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The Republic of San Marino lies in central Italy, less than an hour's drive from the warm sense of the Adriatic coast.
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With an area of just over 40 square miles, this country is Europe's third smallest, after Vatican City and Monaco.
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Rising dramatically from the Republic's rolling hills and farmlands is Mount Titano.
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It was here that the country's founder, St. Marinos, sought refuge from religious persecution in the third century.
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Over the centuries, three towers were built to ward off those who would challenge its independence and freedom.
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Today, these towers watch over a country overflowing with history, culture, and beauty.
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Just beyond the cliff top towers lies the Republic's ancient capital, which is also called San Marino.
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Whether you take the winding drive or ride the cable car, once at the top, you'll find yourself in another time, another state of mind.
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San Marino City's historic center has received
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World Heritage status, and as you wander the narrow streets.
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It's easy to see why.
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San Marino is the world's oldest constitutional republic.
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High above the world of endless change, this is a place that holds proudly to its past.
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The heart and soul of this republic is the Liberty Square.
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Here stands San Marino's very own
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Statue of Liberty and its town hall, the Palazzo Pubblico.
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Time your visit to catch the changing of the dirt, which takes place every hour in summer.
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Once inside, look for the bust of Abraham Lincoln, who saw the values of this
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Republic as a beacon of hope during the dark days of the American Civil War.
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Step inside the council hall where a painting of Saint Marinos watches over those who guide the country into tomorrow.
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Wherever you turn, you'll see tributes to the Republic's founder.
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No more so than in San Marino Basilica where the bones of this simple stone cutter now rest beneath the altar.
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Like the Republic's founders and Marinos, many sought refuge on this mountain, including the Italian revolutionary hero Garibaldi.
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In 1849, the general and his followers took advantage of the Republic's hospitality to elude capture by pursuing armies.
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Today, San Marino is a welcoming escape for lovers of art and history too.
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Discover centuries of firepower in the Museum of Ancient Arms and more whimsical exhibits at the Museum of Curiosities.
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Stand before the sacred artworks of the St. Francis Museum.
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Then, explore the priceless treasures of the State Museum.
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The Republic is also a tax -free haven for shoppers.
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You'll find all the luxury brands here, as well as more traditional offerings.
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San Marino's coins and stamps are sought after by collectors all over the world.
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But, for a souvenir that is truly unique, have your passport stamped in the State Tourist Office.
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But of course, the true stars of San Marino are its towers.
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Dating back to the 11th century, Guaita Tower is the oldest and the largest fortress of the three.
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Admire the adjacent bell tower that once warned of impending attack, but which today unites
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San Marino's citizens in times of celebration.
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Follow the scenic pathway to the highest point of Mount Titano.
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Here, half a mile above sea level, rise the battlements of Chesta Tower.
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Standing like a lonely sentinel on Titano's farthest peak is Montale, the smallest of the towers.
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Although the tower itself is now closed, its remoteness means you'll enjoy the mountain's cool air without the crowds.
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What this country lacks in size, it more than makes up for with the rarest of qualities, serenity.
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After all, its official name is the most serene republic of San Marino.
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To experience this sense of peace, don't just come for a day trip, escape into the heavens for a night or two.
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For after the tour buses have returned to the busy world below, a stillness descends.
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And in that stillness you'll feel something which has kept
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San Marino's light burning brightly across the ages.
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Freedom.
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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección
Esta lección de conversación se basa en el vídeo “San Marino Vacation Travel Guide”. Las palabras que más se repiten: San, tower, Marino, republic, Museum. Este vídeo tiene 35 frases y 654 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 5:32. El hablante mantiene un ritmo constante de unas 118 palabras por minuto, cómodo para el shadowing. Solo el 77 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés, por lo que el vocabulario es exigente.
