Los Deportes y Los Pasatiempos:
Learn Sports and Hobbies in Spanish
This is designed to introduce vocabulary and culture as well as other aspects of the Spanish language through authentic videos and stories, then begin targeted practice of words, sentences, and phrases. Language acquisition will occur with repeated, everyday exposure and practice.
The work below is divided into sections. Have children complete everything in the section once a day for a week or longer (depending on age, ability, and how fast they learn). Allow the child to move on to the next section when they show understanding and proficiency. Children can also return to previous sections for review.
Section 1: Introduction of Sports Vocabulary
- ¿Qué deporte te gusta? What sport do you like? Watch this song to introduce you to the sports in Spanish.
- Practice the sports vocabulary here. Click the blue box that says “full tutorial”. Then, click the white box that says “start the tutorial”. Listen to and repeat the vocabulary. Each time you practice, add the other tabs (introduction, yes/no/ either/or, what is it?).
- Spanish Matching Game: Drag and match the words related to sports.
- Sports Vocabulary: Listen to learn sports words. Click the audio for each word.
**Download a free printable of common Spanish sports. Click the bright green oval button to begin download.
Section 2: Introduction of Hobbies Vocabulary
- ¡Vengan Ya! Come on! Watch this video to introduce you to the hobbies in Spanish.
- Practice the hobbies vocabulary here. Click the blue box that says “full tutorial”. Then, click the white box that says “start the tutorial”. Listen to and repeat the vocabulary. Each time you practice, add the other tabs (introduction, yes/no/ either/or, what is it?).
- Spanish Pastimes Part 1. Practice the pastimes along with this video.
Section 3:
- Tio Spanish wants to get in shape to be more handsome! He is going to practice sports. Watch his video to review sports you know and learn new ones. Put the subtitles in English the first time you watch to know what he is saying.
- Learn how to talk about sports that you like and play. Click through the flashcards. Pay attention to the English translation.
- Mis Pasatiempos. Watch this video about sports and hobbies.
Section 4:
- Sports Equipment: Watch this video of a conversation between Juan and Pamela. Under settings, you can slow down the playback speed and put on the closed captioning in English (and later Spanish as you watch multiple times).
- Aficiones (Hobbies): Listen to this song about hobbies the kids like to do.
- Sports that I Play: Practice sports vocabulary by listening and clicking on the correct picture. Don’t worry if you don’t know them all! You will learn them each day as you practice.
Section 5:
- Dialogue: The Fan: Listen to this conversation about sports. Pay attention to words and phrases you haven’t learned yet.
- Sports Flashcards: Practice sports and hobbies vocabulary and phrases with this slideshow.
- Spanish Pastimes part 2. Practice the Spanish pastimes along with this video.
Section 6:
- More Hobbies: Listen these vocabulary words related to hobbies. Some you may already know, some you may not.
- Gustar with Activities–Watch this video with Juan and Pamela talking about what they like to do.
- Spanish Pastimes Part 3– Practice the pastimes along with this video.
**Download a free printable of Spanish pastimes. Click the bright green oval button to begin download.
Section 7: Advanced
- Sports Flashcards: Watch this slideshow to learn how to talk about sports and free time activities. Then, take this quiz and see how you do!
- Spanish and body parts review-Uh oh! Juan had a bike accident. Listen as Juan and Pamela talk about sports and injuries.
- Sports I Play Sentence Construction: Put these sentences in order! They are tough, so it may take some practice.
Great job!
Come back and practice often so you don’t forget what you have learned. Check out other Spanish topics on this site!
¡Buena Suerte!
♥Melanie
