Beginners 28: Conversation strategies

Discover how to express missing people and places in Spanish in our episode "Missing Things: City vs Countryside." Learn three authentic expressions—"extrañar," "echar de menos," and "hacer falta"—through a natural conversation about life in Colombia's bustling capital versus its ... Show More

Lis tells us about her car crash in the centre of Bogotá. Learn how to describe accidents, and unexpected events in Spanish. 

A few years ago, we made a move from London to Bogota - in this episode, Lis tells the story of our intercontinental move.Learn how to combine the preterite tenses (imperfect and indefinite) when you tell a story, and when to use each one.Foundations 2 is launching on the 7th Apr ... Show More

In this video, I talk with my sister about the differences between life in Mexico and the USA.We start speaking slowly so you can follow along, but the conversation gets faster and more natural as it continues — so listen closely and try to answer along!You’ll also hear some of t ... Show More

<p>When talking to someone in something other than your native language, it sometimes helps to know what other languages they speak. This not only helps you to learn more about a person, but can also potentially give you insight into other things you have in common with them. In ... Show More

<p>In this English lesson I&apos;ll help you learn how to describe the different types of conversations people can have. Sometimes people get a talking to, sometimes they have a heart to heart, and sometimes they just sit and chat. In this free English class I&apos;ll explain the ... Show More

In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary and phrases to tell time in Spanish. You can find more at https://learningspanishforbeginners.com/22 

In this episode of Real Talk, Andrew and Kassy teach you how to handle misunderstandings in English conversations. They focus on common situations where people might get confused, such as unclear pronunciation or vague statements. Through practical examples, you’ll learn how to a ... Show More

Learn Real Spanish Learn real Spanish with conversations for beginners. Eavesdrop on this conversation between Lizbeth from Mérida, México and Claudia from México D.F., México. _______________________ Topics discussed in this conversation: What’s your name? Where do you live? Whe ... Show More

Try the Lingoda Sprint Today! 20 EUR OFF with code 20THINKING or click the link ⁠https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingAugust ⁠ Have you ever heard someone say, “kick the bucket” or “pass away,” and felt confused? They both have the meaning of “die”… but are used in different contexts. ... Show More