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First Sounds and Greetings
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First Sounds and Greetings
10 lessons- 1
Hello and Goodbye
Learn essential Spanish greetings and goodbyes for Latin America, with pronunciation and when to use each. Perfect for beginners starting conversations.
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Introduce Yourself
Learn to introduce yourself in Spanish: say your name, where you're from, and ask the same of others. Includes a reusable pattern and regional notes.
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Basic Vowel Sounds
Learn to pronounce and hear Spanish a, e, i, o, u as five short, pure vowels, and avoid confusing them with English vowel sounds.
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Responding to Greetings
Learn to answer 'How are you?' in Latin American Spanish with natural short replies like 'Bien, gracias. ¿Y tú?' and keep the conversation going.
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Using Excuse Me
Learn Latin American Spanish phrases for politely getting attention, passing someone, or interrupting in public, and see why they are not the same as apologies.
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Asking Yes/No Questions
Learn to build simple yes/no questions in Latin American Spanish using word order, question marks, and intonation, then answer them naturally.
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Counting 1 to 10
Say and use Spanish numbers one through ten, then count real objects like fingers, coins and cups with correct word order and plural forms.
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Responding to Apologies
Learn to accept an apology gracefully in Latin American Spanish with phrases like No hay problema and Está bien, plus when each one fits.
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Basic Consonant Sounds
Learn to pronounce and distinguish common Spanish consonant sounds, especially p vs. b, with clear examples and a short dialogue.
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Asking How to Pronounce a Word
Ask ¿Cómo se pronuncia esta palabra? in Spanish, repeat the word back to confirm it, and understand how this differs from asking someone to repeat themselves.
First Bites: Essential Food Basics
10 lessons- 11
Name Common Foods
Learn ten everyday food words in Latin American Spanish and build simple sentences with como (I eat) and me gusta (I like).
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Express Basic Tastes
Learn to describe how food tastes in Latin American Spanish using 'Esto es...' and 'Sabe a...', focusing on inherent flavor rather than personal preference.
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State Food Preferences
Learn the Spanish verb gustar to express food preferences: me gusta, no me gusta, and how to talk about liking singular, plural, and multiple foods.
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Order at a Cafe
Learn to order a drink in Latin American Spanish, choose a size or option, and ask the price politely in a café or bar.
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Ask for the Bill
Learn to say 'The bill, please' and 'Can I pay by card?' in Latin American Spanish, plus key phrases for ending a meal politely.
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Identify Meal Times
Learn the Spanish names for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack, plus simple phrases for saying when each meal happens.
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Say What You Eat for Breakfast
Learn to say what you eat and drink for breakfast in Latin American Spanish using 'Para el desayuno, yo como/tomo ___', with common breakfast foods and drinks.
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Ask Someone Their Favorite Food
Learn to ask others about their favorite food in Latin American Spanish and answer the same question with common foods and simple reasons.
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Express Hunger and Thirst
Learn to express hunger and thirst in Latin American Spanish using tener, ask others politely, and avoid the common mistake of using ser or estar with these states.
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Name Common Drinks
Learn Spanish words for water, coffee, tea, juice, milk, and soda, and use the pattern 'Yo tomo ___' to say what you drink.
Getting Around: Basic Transport
10 lessons- 21
Buying a Single Ticket
Learn to ask for and buy a one-way ticket for local transport in Latin American Spanish, with key phrases, pronunciation, and a practical dialogue.
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Buying a Return Ticket
Learn to buy a round-trip ticket in Latin American Spanish: ask for a ticket to a destination, add your return date and time, and confirm the price.
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Asking the Price of a Ticket
Learn to ask "How much is a ticket to...?" in Latin American Spanish, understand price answers, and use polite variations for buses, trains, and planes.
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Asking About Departure Time
Learn to ask what time the next bus or train leaves in Latin American Spanish, understand schedule answers, and avoid confusing departure with arrival time.
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Asking About Arrival Time
Learn to ask what time a bus or train arrives in Latin American Spanish, understand arrival versus departure, and talk about how long a trip takes.
