A1 DELE guide for EAS Spanish learners

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Reading Skills for DELE A1

Developing reading skills in Spanish helps you understand short texts, signs, menus, and simple dialogues. For the DELE A1 exam, you'll need to comprehend basic written information and identify key details in simple texts. Regular practice with a variety of Spanish reading materials will improve your vocabulary recognition and comprehension.

Reading Strategies

Strategy Description Example
Scan for key information Look for specific details Names, dates, prices, times
Use context clues Use surrounding words to guess meaning Unfamiliar words in familiar sentences
Identify cognates Recognize words similar to English información (information), restaurante (restaurant)
Read titles and headings Get an overview of the text Menu sections, newspaper headlines
Practice with varied texts Read different types of materials Signs, menus, schedules, short messages
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