5.5-2: Conversation - Taking a taxi

5.5-2: Conversation - Taking a taxi

Author: Live Lingua July 28, 2026 Duration: 1:04

This 2nd episode is a conversation between Laura Ramirez and a taxi driver. Mrs. Ramirez is trying to get to her hotel and must negotiate the price. Don't worry if you don't understand it all yet, we're going to break it down bit by bit in this unit and practice everything.


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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Podcast Episodes
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
This 15th episode places you in three common scenarios you will face when taking a taxi or an Uber in Latin American countries. See if you can converse your way through them. If not, review the earlier m-episodes in this…
5.5-14: Conversation - Taking a taxi (Review) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01
Let's listen again to the first conversation you heard. You should now be able to understand it. If there are any parts you don't understand, go back to those 13 episodes and repeat.
5.5-11: Negotiating a price with a taxi driver [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:24
This 11th episode is designed to help you learn how to negotiate a lower price for your taxi rides. You could also negotiate a higher price, if you so desired, but who are we kidding?
5.5-8: Telling a driver where you want to go [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:12
Let's learn how to tell a driver where you want to go. In Spanish, when you are telling somebody you want to go to a place, you use the word: "A". We'll explain.