Technology & Science
Topic specific Spanish practice exercises
Have you heard of the latest technological advancements? What about the newest scientific discoveries? Whether you work in a related field or just find it absolutely fascinating how technology has become a part of our everyday lives, learn how to talk about the latest tech and science news with Spanish speakers in their own language. The exercises on this page will help you expand your vocabulary and improve your Spanish skills while you dive into some interesting topics.
- A new space suit
Sergio is going to travel to the moon in a new space suit! - A very interactive lesson with Kwiziq
Clara is using kwiziq for the first time and tells us about a lesson she is taking. - Alpaca
Eva shows us the attributes of alpaca fabric - Aluminium cans
Julia likes to recycle aluminium cans. - An ergonomic steering wheel
Discover Sofia's revolutionary ergonomic steering wheel for the ultimate driving experience! - At the laundromat
Álvaro shows us how a laundromat works. - At the science lab
Marta and Javier love spending time in the lab. - Birds
Eva loves to look at the sky and watch the birds flying. - Children are the future of the planet
Susana explains how family and school can teach environmentally-friendly behaviour so that children can save the planet. - Climate change
Patricia doesn't feel happy at all about climate change. - Different types of wind in Spain
Unleash your senses as Spain unveils a symphony of diverse winds, from the cool Mistral to the warm embrace of the Levant. - Digital advertising
Alicia explains how digital platforms are the new channel for commercials and to target more customers. - Digital invitations
Caro talks about how easy, quick and cheap it is to design and send digital invitations for your events. - Emeralds
Fernando explains that Colombia produces the most emeralds for the global market. - Fashion
Dory tells us about her fashion blog. - Geography of Nicaragua
Learn about the basics of the geography of Nicaragua. - Giraffes
Hector recounts some interesting facts about giraffes. - Hackers
Teresa talks about "hackers" - modern-day pirates. - Hummingbird
Guillermo describes one of the most popular and beautiful birds in Costa Rica. - I am celiac
Ainhoa is celiac and tells us what she can and can't eat. - I hate the rain!
Practise stem-changing, yo-go and modal verbs in the present tense. - I hate the snow!
Lidia doesn't really enjoy snowy weather. - I like going to the doctor's
Genaro explains why he likes going to the doctor. - I like the internet
Daniel likes surfing on the net everyday. - Instagram
Sonia describes how useful Instagram is for her. - It's spring!
We are already in spring and our bodies know it! - It's sunny!
What's the weather like in Seville today? - Living in a desert
Would you enjoy living in the desert? I wouldn't! - Looking for an apartment in Barcelona
I'm searching for an apartment in Barcelona by using Idealista. - Military Emergencies Unit
Learn about the Military Emergencies Unit in Spain. - My commitment to life
Elsa's commitment to life extends beyond herself because she is a blood donor. - My opinion about social media
Carlota tells us about her feelings towards social media. - My Spanish blog
Discover Pedro's blog to learn Spanish. - My workmate Jenaro
Meet Jenaro, a dynamic science teacher who works remotely. - Online banking
Rita talks about online banking. - Rain clothes
Inma is getting ready for a rainy day. - Raquel Chan: a Latin American scientist
Meet Raquel Chan, a famous Latin American scientist. - Recycling in the world
Learn some world recycling facts. - Smart light bulbs
Susana uses smart bulbs at home to make her life easier. - Smart mailboxes
Laura is happy with a new solution that means the delivery of her orders is problem-free. - Spain is the world leader in organ donation
Ramón tells us about Spain's success in organ donation and transplantation. - Studying the organs
We're learning about organs this week. - Taking the rubbish out
See how people organise their rubbish in Spain. - Teleportation
Amanda tells us the advantages of teleportation. - The jaguar
A majestic jaguar roams through the jungle. - The police dog
Elsa talks about Tara, the four-legged heroine. - The veterinarian
Bruna tells us about the work of an equine veterinarian. - The weather forecast
Practise weather expressions. - The weather in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Here's today's weather forecast for Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia. - The weather in Spain
Eva explains what the weather is like in Spain. - Tidying the mountain with the school
Martina is tidying the countryside with her school to prevent fires during the summer. - Types of toys
Dive into the fascinating universe of toys! - Vitamin C
Claudia talks about the importance of taking vitamin C in winter. - We're eating plastic
Scientific studies reveal alarming plastic contamination in our food. - Weather in April
Learn about what the weather is like in April. - Youtuber
Pepe's father talks about how his son is a millionaire Youtuber at just 8 years old. - A documentary about the Sun
Javier watched a documentary about the Sun last night. - A very old tree in Chile
There is an ancient tree in Chile that could be the oldest tree in the planet. - Acid rain
Learn about some interesting facts about the acid rain. - Alice and the Wonderful Brain
Estrella bought her daughter a fantastic book explaining how the brain works. - Architecture that heals
Clara attended an architectural workshop to learn how to design hospitals that help in the healing process. - Argentina's journey towards a zero-waste lifestyle
Argentina is striving for zero waste, prioritizing reduction, reuse, and recycling for a sustainable future. - Being careful at home
Elena is getting some advice to avoid domestic accidents at home. - Color television
Learn about the discovery of color television. - Digital technology
Marta relies a lot on new technologies. - Drought
Lucas tells us about drought in his town. - E-books
What do you think of e-books? - Efficient clothes wash
Meet Clara, the expert at laundry who makes washing clothes fast and easy! - Empowering the visually impaired with AI
Discover how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the lives of visually impaired, promoting inclusion and unlocking new possibilities. - Enemies of plastic
Learn about the plastic rebels, a movement against our synthetic overlord. - Frank Rubio: a Latino in the ISS
Explore the extraordinary life of Frank Rubio, NASA astronaut and army veteran. - Gravity Wave
Two Spanish siblings establish a start-up for cleaning the Mediterranean. - How many hours does a teenager need to sleep?
