“Regions of Spain” - lesson plan

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Catalonia’s position on the Mediterranean means it has excellent ports, giving the region historical importance in terms of both business and culture. The capital, Barcelona, is multi-cultural and is famous for its Gothic area with the cathedral and ancient royal palace, modernist architecture and vibrant nightlife. Further south, Tarragona is also an important city with an extensive range of Roman remains

Tasks

1. You work for the marketing department of a wine importer. Next summer you are going to promote Spanish wines and want to take a small group of your key clients on a short, 3-day trip to a wine region in Spain. Below is a description of a possible destination. Complete the Choice 1 column in the table with information about Catalonia.




2. Now ask Student B for information about his/her destination and complete the Choice 2 column in the table. Together, decide which destination you prefer and why.




3. With your partner, look at the information below on two hotel chains in Spain. Decide which chain you prefer for your clients.




4. Write a short invitation for your key clients to the trip to Spain. Give some examples of the attractions of the region and the advantages of the hotel. Use the model below to help you.

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Keywords: business-english, catalonia, galicia, pairwork, reading, spain, writing