The Spanish Conversation Book

100 Topics to Explore Identity, Society, and Emotion for Intermediate Students (B1-B2)

De: José Gregorio PARADA

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Following the success of Beyond Words: Spanish for Debating and Critical Thinking, a book crafted for advanced learners to develop argumentation and critical thinking, we now present the second volume in the Spanish for Foreign Students series: The Spanish Conversation Book. This new title is designed for intermediate-level students (B1/B2) who want to go beyond grammar and vocabulary, and use Spanish as a tool to explore the world, its dilemmas, and their own emotions.
With 100 thought-provoking topics divided into six thematic chapters —Technology, Education, Health, Values, Environment, and Leisure— this book invites learners to reflect, debate, imagine, and connect with others from an ethical and emotional perspective. Each unit is built around real-life questions that matter to students, encouraging them to speak not just correctly, but meaningfully.
Rather than seeking “right answers”, this book fosters authentic conversations. It turns the classroom into a space of listening, respect, and co-creation, where students build their voice in Spanish and discover that learning a language is also learning to live with others.

What’s Inside Each Topic?
Each unit follows a consistent structure, designed to activate empathy, deepen understanding, and promote expressive fluency:
1. People Speak 🗣️ – Real testimonials from students, teachers, and family members offering diverse perspectives.
2. Expert Text 📘 – A short, accessible article that provides ethical and contextual insights.
3. Questions About the Text ❓ – Comprehension and reflection questions to spark analysis and personal connection.
4. Roleplay 🎭 – Simulated scenarios for practicing language in real-life contexts.
5. Let’s Talk More 🎤 – Debates, improvisations, and games to expand oral fluency.
6. Now Let’s Write ✍️ – Creative and functional writing tasks (emails, posts, stories, articles).
7. Useful Vocabulary 📖 – Bilingual lists of contextualized nouns and verbs.
8. Expressions 💬 – Idiomatic and colloquial phrases to enrich cultural fluency.
9. Phrase of the Day – A short quote to inspire ethical or emotional reflection.