13. Geography

14. German

15. History

16. Home Economics: Food and Nutrition (CCEA)

17. Hospitality (CCEA)

18. ICT

19. Irish – Learners (CCEA)

20. Journalism (CCEA)

21. Learning for Life and Work (CCEA)

22. Mandarin

23. Maths

24. Maths Numeracy (WJEC)

25. Media Studies

26. Modern Foreign Languages

27. Moving Image Arts (CCEA)

28. Music

29. Physical Education

30. Physics (Single Science)

31. PSHE and Citizenship

32. Religious Studies

33. Science

34. Sociology

35. Spanish

36. Welsh Second Language (WJEC)

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Explore the rich musical heritage of the Hispanic world, including various genres and influential artists.

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Revise the topic of Music, cinema and TV for AQA GCSE Spanish. Develop your language skills to understand and respond to questions on this topic.

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Learn about the significant festivals and cultural traditions celebrated in Hispanic countries. Follow this link for more.

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Spain is well-known for its fiestas and festivals. Almost every city, town and village has its own festival of some kind, which is usually a big street party for all the residents. Some festivals are famous all over the world, such as the fireworks of Las Fallas in Valencia and the tomato throwing at La Tomatina .

Here are some useful verbs to use when talking about celebrations:

As in the UK, Christmas and New Year are big celebrations for many people. Here is some useful vocabulary to get started talking about them:

Eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve is a tradition in Spain. One grape is eaten on each of the 12 strokes of midnight.

Read this passage about Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve celebrations in Spain:

La cena de Nochebuena en España tiene lugar cada 24 de diciembre. Esta cena se celebra en los hogares de los españoles junto a toda la familia.

La Nochevieja se despide del año entre fuegos artificiales, fiestas, tradiciones familiares, y las famosas 12 uvas de la suerte. La costumbre de las 12 uvas tiene su origen en el año 1909 y se considera un rito para entrar en el año nuevo con suerte.

Answer the questions in English.

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What do most Spaniards do on Christmas Eve in Spain?

Reveal answer

They have dinner with their family at home.

La cena de Nochebuena ... se celebra en los hogares de los españoles junto a toda la familia (Christmas Eve dinner ... is celebrated in Spanish homes with all the family).

Question

Apart from eating 12 grapes on the strokes of midnight, note two ways that Spaniards celebrate New Year's Eve.

Reveal answer

Here are three examples: fireworks ( fuegos artificiales ), fiestas (parties) and family traditions ( tradiciones familiares ).

Question

Why are grapes traditionally eaten?

Reveal answer

They are eaten to bring luck: para entrar en el año nuevo con suerte (to start the new year with luck).

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Study the history and current state of monarchies and dictatorships in the Hispanic world. Comprehensive resources in this link.

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Students must study the themes and sub-themes below in relation to at least one Spanish-speaking country.

Artistic culture in the Hispanic world

Students must study the sub-theme Spanish regional identity in relation to Spain. Students may study the remaining sub-themes in relation to any Spanish-speaking country or countries.

Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world

Students must study Monarchies and dictatorships in relation to any relevant Spanish-speaking country or countries. Students may study the remaining sub-themes in relation to any Spanish-speaking country or countries.

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Students must study the themes and sub-themes below in relation to at least one Spanish-speaking country. Students must study the sub-theme Spanish regional identity in relation to Spain. Students may study the remaining sub-themes in relation to any Spanish-speaking country or countries. Students must study Monarchies and dictatorships in relation to any relevant Spanish-speaking country or countries.

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Understand the various social and political movements that have shaped Hispanic societies. Detailed information available in the link.

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Explore how public opinion is formed and expressed in Hispanic countries. Follow this link for in-depth resources.