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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.
Learn Spanish with SpanishPod101.com! Ever just look up at the moon and wonder why it’s so important to speak Spanish? Join Alan and Lisy as they explore this very deep topic. Today’s Newbie Lesson conversation takes place in a remote town in the Peruvian Andes, where Glicerio and Fiorela talk about the night sky. Here, we’re going to learn about giving orders in Spanish. We’ll see that giving orders is not the same thing as ordering someone around or being bossy. This grammar topic is extremely useful and can be applied to many different kinds of situations. Our regional series is also here to put in their two cents. Check out Costa Rican 19, Iberian 19, and Peruvian 19 to hear what our other hosts have to say!
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Learning CenterLearn Spanish with SpanishPod101.com! Welcome to another edition of David’s blog. In today’s entry, David talks to us about some of the surprising customs associated with “La Semana Santa” (Holy Week) in Spain. This is a great place to learn about some of the cultural practices from Spain as well as to listen to an authentic Iberian accent. If you don’t celebrate Easter in your country, this blog will let you look at what the celebration is all about; and if you do celebrate Easter, you have the opportunity to see how different this holiday is celebrated in different parts of the world. ¡Suelta la lengua con SpanishPod101.com!
Learn Spanish with SpanishPod101.com! Today, we have another great edition of our Peruvian Spanish Series. Today’s lesson focuses on expressions of origin, that is, on ways of telling someone where you’re from. In today’s lesson, Beatriz and Joseph talk about Chincha, a costal city south of Lima, renown for its food and friendly people. Have you ever eaten “manchapecho”?! Chincha is the best place to try it. In fact, most “chichanos” (people from Chincha) might say that it’s the ONLY place to try it! Be sure to compare this lesson with Newbie Lesson #7 - I’m Argentine. I’m American. Also, be sure to keep your eyes open for an Iberian Spanish Lesson that references both Newbie #7 and Peruvian #7. By comparing these lessons, you’ll be able to broaden your understanding of the Spanish language. ¡Suelta la lengua con SpanishPod101.com!
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Grammar: escuchar, imperative, mirar | Function: getting someones attention | Topic: commands | Politeness Level: informal
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