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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/24/regional-spanish-series-79-iberian-27-no-te-puedo-querer/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Once again, stereotypes may hold some truth and trust Spanishpod101.com to play into them for the sake of learning. Join Megan ... This broadcast was recorded on location in Madrid, Spain. Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Tools at SpanishPod101.com. Stop by and check out the translations for today's transcripts: Standard Spanish: RAMÓN: ¿Por qué nunca me das la oportunidad de mostrarte el amor que tengo por ti? ELIANA: ¡Ramón, no te puedo amar! RAMÓN: ¡No puede ser! ¡Mi vida! ¡No...! ¿¡Por qué!? ELIANA: Porque amo a Ernesto. RAMÓN: ¡Ese desgraciado! ¿¡Cómo me vas a decir eso!? ELIANA: ¡Ay, Ramón, no hagas eso! Iberian Spanish: José: Carmen, tú sabes que yo siempre te he querido… Carmen: José, por favor no sigas. Yo no te puedo querer. Sabes que tengo novio. José: Bueno… un novio molesta, pero no impide… Carmen: Déjame, y acepta de una vez que yo a quien quiero es a Pablo. learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No 16:20 http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/23/beginner-lesson-32-phone-card-frustration-3/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/23/beginner-lesson-32-phone-card-frustration-3/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:30:42 +0000 SpanishPod101.com Beginner Lessonsinformalintroducing oneselfphone conversationser http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/23/beginner-lesson-32-phone-card-frustration-3/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! So, you waited, you stressed, and then you finally get through. Listen to the frustrated situation of Andrés as he tries to speak Paola and cannot hear a thing. Join Alan and Lisy as they sympathize with Andrés while going over how to use the verb “ser” (to be) on the phone in order to identify yourself. Don’t forget to sign up for a premium subscription for 7 days on us! You’ll thank us in the forum when you do.

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/23/beginner-lesson-32-phone-card-frustration-3/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! So, you waited, you stressed, and then you finally get through. Listen to the frustrated situation of Andrés as he tries ... This broadcast was recorded on location in Lima, Peru. Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Center at SpanishPod101.com. Here's today's Spanish transcript: Spanish: PAOLA: ¿Bueno? ANDRÉS: Paola, hola, soy yo. PAOLA: Andrés... ¿eres tú? No te escucho bien. ANDRÉS: ¡Paola! Estoy en la calle. Es que hay un montón de gente. PAOLA: ¡Ah, por eso es, que hace tanta bulla! ANDRÉS: ¿Cómo?... ¿Qué?... Mejor te llamo después. PAOLA: ¡Sí, sí, mejor! learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/22/regional-spanish-series-78-costa-rican-24-i-chew-a-little-bit-of-english/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/22/regional-spanish-series-78-costa-rican-24-i-chew-a-little-bit-of-english/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:30:03 +0000 SpanishPod101.com Regional Spanish Seriesal suaveasking what language someone speaksinformallanguages http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/22/regional-spanish-series-78-costa-rican-24-i-chew-a-little-bit-of-english/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Ready for the smoothest duo in Pod101 world? Well, wait a little longer because all we have for now is Carlos and Natalia. Learn why you can chew English, Spanish, really any language. And that smooth joke has a source. Listen as they mention the adjective “suave” and explain why “al suave” means something else completely different. Also, we have a special guest you need to hear. Welcome Paco!!! Along with today’s lesson, we’re also releasing a special Bonus track, which contains Paco’s impressions of regional forms of speech from around the Spanish-speaking world! Get the most out of this lesson by cross-referencing it with Newbie 24, Iberian 24, and Peruvian 24.

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/22/regional-spanish-series-78-costa-rican-24-i-chew-a-little-bit-of-english/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Ready for the smoothest duo in Pod101 world? Well, wait a little longer because all we have for now is Carlos ... This broadcast was recorded on location in San José, Costa Rica. Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Tools at SpanishPod101.com. Stop by and check out the translations for today's transcripts: Standard Spanish: YMA: ¿Ustedes pueden entender el inglés? MARISSA: Sí, yo puedo, si usted habla despacio. LUKE: Sí. Yo y mi esposa podemos entender el inglés. YMA: Muy bien. Empecemos el tour con la tumba de Francisco Pizarro. Costa Rican Spanish: ALEJANDRA: Hola, ¿Comó les va, compas? ¿Uds. mastican ingles? DIEGO: Diay, yo lo mastico si hablamos al suave. ALEJANDRA: Está bien. El castellano aquí se habla despacio. DIEGO: ¡Pura vida, salgamos entonces! learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No 16:26 http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/21/newbie-lesson-32-bubble-bubblestomach-trouble-1/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/21/newbie-lesson-32-bubble-bubblestomach-trouble-1/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:30:02 +0000 SpanishPod101.com Newbie Lessonsexpressing how you feelillnessinformalsentirse http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/21/newbie-lesson-32-bubble-bubblestomach-trouble-1/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Uh oh! Have you ever heard that gurgling, bubbling, unpleasant sound that accompanies a not so uncomfortable feeling? Well you aren’t alone! Learn how to express your discomfort in Spanish with Alan and Lisy. Along with the need for antacid, they will help explain reflexive verbs, with a focus on the verb “sentirse” (to feel). We’ll give you a hint, reflexive verbs have something to do with the personal pronoun “se”…Find out what with the click of a button! Don’t forget to check out the learning center for lesson specific and general reference tools.

