In this lesson we talk about the Spanish Christmas that we have planned here in the centre of Spain. What are you doing for Christmas this year? Maybe you could have a small piece of the Spanish Christmas in your own home too! Come and join us and find a little more about the difference between esto and este and about THIS Spanish Christmas. Look at our range of AUDIO BOOKS Check out our Book Range HERE. Browse our Store HERE . Join us and Support this channel and have the chance to join our liv...
Dec 16, 2022•13 min
Come and join us as we offer you a great Spanish B1-B2 test on the Spanish past. Test yourself out with this Spanish B1-B2 test of the Preterite and Imperfect tenses. Check out our Book Range HERE. Browse our Store HERE . Join us and Support this channel and have the chance to join our live classes HERE: Get your Subjunctive for Beginners course HERE. If you would like to try SER SOCIO freely and want to receive two lessons a week from Gordon and Cynthia of LightSpeed Spanish, just click HERE . ...
Nov 04, 2022•16 min
Come and join us to find out about the widely used Spanish expression: Se me hizo. Se me hizo is a very common expression that doesn’t always translate well into English. Find out why! Get your Helpsheets HERE. To find out more about our Immersion Courses in Torrejón de Ardoz, Madrid , go HERE ! Support this channel and have the chance to join our live classes HERE: Take a look at Cynthia’s Book Club HERE Get your Beginners Verb Conjugating course HERE . Check out our Book Range HERE. Get your S...
Jul 29, 2022•13 min
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 about our immersion courses and prices, here: https://lightspeedspanish.co.uk/20170207-spanish-immersion-course-madrid-lightspeed-spanish/ Get your Ser and Estar book HERE. Get your Beginners Verb Conjugating course HERE . G...
Jun 24, 2022•18 min
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 our immersion courses and prices, here: https://lightspeedspanish.co.uk/20170207-spanish-immersion-course-madrid-lightspeed-spanish/ Get your Ser and Estar book HERE. Get your Beginners Verb Conjugating course HERE . Get your Perfecting the Span...
Jun 03, 2022•18 min
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 book HERE . All of our podcasts can be found on Spotify now: Beginners HERE Early Intermediate HERE Advanced Intermediate HERE Advanced HERE Here is the Telegram group where you can leave your: ‘ And now a word from our sponsors ‘ audio: https://t.me/+-loxR1VOGHViZGM0 J...
Mar 04, 2022•12 min
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: ‘ And now a word from our sponsors ‘ audio: https://t.me/+-loxR1VOGHViZGM0 Join our Telegram groups here: Nuestro canal. Nuestra sala de chat. To see our book clubs, just go here . If you would like to try SER SOCIO freely and want to receive tw...
Feb 11, 2022
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 of our resources, many of which are free, come and browse our site! HERE If you would like to try SER SOCIO freely and want to receive two lessons a week from Gordon and Cynthia of LightSpeed Spanish, just click HERE . Remember:...
Jan 07, 2022•21 min
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 rules. Come and join usin testing Spanish Nativos and see how you do! To see all of our resources, many of which are free, come and browse our site! HERE If you would like to try SER SOCIO freely and want to receiv...
Jan 07, 2022•18 min
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 Test for Spanish nativos and no nativos and see how you do! To see all of our resources, many of which are free, come and browse our site! HERE If you would like to try SER SOCIO freely and want to receive two lessons a week from Gordon...
Dec 31, 2021•14 min
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 you would like to try SER SOCIO freely and want to receive two lessons a week from Gordon and Cynthia of LightSpeed Spanish, just click HERE . Remember: Use the FREEMONTH coupon code to get your first month free. Contact Gordon...
Dec 10, 2021•15 min
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 antics. Come and learn about the Spanish LO with us! To see more about our HELPSHEETS, just click HERE. If you want to receive two lessons a week from Gordon and Cynthia of LightSpeed Spanish, just click HERE . Remember: Use the FREEMONTH coupon...
