Caring for the Environment

Understand important environment-related vocabulary in Spanish - such as reciclaje (recycling), medio ambiente (environment), contaminación (pollution), cambio climático (climate change) etc.
Learn common phrases related to environment care, including actions we can take, like ‘reducir, reutilizar, reciclar’ (reduce, reuse, recycle) or ‘conservar energia’ (conserve energy).
Get familiar with expressing opinions on environmental issues. For example, ‘es esencial que protejamos nuestro planeta’ (It’s essential that we protect our planet) or ‘todos deberíamos contribuir para reducir la contaminación’ (We should all contribute to reducing pollution).
Make sure to know about certain current environmental topics, such as oceanic pollution, global warming, deforestation, overpopulation, etc.
Comprehend the concept of renewable and non-renewable energy resources. For instance, la energía solar (solar energy) and el petróleo (oil) respectively.
Be able to discuss solutions to environmental problems. This could involve concepts like ‘desarrollo sostenible’ (sustainable development) or ‘la protección de los animales en peligro de extinción’ (protection of endangered animals).
Work on constructing pertinent arguments, discussing both the positive and negative aspects of certain actions. For instance, ‘la energía nuclear puede ser peligrosa, pero también es una fuente de energía limpia’ (Nuclear energy can be dangerous, but it is also a source of clean energy).
Understand different viewpoints on these global issues that depend on various factors. For instance, a person living in an industrial city may have a different outlook on pollution compared to a rural villager.
Focus on comprehension skills to understand texts related to environmental issues. This skill will be useful for reading comprehension sections.
Practice writing essays or brief texts about current environmental issues and possible solutions to enhance your writing skills, and display your knowledge and understanding on the topic.

Remember, practise is the key - it will boost your vocabulary and increase your confidence when tackling this topic.