Learn about teenagers and their recommended sleeping hours. - How to whiten your clothes
Here are some useful tricks to keep your clothes white. - How to write a good blog
Learn some tips to write a good blog. - Indian summer
Learn about the Indian summer in Spain. - Jacinto Convit
Raúl talks about a preeminent Venezuelan scientist. - Learning more about deserts
I enjoyed my geography lesson today because I learned new things about deserts. - Lost in cyberspace
Saray feels that surfing the Internet is overwhelming. - Managing my house in one click
Enrique is amazed by an app that enables him to manage his smart home from his mobile. - Maria Teresa Ruiz: a Chilean astronomer
Learn about Maria Teresa Ruiz and her work in astronomy. - Mediterranean climate
Mercedes tells us about the Mediterranean climate in southern Spain. - My house is spotless!
Santiago loves having clean floors without any effort on his part. - Mystery shopper
Roberto works as a mystery shopper for several clothing stores. - Opening a bank account
Learn Spanish banking vocabulary. - Plastic money
Learn about an alternative payment to cash. - Ramón y Cajal
A short description of Santiago Ramón y Cajal, the first Spanish Nobel prize for science winner. - Secondhand buying and selling
Secondhand buying and selling. - Snowflakes
Ernesto is fascinated by snowflakes. - Sorting the waste for recycling
Miguel is explaining to Marcos how to recycle in Spain. - Support a sister!
Olga gives her testimony on how "Woman to Woman International" charity helped her to start a new life in Poland as an Ukrainian refugee. - Syringe
Pepe explains what a syringe is. - The cierzo
Learn about a wind that blows in the north of Spain called el cierzo. - The human heart
The heart is a vital organ. - Utopian tales
Paco has discovered a website that publishes stories that teach children about human values. - We must separate the trash
Adela is teaching her community how to separate trash for recycling. - Why do you want to go to Mars?
Francisco tells us why he wants to go to Mars. - Work from anywhere in the world!
Discover some of the advantages of working remotely. - Working from home - an opinion
Rodrigo tells us his experience when working from home. - World Oceans Day
Enrique tells us about World Oceans Day. - Sara García Alonso: la primera mujer astronauta española
Sara García Alonso is the first Spanish female astronaut. - 5G network
Learn about the 5G network. - 8 foods that are good for your brain
Pedro gives advise about what to eat to have a healthy brain. - A human anatomy class
Dive into the marvels of the human body in our anatomy class! - A night under the stars
Estrella will take her kids to the countryside to spend the night under the stars and teach them about constellations. - A Tinder date
Learn about Tomás's Tinder date. - An excursion on the Viedma glacier
Irene is excited about walking on the Viedma glacier in the Parque Nacional Los Glaciares in Argentina. - Bartering
Interested in exchanging your stuff without using money? - Bioluminescent beaches
Victor talks about these awesome beaches. - Cheap smart homes
Learn about how to set up a cheap smart home. - Cleaning bots: revolutionizing household cleaning
Transform your cleaning routine with revolutionary cleaning bots! - De-stress!
Psychologists recommend housework to get rid of stress. - Digital nomads
Celeste is changing her life to become a digital nomad. - Do you know what the future city will be like?
