Adv. Intermediate Lightspeed Spanish

In this lesson we talk about the difference between Estaba vs Estuve when we add the gerund. When do we use these structures? How do we know to choose between the Preterite and the Imperfect? Come and join us to find out! If you are unsure about Estaba vs Estuve,... Read more » The post 44 Adv Inter Estaba vs Estuve + gerund appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

In this lesson we talk you though lots of examples of how to avoid the Spanish Passive Voice and use the Active Voice instead. We also show you what to do when we say: “I was told” or “I was given”. If you would like to know more about the... Read more » The post 43 Adv Intermediate How to avoid the Spanish Passive Voice appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

In this lesson we talk you though the Demonstrative Spanish pronouns and how you can use them well. (This, that, these, those.) We also show you when you have to use the accents (tildes) on the Demonstrative Spanish pronouns and when not! If you would like to know more about... Read more » The post 42 Advanced Intermediate Demonstrative Spanish Pronouns appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

In this lesson we help you with some great past tense tips for Spanish. Are you confused about the Preterite and the Imperfect past? Come and join us for some cool systems and some great past tense tips for Spanish that will take your language skills forward at LightSpeed. Un... Read more » The post 41 Advanced Intermediate Past Tense Tips for Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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Stop, Look and Listen! I recall coming across the commands in Spanish very early on in my language learning journey. I have to say that initially I was uncomfortable. Why? I suppose it was for two reasons. One was that the very word ‘commands’ sounded a bit strong for my... Read more » The post 38 Advanced Intermediate Spanish Commands in Spanish LightSpeed Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

What are the Haber Subjunctive Structures? Basically, these are the ones that quite often catch us out. We’ve learnt the subjunctive triggers and are feeling pretty confident about how and when to use them and bam! Suddenly we are faced with the Haber subjunctive and we don’t know what to... Read more » The post 37 Advanced Intermediate The Haber Subjunctive Structures LightSpeed Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

Very useful Spanish vocabulary The truth of the matter is that, just like the majority of the Podcasts in this series, the idea behind this one on useful Spanish vocabulary came from one of our viewers who often comments on our videos in Youtube. He gave us a long list... Read more » The post 36 Advanced Intermediate Useful Spanish Vocabulary on Movement LightSpeed Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

Remember in Spanish. Which one to use? If you’ve been studying for any length of time you will be sure to have had a moment in which you wanted to use the word Remember in Spanish. (or I don’t remember, for that matter) As you looked into whatever dictionary you... Read more » The post 35 Advanced Intermediate Remember in Spanish Acordarse / Recordar appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

Smaller than life Spanish Diminutives. Spanish diminutives are probably one of the great mysteries of the Spanish language. When I say ‘mystery’ I mean that in terms of understanding the system. There seems to be a distinct lack of regimented, clearly set out rules about the ending you give to... Read more » The post 34 Advanced Intermediate Spanish Diminutives and Augmentatives appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

Talking Spanish. Let’s be honest, no matter which way you look at it, we are all here to be able to do one thing and that is talking Spanish well. No matter how much we try to fool ourselves into thinking that we get more benefit from written exercises, or... Read more » The post 33 Advanced Intermediate Talking Spanish well The little words LightSpeed Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

Tratar and Acabar in Spanish. In this Podcast we don’t just deal with Tratar and Acabar in Spanish  but also the reflexive versions of these verbs which you have probably see before: ‘Acabarse and Tratarse. What you will find is that, just like many other verbs that have a reflexive... Read more » The post 32 Advanced Intermediate Tratar and Acabar in Spanish LightSpeed Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

The Spanish Preterite vs Imperfect. In all of our private classes we probably spend more than 50% of our time helping people control the Spanish preterite vs imperfect tenses. Why? Well, there are two principle reasons. The first is that we talk in the past a LOT! The second is... Read more » The post Advanced Intermediate Podcast 31 Spanish Preterite vs Imperfect appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

Spanish Culture Is it so different? Given that Cynthia and I are from different backgrounds, (I’m British and she is Spanish.) we have been able to appreciate some of the key differences between the two countries. Culturally, we are similar in many things and yet in others we couldn’t be... Read more » The post Advanced Intermediate 30 – Spanish Culture and the Big Differences appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

Which one do I use? The question of “(Tú) Tu vs Usted” is always on the mind of students, especially when they are learning Spanish from Latin America. Most of us will know that the difference between Tú and Usted is simply the level of formality or politeness you want... Read more » The post Advanced Intermediate 29 – (Tú) Tu vs Usted Using Formal Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

Tips on the Spanish Preterite. In the previous blog we said all we wanted to say on the subject of why we should learn the Spanish preterite. In this blog, then, which is the second in the series of the stem changing, irregular Spanish preterite, we will focus on some... Read more » The post Advanced Intermediate 28 – Stem Changing Spanish Preterite appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

The Spanish Preterite. Why is it so challenging? If you are new to Spanish, or a seasoned student, the Spanish preterite will always be a challenging area of learning. The reason for that is that if we set it against any other tense found within Spanish grammar, it will come... Read more » The post Advanced Intermediate 27 – The Irregular Spanish Preterite appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

There’s a right and a wrong way to do everything. Culturally, Spain is unique in as much as it has its own ways of doing things and behaving. Just like any country, there are certain rights and wrongs in how you relate to others. What might seem like an innocent... Read more » The post Advanced Intermediate 26 – The Etiquette of Living In Spain or Being a Guest appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

Great Spanish Vocabulary. Travelling to Spanish Speaking Countries. According to the current statistics, more than one million Americans actually live in Mexico. On top of that, many tens of millions travel to Latin American countries every year, not to speak of those who cross the Atlantic to visit Spain. In... Read more » The post Advanced Intermediate Spanish Podcast 25 – Spanish Vocabulary – Airports & Taxis appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.