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Santiago De Compostela

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In this unit of Spanish, our goal was to create a culturally immersive matching game. We gathered images of local currency from a Spanish-speaking country, focused on Santiago de Compostela in Spain, and used vocabulary related to clothing, places, and actions. This project combined visuals of local life with grammar concepts we had been studying, like the present tense and present progressive, allowing us to practice verbs, pronouns, and real-life expressions.

Working on the game was an adventure in itself! I explored clothing terms, places like churches, banks, and libraries, and action verbs tied to everyday routines. Selecting images to match each term felt overwhelming at first because I can be indecisive, but I’m proud of how it turned out. The game reflects a mix of cultural and language learning that I hope you’ll enjoy!

My Spanish 2 Flashcards - Santiago de Compostela


L.M.W Spanish 2 flash cards 2023

                                                          

Some examples of vocabulary in the game:

  • Camino por la ciudad – "I walk through the historic center of Santiago de Compostela."
  • Compro recuerdos – "I buy souvenirs in Santiago's gift shops."
  • Leo libros en la biblioteca – "I read books at the Public Library of Santiago de Compostela."
  • Vendo libros y revistas en la librería – "I sell books and magazines in a bookstore downtown."
  • Voy al banco – "I go to a bank branch in Santiago."
  • Estoy comiendo tapas – "I’m enjoying Galician tapas in a local bar."
  • Corro por el colegio – "I run through Santiago’s Alameda Park."
  • Le doy los recuerdos a mi amigo – "I give my friend the souvenirs I bought in Santiago."

Completing this Action Project required a lot of time and research into Spanish culture, from choosing a country to thoroughly exploring its unique traits. Learning about Spain’s diversity and Santiago de Compostela’s vibrant life gave me a new perspective on Spanish, and I look forward to continuing my journey in the language!

Sincerely, 

LG


Citations:


Drazen Nesic. Businesswoman, jacket, white, businessperson, fancy, outfit, clothing, garment, coat, fashion. 2021. Pixnio. https://pixnio.com/media/businesswoman-jacket-white-businessperson-fancy No changes were made.


Drazen Nesic. Handbag, blue, golden shine, wristwatch, fashion, dress, silk, woman, luggage, leather. 2021. Pixnio. https://pixnio.com/media/handbag-blue-golden-shine-wristwatch-fashion No changes were made.


Images Money. Fan of Euro Notes. 2011. Flickr. https://www.flickr.com/photos/59937401@N07/5856732011 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ No changes were made.


Jorge Franganillo. Madrid: Puerta del Sol. 2019. Flickr. https://www.flickr.com/photos/franganillo/51454839271 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ No changes were made.


JoseA. Madrid(Spain). 2014. Flickr. https://www.flickr.com/photos/sky_hlv/15824606159 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ No changes were made. JoseA. Madrid(Spain).2014.Flickr.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/sky_hlv/16033348956 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ No changes were made.


Jose Maria Cuellar. The Royal Library. 2007. Flickr.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cuellar/370663920 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/ No changes were made.


jpellgen (@1179_jp). San Gines Bookshop. 2019. Flickr. https://www.flickr.com/photos/jpellgen/33153505138/?map=1




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