There are some ideas about what the city of the future will be like. - Drizzle
Learn about the rain in the Basque Country, in northern Spain. - Earthquakes and volcanoes
Aurora has discovered the high probability of volcanic and seismic activity in Chile. - Energy the whole day
Celia gives us some tips to prepare a healthy breakfast to recharge our batteries for the whole day. - Flying across the sky
Here's one superhero who really enjoys flying! - Ghosts at home
Carolina tells us about her haunted house. - Global health
Paco is reflecting on this year's health challenge. - How to have beautiful healthy hair
Susana advises us how to take care of our hair. - I miss Costa Rica's trees
Pedro used to live in Costa Rica and he misses its landscapes, especially its beautiful trees. - I'm in charge of the laundry
I'm in charge of the laundry this week. - In the Masaya Volcano
Learn about the Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua. - It's really hot!
Carmela is suffering because of the hot weather and is thinking of ways to beat the heat. - María Teresa Antoja
Eva talks about an amazing woman scientist. - My dream is to become an F1 pilot
I dream about becoming a Formula 1 pilot one day. - My life is a hashtag
Roberto explains why hashtags are so important in his life. - My ski jacket
Nacho explains the amazing things that can be made with recycled plastic. - No Internet connection!
Have you ever remained without an internet connection without notice? - Nostalgia is good for your health (B1)
Ambrosio gives us a positive feedback about nostalgia. - Orchids
Valeria describes some interesting facts about orchids. - Pedro Paulet: a Peruvian genius
Discover who Pedro Paulet was. - Pets in the world
Isaac is surprised after reading a report about pets around the world. - Phones for the visually impaired
Veva has just realised that there are phones for people with visual impairments. - Positive emotions
Iván tells us about his positive emotions. - Reasons to have a smart home
Pablo explains why it's good to have a smart home. - Robots to look after children
Did you know that robots are used to help out with children at home? - Save money shopping online
Óscar has some tips to save money when online shopping. - Selenophilia
Ever heard of "selenophilia"? Discover what it means and why it's relevant to our fascination with the moon. - Social Media Marketing
Ana tells us about her last marketing class. - The benefits of contact with nature
Francisco talks to us about the benefits of having contact with nature. - The connection between diet and mental health
What you eat can help improve your mental health. - The crocodiles of the Tamarindo Estuary
Discover the fascinating world of the Tamarindo Estuary crocodiles. - The five-colour river
Rosario in amazed by a river in Colombia that has five colours. - The hashtags of the month
Manuela wants to use hashtags to promote her business online. - The horoscope
Discover today's horoscope for Gemini. - The moon calendar
Discover the magic and meaning of a moon calendar to unlock the secrets of the moon cycle. - The origin of fire
Learn about the origin of fire - The sound of rain
Alfredo finds the sound of rainfall very healing. - The stairs at Guatapé Rock in Colombia
The views at the top of the Guatapé Rock in Antioquia, Colombia, are magnificent! - The tapas corner
Learn about this tasty tapas blog. - The university of the seas
Mateo tells us about the international educational project that Cádiz University is coordinating. - The whales of Samaná
Paloma describes the wonderful whale sanctuary in Samaná. - Trash in fashion
Learn about the environmental impact of disposable clothing and synthetic fabrics. - Web surfer
Germán is concerned he has turned himself into a prisoner because he does everything on the internet from home. - Welcome to my online shop
Mercedes welcomes us to her online store. - What a rental car!
The car I just rented is amazing! - What type of driver are you?
Get ready to uncover your driving identity! - What will the Internet be like in the future?
