Political Parties and Candidates

Do you know what is PP? PSOE? Are there other parties in your Comunidad o Provincia? Who are they presenting for their candidates on the next election for Presidente del Gobierno? Can you name the 3 last presidentes?

This is your conversation topic this week.

It seems we have been talking a lot about politics this month but that is the main topic on the news and out on the streets these days. We need to be up to date with what is going on.

Ask about the 2 main parties and what do they stand for (right, left, center). Ask about other parties. Ask about connection with the recent history of Spain (Franco, Civil War, etc).

Resources to give you some background:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_political_parties_in_Spain

http://countrystudies.us/spain/83.htm

El 15M and the Election results

What is this?

What does it represent?

Who is organizing it?

We all, leaving in Spain, should be up to date on the news. This movement is becoming quite strong and we should be informed about its roots and consequences.

Use these questions to talk to your tutor, English exchange or a friend.

You can post here your findings, the opinions you heard, etc.

Check this link in Spanish: http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2011/05/20/espana/1305914690.html

In English:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/22/world/europe/22spain.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=spain%20protest&st=cse

NOW, what have you observed about the elections' results yesterday. Use this topic for conversation.

Is 15M and the ellections' results related to each other?

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/23/world/europe/23spain.html?ref=todayspaper

Have fun with your findings!

Elections in Spain

May 22nd: will be municipal elections in Spain. Have you been hearing about it? Have you watched any debate? Have you seen the street tabloids?

Whatever level you are, you should be watchful of things that change from time to time and start asking questions about it. That will do a good thing to you. You will not feel like an outsider, you will feel part of the community and will not have that lost look in your face when people are excited or upset about what happens in your part of the world.

A good topic for this week with your language exchange friend is: Who are the candidates for my city? Who will most likely win and why they think that way?

Have fun with your findings!