Early Intermediate Lightspeed Spanish

Morning in Spanish. Knowing how to say morning in Spanish is absolutely vital for any student of the Spanish language along with all of the other words that allow you to mark time within your sentences. The reason that it’s so important has been brought home to me loudly and... Read more » The post Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 23 – Saying Morning in Spanish and other Time Markers. appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

The Weather in Spanish. The weather in Spanish is an interesting subject to learn. That’s not to say that Spanish speakers are as obsessed about it as the English, for example. It is, however, a very nice conversation piece to use when you want to instigate a chat or just... Read more » The post Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 22 – The Weather in Spanish Present and Past appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

Spanish Relative Pronouns. Here is a very interesting podcast that really gets into the meat of what are Spanish Relative Pronouns and how you can use them in your spoken and written Spanish. Of course, before you can use any aspect of Spanish grammar correctly, you must firstly understand how... Read more » The post Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 21 – Spanish Relative Pronouns appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

¡Qué guay! You reached the end of the first 20 free Spanish lessons online for this level. ¡Muy bien hecho! Come and join us now as we draw together all the previous podcasts into one conversation. Let’s see how much you can pick out. Maybe all of it! The entire... Read more » The post Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 20 – Putting It All Together appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

There are countless false friends in Spanish. Have you ever said someone was “enferma” (ill) when you really wanted to say: “enfermera” (nurse)? Or have you mistaken “embarazada” (pregnant) for “avergonzado” (embarrassed)? Don’t worry, you are not alone! There are many Spanish words that, although they appear to be very... Read more » The post Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 19 – False Friends in Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

Every culture is distinct, and none more so than the many and diverse ones found in the Spanish speaking world. Certainly, when it comes to eating, Spain has its very own rhythm. Listen in to yet another of our Spanish lessons online to see how yours compares. Also, don’t miss... Read more » The post Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 18 – Meals and Times appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

We all like to talk about ourselves a little…and some more than just a little. In this free Spanish podcast we help you learn all the ways of doing this, as well as being able to ask others about what they do. After all, this is the basis of many... Read more » The post Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 17 – Daily Routine appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

This podcast, the latest of our free spanish lessons online, focuses primarily on what happens in Spain when you, or someone else, invites a person out for a drink or something to eat. For anyone thinking of making some Spanish friends, then this podcast is a must! It could save... Read more » The post Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 16 – Inviting out in Spain appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

If we had a Euro for every time one of our students has said to us: “It’s the little words that cause me the most problems.” we’d be “forrados”! You’ve probably seen al and del scattered about Spanish texts and wondered why. Listen in to this intermediate Spanish lesson as... Read more » The post Early Intermediate Spanish Lesson 15 – Spanish Contractions appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

The latest of our intermediate spanish lessons is all about describing people in Spanish. This is something we often do in conversation without even thinking about it. In Spanish, however, you need to understand how to structure your language to not only do it properly, but also without causing offence!... Read more » The post Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 14 – Describing People appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

To be, or not to be, that is the not the question. The real question is, which “to be” is it? In this free Spanish lesson, we take a look at ser versus estar. Have you wondered which verb you use for the sentence: “The wall is green”? Or what... Read more » The post Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 13 – Ser versus Estar appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

The present progressive in Spanish as a great tense to use but can often be misused and abused be unwary Spanish students who overwork it because of its easiness. Listen in as Gordon explains how he did that very thing. In this podcasts we show you how Spanish speakers use... Read more » The post Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 12 – Present Progressive in Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

So far in our Spanish podcasts we’ve covered a wide range of vital areas of grammar and vocabulary. It’s time to do a bit of Spanish conversation practice. Don’t worry, we keep the pace just right for you. We recommend that you listen three or four times. There’s no hurry... Read more » The post Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 11 – Spanish Conversation Practice appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

In this free Spanish lesson, we take a close look at hay vs estar. We’ve found that many students are very confused about how exactly these words should be used. One means “there is” while the other means “it is”. When should you use one as opposed to the other?... Read more » The post Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 10 – Hay vs. Estar appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

In this free Spanish podcast come and join us and learn how to effectively use this mysterious “a” that you have probably seen or heard in so many Spanish sentences. The strange and yet fun thing is that despite the fact that this construction doesn’t exist in English, in Spanish,... Read more » The post Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 9 – Personal A in Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

Some of our students who have been studying the language for years still have problems with using gustar in Spanish. And it’s really no wonder! It takes a few attempts at it before you can really get to grips with how it works. In this lesson we’re going to take... Read more » The post Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 8 – Using Gustar in Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

Tener is one of the most used and valuable Spanish verbs to know and, it’s for this reason, that we’re taking an in-depth look at this word in this intermediate Spanish lesson. The verb tener is no normal verb in Spanish. In fact, it works very hard in so many... Read more » The post Early Intermediate Spanish Lesson 7 – Tener in Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

Spanish reflexive verbs can be confusing if you don’t understand them clearly. It must be said, however, that they make up an enormous part of spoken, written and well, every, part of the Spanish language. So, best to face them head on, right? Here in the sixth of our intermediate... Read more » The post Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 6 – Reflexive Verbs in Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

Shopping in markets and small shops can be one of the most exhilarating experiences you can have in Spanish speaking countries. This is something you really must try for yourself. However, to really get the most out of it you need some key words and expressions and that’s where our... Read more » The post Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 5 – Buying Goods appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

Ever been lost in a Spanish speaking country? Frustrating isn’t it? How much better is it to have all the tools you need to find your way? Listen in as we guide you, in the fourth of our intermediate Spanish lessons, through the vocabulary needed to not only ask, but... Read more » The post Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 4 – Directions in Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.