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/21/newbie-lesson-32-bubble-bubblestomach-trouble-1/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Uh oh! Have you ever heard that gurgling, bubbling, unpleasant sound that accompanies a not so uncomfortable feeling? Well you aren’t ... This broadcast was recorded on location in Lima, Peru. Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Center at SpanishPod101.com. Here's today's Spanish transcript: Spanish: GABRIEL: No me siento bien, Lucía. LUCÍA: ¿Qué tienes? GABRIEL: Me duele el estómago. LUCÍA: ¿Qué has comido? GABRIEL: Nada fuera de lo normal. Espero que no sea una enfermedad grave. LUCÍA: ¡Olvídate! ¿Te preparo una manzanilla? learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No 15:35 http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/21/news-update-3-newbie-season-2-is-on-its-way/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/21/news-update-3-newbie-season-2-is-on-its-way/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:29:44 +0000 SpanishPod101.com NewsinformativeNewbie Season 2update http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/21/news-update-3-newbie-season-2-is-on-its-way/ Learn Spanish with SpanishPod101.com! How did the two misfits from the back of the class get the hottest spot on our feed? We’re asking ourselves the same question! No, but seriously, while we wouldn’t let them know, this makes it easier for us to keep an eye on them! In today’s News Update, Carlos and Natalia let us know what we can expect out of the Newbie Series Season 2. Save the date: August 4, 2008. Also, here, you’ll also find out about the real value of the Learning Center. Have you been listening to these podcasts for a while now? Are you a new listener? Find out how to make the most out of these lessons, by taking advantage of the innovative resources only available to premium subscribers. And, look, if you’re still not convinced, pick up a Premium Membership free for 7 days to see exactly what we’re talking about.

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/20/verb-conjugation-series-19-preterit-tense-recap/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Join Carlos and Dylan as they do a recap of everything covered in the last three lessons. First, you ... this broadcast was recorded on location in San José, Costa Rica. Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Center at SpanishPod101.com. learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No 12:03 http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/19/regional-spanish-series-77-peruvian-27-dumping-federico/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/19/regional-spanish-series-77-peruvian-27-dumping-federico/#comments Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:30:30 +0000 SpanishPod101.com Regional Spanish Seriesgiving ordersinformalreflexive verbsromance http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/19/regional-spanish-series-77-peruvian-27-dumping-federico/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Do want to hear what an ugly breakup sounds like in Spanish? Well, this lesson is for you. Listen as Araceli breaks the news to Frederico that not only is she breaking up with him, but she is breaking up with him for another man! If only he could easily forget her! But it’s okay, you won’t easily forget the Spanish you will learn in this lesson as Joe and Bea review informal commands for reflexive verbs such as “olvidarse” (to forget). To form the command remember…Sorry, to hear the rest of that you have to listen to the lesson. Don’t forget to cross-reference this lesson with Costa Rican 27, Iberian 27, and the mother of them all, Newbie 27.

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/19/regional-spanish-series-77-peruvian-27-dumping-federico/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Do want to hear what an ugly breakup sounds like in Spanish? Well, this lesson is for you. Listen as Araceli ... Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Tools at SpanishPod101.com. Stop by and check out the translations for today's transcripts: Standard Spanish: RAMÓN: ¿Por qué nunca me das la oportunidad de mostrarte el amor que tengo por ti? ELIANA: ¡Ramón, no te puedo amar! RAMÓN: ¡No puede ser! ¡Mi vida! ¡No...! ¿¡Por qué!? ELIANA: Porque amo a Ernesto RAMÓN: ¡Ese desgraciado! ¿¡Cómo me vas a decir eso!? ELIANA: ¡Ay, Ramón, no hagas eso! Peruvian Spanish: FEDERICO: Ara, dejame darte mi cariño. ARACELI: No, Federico, ya no. Todo ha terminado. FEDERICO: ¿Pero de qué estás hablando? ARACELI: Amo a Humberto. FEDERICO: ¿¡Estás loca!? ¿¡Ese pituco de tu facultad!? ARACELI: ¡Si vas a hablar de él así, pues olvídate de mí! FEDERICO: Sólo si lo pudiera, pero no puedo. learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No 15:50 http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/18/lower-intermediate-lesson-8-where-were-you/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/18/lower-intermediate-lesson-8-where-were-you/#comments Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:30:48 +0000 SpanishPod101.com Lower Intermediate Lessonsexpressing a past actionimperfectinformalstudies http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/18/lower-intermediate-lesson-8-where-were-you/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Now, really, what is wrong with Gabriella? She used to get such good grades! Well, it seems like College and High school in Latin America are two very different things. Join Kathy and Ana as they continue with their lower-intermediate series. Nicer than newbie? Bigger than beginner? Then these are the lessons for you. Listen as they take an in depth look at the Imperfect tense as it expresses an incomplete action. Remember English speakers, there is no equivalent for this tense in English so step carefully. A thorough explanation of the imperfect tense is available in the Learning Center. Go ahead premium members, take a look. If you do not have premium membership, you obviously didn’t get the memo. Try it on us for 7 days! That’s right! Free!!!!

