Episodes
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Kes tapas. Destino Cultural. Episodio 10. El día de muertos y otros festivales
In this episode our students talk about "El día de muertos" (Day of the Dead ) and how we celebrated it at school in October. They will also share their opinions about other festivals and traditions of the Hispanic world.
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KES Tapas. Destino cultural. Episode 9. El impacto de los atentados de Atocha. El 11M
In this episode of Kes Tapas, Ben explains the political and social consequences of the attacks that took place in Madrid in 2004. Nearly 200 people were killed and over 1,800 were injured. The attacks had a profound impact on Spanish society and occurred just days before the general elections in...
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KES Tapas. Destino Cultural. Episodio 8. El Chapo y el mundo del narcotráfico en Méjico.
In this episode of KES Tapas, Ben explains how El Chapo earned his name as one of the most powerful drug lords in Mexico.
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KES Tapas. Destino Cultural. Episode 7. Un recorrido por los festivales y la gastronomía española
In this episode the Lower Sixth students give us their opinions on Spanish festivals, including their value and possible disadvantages, as well as a taste of Spanish gastronomy.
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KES Tapas. Destino Cultural- Episode 6. Maradona. Una leyenda del fútbol mundial.
In this episode of Kes Tapas Bruno explores the myth of Diego Maradona. Maradona is often described as the greatest footballer of all time. His excellent skills helped him to develop an international career with a meteoric rise. Maradona is gone since 2020, but his legend remains.
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KES Tapas- Destino Cultural- Episodio 5: Fidel Castro y la isla de Cuba
In this fifth episode of KES Tapas, Will explains the changes in the island of Cuba as we discuss Fidel Castro's ambivalent legacy. It has been said that Fidel’s charismatic leadership was a one of lights and shadows.
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KES Tapas- Destino Cultural- Episodio 4: La caída de Juan Carlos I
In this episode we will discuss how the allegations of corruption, his love affairs and a hunting trip to Botswana were the beginning of the end for the former Spanish king. Juan Carlos abdicated in 2014 when the popularity of the monarchy was badly affected.
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KES Tapas- Destino cultural- Episode 3: España, héroe climático
In this third episode of Kes Tapas, Tom discusses the impact of a campaign called "España puede" and the promising increase of renewable energy sources across the country. If Spanish politicians succeed in stopping the use of fossil fuels, will Spain be seen as the new climate hero in Europe?
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KES Tapas- Destino cultural. Episodio 2. Las chicas del cable
Cable girls is a Spanish period drama set in the late 1920s in Madrid. Ellie discusses the story of a group of women who work at the National Telephone Company and their struggles to find some equality in a world ruled by men.
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KES Tapas-Destino cultural. Episodio 1. Estudiando español en A-level
First episode of Kes Tapas: Destino cultural. Our A Level students discuss why they are learning Spanish, their favourite bits of their Spanish lessons and how speaking this language will boost and help their future careers. At the end, they will also share with us some exciting travelling...