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Martes y Trece - supersticiones

Spanish online reading and listening practice - level A2/B1

This reading and listening exercise is about superstitions in Spain. It is suitable for level A2 Spanish students, though it contains some B1 grammar points. Like most countries, Spain has its fair share of superstitions. One of the most unusual of these is the belief that Tuesday the 13th is unlucky, whereas most countries designate Friday the 13th as being ill-fated. Listen to the audio to find out more about this and other superstitions in Spain.

Exercise: Martes y Trece

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