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/18/lower-intermediate-lesson-8-where-were-you/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Now, really, what is wrong with Gabriella? She used to get such good grades! Well, it seems like College and High ... Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Center at SpanishPod101.com. Here's today's Spanish transcript: Spanish: ROBERTO: Raquel, ¿dónde estabas? RAQUEL: Fui al departamento de Gabriela. ROBERTO: ¿Qué hacían? RAQUEL: Hablábamos sobre sus estudios. ROBERTO: ¿Y qué tal sus estudios? RAQUEL: Más o menos de verdad. Le falta empeño. ROBERTO: ¡Qué pena! ¿Pero si ella siempre sacaba buenas notas en el colegio...? RAQUEL: Parece que sus profesores ahora son muy exigentes. ROBERTO: ¿Y qué hacía en el colegio que no hace ahora? RAQUEL: Creo que en esa época era más organizada. ROBERTO: Bueno, la organización es indispensable. RAQUEL: Claro, parece que le cuesta organizarse. learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No 18:53 http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/17/regional-spanish-series-76-iberian-26-menuda-tia/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/17/regional-spanish-series-76-iberian-26-menuda-tia/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:30:57 +0000 SpanishPod101.com Regional Spanish Seriesdeclaring your loveinformalpast participles as descriptorsromance http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/17/regional-spanish-series-76-iberian-26-menuda-tia/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Now there is a stereotype that all men in Spanish speaking countries can be a bit…chauvinistic. Join Megan and David as they truly feed into this stereotype with Paco trying to pick up Lola. This isn’t any smooth talk, Paco isn’t hiding what he wants. Hidden among the drama is a look at how to use past participles of the verbs Salir (to leave, to stick out), Creer (to believe), Despistar (to disorient or get lost), Amargar (to become/make bitter), and Exagerar (to exaggerate). You need premium membership to check out the learning center…we are giving it away for 7 days free! Come on, learn Spanish…

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/17/regional-spanish-series-76-iberian-26-menuda-tia/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Now there is a stereotype that all men in Spanish speaking countries can be a bit…chauvinistic. Join Megan and David as ... This broadcast was recorded on location in Madrid, Spain. Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Tools at SpanishPod101.com. Stop by and check out the translations for today's transcripts: Standard Spanish: ELIANA: ¿Y qué haces tú en Santiago? RAMÓN: Bueno, estoy aquí por mis estudios. ELIANA: Ah, ¿y qué quisieras ser? RAMÓN: Quisiera ser ciego. ELIANA: Ciego, ¿por qué ciego? RAMÓN: Para poder leerte con las manos... ELIANA: ¡Ay, pero qué imbécil! Iberian Spanish: PACO: Vaya, menuda tía buena que viene por ahí… PACO: ¡Guapa, vete por la sombra, que al sol los bombones se derriten! LOLA: ¡Salido! ¿Por qué no atiendes a tu trabajo, que te vas a caer? PACO: Pero ¿será posible? ¡Creída, que eres una creída! learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No 18:09 http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/16/beginner-lesson-31-phone-card-frustration-2/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/16/beginner-lesson-31-phone-card-frustration-2/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:30:40 +0000 SpanishPod101.com Beginner Lessonsformalphone conversationreflexive pronounsusing a phone card http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/16/beginner-lesson-31-phone-card-frustration-2/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Looks like Andrés finally had some luck with his phone card. After a bumpy start, he will be able to make his call! Join Alan and Lisy as they help express Andrés’ relief along with a discussion of direct object pronouns. Learn how to eliminate those awkward redundancies! Don’t forget to check out the learning center for everything you could possibly need to improve your learning. That’s pretty much why we call it the learning center!

