2. OLD COUNTRY YOUNG PEOPLE Adolfo Carbón, Asesor Técnico Docente Tamara Abella, Auxiliar de conversación Ana López Aguilera, Auxiliar de conversación

3. Some numbers A democracy since 1975. 8th economy in the world. Four official languages. 45 million people. 4.5 million new immigrants. 51% are religious,18% practicing. 1 million muslims.

4. Some facts Hit hard by current economic crisis. Capital, Madrid. Currency, Euro. Good life expentancy. Universal health care. High rate of organ donors.

5. What is Spanish culture?

6. OUR YOUNG PEOPLE

7. Index Sports Music Clothes Weekends

8. How do they they have fun Nature and sports. Video games. SMS, Facebook, etc. Hanging out with friends

9. Sports Whats the most popular sport in Spain? Can you name a Spanish sportsman or woman?

10. Sports

11. Famous sportsmen and women Rafa Nadal Tennis 4 Roland Garros, 1 Wimbledon tournament Gold medalist Beijing. 1 Davis cup.

12. Famous sportsmen and women Pau Gasol Basketball LA Lakers World Champion with Spain in Tokio 2007 Silver medal, Beijing 2008 2009 NBA Champion

13. Famous sportsmen and women Iker Casillas Fútbol (soccer) Real Madrid 2 European Champions League 1 Eurocup with Spains team

14. Famous sportsmen and women Synchronized swimming. 2 silver medals in Beijing 3 silver medals and 2 bronze, World Championship 2007

15. Music Groups Singers Summer hits

16. Groups Estopa La quinta estación Amaral Fito & Fitipaldis

17. Singers Malú Melendi Manu Chao Merche

18. Summer hits EL KOALA OPA YO VIAZE UN CORRA PAPA, YO VOY A HACER UN CORRAL

19. Clothes Open air markets. Fashion victims on a budget. Designer labels. Shops: Zara, H&M, Mango, Stradivarius (Similar concept to The Gap)

20. Weekends How young people have fun. Music Friends.

21. Having fun No driving until 18. Discos Bars and outside tables –Botellón

22. How do they interact? In groups. Young men and women. They meet at school, sports clubs, neighborhood. Dating

23. Young people in Spain and the US Similarities and differences?. Questions?