With amazing costumes and dresses, Gran Hotel has a very Downton Abbey feel with its historic set and aristocratic vibe. If you're not a fan of Downton Abbey, you probably won't like Gran Hotel. If you do like late-modern to contemporary historic TV, you will love Gran Hotel as much as I did! The acting and humor is a bit exaggerated but the deep and forbidden love that is developed throughout the story will make you laugh, cry and feel furious, sometimes all in one episode. Amaia Salamanca, who plays the main character, is featured in over 27 films and movies, making her a very popular and familiar face in Spain. Make sure you use subtitles for this one, because as a Spanish-language learner, you may have a hard time understanding the slurs and quick pace of Spanish from Spain. Check out the series on Netflix or the trailer below.
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This is a great show that I recommend to students who travel often to Mexico. It is one of the best examples that I've found that shows the difference between formal and informal language. Since part of the show is based in the presidential office and the other have is based on the streets, you can see how people use language differently. You will catch casual and vulgar language when they are in the "barrio", while in the office you will see more legal and official language used. The main character is played by Kate del Castillo, a renown soap-opera star who has been working in Spanish novelas from a very young age. Check the show out on Netflix, or watch the trailer below.
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Watching TV in Spanish is important!For beginners, watch Spanish TV with English subtitles. ArchivesCategories |