In lesson 33 it’s destination Mexico as Mark is joined by Juan from México D.F. Juan introduces Mark to the geography and some of the tourist attractions of Mexico. Language concepts included the use of soler, the difference between amable and amigable, and a reminder of the fact that “another” is otro/otra in Spanish – and not un otro / una otra…
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Travelling to a Spanish-speaking country can be an exciting adventure, but it can also feel a bit daunting if you’re not familiar with the language. To help you navigate your journey, we’ve compiled a list of essential Spanish travel phrases that will make your trip smoother and more enjoyable.
Whether you’re catching a bus, asking for directions, or buying a ticket, these phrases will come in handy. To improve your pronunciation, why not listen to the podcast while reading this article? Press play and listen now!
If you are hoping to hop on a mode of public transport, you might want to know some basics like ‘how do you say bus in Spanish’, right?
The word for ‘bus’ is ‘autobús’, but there are some other important means of transport, such as:
Knowing these basic terms will help you understand the travel-related phrases we’ll cover in this guide. We are going to be covering three possible situations – asking about the bus destination, the journey length and the ticket price.
¡Vamos!
When taking the bus, train or any means of transport, the first thing we need to know is where the stop is.
Two other Spanish travel phrases that are important to know are:
These are followed by your destination. Asking these questions may save you from taking the wrong one next time!
When travelling, it’s important to keep track of time so you can organise your stay better and make the most of your trip. That’s why these Spanish travel phrases can be useful when commuting:
You already know how to ask the price of products, but would you be able to ask for a return or a single ticket? In case you are a bit lost, we’ve got the following Spanish travel phrases to help you with this!
Now that we’ve covered the most common phrases, how do we say How much is a return train ticket, please?. This answer is as follows:
¡Bien hecho!
Learning these Spanish travel phrases will not only help you navigate public transportation more easily but will also enhance your overall travel experience. When you can communicate effectively, you’re more likely to get helpful information, avoid misunderstandings, and enjoy your trip to the fullest. Plus, locals always appreciate it when visitors make an effort to speak their language.
By familiarising yourself with these Spanish travel phrases, you’ll be better prepared for your next adventure. So pack your bags, brush up on your Spanish, and get ready to explore the Spanish-speaking world with ease!
In the next episode, we teach you how to check into a hotel in Spanish, so don’t miss out if you want to have an easy stay on your next trip to a Spanish-speaking country.
In this lesson 25 you’ll solve the mystery of qui or que. Please note that lesson 25 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 65 of Coffee Break French. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as lessons 1-40 to make things more simple for our listeners.
In lesson 32 we’re still concentrating on Colombian Spanish, and Mark and Carolina discuss the music and literature of Colombia, and typical Colombian expressions including the word paila. In the second act of this episode, Mark discusses impersonal verbs such as apetecer, gustar and faltar.
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In this lesson you’ll find out exactly why Prince Philip changes his wig frequently… or at least when the imperfect tense is used in French! Please note that lesson 24 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 64 of Coffee Break French. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as lessons 1-40 to make things more simple for our listeners.
Welcome to another episode of Coffee Break Spanish! In today’s blog, we’ll focus on Spanish vocabulary practice by revisiting some of the key phrases you’ve learned in previous lessons. It’s important to consolidate what you already know, and that’s exactly what we’re going to do here!
Before diving into the content, be sure to listen to the Spanish vocabulary practice audio lesson that accompanies this article. It’s designed to give you extra practice and help you hear the pronunciation of the basic Spanish words we’ll be using today. Listening and repeating is a great way to improve your understanding and speaking abilities!
This blog and the audio lesson combine key vocabulary pieces that were taught in previous episodes, providing the perfect opportunity to practise and build confidence. By reviewing essential phrases and incorporating them into real-life scenarios, you’ll solidify your knowledge of basic Spanish words and improve your conversational skills.
Now, let’s dive into some short dialogues for some Spanish vocabulary practice, each followed by comprehension questions. These dialogues use common phrases and sentences you might need in everyday conversations, especially when travelling or asking for help.
Comprehension questions:
Comprehension questions:
If directions are still a bit tricky for you, you can revisit them in our episode about giving directions in Spanish.
Camarero: Buenas noches, ¿en qué puedo ayudarles?
Comprehension questions:
Don’t forget to check out our episode on ordering at a restaurant if this dialogue was a bit challenging.
These short dialogues cover situations you’re likely to encounter, especially if you’re travelling to a Spanish-speaking country. Knowing how to ask for directions, order at a restaurant, or communicate in basic situations will greatly improve your confidence and language skills. These dialogues cover all the phrases we learnt, giving you some extra Spanish vocabulary practice.
And the great thing about this Spanish vocabulary practice is that you can do it as many times as you want and you can also read it out loud to improve your pronunciation. Plus, practising with real-life phrases helps you better understand sentence structure and grammar. Don’t forget to use the Spanish vocabulary practice audio lesson to hear how these sentences sound when spoken naturally!
One of the keys to mastering a language is consistent Spanish vocabulary practice. Repeating key phrases and incorporating them into your daily routine helps you remember them long-term. Try using the dialogues above in your next practice session, and keep listening to the audio lessons to reinforce what you’ve learned.
By now, you’ve practised common phrases and had a chance to test your understanding. Remember, language learning is all about repetition and using what you know in real contexts. Keep practising these basic Spanish words and dialogues, and soon you’ll find yourself communicating more easily and naturally in Spanish.
In our next episode, we’ll learn some interesting phrases for travelling in Spanish. There’ll be a lot of practice and we’ll be consolidating and learning more Spanish.
Buen trabajo, and happy Coffee Breaking!
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Dialogue 3 Answers:
It’s destination Colombia for lesson 31 as Mark is joined by Carolina from Bogotá. Carolina introduces Mark to the geography and traditions of Colombia, and Mark learns a few useful expresiones colombianas. In episodes 31-40 of Show Time Spanish, Mark will be joined by various speakers of Spanish from different parts of Latin America, providing learners with a range of experiences and a useful introduction to each country and its traditions and language.
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In Lesson 23 we take a further look at the imperfect tense, this time looking at the formation of -re and -ir verbs. We also consider some verbs with slightly different patterns and the only verb with an irregular stem in the imperfect tense: être. Please note that lesson 23 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 63 of Coffee Break French. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as lessons 1-40 to make things more simple for our listeners.
Since we introduced our new website we’ve been trying out different ways to offer access to our lessons. We’re very pleased to introduce an easy way to access all the lessons with our new Step by Step Guide to Coffee Break Spanish. Each ‘step’ lists ten lessons and includes information on the language and grammar covered in each of the lessons.
We hope you find the new Step by Step Guide useful. You can use the links below to access the lessons quickly.
Listeners will be aware that we’re rerunning the original shows and updating the recordings on a weekly basis. All shows which have been published so far in the reruns (up to lesson 30) will continue to be available in the iTunes feed, and we’ll continue to replace the old recordings with updated versions in the coming weeks. However, at the moment lessons beyond episode 30 will feature a download link, rather than a link to the blog post associated with that lesson for the time being.
In this week’s lesson we look at another tense used to talk about the past: the imperfect tense. We learn how to construct it and look at one of the situations in which the imperfect is used. Please note that lesson 22 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 62 of Coffee Break French. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as lessons 1-40 to make things more simple for our listeners.
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