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Finding the Platform
Learn to ask "Which platform for the train to...?" in Latin American Spanish, understand platform numbers, and follow station announcements.
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Asking for the Next Stop
Learn to ask the next stop on buses and trains in Latin American Spanish, understand stop names, and follow announcements with confidence.
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Asking to Be Notified of Your Stop
Learn to say 'Can you tell me when to get off?' in Latin American Spanish, understand the driver's reply, and ask politely for help on buses, shuttles and taxis.
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Buying a Metro Ticket
Learn to buy a metro ticket in Latin American Spanish: ask for one ticket, understand zone and fare options, and answer simple questions at the counter.
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Asking for a Taxi
Learn to ask for a taxi to a destination in Latin American Spanish, give your pickup spot, and understand the estimated arrival time the dispatcher gives you.
Foundations of Social Interaction
10 lessons- 31
Greeting Friends Casually
Learn relaxed Latin American Spanish greetings like ¿Qué tal? and ¿Qué onda? for friends and peers, and practice them by time of day.
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Introducing Yourself Socially
Learn to say your name, where you're from, and one thing you enjoy in friendly, everyday Latin American Spanish, with pronunciation and regional notes.
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Asking Basic Personal Questions
Learn to ask open-ended Spanish questions like ¿Qué haces para divertirte? and ¿Tienes hermanos? so people share more than sí or no.
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Responding to 'How Are You?'
Learn beginner-friendly, casual Latin American Spanish answers like 'Pretty good, thanks!' and 'A bit tired today,' plus how to return the question naturally.
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Saying Goodbye in Social Settings
Learn relaxed Spanish farewells like nos vemos and te veo pronto, plus polite ways to leave a gathering while making plans to meet again.
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Expressing Thanks Casually
Learn informal Spanish ways to say thanks, like '¡Gracias!' and 'Te lo agradezco', for small favors among friends.
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Apologizing to Friends
Learn brief, casual Spanish apologies for small everyday slip-ups, plus simple phrases to accept someone else's apology.
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Giving Compliments to Peers
Learn to give sincere, specific compliments in Latin American Spanish about clothes, skills, and possessions, and respond gracefully when someone compliments you.
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Inviting a Friend to Hang Out
Learn to invite friends in casual Latin American Spanish using short, low-pressure questions about coffee, plans, time, and activities.
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Accepting and Declining Invitations
Learn to accept or decline informal invitations in Latin American Spanish, with simple reasons and friendly tone.
First Encounters: Polite Basics
10 lessons- 41
Formal vs. Informal Greetings
Learn when to use formal Spanish greetings like 'Buenos días' versus informal ones like '¿Qué tal?' based on who you are talking to and where you are.
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Introducing Yourself: Name and Basic Info
Learn to introduce yourself in Spanish with formal and informal variations, including how to respond when someone introduces themselves to you.
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Asking Someone's Name Politely
Learn to ask "What's your name?" in Spanish for both casual and polite situations, with pronunciation, regional notes, and a short dialogue.
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Saying Please and Thank You
Learn to use por favor and gracias naturally in Latin American Spanish, with formal and informal variations and common replies to thanks.
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Apologizing for Simple Mistakes
Learn beginner-friendly Latin American Spanish apologies for bumping into someone or being late, with formal and informal options and natural replies.
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Using 'Excuse Me' to Get Attention
Learn five practical Latin American Spanish phrases to politely get someone's attention or interrupt a conversation, with pronunciation, usage notes and a short dialogue.
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Polite and Casual Requests
Learn how one request shifts from informal tú with a friend to formal usted with a stranger, using Latin American Spanish patterns and regional notes.
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Responding to Thanks
Learn when to say de nada, con gusto, no hay problema and more when someone thanks you in Latin American Spanish, with formal and informal examples.
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Saying Goodbye: Formal and Informal
Learn to choose the right Spanish goodbye for any setting, from formal 'Adiós' to casual 'Nos vemos' and friendly 'Chao'.
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Small Talk About the Weather
Learn beginner Latin American Spanish phrases to start brief, polite small talk about weather, respond naturally, and end the exchange gracefully.