LearnToSpeakSpanishQuickly: June 2015

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

European Spanish Words of the Week with Rosa for Beginners #12 - Mammals

In this Beginner lesson, you’ll learn Spanish words about Mammals. Visit us at SpanishPod101.com, where you will find Spanish lesson notes and many more fantastic lessons and learning resources. Leave us a message while you are here! Learn European Spanish with SpanishPod101.com! How would you react if someone put you on the spot with a [...]

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Monday, June 29, 2015

CBI 1-19 | Using public transport in Italian

In this latest episode of Coffee Break Italian you’ll learn to use Italian in the context of taking public transport and understanding train and bus departure and arrival times. As usual, you’ll build on what you’ve learned in previous lessons and develop your confidence further in Italian.

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Season 1: Lessons 1-40
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Episodio 127: Ponerse como el Quico

In this episode we explain the meaning of "Ponerse como el Quico" and you will practice Spanish conjugation and Spanish pronunciation with us. "Ponerse como el Quico" is a funny expression that you can use in many situations of everyday life. Transcript available.

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Sunday, June 28, 2015

Season 4 – Episode 38 – Coffee Break French

Coming up in this lesson:

In this latest episode of Coffee Break French, Pierre-Benoît and Mark discuss Sylvie’s most recent email to her mother Monique. The text gives us the opportunity to talk about a number of interesting grammar points and idiomatic expressions including further examples of the gerund, s’apercevoir de quelque chose, insister pour and the expression brûler les étapes.

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Language Study audio show: in this bonus audio recording we provide a full analysis of the language used in each lesson. Presented in French and English, Pierre-Benoît and Mark will help you to get to grips with all the language covered in the main lesson, and provide further examples of the idiomatic expressions and grammar concepts covered;
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Thursday, June 25, 2015

Episodio 126: El vino

Hola a todos y bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de SpanishPodcast .net En esta ocasión vamos a hablar del vino. En España el vino es un producto muy importante por muchos motivos. El vino se consume mucho en nuestro país. Muchas personas beben vino durante la comida o la cena, en los restaurantes y también

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Upper Intermediate Series S2 #2 - We Hope That You Enjoy Everything Mexico Has to Offer!

Learn Spanish with SpanishPod101.com! You have been planning this vacation to the white sandy beaches of Mexico for a long time. In fact, you started brushing up on you Spanish-speaking skills about a year ago so you would feel comfortable speaking Spanish with the locals once you arrived. And now that you are here, it [...]

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3-Minute Mexican Spanish #1 - Self Introduction

Learn to introduce yourself in Mexican Spanish with SpanishPod101.com’s 3-Minute Mexican Spanish series! In Mexico, manners are important, and this step-by-step lesson teaches you some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking Mexican Spanish. A native Mexican teacher will explain the simple phrases necessary. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to introduce yourself [...]

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3-Minute Mexican Spanish #2 - Greetings

Learn common Mexican Spanish greetings with SpanishPod101.com’s 3-Minute Mexican Spanish series! In Mexico, manners are important, and this step-by-step lesson teaches you some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking Mexican Spanish. A native Mexican Spanish teacher will explain the simple phrases necessary. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to greet someone in [...]

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3-Minute Mexican Spanish #3 - Manners

Learn to thank someone politely in Mexican Spanish with SpanishPod101.com’s 3-Minute Mexican Spanish series! In Mexico, manners are important, and this step-by-step lesson teaches you some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking Mexican Spanish. A native Mexican Spanish teacher will explain the simple phrases necessary. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to [...]

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3-Minute Mexican Spanish #4 - How are you?

Learn to ask how someone is in Mexican Spanish with SpanishPod101.com’s 3-Minute Mexican Spanish series! In Mexico, manners are important, and this step-by-step lesson teaches you some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking Mexican Spanish. A native Mexican Spanish teacher will explain the simple phrases necessary. In this lesson, you’ll learn to [...]

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3-Minute Mexican Spanish #5 - Making Apologies

Learn to apologize in Mexican Spanish with SpanishPod101.com’s 3-Minute Mexican Spanish series! In Mexico, manners are important, and this step-by-step lesson teaches you some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking Mexican Spanish. A native Mexican Spanish teacher will explain the simple phrases necessary. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to apologize in [...]

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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Episode 10 (Preview) – Season 4 – Coffee Break Spanish

In episode 10 of Coffee Break Spanish Season 4, María and Rory are looking forward to the future and talking about their studies and their possible plans for further travelling. They also discuss Alejandro’s visit. As usual there are many examples of interesting grammar points and idiomatic expressions in this episode.

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full-length audio episode: in each episode Mark and Carmen discuss the language covered in each text in depth, providing further examples and testing you on your understanding;
transcript: a full transcript of the entire episode including notes on complex language and grammar points;
bonus audio episode: test yourself on the key constructions included in the audio episode with this bonus audio translation exercise.

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Season 4: Lessons 1-40
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Vídeo: La conjunción disyuntiva ‘o’ (u)

The Spanish disjunctive conjunction "o": when and how to use it. 'O' links two elements expressing difference or alternative. You will practice pronunciation.

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Monday, June 22, 2015

CBI 1-18 | Asking for directions in Italian

In this episode of Coffee Break Italian you’ll learn more ways to ask questions and understand information. We cover opening and closing times and complex directions to help you cope on a trip to Italy.