El Siglo de Oro

"The Golden Age"
Spanish B1 dictation exercise

The Golden Age was a period of rich cultural and artistic achievement in Spain, spanning the 16th and 17th centuries.

Pay attention to the hints!

Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "siglo", "poder", "dramaturgo/-a" & "obra" (art related).

Written by qualified Spanish expert Inma Sánchez BA
Last updated: 2025-04-15

I'll play you Spanish speech in sections for you to transcribe

  • Start by listening to the whole piece then hit start
  • Play each section and write down what you hear
  • I'll show you correct answers after each for you to mark yourself
Start the exercise
How the test works
You’ll practise: El Pretérito Indefinido, Adjetivo, Pronombre relativo
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