In this lesson, you’ll dive into a beautifully crafted poster about Andalusia, one of Spain’s most captivating regions. As you explore its stunning landscapes, iconic landmarks, and cultural highlights, you’ll also build your knowledge of essential Spanish vocabulary and phrases related to planning and enjoying a vacation.
Through this immersive visual and linguistic experience, you’ll learn how to:
- Talk about holiday plans and destinations in Spanish
- Use key travel-related expressions and verbs (e.g. viajar, visitar, disfrutar)
- Describe activities, preferences, and experiences in popular tourist settings
- Prepare for real-world conversations about vacations — whether you’re booking a trip, giving travel tips, or sharing what you enjoyed
Perfect for A1–A2 learners, this lesson combines cultural discovery with practical language use, helping you speak more confidently about one of the most exciting topics in any language: travel!
Click on the words in the (Spanish Words) column to listen to their pronunciation!
| Spanish Words | English Translation | Conjugation/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Reserva | Reservation/Booking | Reservo, reservas, reserva, reservamos, reserváis, reservan |
| Viaje | Trip | Viajo, viajas, viaja, viajamos, viajáis, viajan |
| Playa | Beach | – |
| Montaña | Mountain | – |
| Ciudad | City | – |
| Cultura | Culture | – |
| Flamenco | Flamenco (dance/music) | – |
| Esquí | Skiing | – |
| Naturaleza | Nature | – |
| Degustación | Tasting | – |
| Vino | Wine | – |
| Alojamiento | Accommodation | – |
| Sendero | Trail | – |
| Paseo | Walk/Stroll | Paseo, paseas, pasea, paseamos, paseáis, pasean |
| Espectáculo | Show | – |
| Gastronómico | Culinary/Gastronomic | – |
| Surf | Surfing | – |
| Experiencia | Experience | – |
| Conocimiento | Knowledge | – |
| Soporte | Support | – |
Conversation with Familia García
Lucía: Mamá, papá, este cartel es de Andalucía. ¿Vamos de vacaciones?
Lucía: Mom, dad, this poster is about Andalusia. Are we going on vacation?
Antonio: Andalucía es bonita. Lucía, ¿qué lugares muestra el cartel?
Antonio: Andalusia is beautiful. Lucía, what places does the poster show?
Lucía: Muestra Ronda, Sierra Nevada, Sevilla y la Costa del Sol. En Sierra Nevada se puede esquiar. En Sevilla se puede caminar.
Lucía: It shows Ronda, Sierra Nevada, Seville, and the Costa del Sol. In Sierra Nevada, one can ski. In Seville, one can walk.
Penélope: Quiero probar el vino en Ronda y ver flamenco en Sevilla. Antonio, ¿te gusta?
Penélope: I want to taste wine in Ronda and see flamenco in Seville. Antonio, do you like it?
Antonio: Y la playa. A Juan y a mí nos gusta surfear. Lucía, ¿y los hoteles?
Antonio: And the beach. Juan and I like to surf. Lucía, what about the hotels?
Lucía: Hay hoteles bonitos en Costa del Sol y alojamiento cerca de la playa. También hay comida buena.
Lucía: There are nice hotels in Costa del Sol and accommodations near the beach. There is also good food.
Juan: ¿Reservamos? Quiero ver montañas y naturaleza.
Juan: Shall we book? I want to see mountains and nature.
Penélope: Miramos juntos y decidimos.
Penélope: We look together and decide.