La historia de la letra ñ

In this B2 exercise, explore the surprising origins of the letter ñ.

Listen to the audio, then read the transcript. Click any phrase for the translation and links to related grammar lessons.

Text by Silvia Píriz and audio by a Spanish voice actor.

How this exercise works

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    Use the tick box above the text to turn translations and grammar tips on or off. When they're on, click on any phrase to see them.
  2. Read the text
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  3. Answer the questions
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Answer in English: we're testing your understanding of the text, not your grammar or expression, so nothing you write here will be marked for accuracy. To get feedback on how you write, try one of our writing exercises.

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