Newsletter: Galicia: sea, meigas & more

Galicia: sea, meigas & more… 🐙

Today, we explore Galicia, starting with a curious phrase that originates from this region, one that whispers of witches and old beliefs. Explore our ¿Conoces esta expresión? section to uncover its meaning, then stick around as we explore more of Galicia’s treasures: from coastal dives to Camino de Santiago tips and why this lush, mystical corner of Spain is truly a paradise in the northwest.

¿Conoces esta expresión?

Haberlas, haylas 🧹

meigas

Galician folklore, mysterious forces, witches in the woods? Whether you believe or not… haberlas, haylas. This is an advanced expression that you could add to your vocabulary and use at any point when talking about things that are difficult to believe. Find out more about this useful expression in our dedicated article:

Haberlas, haylas

But, of course, there are tons of more interesting things when we talk about Galicia. Start off underwater! This gapfill exercise will make you practice quantitatives:

A2 Buceando en el mar

Next, get practical with another gapfill. Learn how to give and understand advice while practicing El Presente de Subjuntivo – perfect if you’re planning to walk the Camino:

B2 Recomendaciones para el Camino de Santiago

Now, take it all in. This reading and listening activity showcases why Galicia is known as a hidden gem in Spain’s northwest:

B2 Galicia: un paraíso en el noroeste

Don’t stop there! Keep going with more reading and fill-in-the-blanks activities.

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Special treat for Premium subscribers

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Friday is Weekend Workout day – a special treat just for our Premium subscribers, with fresh dictations and writing challenges to boost your listening and writing skills.

This week’s theme is Galicia.

Here’s a writing challenge for our free users: My name is Danny (level A1)

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Author info

Inma Sánchez

After working in the travel industry for ten years in Seville, Inma moved to the UK to give a little twist to her life. Since then she's been teaching Spanish as a foreign language to adults for over 15 years in different settings, private lessons, secondary schools and online. Inma is a coffee lover and also loves exploring new places with her family in beautiful Warwickshire, where she lives.