Ep. 8 - “¿Cómo se pronuncia…?”

Ep. 8 - “¿Cómo se pronuncia…?”

Author: Babbel February 25, 2020 Duration: 21:22
One of Catriona’s new year’s resolutions is to improve her Spanish pronunciation.

Join her while Héctor shares very useful tips to be more understandable in Spanish.

Challenge phrases:
-Escocia es parte del Reino Unido (Scotland is part of the United Kingdom)
-Uruguay está en Sudamérica (Uruguay is in South America)
-Logroño es una ciudad de España (Logroño is a city in Spain)
-La vida en Berlin es fabulosa (Life in Berlin is fabulous)
-La Alhambra está en Granada (The Alhambra is in
Granada)
-Avellaneda está en Buenos Aires, Argentina (Avellaneda is in Buenos Aires,
Argentina)
-El Cerro de la Bufa está en el centro de Zacatecas (Bufa Hill is in downtown
Zacatecas)
-Barranquilla es una ciudad colombiana (Barranquilla is a Colombian city)

We’d love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. The email is podcasting@babbel.com.

If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3xRdLHA

Ever feel like starting a new language is an impossible mountain to climb? A Zero To A Hero: Learn Spanish! from Babbel is built on the idea that everyone begins at the base. This podcast turns that daunting journey into a shared, relatable adventure. You’ll follow along with a genuine beginner as they navigate the early confusion, the small victories, and the practical questions that every newcomer faces. Each episode unfolds through dynamic, unscripted lessons and relaxed conversations between the learner and their supportive teachers, breaking down the ins and outs of Spanish in real time. The structure is seasonal, allowing for deep dives into specific themes and building knowledge progressively, mirroring how one actually acquires a language. It’s less about perfect grammar drills and more about capturing the authentic process of going from knowing nothing to gaining real, usable confidence. You’re invited to improve your Spanish alongside the host, finding camaraderie in the common stumbles and celebrating the breakthroughs. The tone is consistently friendly and encouraging, emphasizing that the path from zero to hero is filled with curiosity and conversation. Feedback and personal stories from listeners about their own language journeys are welcomed, making this a collaborative space for learners. Tune in for a companionable and effective approach to language learning that proves starting from scratch is not just okay-it’s where every hero’s story begins.
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Duration: 1:29
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