7.1: Negotiating for souvenirs

7.1: Negotiating for souvenirs

Author: Live Lingua August 22, 2026 Duration: 0:59

Welcome to Unit 7 of the Live Lingua Spanish Podcast. In this unit you will learn how to ask for some common souvenir items by name, understand what material an item is made from, and negotiate a lower price.


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Duration: 3:47
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Duration: 4:06
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Duration: 1:05
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Duration: 1:10
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