This is the sixth part of my lesson series on music for A-Level Spanish, exploring the importance and influence of music in the Spanish-speaking world.

In this lesson, students explore how music has changed over the last twenty years, particularly with the development of streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube. They consider how these platforms have transformed the music industry, making it easier for artists to share their music, reach international audiences and become known through social media.

The lesson also examines the issue of music piracy, exploring why some people download music illegally and the consequences this can have for artists, particularly in terms of lost income and copyright protection.

Students then consider the influence of musical idols on young people, looking at both the positive and negative effects of celebrity culture. They explore how artists can use their influence to support social causes, raise awareness of important issues and inspire young people, while also considering the potential impact of negative messages and unhealthy role models.

Finally, the lesson focuses on the importance of music in the lives of young people across the Spanish-speaking world. Students explore contemporary musical tastes, traditional Latin American genres, cultural identity and the role of music in bringing people together.

In this lesson we talk about:

• Las plataformas musicales y su impacto en la música contemporánea.

• La piratería musical: un problema de la era digital.

• Los ídolos musicales y su influencia en la sociedad actual.

• La música y los jóvenes hispanos

The lesson is in PowerPoint format (editable) and includes:

• 16 varied activities, including reading comprehension, true/false, vocabulary exercises, gap fills, finding information in texts, answering questions, translation activities and more.

• Homework sheet provided.

• Printable workbook for students to follow the lesson.

• A comprehensive 30-word vocabulary revision activity.

• All answers included and embedded in the PowerPoint file.

  
  

This resource is ideal for Year 12 / AS-level Spanish and Edexcel A-Level Spanish, particularly for the topics of music, young people, technology, culture, identity and social issues.

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