Lesson Channels » Elementary
In the Elementary level we’ll hear how to discuss events that happened in the present and past, and how to express opinions and preferences. This level features longer dialogues, more elements of grammar, and a wider range of everyday applications than the Newbie lessons. The hosts give a thorough treatment of lesson content, including grammar structures and pronunciation.
Latest Lessons:
Elementary - Light my cigarette?
Do you mind if I light up? Even if you do, there's something for everyone in today's lesson, both smokers and non-smokers alike. In this lesson, we'll learn how to ask for a light, as well as talk about a smoking area. We'll also congratulate Lili for her two years of being smoke free!
Elementary - What a hassle!
Oh for goodness' sakes, what a pain in the neck! What a mess! What a hassle! In this lesson, we'll learn how to express a little bit of frustration and displeasure. Let's face it, we all have those moments when we need to let off a little steam! Oh for the love of Pete!
Elementary - Taking a Taxi
When you travel in the Spanish-speaking world (and we heartily recommend that you do), you'll probably find yourself needing to take a taxi. In this lesson, you'll learn how to give an address, as well as how to ask how long of a ride you're in for. In addition, Lili gives us some important tips on getting an honest driver. Taxi!
Elementary - Have you seen Emilio?
Emilio is a hard guy to pin down when you need him! In this lesson, we'll hear how to ask if Emilio... or anyone else, for that matter... is in or not.
Elementary - Going to the Movies
Comedy. Horror. Drama. Crime. Musical. No, we're not talking about the SpanishPod offices... we're talking about going to the movies, where you can lose yourself on the silver screen... or in a big tub of over-priced popcorn. Either way, going to the movies can be a lot of fun!
Elementary - Where do you live?
Commuting every day can be a drag, depending on how far you live from work. In this lesson, we'll hear how to say "near" and "far," as well has how to ask, "Where do you live?"
Elementary - More Meatballs
You can have them with pasta, in sandwiches, in soups... mmm... if albóndigas--meatballs--are not a part of your Spanish language learning experience yet... well they can be! In today's lesson, you'll hear how to say this word, as well as how to break it to your auntie that maybe you've had enough...
Elementary - Do you want an empanada?
Do you have memories of the smell of empanadas coming out the oven in your auntie's kitchen? Even if you don't, you can imagine that these individual stuffed pies stir up memories of family and home. In today's lesson, we'll hear some crucial empanada-related vocabulary; e.g., "meat" and "cheese."
Mmm, empanadas.... Don't you want one?
Elementary - Pay Phone
This lesson for those times when you just have to make a call, but you forgot your cell phone, or there's no coverage, or you used up all your minutes... so you have to resort to the pay phone on the corner.
