Bullfighting in Spain – Spanish Culture Lesson
A complete lesson introducing students to bullfighting in Spain, exploring its cultural significance, history and controversy. This resource is ideal for KS3 or KS4 Spanish, cultural enrichment, European Day of Languages, or a one-off lesson on Spanish traditions.
The PowerPoint includes vocabulary activities, cultural information, reading comprehension, video comprehension questions, newspaper-style discussion prompts, and a structured debate task. Students are encouraged to consider both sides of the argument and express opinions respectfully.
Includes:
Key vocabulary on bullfighting, including corrida de toros, matador, plaza de toros, and toros
Introduction to what bullfighting is and why it is controversial
Cultural information on bullrings, San Fermín and the history of bulls in Spain
Spanish reading text: El Toreo
Comprehension questions and answers linked to a video
Arguments for and against bullfighting
Debate phrases to support spoken discussion
Final debate task encouraging students to form justified opinions
This lesson works well as a cultural lesson, cover lesson, discussion-based lesson, or part of a wider unit on Spanish-speaking culture and traditions. It supports students in developing cultural awareness, vocabulary knowledge, reading skills and spoken confidence.


















