Más allá de las palabras

"Beyond words"
Spanish B2 dictation exercise

In Spain, being polite is more than using some polite words.

Pay attention to the hints!

Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "tener en cuenta", "educado/-a", "relacionarse", "malentendido" & "saludar".

Written by qualified Spanish expert Inma Sánchez BA
Last updated: 2026-01-25

I'll play you Spanish speech in sections for you to transcribe

  • Start by listening to the whole piece then hit start
  • Play each section and write down what you hear
  • I'll show you correct answers after each for you to mark yourself
Start the exercise
How the test works
You’ll practise: Infinitivo, Modo subjuntivo, Oración subordinada temporal
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