In this unit, we are going to talk about food and typical food in different Spanish-speaking countries. Many people think that since spicy foods are popular in México, all Spanish speakers love spicy food. Some people are frequently surprised when they go to Spain or Argentina and find that the foods eaten in those countries are not always spicy. Furthermore, foods that are typically eaten in México are not popular in every other Spanish-speaking country. Some people in México or Panamá may have never tasted paella, yet it is perhaps the most well known dish of the Spanish kitchen. And don't make the mistake when in Spain thinking you are going to be served tacos. Tacos are traditionally Mexican, though most likely very different from the tacos you know of here in the United States.
You should keep in mind that during the course of this unit, La Comida, you should spend time doing the following activities daily:
- Vocabulary activities, drilling vocabulary (flashcards), at least 15 minutes daily.
- At this point you should have developed some tool to help yourself learn the Spanish language when you are not online working. You should either take notes to study later or make lists of vocabulary that you can study or even teach someone else.
