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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.
Latest Lessons:
Newbie - How do you say...?
You might be surprised by how easy it is to say the word "internet" in Spanish! What's more important is to learn how to ask your Spanish-speaking friends "How do you say...?" Later in the lesson we'll learn about anglicismos, which are words that are "borrowed" directly from English. You know more Spanish than you thought you did!
Newbie - Where are you from?
Everybody is from somewhere! Just telling someone where you're from can speak volumes about you; what you like to eat, how you spend your free time, who your favorite basketball team is... This newbie lesson shows us how to ask where someone is from, and how to answer, as well!
Newbie - How's it going?
What's up? How's it going? What's shakin'? We have so many ways casual ways to greet each other in English. This lesson is all about how we greet our friends casually in Spanish. Liliana tells us how common it is for Spanish speakers throw in a compliment; for example, "hello, beautiful!" We all deserve to hear "hello, beautiful!" every now and then, don't we?
Newbie - Take a Picture
They say "A picture is worth a thousand words." In this lesson, we'll learn just the few words it takes to ask a stranger to take your picture. Whether you're a tourist at a monument, or at dinner in a restaurant, this lesson will have you saying "cheese!"
Newbie - She's not Mexican
The Spanish-speaking world is a huge place, encompassing many different nationalities, ethnicities, cultures, and identities. Getting someone's nationality right is often just as important to them as getting their name right! We're not all Mexican, you know!
Newbie - At the Bar
Thirsty? Need something to wash down those salty peanuts? Tough day at work? This lesson addresses the crucial situation of how to order a beer, specifically a dark beer. Cheers!
Newbie - Birthday Party
Everybody loves a party! In this lesson, we'll hear two friends making plans to go to Javier's birthday party. In addition, Liliana gives us a glimpse of birthday party traditions in her native Mexico. So call the musicians and string up the piñata; it's party time!
Newbie - Are you ready yet?
Let's get going! When moving in groups of two or more, we can't just take off without first checking to see if our friends are ready. In this lesson, we'll hear how to ask "Are you ready yet?", which is just the phrase you need before a big night on the town.
