1.1: Introduction + Objectives

1.1: Introduction + Objectives

Author: Live Lingua April 10, 2024 Duration: 1:14

Welcome to the Live Lingua Spanish Podcast!

This unit is made up of 15 episodes that take from 1 to 5 minutes.

That way, you can go back and review the parts that you've missed without having to go through a whole 45-minute class.

The goal of Unit 1 of the Live Lingua Spanish Podcast is to learn how to introduce yourself and others in Spanish.

In this unit of the podcast, you'll learn how to greet others, respond to others when they greet you, introduce yourself and others, and respond when others introduce themselves to you.

This episode introduces the podcast and its format, and will get you prepared for Unit 1, where you will learn how to introduce yourself and others in Spanish.

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Join Ray as he navigates the practical side of picking up a new language in Learn Spanish with Live Lingua. This isn't about dry grammar drills; it's built around the actual phrases and exchanges you'd encounter while traveling or engaging with different cultures. Each mini-episode focuses on breaking down a real-world conversation, making the structure and nuance of Spanish more accessible and less intimidating. You'll hear the dialogue at pace, then get a slowed-down, piece-by-piece explanation that clarifies why things are said a certain way. The goal is to build comprehension and confidence for everyday situations, whether you're ordering in a restaurant, asking for directions, or having a simple chat with a neighbor. Produced by Live Lingua, this podcast turns short, focused listening sessions into tangible progress, connecting language learning directly to the places and societies where it's spoken. It’s a straightforward companion for fitting practice into a busy day, emphasizing useful, immediate understanding over perfection.
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Duration: 1:05
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5.5-16: Unit 5.5 review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10
If there are any parts you are still not clear about just replay this episode and the entire unit until you understand everything.
5.5-15: Visualization Practice - Taking a taxi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10
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5.5-14: Conversation - Taking a taxi (Review) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01
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5.5-11: Negotiating a price with a taxi driver [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:24
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