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Abanicos

"Fans"
Spanish B2 dictation exercise

Esteban explains the origin and use of one of Spain's iconic craft objects: the fan.

 

Pay attention to the hints!

Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "murciélago", "productor", "mecanismo", "alas", "inaugurar", "esencial", "velar", "comportamiento", "pretendientes" & "desapercibido".

Written by qualified Spanish expert Ana Matilla MA, BA
Last updated: 2023-03-24

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: Jerga/ Expresión idiomática, Voz pasiva, El Infinitivo Compuesto
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