Mario imagines what the Internet will be like in the future. - Partes de un coche
Get ready to take a thrilling ride into the heart of automotive mastery! This exercise can help you practise pronombre demostrativo, adjectives used as nouns, and using demasiado, bastante, suficiente, poco, tanto and mucho to express quantity (quantitative adjectives). - A snow storm
Have you ever experienced a big snow storm? - A weekend without new technology
Carlos' mum was concerned about his health and recommended him to spend a weekend away. - An online Carnival party
Victoria is very excited about her upcoming online Carnival party. - An online shopping gift voucher
Lorena feels very lucky today with her online shopping gift voucher. - Astrology drives me crazy
Vanesa took an astrology course and now she is confused by the many horoscopos from diverse cultures that exist. - Athleisure on social media
Laura loves following social media athleisure accounts. - Brain benefits of learning languages
Julia enrolled in Spanish and Italian classes as soon as she learned about the cerebral benefits of learning a second language. - Celia Sánchez-Ramos
Rodolfo is writing an article about female Latin American and Spanish scientists. - Cryptocurrency
Paulo is having second thoughts about investing in cryptocurrency. - Cyber Lawyers
Zulema tells us about the profession of the future: cyber lawyer. - Desalination plants
Monica explains how Spain is a world leader in water desalination technology. - Environmental issues
In Spain, environmental fires are a big problem every summer. - European Green Capital 2012
Get to know Vitoria, European Green Capital 2012. - Feline physiotherapy for improved mobility
Nora's journey to renewed mobility began under the expert guidance of a physiotherapist. - Healthy mind, healthy body
Yara describes how her life has changed thanks to meditation and a positive attitude. - Herbarium
David is impressed by the guided tour at the Mexican National Herbarium. - If England were a hot country
Imagine what England would be like if it were a hot country! - Interesting facts about the Atlantic Ocean
Alba has read an article about the Atlantic ocean and wants to shares the interesting facts she's discovered. - Investments
Rebeca is thinking about investing to maximise her savings. - Keto diet
Marcos explains how the keto diet works. - Latin American countries on the silk road
Ramiro, a journalist, is reporting on the Latin American countries involved in the new silk road. - Neuromancer
Alfonso talks about Neuromancer, the novel which introduced the concept of cyberspace. - No mobile phones at school anymore
Learn about the use of mobile phones in French schools. - Organ functions
The human body and the organs are fascinating. - Panda Antivirus
Laila just discovered that Panda Antivirus is a Spanish brand. - Reasons to create a blog
Antonio has some convincing reasons why we should write a blog. - Recycling is child's play
Amanda invites us to reflect on the importance of educating children about recycling by taking action. - Scientific women
Estrella tells us about her favourite speaker at a conference she will attend given by the eight most influential women scientists in Spain. - Shall we take a selfie?
What are selfies useful for? - Solar Decathlon Latin America and the Caribbean
Francisco tells us about Solar Decathlon Latinoamérica y Caribe. - Spacesuit
Mavy has discovered that the spacesuit was invented by a Spaniard. - Sustainable practices in Latin America
Discover how Latin American countries are leading the way with sustainable agriculture and plastic-free innovations. - Technopathies
Flavia is shocked to learn that technology can impact mental health. - The Autumn Equinox
Learn about the autumn equinox. - The earthenware pitcher
Jacobo explains how an earthenware pitcher works. - The first eco-school in Uruguay
Arturo talks about the first eco-school made using the "Earthship house technique" created by the American architect Michael Reynolds. - The growing threat of technological waste in Latin America
Learn about how Latin American countries are making their best to transform their technological waste crisis into a sustainable opportunity for growth and innovation. - The invention of photography
Learn about the history of photography. - The most important space observatories in the world
Raquel is amazed by the fact that 7 of the most important - The rule of the three r's
Learn about the rule of the three R's. - The shapes of the clouds
Marcos explains that clouds have different shapes and names. - The widest river in the world
Marilia tells us about the widest river in the world. - Tips for removing common stains
Stains, beware! Here’s your ultimate guide to banishing those pesky marks and spills. - Tips to improve your memory
Gerardo shares some tips for improving memory. - Toucan
Discover some fascinating facts about toucans, a very popular bird in Honduras. - Tweetbinder
Magarita discovers the perfect tool for social media managers to get a brand trending. - Twilight
Clara can't wait to conteplate the twilight of the morning. - Useful presents for babies
Learn about useful baby shower presents. - Using my new driver's license
New driver's license means endless adventures ahead! - Wind energy
Explore the incredible benefits of harnessing wind energy! - Bolsas de plástico
Did you know that 3 July is International Plastic Bag Free Day? It seems a bit strange but actually has an important message and serious repercussions. This B2 exercise can help you practise using a and de + el que, la que, los que, las que (relative pronouns), using a preposition + el que, la que, los que, las que (relative pronouns) and using the infinitive after prepositions. - El presidente Nayib Bukele le promete a El Salvador una Ciudad Bitcoin
Discover the ambitious plans Nayib Bukele, El Salvador’s president, has for his country’s future. This B2 exercise can help you practise relative clauses with the subjunctive, the position of adjectives, and uses of the conditional. - A handyman at home
Transform your living space with the expert touch of our skilled handyman services! - A TikTok dance challenge
Celia's dance got popular in TikTok. - Chinese horoscope
Learn about the Chinese horoscope. - Digital danger
Maribel is on the verge of bankruptcy because she keeps shopping and spending money on her phone. - Foot reflexology
Serafín explains foot reflexology. - I failed!
I failed my driving test today. - Ice on the moon?
