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Spring Spanish - Learn Spanish with Chunks

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Welcome to the Spring Spanish Learn Spanish with Chunks Podcast! Learn with us the most important basics to have a simple Spanish conversation from scratch. How? With chunks of Spanish! Chunks are word combinations that native speakers say all the time, so you can be sure that you are saying the right things. Without the knowledge of grammar and vocabulary lists! Also check out our full learn Spanish videos on YouTube by searching for "Spring Spanish". Get our free essential Spanish chunking kit here: https://go.springlanguages.com/free-spanish-training-hm2In there you will find the most important Spanish chunks that you will need in every conversation!

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Don’t Say ADIOS, say THIS instead (7 Alternatives)!

Adios is the go-to way in Spanish to say goodbye. There is nothing wrong with it. In this lesson, you will learn 7 more ways to say goodbye in Spanish that are also commonly used by Spanish speakers, especially in Mexico. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20237 minSeason 3Ep. 34

DON’T Say NO TENGO DINERO! Sound fancy in Spanish with these 7 Alternatives

If you don't have money and you want to express that in Spanish, saying no tengo dinero might make for an awkward little moment. Here are 7 alternatives for you to stop saying no tengo dinero and break free from any discomfort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20237 minSeason 3Ep. 33

DON’T Say Que Te Mejores, say THESE 7 Alternatives Instead!

If they taught you to say ¡que te mejores! That is correct. But there are other ways to wish someone to get well. In this lesson you’ll learn seven alternatives. This way you will know what the best way it is to tell someone to get well depending on the situation. And it will make you sound more like a native speaker because you don’t say the same thing every day when a friend is sick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20236 minSeason 3Ep. 31

DON’T Say POR SUPUESTO, say THESE 11 Alternatives Instead!

Por supuesto that "por supuesto" (for sure) is a good chunk you can use without hesitation. But, as proved by many of our lessons, we like you to have options. Options are always good, aren't they? This time we'll look at alternatives to saying "por supuesto" that'll give you more flexibility to say “for sure” and will keep you current in your Spanish journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20236 minSeason 3Ep. 30

Don’t Say LO SIENTO, say THIS instead (6 Alternatives)!

Lo Siento means "I'm Sorry" in Spanish, and it's totally fine, there is nothing wrong with it. But if you want to sound like a native Spanish speaker you should add some variety to your Spanish and use these 6 alternatives to "lo siento" that will make people recognize you as a Spanish insider right away! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20236 minSeason 3Ep. 28

DON’T Say YO QUIERO, say THESE 5 Alternatives Instead!

Yo Quiero means "I want" in Spanish and is absolutely correct. However, it is a bit rude when asking someone for something you want, and native speakers use many other variations of this. Learn 5 great alternatives to "Yo Quiero" in Spanish and sound like a native Spanish speaker! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20235 minSeason 3Ep. 27

Don’t Say YO PIENSO in Spanish! Here are 8 ALTERNATIVES

Stop saying Yo Pienso in Spanish all the time! It means "I think" and yes it's correct, but you should instead use these 8 alternatives that are much more conversational. Also, they will make you sound like a native speaker, instantly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20238 minSeason 3Ep. 26

9 Amazing ALTERNATIVES to Increíble (+ 1 cheeky option!)

Did you know that “Increíble” literally means “not-credible” in Spanish? However, native Spanish speakers rarely use it as such. Do you know what it is mostly used for? It can mean “amazing”, “impossible” and other things! That, plus many alternative options to suit your personality is what you’ll find in this Spring Spanish lesson about the word “Increíble”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 202310 minSeason 3Ep. 25

DON’T Say PORQUE, say THESE 4 Alternatives Instead!

“Porque” is a broad generic term that, precisely because of that, will turn up constantly both in written and spoken Spanish. The idea of “porque”, though, has many alternatives. In this lesson, we cover the most common and useful alternatives to “porque” so you can gain flexibility, avoid the constant repetition of this word and gain the ability to expand on some of the things that “porque” means but falls short to really convey. Learn this new terms and never feel constricted by this one littl...

Dec 18, 202310 minSeason 3Ep. 24

DON’T Say IMPORTANTE, say THESE 8 Alternatives Instead!

There’s nothing wrong with the word ”importante” in Spanish if you want to say “important”. You can use it all the time and natives will understand you perfectly. But there are other words you can use, especially so you don’t have to keep repeating this word over and over again. Add variety to your Spanish with the 8 alternatives to “important” that you will learn in this lesson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20236 minSeason 3Ep. 23

DON’T Say BUENA SUERTE, say THESE 5 Alternatives Instead!