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/16/beginner-lesson-31-phone-card-frustration-2/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Looks like Andrés finally had some luck with his phone card. After a bumpy start, he will be able to make ... This broadcast was recorded on location in Lima, Peru. Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Center at SpanishPod101.com. Here's today's Spanish transcript: Spanish: GRABACIÓN: ¡Bienvenido a su tarjeta 'Habla Más'... Por favor, ingrese su clave secreta. ANDRÉS: Listo: 4... 3.. 3.. 5... 2... 5... 8... GRABACIÓN: El saldo de su tarjeta son diez soles. Por favor, marque el número al que Ud. desea llamar. ANDRÉS: 243-0754 GRABACIÓN: Su tarjeta le permitirá hacer una llamada de 36 minutos con 15 segundos. ANDRÉS: ¡Por fin! learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No 14:51 http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/15/regional-spanish-series-75-costa-rican-23-how-cool-you-speak-english/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/15/regional-spanish-series-75-costa-rican-23-how-cool-you-speak-english/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:30:36 +0000 SpanishPod101.com Regional Spanish Seriesapuntarseasking what language someone speaksinformallanguagesni http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/15/regional-spanish-series-75-costa-rican-23-how-cool-you-speak-english/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Are you ready? Neither/nor…That is a relationship that Carlos and Natalia are looking at today in this installment of Spanishpod101.com’s Costa Rican Series. Along with the normal good times, stop and learn two, count them two, reflexive verbs in this lesson “defendarse” (to defend oneself, to hold one’s own) and “apuntarse” (to be willing). Don’t forget to cross-reference this lesson with Newbie 23, Peruvian 23, and Iberian 23.

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/15/regional-spanish-series-75-costa-rican-23-how-cool-you-speak-english/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Are you ready? Neither/nor…That is a relationship that Carlos and Natalia are looking at today in this installment of Spanishpod101.com’s Costa ... This broadcast was recorded on location in San José, Costa Rica. Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Tools at SpanishPod101.com. Stop by and check out the translations for today's transcripts: Standard Spanish: GUILLERMO: ¿Usted puede hablar en español? JUANA: Sí. Yo puedo hablar un poco del español. GUILLERMO: Usted habla bien en español. JUANA: Hablo bien, pero un poco no más. Costa Rican Spanish: MARCELA: ¡Qué chiva! Usted habla inglés. JAVIER: Bueno, sí, me defiendo. Y tú, ¿qué? MARCELA: ¿Yo? ¡Ni por señas ni por suerte! JAVIER: Mae, yo me apunto a enseñarle. learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No 12:38 http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/14/newbie-lesson-31-romance-6-ill-do-anything/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/14/newbie-lesson-31-romance-6-ill-do-anything/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:30:29 +0000 SpanishPod101.com Newbie Lessonsinformalpararomance http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/14/newbie-lesson-31-romance-6-ill-do-anything/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! The pressure is building…the family is interfering. When? When? When? Well, I bet until that point, Ernesto hadn’t given it a thought but Eliana’s family obviously has. Good thing he’ll do anything! Are you ready to do anything to learn Spanish? Join Alan and Lisy for the drama of Spanishpod101.com’s own soap opera. Just for good measure, they throw in a look at the preposition “para”…everything can’t be emotionally charged!

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/14/newbie-lesson-31-romance-6-ill-do-anything/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! The pressure is building…the family is interfering. When? When? When? Well, I bet until that point, Ernesto hadn’t given it a ... This broadcast was recorded on location in Lima, Peru. Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Center at SpanishPod101.com. Here's today's Spanish transcript: Spanish: ELIANA: Ernesto, toda mi familia hace la misma pregunta. ERNESTO: ¿Qué cosa? ELIANA: ¿Cuándo, Ernesto, cúando? ERNESTO: ¿Cuándo qué? ELIANA: ¿Cuándo nos formalizamos? ERNESTO: Para tí, amor, hago cualquier cosa. learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No 12:32 http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/13/verb-conjugation-series-18-preterit-tense-mental-anticipation/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/13/verb-conjugation-series-18-preterit-tense-mental-anticipation/#comments Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:30:17 +0000 SpanishPod101.com Verb Conjugation Seriesdidacticexpressing anticipationmeaningpreterit tense http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/13/verb-conjugation-series-18-preterit-tense-mental-anticipation/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Want to express your anticipation for this upcoming lesson? Then this is the place for you! Join Dylan and Carlos as they continue their discussion of the preterit tense, but this time in expressing mental anticipation. Along with a look at the verbs Dar (to give), Ser (to be), Ir (to go), and venir (to come), this lesson also has a bonus paradigm track for premium members. That’s right, a bonus for only premium members. Take the hint and try a premium membership on us for 7 days free. Come on, you know you want to!

