PROSPERAMOS

Fan: an object with its own design

A folding fan opens on connected ribs. Its material, pattern and movement turn an everyday object into a conversation topic.

Fan: an object with its own design
Image author and licence

Rowanwindwhistler · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and cropped for the website.

A folding fan opens on connected ribs. Its material, pattern and movement turn an everyday object into a conversation topic.

Mini-dialogue

Este abanico tiene un dibujo precioso.

Es un recuerdo muy especial.

Try this in conversation: “Este abanico tiene un dibujo precioso.” — “This fan has a beautiful design.” Read the mini-dialogue aloud, change one detail and answer in your own words.

Try it yourself

Describe the fan’s pattern and colours. Explain who you might give it to and why you chose it.

Sources and photographs

The practice situation and dialogue were written by PROSPERAMOS. The photograph illustrates the theme.