Spanish as a foreign language: the motivation to share the same

The personal situation of immigrant students clearly determines their attitude towards learning Spanish. In Accem Asturias our experience in teaching Spanish as a Second Language (E/LE) lasts for more than twenty years. This paper describes activities from SE/LE classes in which students disclose aspects of their language, their culture or their place of origin to native people. We prepare a presentation in the classroom with the format and content that the student wishes and it is exhibited in different ad hoc organized activities in Cultural Centers, Schools, Local Association, etc. A variety of diverse kind and level activities aims at promoting motivation for learning Spanish through recognition of pupil's cultural background.