Miguel Delibes

Written by qualified Spanish expert Ana Matilla MA, BA

In: Reading B2, Literature, Poetry, Theatre, Listening or Seeing B2

Discussion of this reading exercise: 4

Spanish online reading and listening practice - level B2

Miguel Delibes Setién was initially associated with the Generation of '36, later becoming a leading literary figure in post-Spanish Civil War literature. As well as being a famous author, he was a journalist and newspaper editor. He was passionate about the countryside, in particular that of his native Castile, and nature is a featured theme in his writing. Discover more about his life with this bilingual article.

This reading and listening exercise can help you practise El Pretérito indefinido and El Pretérito imperfecto.

Audio by Ana Matilla.

Exercise: Miguel Delibes

Listen to the audio, then read the transcript. Click any phrase for the translation and links to related grammar lessons which you can add to your Kwiziq notebook to practise later.