Adv. Intermediate Lightspeed Spanish

In this lesson we help you test your Gustar Encantar verbs at level B1-B2 Why not challenge yourself and see how well you do with this fun quiz. Don’t worry, Gordon and Cynthia will come along with you as you test your Gustar Encantar verbs! To see more about our... Read more » The post 51 Adv Inter Test your Gustar Encantar B1-B2 appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

In this lesson we have some fun as we try to do some Spanish football commentary and realise quickly that it’s not our thing (para nada). Come and have some fun and listen to us make a right old mess with our Spanish football commentary. To see more our Road... Read more » The post 50 Advanced Inter Spanish football commentary (not) appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

In this lesson we give you the most common Spanish slang and Spanish swear words that are used here in Spain, on a daily basis. This video contains Spanish slang and strong swear words, so, if you don’t like swearing, it’s best not to watch it. Sign up for the... Read more » The post 49 Adv Inter Spanish Slang and Swear words appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

In this lesson we look at the way that we use QUE in sentences. We answer if the Spanish subjunctive needs QUE every time? Come and join us as we offer lots of examples to clear up this confusion. If you aren’t sure if the Spanish subjunctive needs QUE, then... Read more » The post 48 Adv Inter The Spanish subjunctive needs QUE? appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

In this lesson we show you why we don’t translate songs to Spanish. Thanks to a fun suggestion from Andrew Smart, we try to squeeze into two famous songs, the Spanish lyrics that neither ryhme nor flow. Come and join us and have some fun while you listen to us... Read more » The post 47 Adv Inter Don’t translate songs to Spanish! appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

In this lesson we work on clarifying the Spanish past and the way that the Imperfect can be used as an intention. We cover the way that tener que is used in this context as well as giving you lots of great tips and tricks to help your Spanish Come... Read more » The post 46 Advanced Inter Clarifying the Spanish past appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

In this lesson we talk about how we use Haber with the Past Participle. However, we start off badly when Cynthia points out that Gordon has pronounced the word ‘participle’ in a strange way. Watch on as we show you exactly how to manage haber with the past participle. Spoiler:... Read more » The post 45 Adv Inter Using Haber with the Past Participle appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

In this lesson we talk about the difference between Estaba vs Estuve when we add the gerund. When do we use these structures? How do we know to choose between the Preterite and the Imperfect? Come and join us to find out! If you are unsure about Estaba vs Estuve,... Read more » The post 44 Adv Inter Estaba vs Estuve + gerund appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

In this lesson we talk you though lots of examples of how to avoid the Spanish Passive Voice and use the Active Voice instead. We also show you what to do when we say: “I was told” or “I was given”. If you would like to know more about the... Read more » The post 43 Adv Intermediate How to avoid the Spanish Passive Voice appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

In this lesson we talk you though the Demonstrative Spanish pronouns and how you can use them well. (This, that, these, those.) We also show you when you have to use the accents (tildes) on the Demonstrative Spanish pronouns and when not! If you would like to know more about... Read more » The post 42 Advanced Intermediate Demonstrative Spanish Pronouns appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

In this lesson we help you with some great past tense tips for Spanish. Are you confused about the Preterite and the Imperfect past? Come and join us for some cool systems and some great past tense tips for Spanish that will take your language skills forward at LightSpeed. Un... Read more » The post 41 Advanced Intermediate Past Tense Tips for Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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Stop, Look and Listen! I recall coming across the commands in Spanish very early on in my language learning journey. I have to say that initially I was uncomfortable. Why? I suppose it was for two reasons. One was that the very word ‘commands’ sounded a bit strong for my... Read more » The post 38 Advanced Intermediate Spanish Commands in Spanish LightSpeed Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

What are the Haber Subjunctive Structures? Basically, these are the ones that quite often catch us out. We’ve learnt the subjunctive triggers and are feeling pretty confident about how and when to use them and bam! Suddenly we are faced with the Haber subjunctive and we don’t know what to... Read more » The post 37 Advanced Intermediate The Haber Subjunctive Structures LightSpeed Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

Very useful Spanish vocabulary The truth of the matter is that, just like the majority of the Podcasts in this series, the idea behind this one on useful Spanish vocabulary came from one of our viewers who often comments on our videos in Youtube. He gave us a long list... Read more » The post 36 Advanced Intermediate Useful Spanish Vocabulary on Movement LightSpeed Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

Remember in Spanish. Which one to use? If you’ve been studying for any length of time you will be sure to have had a moment in which you wanted to use the word Remember in Spanish. (or I don’t remember, for that matter) As you looked into whatever dictionary you... Read more » The post 35 Advanced Intermediate Remember in Spanish Acordarse / Recordar appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

Smaller than life Spanish Diminutives. Spanish diminutives are probably one of the great mysteries of the Spanish language. When I say ‘mystery’ I mean that in terms of understanding the system. There seems to be a distinct lack of regimented, clearly set out rules about the ending you give to... Read more » The post 34 Advanced Intermediate Spanish Diminutives and Augmentatives appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

Talking Spanish. Let’s be honest, no matter which way you look at it, we are all here to be able to do one thing and that is talking Spanish well. No matter how much we try to fool ourselves into thinking that we get more benefit from written exercises, or... Read more » The post 33 Advanced Intermediate Talking Spanish well The little words LightSpeed Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

Tratar and Acabar in Spanish. In this Podcast we don’t just deal with Tratar and Acabar in Spanish  but also the reflexive versions of these verbs which you have probably see before: ‘Acabarse and Tratarse. What you will find is that, just like many other verbs that have a reflexive... Read more » The post 32 Advanced Intermediate Tratar and Acabar in Spanish LightSpeed Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.