Is there or was there water on the Moon? - Improving the circulation of my veins
Elisa has decided she needs to improve her circulation and embrace a healthier lifestyle. - LEGO: a very successful toy
LEGO is probably the toy with the most sucess around the world. - My house has been hacked
Belén is at home in her domotic house and now hackers are asking her for a ransom! - On the moon
Learn about Clara's adventure in an unknown place. - Our energy bill
Samuel and his wife are not happy at all with their last electricity bill. - Solar system
Javier describes the solar system. - Tell me what you throw in the trash, and I'll tell you who you are
Did you know that detectives can determine what you eat, your habits, and your lifestyle just by looking at what's in your trash? - The end of cash?
Pablo is reflecting about the use of cash in Spain during the pandemic. - The invention of escalators
Did you know that the first escalators were created at the end of the 19th century? - The mop
Juan talks to us about his work day. - The ocean's cry for change
The ocean's cry for change echoes through the waves, pleading for our attention and action. - The old ice houses
Storing ice in ice houses must have been really hard centuries ago. - El mensaje de Margarita Salas para las niñas que quieren ser científicas
Read and listen to this interview with Margarita Salas, a renowned Spanish scientist and advocate for women in science. - Lucha contra el cáncer
In the fight against cancer, February becomes a beacon of resilience. This exercise can help you practise verbos pronominales, using the infinitive after prepositions (not present participle) and relative clauses with the indicative and the subjunctive (subordinate relative clauses). - Una cuestión de acentos
Choose between the two words given in the hint, one with and one without a written accent.
- Ya llega el otoño...
Conjugate each verb in the right form of El Imperfecto de Subjuntivo.
- El submarino, un invento español
Fill in the gaps with either form of El Imperfecto de Subjuntivo.
- Las lágrimas de San Lorenzo
Fill in the gaps with the right form of El Futuro Próximo (eg. "voy a comer" - "I am going to eat").
- ¡Cuida el medioambiente!
Fill in the blanks with the right form of El Imperativo. Pay attention to the hints!
- Llamadas en línea
Belén and Darío are struggling with the video call they set up to study together. Fill in the gaps with the right subordinating conjunction. Pay attention to the hints!
- Comprando ropa online
Ester has been online clothes shopping. Fill in the gaps with the right form of the comparative and superlative. Pay attention to the hints!
- Autobuses eléctricos en Latinoamérica
Read these facts about electric buses in Latin American countries. Fill in the gaps with the right number spelled out as words (not digits).
- Una compra inesperada en Amazon
Practise El Pretérito Perfecto with this fill-in-the-blanks kwiz! Remember even though the translation in English is the simple past, El Pretérito Perfecto is "haber" in El Presente + participle of main verb. Some participles may need an accent.
- La energía renovable en Costa Rica
Indicative, subjunctive, or infinitive? Fill in the blanks with the right form. Pay attention to the hints!
- Día Mundial del Corazón
Practise the Spanish imperative affirmative of tú with this fill-in-the-gap exercise following some health recommendations
- La hora del planeta, ¡fuera luces!
Practise El Imperativo (affirmative) with this gapfill exercise with recommendations for Earth Hour. Pay attention to the hints!
- Soy alérgico al polen
Fill in the gaps with the right Adjetivo, taking into consideration agreement. Choose one of the options given!
- En el médico
Fill in the blanks with the most suitable word from "At the doctor" vocabulary in Spanish vocabulary list. Pay attention to the hints!
- En la farmacia
Practise your Spanish "At the chemist" vocabulary in Spanish vocabulary with this fill-in-the-blanks kwiz. Pay attention to the hints!
- Un contrato móvil
Practise your Spanish How to make a mobile phone contract vocabulary in Spanish vocabulary with this Fill-in-the-Blanks kwiz!
- Una avería / A fault
Practise Fault vocabulary in Spanish vocabulary with this Fill-in-the-Blank kwiz exercise!
- Volcán Cumbre Vieja en La Palma
Practise your Spanish vocabulary with this studylist related to Geological words in Spanish relating to volcanoes. Pay attention to the hints!
- El mundo marino
Pedro is going to enjoy a day at the sea with his son. Test your Basic sea vocabulary in Spanish with this fill-in-the-blanks exercise. Pay attention to the hints!
- En el metro de México DF
Juan is taking the metro to work. Test your Essential subway vocabulary in Spanish with this gapfill exercise. Pay attention to the hints!
- La instalación de WiFi en casa (C1)
Fill in the gaps with the correct Spanish terms for internet connectivity. Choose one of the options given!