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/12/regional-spanish-series-74-peruvian-26-you-have-eyes-like-the-sea/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! It's may not be February but there's love in the air of Spanishpod101.com. Joe and Bea continue their Peruvian love story ... Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Tools at SpanishPod101.com. Stop by and check out the translations for today's transcripts: Standard Spanish: ELIANA: ¿Y qué haces tú en Santiago? RAMÓN: Bueno, estoy aquí por mis estudios. ELIANA: Ah, ¿y qué quisieras ser? RAMÓN: Quisiera ser ciego. ELIANA: Ciego, ¿por qué ciego? RAMÓN: Para poder leerte con las manos... ELIANA: ¡Ay, pero qué imbécil! Peruvian Spanish: ALFREDO: ¿Sabes qué, Luisa? LUISA: ¿Qué, Alfredo? ALFREDO: Tienes los ojos como el mar... LUISA: ¡Uf! Estás profundo. ALFREDO: Pobre del que te mire y no sepa nadar... LUISA: Jejeje... Pues dime, Alfredo, ¿sabes nadar? learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No 12:37 http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/11/lower-intermediate-lesson-7-what-happened-iv/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/11/lower-intermediate-lesson-7-what-happened-iv/#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:30:53 +0000 SpanishPod101.com Lower Intermediate Lessonscelebrationsexpressing a past actioninformalpreterit tense http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/07/lower-intermediate-lesson-7-what-happened-iv/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Continue your studies with the lower intermediate series. Today, join Kathy and Ana as they continue their discussion of the preterit tense and more of those pesky irregular verbs, specifically “caber” (to fit) and “poder” (to be able). Don’t forget, the learning center has lesson specific materials to help along the learning process.

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/11/lower-intermediate-lesson-7-what-happened-iv/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Continue your studies with the lower intermediate series. Today, join Kathy and Ana as they continue their discussion of the preterit ... Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Center at SpanishPod101.com. Here's today's Spanish transcript: Spanish: LUPE: Pepe, ¡vamos! Quiero ver el Señor de los Milagros. PEPE: ¡Espera! Tengo que poner la ropa en la lavadora. LUPE: Ya la puse. No te preocupes. PEPE: ¿Pudiste lavar mi casaca también? LUPE: Sí, la lavé. ¡Vamos! PEPE: ¿Cupo la casaca y lo demás de la ropa en la lavadora? LUPE: Sí. Todo cupo. ¡Vamos de una vez! PEPE: ¿Cómo supiste de que la procesión sería hoy? LUPE: ¡Porque me dijiste cien veces! PEPE: Bueno, usualmente tengo que decirte mil veces... LUPE: Tú eres demasiado. PEPE: Ya estoy listo. ¡Vamos al centro de Lima! LUPE: ¡Por fin! Ya está listo el demorón. learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No 21:42 http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/10/regional-spanish-series-73-iberian-25-%c2%bfpodria-hablar-mas-despacio/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/10/regional-spanish-series-73-iberian-25-%c2%bfpodria-hablar-mas-despacio/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:30:31 +0000 SpanishPod101.com Regional Spanish Seriesasking for a favorconditional tensecultureformal http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/10/regional-spanish-series-73-iberian-25-%c2%bfpodria-hablar-mas-despacio/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Ready for another dose of España? Join David and Megan for another Iberian lesson! In lesson 23, they discussed the verb “poder” which means “to be able to.” Today, they continue their discussion of this useful verb and show you how to make it more polite if necessary. Remember, this lesson is based on Newbie lesson 25, and is related to Costa Rican 25, and Peruvian 25. Up the stakes on your education with an upgrade in membership. Try our premium membership for 7 days on us!

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/10/regional-spanish-series-73-iberian-25-%c2%bfpodria-hablar-mas-despacio/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Ready for another dose of España? Join David and Megan for another Iberian lesson! In lesson 23, they discussed the verb ... This broadcast was recorded on location in San José, Costa Rica. Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Tools at SpanishPod101.com. Stop by and check out the translations for today's transcripts: Standard Spanish: YMA: Ahora, continuamos con el altar. MARISSA: ¿Usted puede hablar más despacio, por favor? YMA: ¡Claro! ¿Hablo muy rápido para Ustedes también? LUKE: Sí. Queremos escuchar cada cosa. ¡Es muy interesante! Costa Rican: DAVID: Hasta este momento, ¿tienen alguna pregunta? MEGAN: Disculpe, pero ¿podría hablar más despacio? DAVID: Por supuesto. Lo siento. ¿Le parece bien así? MEGAN: Perfecto. ¿Podría repetir la última dispositiva? Es que no lo he cogido todo. learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No 15:12 http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/09/beginner-lesson-30-phone-card-frustration/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/09/beginner-lesson-30-phone-card-frustration/#comments Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:30:35 +0000 SpanishPod101.com Beginner Lessonsformalphone cardsPreterit Perfectusing a phone card http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/07/beginner-lesson-30-phone-card-frustration/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Have you ever used a calling card? Learn how it sounds with Spanishpod101.com. Today, Alan and Lisy explain preterit perfect when used with the voice recording of a phone card. Trust us, a phone card is your best friend while traveling abroad. We know it may be nerve racking, but next time you use one, don’t press one for English. After this lesson, you’ll understand exactly what the voice recording is asking for! Come on, try a premium membership on us for 7 days. We know you’ll like it!

