In this lesson, we help you use Aunque correctly and to understand when it should be used with the Spanish Subjunctive and the Indicative. Come and join us and learn how to use Aunque correctly. Support this channel and have the chance to join our live classes HERE: Find out... Read more » The post 61 Adv Intermediate Use Aunque correctly appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish ....
In this lesson, we talk about the Spanish road trip and what it’s like to drive in Spain. We then go on to talk about the verb Llevarse bien and mal and how it works in spoken Spanish. Join us and discover the Spanish road trip experience. Find out about... Read more » The post 60 Adv Intermediate Spanish Road Trip / llevarse appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish ....
In this lesson, we talk about LA LA Land and the Spanish SE that can often confuse us! When is a SE not a SE, when it’s La La Land. Come and join us to find out more about the weird Spanish SE. You can read more about the Pronoun... Read more » The post 59 Adv Intermediate LA LA LAND and the Spanish SE appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish ....
In this lesson, we look at the Spanish imperative and at how it changes between the Tú form and the Usted form. Come and join us to learn more about the Spanish imperative and to have a little fun too. Here is the Telegram group where you can leave your:... Read more » The post 58 Adv Inter The Spanish Imperative appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish ....
In this lesson, we have fun hearing about how Cynthia, once again, caught Gordon out on the day of the Santos Inocentes (like April Fools day) this year. Come and join us to see and hear the videos that Cynthia secretly recorded during the whole dirty process! To see all... Read more » The post 57 Adv Inter They got me again! Santos Inocentes appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish ....
In this lesson, we are, once again, testing Spanish nativos and no nativos on their knowledge of some of the more common faults that appear in spoken and written Spanish. Maybe you’d be amazed to know that native Spanish speakers also have challenges when it comes to their own grammar... Read more » The post 56 Adv Intermediate Testing Spanish Nativos and No Nativos appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish ....
In this lesson, we offer you a fun test for Spanish nativos and for all of the no nativos who are learning Spanish. Maybe you’d be amazed to know that native Spanish speakers also have challenges when it comes to their own grammar rules. Come and join us for this... Read more » The post 55 Advanced Inter: A Test for Spanish nativos and no nativos appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish ....
In this lesson we help you with using the Spanish past. When should we use the Spanish Present Perfect? When do we use the Preterite? Come and join us and begin using the Spanish past on purpose and with confidence. To see Cynthia’s Book club courses, just click HERE. If... Read more » The post 54 Adv Intermediate Using the Spanish past appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish ....
In this lesson we help you understand the Spanish LO and what it means in sentences such as: Lo importante es… Come and join us and have some learning fun! Cynthia is in a particularly wild mood in this lesson, so be prepared to see her getting up to her... Read more » The post 53 Adv Intermediate The Spanish LO and it’s meaning appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish ....
In this lesson we deal with a suggestion on the way to use the Spanish verb VOLVER. Come and join us and have some fun! We were feeling particularly silly in this lesson. In between the laughs, there is some good information on the Spanish verb VOLVER, To see more... Read more » The post 52 Adv Inter The Spanish verb VOLVER appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish ....
In this lesson we help you test your Gustar Encantar verbs at level B1-B2 Why not challenge yourself and see how well you do with this fun quiz. Don’t worry, Gordon and Cynthia will come along with you as you test your Gustar Encantar verbs! To see more about our... Read more » The post 51 Adv Inter Test your Gustar Encantar B1-B2 appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish ....
In this lesson we have some fun as we try to do some Spanish football commentary and realise quickly that it’s not our thing (para nada). Come and have some fun and listen to us make a right old mess with our Spanish football commentary. To see more our Road... Read more » The post 50 Advanced Inter Spanish football commentary (not) appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish ....
In this lesson we give you the most common Spanish slang and Spanish swear words that are used here in Spain, on a daily basis. This video contains Spanish slang and strong swear words, so, if you don’t like swearing, it’s best not to watch it. Sign up for the... Read more » The post 49 Adv Inter Spanish Slang and Swear words appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish ....
In this lesson we look at the way that we use QUE in sentences. We answer if the Spanish subjunctive needs QUE every time? Come and join us as we offer lots of examples to clear up this confusion. If you aren’t sure if the Spanish subjunctive needs QUE, then... Read more » The post 48 Adv Inter The Spanish subjunctive needs QUE? appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish ....
In this lesson we show you why we don’t translate songs to Spanish. Thanks to a fun suggestion from Andrew Smart, we try to squeeze into two famous songs, the Spanish lyrics that neither ryhme nor flow. Come and join us and have some fun while you listen to us... Read more » The post 47 Adv Inter Don’t translate songs to Spanish! appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish ....
In this lesson we work on clarifying the Spanish past and the way that the Imperfect can be used as an intention. We cover the way that tener que is used in this context as well as giving you lots of great tips and tricks to help your Spanish Come... Read more » The post 46 Advanced Inter Clarifying the Spanish past appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish ....
In this lesson we talk about how we use Haber with the Past Participle. However, we start off badly when Cynthia points out that Gordon has pronounced the word ‘participle’ in a strange way. Watch on as we show you exactly how to manage haber with the past participle. Spoiler:... Read more » The post 45 Adv Inter Using Haber with the Past Participle appeared first on 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 ....
