Miguel de Cervantes

Written by qualified Spanish expert Silvia Piriz BA

In: Reading C1, Language & Education, Literature, Poetry, Theatre, Listening or Seeing C1

Discussion of this reading exercise: 4

Spanish online reading and listening practice - level C1

Today we commemorate the timeless legacy of Miguel de Cervantes, a luminary whose brilliant work continues to illuminate the corridors of literature centuries after his passing.

This reading and listening exercise can help you practise the present to narrate past events, the position of adjectives, using the imperfect vs the preterite and the incorrect use of pronouns (leísmo, laísmo and loísmo).

Exercise: Miguel de Cervantes

Watch the video, then read the transcript. Click any phrase for the translation and links to related grammar lessons which you can add to your Notebook to practise later.