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/09/beginner-lesson-30-phone-card-frustration/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Have you ever used a calling card? Learn how it sounds with Spanishpod101.com. Today, Alan and Lisy explain preterit perfect when ... This broadcast was recorded on location in Lima, Peru. Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Center at SpanishPod101.com. Here's today's Spanish transcript: Spanish: GRABACIÓN: ¡Bienvenido a su tarjeta 'Habla Más'... Por favor, ingrese su clave secreta. ANDRÉS: A ver... ¿dónde está? Aquí está: 4... 3.. 3.. 5... 2... 5... 8... GRABACIÓN: El número que Usted ha marcado es incorrecto. Por favor verifique el número y vuelva a marcar. ANDRÉS: ¡Pucha! 433-5 25... 9... GRABACIÓN: El saldo de su tarjeta es un sol con cuarenta céntimos. Por favor, marque el número al que Usted desea llamar. ANDRÉS: 243-0754 GRABACIÓN: Usted no cuenta con saldo suficiente para realizar esta llamada. learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No 17:28 http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/08/regional-spanish-series-72-costa-rican-22-get-a-move-on/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/08/regional-spanish-series-72-costa-rican-22-get-a-move-on/#comments Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:30:40 +0000 SpanishPod101.com Regional Spanish Seriesa night outformal vs. informal commandsgiving ordersinformal http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/08/regional-spanish-series-72-costa-rican-22-get-a-move-on/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Gentlemen, have you ever been left waiting while a woman gets ready? Well, join Natalia and Carlos and hear what this universal situation sounds like in Costa Rica. Also, check out more information on formal and informal commands. After this lesson, you will be able to say “Get a move on!” the Tico way. Don’t forget to cross reference this lesson with Newbie 22, Iberian 22, and Peruvian 22. Then you can tell a anyone in three countries to “get a move on!”

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/08/regional-spanish-series-72-costa-rican-22-get-a-move-on/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Gentlemen, have you ever been left waiting while a woman gets ready? Well, join Natalia and Carlos and hear what this ... This broadcast was recorded on location in San José, Costa Rica. Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Tools at SpanishPod101.com. Stop by and check out the translations for today's transcripts: Standard Spanish: AUGUSTO: ¡Oye, Cecilia! ¿Estás lista? CECILIA: Sí. Ahora voy. AUGUSTO: Tengo muchas ganas de salir esta noche. CECILIA: Ya estoy lista. ¡Vamos! Costa Rican Spanish: STEVEN: Oígame Raquel, ¿ya terminó? RAQUEL: Ya casi... ¡tenga paz! STEVEN: Tengo ganas de pegármela esta noche. ¡Póngale! RAQUEL: Bueno, deme un toquecito. learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No 12:41 http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/07/newbie-lesson-30-romance-5-liar/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/07/newbie-lesson-30-romance-5-liar/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:30:19 +0000 SpanishPod101.com Newbie Lessonsasking what someone doesdeinformalromance http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/07/newbie-lesson-30-romance-5-liar/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Are you engulfed in our Romance series yet? If not, this lesson with provide the drama needed. Join Alan and Lisy as they look at the preposition “de” since it comes up twice in the conversation. What do you think? Is Ramón cheating? Let’s see if Julia believes him. Also, check out today’s bonus audio track to hear Lisy sing the chorus from “Dejalo que se vaya y no lo llames”, a little advice for Julia. Don’t forget to compare this lesson with Costa Rican 30, Iberian 30, and Peruvian 30 to see how cheaters all over Latin America try to talk their way out of this situation.

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/07/newbie-lesson-30-romance-5-liar/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Are you engulfed in our Romance series yet? If not, this lesson with provide the drama needed. Join Alan and Lisy ... Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Are you engulfed in our Romance series yet? If not, this lesson with provide the drama needed. Join Alan and Lisy as they look at the preposition "de" since it comes up twice in the conversation. What do you think? Is Ramón cheating? Let's see if Julia believes him. Also, check out today's bonus audio track to hear Lisy sing the chorus from "Dejalo que se vaya y no lo llames", a little advice for Julia. Don't forget to compare this lesson with Costa Rican 30, Iberian 30, and Peruvian 30 to see how cheaters all over Latin America try to talk their way out of this situation.Download AudioDownload Lesson GuideDownload DialogueDownload ReviewDownload BonusDownload Learning Center Newbie Lessons SpanishPod101.com No No 13:10 http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/06/verb-conjugation-series-17-the-preterit-tense-reaching-completion-1/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/06/verb-conjugation-series-17-the-preterit-tense-reaching-completion-1/#comments Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:30:41 +0000 SpanishPod101.com Verb Conjugation Seriesdidacticexpressing a past actionpreterit tense http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/06/verb-conjugation-series-17-the-preterit-tense-reaching-completion-1/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! In today’s Verb Conjugation lesson, Carlos and Dylan continue their discussion of the preterit tense. In lesson 16 they examined the preterit tense when it refers to a past action. Today, see part 1 of reaching completion. Curious? You are one click away! They are new to the series. Let them know what you think. Leave a comment on the lesson. Also check out the Verb related resources at the grammar bank of the learning center. Try our premium membership on us for 7 days!

