Enero

Spanish online reading and listening practice - level C1

January, often seen as a gateway between the past and the future, stands as a transitional moment, a "bridge" connecting the closure of one chapter to the promise of another. The coldness of January, with its quiet landscapes and serene stillness, mirrors the mix of nostalgia for what has passed and anticipation for the opportunities that lie ahead. This month, often wrapped in reflection, provides the perfect time to pause, look back on struggles and triumphs, and gather strength for the journey forward. We offer you a poem called Enero that tries to capture this essence.

This reading and listening exercise can help you practise con tal de que + subjunctive and aunque + imperfect subjunctive".

Text and audio by Inma Sánchez.

Exercise: Enero 

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