In this week’s episode, Mark and Alba discuss some useful techniques for learning languages and share their ideas and advice with listeners. In the intermedio Alba talks about the northern Spanish city of Bilbao, and José introduces a construction which involves lo + adjective. Grammar points covered include the construction siempre que and the use of the subjunctive after para que.
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In this week’s lesson, we look at some adjectives that come before the noun instead of after. We also learn a way to remember which adjectives come before the noun. Please note that lesson 09 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 49 of Coffee Break French. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as lessons 1-40 to make things more simple for our listeners.
If you are just beginning to learn Spanish, using basic Spanish vocabulary confidently is essential to start your journey. This guide introduces some simple words and phrases that will help you get started.
For more practice, don’t forget to listen to the podcast lesson where you can consolidate your understanding and pronunciation of beginner basic Spanish vocabulary with further practice.
Let’s start with a short text to familiarise yourself with basic Spanish vocabulary. Read it carefully and see how many words you already understand. This text is designed to give you a glimpse of everyday language. You can also practise by reading it out loud.
Hola, me llamo Carmen y soy de Madrid. Vivo en un piso pequeño cerca del centro de la ciudad. Madrid es una ciudad muy grande y bonita. Hay parques, museos y muchas tiendas. Los domingos me gusta pasear por el parque y los sábados me encanta visitar el museo del Prado. En mi barrio hay una biblioteca y un supermercado. Por las tardes, me gusta ir a la cafetería con mis amigos.
This basic Spanish vocabulary will help you understand simple sentences and engage in conversations about daily activities. If you found this text challenging, it may be a good idea to read our article about tips to help you find learning Spanish easier or maybe it could be good to listen to the previous revision episode to consolidate before this episode.
If this is not your case and you are feeling confident, then read on!
You can read the text as many times as you need. After reading it, here are some comprehension questions to test how much you understood from the text. You’ll find the answers at the end of this article.
Practising beginner basic Spanish vocabulary through reading and listening will make learning smoother and more enjoyable. Be sure to listen to our podcast, where you’ll find more examples and exercises to solidify your foundational Spanish knowledge. Happy learning!
This guide, with its practical text and exercises, aims to inspire learners to incorporate Spanish into their daily routine. Dive into listening and speaking activities to transform passive vocabulary into active knowledge.
In our next episode, we’ll learn a very easy and useful structure to talk about the future. ¡Va a ser genial!
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