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/06/verb-conjugation-series-17-the-preterit-tense-reaching-completion-1/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! In today’s Verb Conjugation lesson, Carlos and Dylan continue their discussion of the preterit tense. In lesson 16 they examined the ... Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Center at SpanishPod101.com. learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No 10:16 http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/05/regional-spanish-series-71-peruvian-25-the-languages-of-huayna-picchu/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/05/regional-spanish-series-71-peruvian-25-the-languages-of-huayna-picchu/#comments Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:30:33 +0000 SpanishPod101.com Regional Spanish Seriesacasoexpressing possibilityformallanguages http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/05/regional-spanish-series-71-peruvian-25-the-languages-of-huayna-picchu/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! We heard about the languages of Machu Picchu…now, just what are the languages of Huayna Picchu? Join Joe and Bea as they tackle that question. Also, learn the word “acaso” which has a variety of different meanings. Is it a conjunction? Possibly. Can it be an adverb used with the present indicative? Maybe. Find out just how many ways this word can be used! Hey, this lesson is made in relation to Newbie 25, Costa Rican 25, and Iberian 25. Get the most out of your studies by checking them all out!

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/05/regional-spanish-series-71-peruvian-25-the-languages-of-huayna-picchu/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! We heard about the languages of Machu Picchu…now, just what are the languages of Huayna Picchu? Join Joe and Bea as ... Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Tools at SpanishPod101.com. Stop by and check out the translations for today's transcripts: Standard Spanish: YMA: Ahora, continuamos con el altar. MARISSA: ¿Puede usted hablar más despacio, por favor? YMA: ¡Claro! LUKE: Sí. Queremos escuchar cada cosa. ¡Es muy interesante! Peruvian Spanish: MARÍA: Ahora, pues, ¿quisieras dar un paseo por el Huayna Pichu? HENRY: Ay, perdón, señorita, pero ¿podrías hablar más depsacito? MARÍA: Disculpa. ¿Acaso estoy hablando demasiado rápido? HENRY: ¡Como un papagayo! Es que no quiero perder nada. MARÍA: No hay problema.... ¡Vamos! Gehenbyr! learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No 12:20 http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/04/lower-intermediate-lesson-6-what-happened-iii/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/04/lower-intermediate-lesson-6-what-happened-iii/#comments Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:30:32 +0000 SpanishPod101.com Lower Intermediate Lessonsexpressing a past actioninformalpreterit tensetravel http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/04/lower-intermediate-lesson-6-what-happened-iii/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Just what is the southern most city in the world? Find out with Kathy and Ana as they continue the lower intermediate series! Today, they take a crack at the preterit tense, which expresses an action completed prior to the moment of speech or to another action. As always, they include an explanation of those irregular verbs that should never be far from your mind. Try our premium subscription on us for 7 days! You’ll want to continue, trust us…

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/04/lower-intermediate-lesson-6-what-happened-iii/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Just what is the southern most city in the world? Find out with Kathy and Ana as they continue the lower ... Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Center at SpanishPod101.com. Here's today's Spanish transcript: Spanish: DANIELA: ¿Gabriela, adónde fuiste de vacaciones? GABRIELA: Mi esposo y yo fuimos al sur de Chile. DANIELA: ¡No me digas! ¿Por cuánto tiempo estuvieron? GABRIELA: Estuvimos en Punta Arenas por una semana y en Puerto Natales por otra. DANIELA: ¿Qué hicieron de Punta Arenas? GABRIELA: Bueno, fuimos a ver pingüinos. DANIELA: ¿Pingüinos? ¿En serio? GABRIELA: Sí, estuvieron por todas partes. DANIELA: Y aparte de eso, ¿qué más hicieron? GABRIELA: Vimos los glaciares, comimos centolla y visitamos el mueseo marítimo. DANIELA: Parece que hicieron mucho. ¿Y cuándo vinieron a Lima? GABRIELA: Recién ayer. DANIELA: Seguramente estás cansada. learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No 15:54 http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/03/regional-spanish-series-70-iberian-24-%c2%bfentienden-todos-ingles/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/03/regional-spanish-series-70-iberian-24-%c2%bfentienden-todos-ingles/#comments Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:30:02 +0000 SpanishPod101.com Regional Spanish Seriesasking what language someone speaksformalfuture of intentlanguages http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/03/regional-spanish-series-70-iberian-24-%c2%bfentienden-todos-ingles/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Do you all understand English? That’s what everyone will be asking you after listening to this Iberian lesson from Spanishpod101.com. Join Megan and David as they teach a very useful and straightforward structure in Spanish. Want to know how to form el futuro de intención? For example, ‘voy a comer luego.’ What does that mean? You are one click away! Get the most out this lesson by cross-referencing it with Peruvian 24, and Costa Rican 24. Check out our summer promotion, 25% off all basic and premium subscriptions. If you had an excuse before, we have just taken it away!