Vocabulario clave de este vídeo
15 palabras del vídeo que vale la pena aprender, con su pronunciación y significado:
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
|---|---|---|
| founder sustantivo | /ˈfaʊ̯n.dəː/ | fundador, fundadora |
| stamp sustantivo | /stæmp/ | estampado, timbrado |
| refuge sustantivo | /ˈɹɛfjuːd͡ʒ/ | refugio |
| bone sustantivo | /boʊn/ | hueso |
| sand sustantivo | /sænd/ | arena |
| capture verbo | /ˈkæp.(t)ʃɚ/ | capturar |
| citizen sustantivo | /ˈsɪtɪzən/ | ciudadano, ciudadana |
| discover verbo | /dɪˈskʌvə/ | descubrir |
| narrow adjetivo | /ˈnæɹəʊ/ | estrecho, angosto |
| ward sustantivo | /wɔɹd/ | guardia |
| heritage sustantivo | /ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.tɪd͡ʒ/ | herencia, heredad |
| luxury sustantivo | /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/ | lujo |
| explore verbo | /ɪkˈsploɹ/ | explorar |
| wherever | /(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/ | dondequiera, donde sea |
| lover sustantivo | /ˈlʌvɚ/ | amante, enamorado |
Gramática en este vídeo
Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:
| Estructura | En el vídeo |
|---|---|
| Voz pasiva be + participio pasado — importa lo que ocurre, no quién lo hace | were built · is also called · are sought |
| Oraciones de relativo who / which + oración — información extra sobre una persona o cosa | those who would · capital, which is · those who guide |
| Present perfect have/has + participio pasado — una acción pasada que sigue importando ahora | has received · have returned · has kept |
Pronunciación a tener en cuenta
El hablante usa 6 contracciones y formas reducidas, como you'll, don't. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.
- Los sonidos de “th”: beneath /bɪˈniːθ/, pathway /ˈpæθˌweɪ/
- Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: capture /ˈkæp.(t)ʃɚ/, luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/, constitutional /ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃ(ə)n.(ə)l/, celebration /ˌsɛl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/, revolutionary /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/
- Palabras largas — cuida el acento: constitutional /ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃ(ə)n.(ə)l/, celebration /ˌsɛl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/, revolutionary /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/, hospitality /ˌhɑ.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/, persecution /ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/
Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:
- s + consonante al inicio — sin añadir una “e” delante: stamp /stæmp/, stillness /ˈstɪlnəs/, stonecutter /ˈstoʊnˌkʌtɚ/
- /v/ — no es /b/: los dientes tocan el labio inferior: discover /dɪˈskʌvə/, wherever /(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/, lover /ˈlʌvɚ/, revolutionary /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/, overflow /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/
- /z/ — sonora, no /s/: citizen /ˈsɪtɪzən/, exhibit /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/, whimsical /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
Cómo practicar con este vídeo
- Escucha el vídeo entero una vez sin hablar y anota las palabras que no conoces.
- Haz shadowing frase por frase a velocidad normal, repitiendo cada una hasta que tu ritmo coincida con el del hablante.
- Grábate y compara con el original, prestando atención a palabras como founder, stamp, refuge.
¿Qué es la Técnica de Shadowing?
Shadowing es una técnica de aprendizaje de idiomas respaldada por la ciencia, desarrollada originalmente para la formación de intérpretes profesionales y popularizada por el políglota Dr. Alexander Arguelles. El método es simple pero poderoso: escuchas audio en inglés nativo y lo repites en voz alta de inmediato, como una sombra que sigue al hablante con solo 1-2 segundos de retraso. A diferencia de la escucha pasiva o los ejercicios de gramática, el shadowing obliga a tu cerebro y músculos de la boca a procesar y reproducir simultáneamente patrones de habla reales. Las investigaciones muestran que mejora significativamente la precisión de la pronunciación, la entonación, el ritmo, el habla conectada, la comprensión auditiva y la fluidez al hablar, convirtiéndola en una de las metodologías más efectivas para la preparación del IELTS Speaking y la comunicación en inglés en el mundo real.