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If you're brand new to Spanish, this is the level for you. Newbie lessons are given in English, and when we introduce Spanish there is plenty of clear repetition. The dialogues are repeated three times, are translated, and then analyzed. Basic phrases and expressions used for courtesy and travel are emphasized, along with grammatical support for communication in the immediate present.
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Newbie - No more
A dozen eclairs? Moonshine? Drag racing on the highway? Whatever the temptation, SpanishPod has you covered! In today's big podcast learn how to declare when you've had enough.
Newbie - Check, please.
The cornerstone ending to any polite meal-- ordering the check. In today' podcast learn how to request a bill.
Newbie - It's absurd
Eight bucks for a bigmac in Oslow? Bigfoot roaming the Appalachians? Now that's absurd! In today's big podcast learn to express the absurdities of life!
Newbie - Counting Numbers
Uno, dos, tres! ready or not, here comes a big podcast all about counting numbers. Learn the basics of counting in Spanish!
Newbie - Happy New Year!
Happy 2009! It's officially a new year and we couldn't be happier to share this lesson on this occasion. Today on the big podcast, learn how to ring in the new year, Spanish style. Learn the countdown and how to say Happy New Year!
Newbie - Send a taxi
Taxi? Wait!!! If you need a ride, SpanishPod has got you covered. In today's pod, learn how to hail a taxi and give pick-up directions.
Newbie - Ya vienen los Reyes
For your holiday enjoyment, today on the big podcast enjoy the Villancico Ya vienen los Reyes. Learn the story of the three wise men in Spanish!
Newbie - Don't mention it
An eye for an eye? That's never a good policy! Today's lesson is all about turning the other cheek. Learn how to express hurt feelings and forgive.
Newbie - A Recommendation
Choices. Choices. Ah, life is all about them! In today's big podcast learn to ask for recommendations. Take my advice, it's a lesson you don't want to miss!
Newbie - Is it far?
Today in the big podcast, we're picking up our dry cleaning... maybe. Learn how to talk about walking distance in Spanish in this lesson; then decide if you want to walk the five blocks or not!
