Beginners Spanish Podcast 9 – Ser & Estar

Beginners Spanish Podcast 9 – Ser & Estar

Author: Gordon & Cynthia Smith-Duran October 6, 2011 Duration: 10:38

To be or not to be? These two verbs form part of one of the most important areas of your […]

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Gordon and Cynthia Smith-Duran guide you through the foundational steps of learning a new language in Lightspeed Spanish-Beginners Spanish Lessons. This isn't about memorizing endless lists; it's about building practical understanding from the ground up. You'll hear clear explanations of core grammar, essential vocabulary for everyday situations, and pronunciation tips to help you sound more natural. The conversations between Gordon and Cynthia provide different perspectives and patient repetition, turning complex concepts into manageable pieces. Each episode focuses on a specific topic, allowing you to progress in a logical, structured way without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you're preparing for travel, connecting with heritage, or simply challenging your brain, this podcast creates a supportive space for your first steps into Spanish. The hosts' friendly dynamic and practical approach make the process feel less like a formal course and more like a helpful chat. You'll find yourself gradually picking up the patterns of the language, learning to form your own sentences, and gaining the confidence to understand and be understood. Tune in for a straightforward and encouraging resource on your language-learning journey.
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Beginners Spanish Podcast 26 – Spanish Adverbs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:43
An Adverb? Before we look at what a Spanish adverb is, we had better examine just what an adverb is. […] The post Beginners Spanish Podcast 26 – Spanish Adverbs appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.
Beginners Spanish Podcast 25 – Here and There in Spanish? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:07
Here and There in Spanish. Have you ever been confused by the different words for Here and There in Spanish? […] The post Beginners Spanish Podcast 25 – Here and There in Spanish? appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.
Spanish Lesson Beginners 24 – Saying AGO in Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:33
Have you wondered how to say, AGO in Spanish? Just as in English, in Spanish there is a specific way […] The post Spanish Lesson Beginners 24 – Saying AGO in Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.
Beginners Spanish Podcast 23 – Spanish Accents / MI or MÍ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:30
Spanish Accents in Strange places. Maybe during your Spanish language learning journey you’ve noticed that there are some words that […] The post Beginners Spanish Podcast 23 – Spanish Accents / MI or MÍ appeared first o…
Beginners Spanish Podcast 21- Help with QUE in Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:09
For any serious student of the Spanish language, asking; “What does QUE in Spanish mean?” is probably one of the […] The post Beginners Spanish Podcast 21- Help with QUE in Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.
Beginners Spanish Podcast 20 – Important Verb Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:32
Now that you have these important verbs under your belt, so to speak, listen to us using them all in […] The post Beginners Spanish Podcast 20 – Important Verb Review appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.
Beginners Spanish Podcast 19 – Four More Important Spanish Verbs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:20
Did you know that there are more irregular Spanish verbs than there are regular? That’s why you must catch this […] The post Beginners Spanish Podcast 19 – Four More Important Spanish Verbs appeared first on Lightspeed S…
Beginners Spanish Podcast 18 – Four Important Spanish Verbs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:36
In this Spanish lesson for beginners we help you learn four important Spanish verbs and their, at times, strange structures. […] The post Beginners Spanish Podcast 18 – Four Important Spanish Verbs appeared first on Ligh…
Beginners Spanish Podcast 17 – Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:33
If you’ve arrived this far…¡Enhorabuena! Now it’s time to review everything we’ve covered by putting it into conversation. Why not […] The post Beginners Spanish Podcast 17 – Review appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.