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Learn Spanish with SpanishPod101.com! Let’s face it, Spanish-speaking cultures are not known for being expedient. The relaxed pace of life often leads people to the feeling of urgency. Are you ready? Let’s go! Come on! Get a move on! Let’s get out of here! These kinds of phrases are very useful, and as you’ll come to see, come up often in everyday conversation. Remember that these lessons are designed to be used in tandem with the language tools of the Premium Learning Center. Pick up a free 7 day tour and see what it’s all about. Also, keep a look out for Regional Lessons that reference this Newbie Lesson.
Learn Spanish with SpanishPod101.com! In today’s lesson, Lisy and Alan open the door even further to show us how “mandatos” or “commands” are used in the Spanish language. What’s interesting about commands in Spanish is that they can be either singular or plural, and either formal or informal. This means that there are four ways to say “come here! You’d be surprised how useful it is to know how to use commands, since they so expressly convey a desire of the speaker. Be sure to keep your eyes open for Iberian Lesson 21, Peruvian Lesson 21 and Costa Rican Lesson 21 from the Regional Series, in order to get a broader understanding of the content covered here.
Learn Spanish with SpanishPod101.com! Today, we welcome Alan La Rue onto the show. Alan will be joining us for some Newbie and Beginner Lessons. Having founded the language school El Sol in Lima, Peru six years ago, Alan’s insight is a treat for us all. In today’s lesson conversation, we’ll hear Jorge and Otilia as they come upon a public concert. Here, we’ll learn how to how to get someone’s attention, by yelling “hey!” or “look!”. And, if you want to broaden your understanding on today’s topic, check out the Regional Series for Iberian 20, Peruvian 20 and Costa Rican 20.
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Grammar: imperative mood, ir | Function: getting someones attention | Topic: commands | Politeness Level: informal
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