Learn key phrases and vocabulary about different forms of entertainment. Practise your language skills to help you understand and give opinions about TV, film and music.
These days, a lot of people stream their favourite programmes, songs and films and watch them on devices as well as on the TV, so it's worth being familiar with vocabulary from Technology in everyday life.
Many of the programmes that are popular in Northern Ireland are also popular in Spain, from reality TV and talent shows to quiz shows and series.
There are also lots of Spanish-language films and television programmes that have found an international audience through streaming platforms.
Here are some types of TV programmes to get started:
la comedia
comedy
el concurso
quiz show
el dibujo animado
cartoon
el documental
documentary
las noticias
news
el programa de cocina
cookery programme
el programa de deporte
sports programme
el programa de música
music programme
los programas infantiles
children's programmes
la serie policíaca
detective series
la telerrealidad/el programa de realidad
reality show
la telenovela
soap opera
los anuncios
adverts
el canal/la cadena
TV channel
el telediario
TV news
el pronóstico del tiempo
weather forecast
un programa infantil
a children's programme
la comedia
comedy
el concurso
quiz show
el dibujo animado
cartoon
el documental
documentary
las noticias
news
el programa de cocina
cookery programme
el programa de deporte
sports programme
el programa de música
music programme
los programas infantiles
children's programmes
la serie policíaca
detective series
la telerrealidad/el programa de realidad
reality show
la telenovela
soap opera
los anuncios
adverts
el canal/la cadena
TV channel
el telediario
TV news
el pronóstico del tiempo
weather forecast
un programa infantil
a children's programme
It's also essential to be able to talk about different genres of films: