2.2 – Basic Conversation in Spanish

2.2 – Basic Conversation in Spanish

Author: Live Lingua April 30, 2024 Duration: 0:49
In this episode, we take a look at a basic conversation in which two people discuss a location. That location is Boston, where a Mr. Michael Smith is from. This is a conversation between Mrs. Laura Ramirez & Michael Smith. Mr. Smith has recently moved to Mexico.

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2.21 – Visualization Practice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18
This m-episode is a visualization practice, which covers everything you have learned in Unit 2. We review the conversations and information and provide visual exercises for you to do to make sure you have memorized it al…
2.20 — Conversation About Where You Live [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:50
This m-episode reviews the first conversation we covered in Unit 2 of the Live Lingua Spanish Podcast. By now, you should be able to understand the conversation and answer the questions for yourself! If not, time to revi…
2.19 – Bring It All Together – Talking About Where You Live [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:16
This m-episode brings together what you've learned in the last few episodes to talk about where you live. Using what you learned in this unit translate common English sentences about where you live and what the weather i…
2.18 – Answer "Where Are You From" vs "Where Are You All From" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:37
This m-episode covers how to tell someone where you are from. We'll give you examples both for yourself, and for a group (in case you are traveling with friends or family, and need to answer for everyone).
2.17 – Ask, "Where Are You From" Formal vs Informal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:03
There are three ways to ask someone in Latin America where they are from. There are two ways to ask an individual -- a formal and informal way., and one way to ask a group. This m-episode covers all three situations and…
2.16 – Bring It Together [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:32
This m-episode uses what you learned in the previous exercises in this unit to translate the following English phrases into Spanish. By the end of this, you should be able to answer a basic question about the weather in…
2.15 – Answer, "How Is The Weather In . . ." [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:34
In this m-episode, we're going to ask you about the weather where you live, and you will learn how to answer the question for yourself and for a group. We'll cover basic yes or no questions about the weather that people…
2.14 – Make It A Statement or a Question in Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:02
To ask somebody about whether it is hot or cold in a certain place you use the same phrase as you would if you were simply telling them the information. This m-episode covers how to do just that, explaining how to emphas…
2.13 – The Weather In Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39
This m-episode covers how to describe the weather in the place where you live. This is a key way to note whether or not you like this place, and this episode covers basic conversation about the weather and how to answer…
2.12 – Bringing it Together: Ask + Answer "Do You Like" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:29
In this m-episode you will say some phrases using the material you've learned in the last few episodes. The first time, we'll only say it in English to see if you can answer in Spanish yourself. The second time through,…