Wishing someone “buena suerte” is perfectly ok, but there are many similar instances in which saying this would fall short, be too informal or there are simply better, more natural alternatives. Plus, if you love Spanish as much as us, you’ll enjoy and take full advantage of the having options we’ll provide you with in this lesson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20237 minSeason 3Ep. 22

DON’T Say ENTONCES, say THESE 5 Alternatives Instead!

Don’t ruin a great story by saying entonces too much! Bring variety to your storytelling in Spanish with the alternatives you’ll learn in this lesson. Benefits: Your stories will sound much more exciting and you will sound more like a native Spanish speaker! Listen to me tell stories in Spanish using all these nice alternatives to entonces :). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20237 minSeason 3Ep. 21

Don’t Say GUAU in Spanish, Say These 8 ALTERNATIVES instead!

Guau is basically the Spanish cousin of "wow". It's pronounced almost the same and means the same. You say it when you are amazed or surprised. It works perfectly, but native Spanish speakers use several other ways to express that same sentiment. Learn 8 of these ways and amaze Spanish speakers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20237 minSeason 3Ep. 20

DON’T SAY MUY IN SPANISH, SAY THIS INSTEAD

Aren't you Muy (very) tired of the Spanish word Muy? You should, because it's boring! To sound more sophisticated when speaking Spanish and to sound more like a native, you should stop using it! Instead, use these great alternatives to Muy that Spanish native speakers use all the time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20237 minSeason 3Ep. 19

DON’T Say NO TAN BIEN, say THESE 6 Alternatives Instead!

Sometimes the answer to "¿cómo estás?" isn't really "ok". Sometimes you actually want to say you're "no tan bien" but what if you had more alternatives to say this? Some which could better adapt to what you mean and give you much more freedom in Spanish? In this lesson we got you covered! Learn many alternatives to say "no tan bien" and get real with your friends and family in Spanish as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 18, 20237 minSeason 3Ep. 18

DON’T Say BIEN, say THESE 6 Alternatives Instead!

Even if there is nothing wrong with saying good, there are other ways to say bien in Spanish, and today you’re learning 6 of them. We will be differentiating between saying that you are really just “good” but also how to say you are a bit better than good and also a bit worse than good. Because the breadth of how well you could be feeling when saying “good” is as wide in Spanish when saying “bien”. Learn them and sound like a true native speaker of Spanish! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Dec 18, 20236 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Don’t Say GRACIAS, say THIS instead (8 Alternatives)!

Learn 8 alternatives instead of saying GRACIAS. If you want to sound more like a native Spanish speaker, then you MUST add these chunks to replace Gracias in Spanish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20237 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Don’t Say POR FAVOR, say THIS instead (9 Alternatives)!

Stop saying "POR FAVOR" in Spanish to sound more like a native speaker. Why don't you use these 9 alternatives that make you sound much more natural when speaking Spanish and impress your conversation partners! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20236 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Don't Say SÍ in Spanish, Say THIS Instead! 👍

In this lesson you'll learn other ways to say YEAH IN SPANISH! You'll also get some slang to say YES in the Spanish language depending on the country you're in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20238 minSeason 3Ep. 12

STOP Saying "NO" in Spanish, Say THIS Instead!

Stop saying "No", say this instead! In this lesson you'll learn several chunks for negative sentences. You will also get some common phrases in Spanish for rejection and incredulity! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20237 minSeason 3Ep. 11

DON’T Say CUÁL ES TU TRABAJO, say THESE 5 Alternatives Instead!

If you ask a Spanish speaker what their work is, you can say "Cúal es tu trabajo?" and that would be perfectly fine. But nobody really says that in Spanish. If you would like to add some variety to your Spanish and ask this differently, then this lesson is for you! Learn about 5 alternatives to ask people what they work as in Spanish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20236 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Don’t Say ME GUSTA, say THIS instead (5 Alternatives)!

Hola mis amigos, in this lesson I am going to teach you 5 conversational alternatives to the phrase "Me gusta" en español. If you want to sound more like a native stop saying me gusta and start using these chunks instead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20236 minSeason 3Ep. 9

DON’T Say NO HABLO ESPAÑOL, say THESE 15 Alternatives Instead!

The idea behind this lesson is NOT that you cannot say "no hablo español" but rather to give the most curious and ambitious of you plenty of alternatives, plus some extra hacks, to expand your vocabulary and freedom within the language, so you can show off your personality more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20238 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Don’t Say MUCHO GUSTO, say THIS instead (4 Alternatives)!

If you meet someone new, saying Mucho Gusto is a perfect answer. It's correct and commonly used. However, if you say it all the time (like if you meet several people at once), it becomes a bit boring. So if you want to add more variety to your Spanish and sound more like a native speaker, here are some great alternatives you can use. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20236 minSeason 3Ep. 5
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