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/03/regional-spanish-series-70-iberian-24-%c2%bfentienden-todos-ingles/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Do you all understand English? That’s what everyone will be asking you after listening to this Iberian lesson from Spanishpod101.com. Join ... This broadcast was recorded on location in Madrid, Spain. Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Tools at SpanishPod101.com. Stop by and check out the translations for today's transcripts: Standard Spanish: YMA: ¿Ustedes entienden inglés? MARISSA: Sí, yo entiendo, si usted habla despacio. LUKE: Sí. Mi esposa y yo podemos entender inglés. YMA: Muy bien. Empecemos el tour con la tumba de Francisco Pizarro. Iberian Spanish: DAVID: Buenos días. La presentación de hoy la vamos a hacer en inglés. ¿Entienden todos inglés? MEGAN: Yo sí, pero mi compañero va a necesitar traducción. DAVID: No hay problema. Pueden usar los cascos que hay en sus asientos. MEGAN: ¿Nos puede hacer un resumen de lo que va a hablar? learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No 12:52 http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/02/beginner-lesson-29-the-negotiation/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/02/beginner-lesson-29-the-negotiation/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:30:03 +0000 SpanishPod101.com Beginner Lessonsexpressing obligationfinesformalhay que http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/02/beginner-lesson-29-the-negotiation/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Spanishpod101.com likes to be practical. Not that we endorse this, but have you ever wanted to bribe a traffic cop? If so, look no further! Along with a helpful bargaining skill, join Alan and Lisy as they explore an impersonal expression of obligation. Want to try a premium membership? Try it out on us for 7 days!

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/02/beginner-lesson-29-the-negotiation/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Spanishpod101.com likes to be practical. Not that we endorse this, but have you ever wanted to bribe a traffic cop? If ... This broadcast was recorded on location in Lima, Peru. Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Center at SpanishPod101.com. Here's today's Spanish transcript: Spanish: OFICIAL: Bueno, pero sólo esta vez. JAVIER: Agradezco su comprensión. ¿Cuánto será la multa? OFICIAL: A ver... va a salir carito... JAVIER: Entiendo, oficial, pero estoy en falta y hay que pagar. OFICIAL: Son 200 soles. JAVIER: ¡200 soles! ¿Qué tal planchamos la arruga con 20 soles? OFICIAL: Hmm... está bien, pero sólo para Usted. learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No 14:30 http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/01/regional-spanish-series-69-costa-rican-21-hey-come-over-here/ http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/01/regional-spanish-series-69-costa-rican-21-hey-come-over-here/#comments Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:30:27 +0000 SpanishPod101.com Regional Spanish Seriesabsolute superlativecosta ricanexpressing emphasisinformal http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/01/regional-spanish-series-69-costa-rican-21-hey-come-over-here/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Want to add emphasis to your Spanish? Then this lesson is for you! Come on over! Join Carlos and Natalia as they explain the absolute superlative and its use. Also, learn whether or not Bolivar is just far away or lazy. Don’t forget to cross-reference this lesson with Iberian 21, Peruvian 21, and Newbie 21.

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]]> http://www.spanishpod101.com/2008/07/01/regional-spanish-series-69-costa-rican-21-hey-come-over-here/feed/ Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Want to add emphasis to your Spanish? Then this lesson is for you! Come on over! Join Carlos and Natalia as ... This broadcast was recorded on location in San José, Costa Rica. Stop by SpanishPod101.com and pick up the Lesson guide, where you'll find more learning tools, and remember that these podcasts are designed to be used in tandem with the Premium Learning Tools at SpanishPod101.com. Stop by and check out the translations for today's transcripts: Standard Spanish: ROSANA: ¡Tomás, ven para acá! TOMÁS: ¿Dónde estás, Rosana? ROSANA: Estoy en el patio. TOMÁS: Ya voy para allá. Costa Rican Spanish: JEANETTE: Mae, ¡véngase pa' acá! BOLIVAR: Jala...estás lejísimo. JEANETTE: No, estoy en Heredia BOLIVAR: Pero todavía me parece lejos. JEANETTE: O yo estoy lejos o tú eres vago. learn, spanish, language, culture, travel, spanishpod101, spanishpod, spanishpod.com SpanishPod101.com No No 11:20