First Comes Hola: Meeting and Greeting

This program covers how to greet friends, introduce oneself to strangers, talk about where one comes from, and tell what one does for a living. A whirlwind tour of Spain reveals the country's regional diversity, while a visit to Alcoy during the Moors and Christians festival-a lavish event involving parades, mock battles, and fireworks-spotlights one of Spain's most popular fiestas. Original BBC broadcast title: Talk Spanish, Program 1. (Spanish and English, 17 minutes)