Nov 19, 2021•21 min
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 about our Cynthia’s Book clubs just go HERE . If you want to receive two lessons a week from Gordon and Cynthia of LightSpeed Spanish, just click HERE . Remember: Use the FREEMONTH coupon code to get your first month free. Be sure to c...
Nov 05, 2021•21 min
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 books just go HERE . If you want to become a Socio of LightSpeed Spanish, just click HERE . Remember: Use the FREEMONTH coupon code to get your first month free. Be sure to check out our other Spanish student videocasts here . We releas...
Oct 08, 2021•16 min
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 to Morocco book, go here. If you want to become a Socio of LightSpeed Spanish, just click HERE . Remember: Use the FREEMONTH coupon code to get your first month free. Be sure to check out our other Spanish student videocasts here . We releas...
Aug 13, 2021•17 min
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 Principito book club HERE! If you want to become a Socio of LightSpeed Spanish, just click HERE . Remember: Use the FREEMONTH coupon code to get your first month free. Be sure to check out our other Spanish student videocasts here . We rel...
Jul 30, 2021•24 min
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 this is the lesson for you! Find out more about our great book on the Subjunctive here! If you want to become a Socio of LightSpeed Spanish, just click HERE . Remember: Use the FREEMONTH coupon code to get your first month free. Be sure to c...
Jul 23, 2021•17 min
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 laugh our way through the lesson as we translate songs to Spanish. If you would like to know more about the books that we have created for you, then go HERE . For those of you interested in becoming a Socio of LightSpeed Spanish, just clic...
Jun 18, 2021•11 min
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 and join us and let’s get clarifying the Spanish past once and for all! (We are very optomistic! jaja) If you would like to know more about the study book, Perfecting the Past in Spanish, then just click HERE. For those of you interested in becoming a ...
May 21, 2021•17 min
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: It’s not as difficult as you might imagine. Be sure to check out our other Spanish student videocasts here . We release a new videocast each week and vary the level from Beginner to Advanced. If you would like to browse ou...
Apr 02, 2021•16 min
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, then this is the lesson for you! Be sure to check out our other Spanish student videocasts here . We release a new videocast each week and vary the level from Beginner to Advanced. If you would like to have regular lessons with Gordon a...
Mar 12, 2021•10 min
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 book Ser and Estar made Simple, then just click HERE . So, come a join us to know how to avoid the Spanish Passive Voice forever. (Except for when you need to use it, of course!) Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Video for This Spanish Lesson Audio for This Spanis...
Feb 11, 2021•12 min
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 the book Perfecting the Pronouns, then just click HERE . Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Video for This Spanish Lesson Audio for This Spanish Lesson 42-advinter 0:00 / 0:00 Speed Play new window | Download Learn Spanish Resour...
Jan 15, 2021•17 min
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 saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Video for This Spanish Lesson Audio for This Spanish Lesson 41-advinter 0:00 / 0:00 Speed Play new window | Download Learn Spanish Resources Free Videocasts 160+ free podcasts & lessons, each ...
Dec 18, 2020•16 min
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Aug 17, 2016•13 min
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Aug 17, 2016•12 min
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 liking. Who was I to command people around? The second issue I had with the Commands in Spanish was the fact that I was born in Britain. For those who are familiar with the British culture, you’ll know that we have terrible prob...
Aug 17, 2016•12 min
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 do. The great news. The great news is that the Haber subjunctive is not really any different to any of the other subjunctive tenses (or moods as they say). Okay, the verb Haber may be a little irregular but tha...
Jul 01, 2016
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 of all of the different kinds of body movement that there are and asked us to say them in Spanish. He even asked us to explain how to say: To take a selfie! It’s because of this that we can say that the information that this Podca...
Jun 21, 2016
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 use (we like wordreference whilst others like Spanishdict ) you will have been faced with the two options of the verbs Recordar and Acordarse. The question which you were sure to have asked yourself was: So, which one do I use? (and why?...
Jun 17, 2016
