Memoria Democrática
You may be wondering what Memoria Democrática means. In Spain, it’s the name given to the effort to preserve the memory of the Spanish Civil War and the Franco dictatorship, while recognising those who experienced and suffered through those years.
It’s a topic that still shapes Spanish culture, literature, education and public debate, making it an important concept for anyone interested in Spain and the Spanish language.
One reason we’re exploring this theme this week is that 17 July marks the anniversary of the military uprising in 1936 that led to the Spanish Civil War.
So, our bilingual reading and listening activity today is based on one of Spain’s most well-known films, La lengua de las mariposas, set in the months leading up to the Spanish Civil War.
¡Es hora de practicar! 🎯
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Bilingual text with audio
Step into the world of La lengua de las mariposas, one of Spain’s most memorable stories.
This bilingual reader, complete with audio, helps you improve your Spanish while exploring the themes of memory, democracy and history.
B2 Recordar para comprender: La lengua de las mariposas
Need a quick refresher on recordar and acordarse? Our shared notebook has everything you need to practise their conjugations and see them used in context:
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If you haven’t explored it yet, now’s the perfect time!
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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 Personal memories.
Here’s a writing challenge for our free users: The best concert ever! (level B1)
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