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44 Beginners Verbs like Gustar
In this lesson we talk about lots of verbs like Gustar and how we can use them easily. Pay special attention to the verbs that a non-native Spanish speaker wouldn’t choose, like Faltar, Sobrar and Quedar. Come and sharpen up your verbs like Gustar with Gordon and Cynthia. Be sure... Read more »
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1 hour ago
235 Lesson Real Spanish greetings and Motivation
In this lesson we help you with some real Spanish greetings that can be used in most Spanish speaking countries. Before that, we talk about motivation and the different ways that we can motivate ourselves. If you want to have the motivation to start using real Spanish greetings, then this is the perfect Spanish lesson... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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1 hour ago
235 Chalk and Talk Understanding the Spanish subjunctive
In this lesson Gordon offers some great advice on understanding the Spanish subjunctive with cuando and aunque. We look at the past and the Afterwards triggers and talk about how to know when we should use the subjunctive and when not. Understanding the Spanish subjunctive is no easy task, but this lesson will help you... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Feb 26, 2021
234 Lesson marriage and the verb Tocar
In this lesson we talk about marraige and what it means, if anything, to us both and then we move on to look at the verb Tocar and it’s many practical uses. The verb Tocar is a starnge one that doesn’t readily translate into English and so wouldn’t be our first choice. However, it’s vital... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Feb 26, 2021
234 Chalk and Talk Puesto, Vale and the verb Haber
In this lesson Gordon offers some great advice the way that we use Puesto, Vale and the verb Haber in Spanish. When should we use Vale? Why do we see Puesto and Puesta and what is the difference? When do we use the verb Haber in its full infinitive version? All will be answered in... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Feb 26, 2021
44 Early Intermediate Spanish word order
In this lesson we talk about Spanish word order and show you just how flexible it can be. We also explain another important thing about Spanish word order: changing it can change the emphasis of the sentence! A must watch! Be sure to check out our other Spanish student videocasts... Read more »
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Feb 19, 2021
233 Lesson Comida Basura and using LE with things
In this lesson we talk about fast food or junk food, known as comida basura or comida chatarra. What is your opinión on it? We then go on to talk about the way that LE is used with things and why. If you are a fan of comida basura or if you are not, then... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Feb 19, 2021
43 Advanced Spanish student The meaning of Success
In this lesson we talk about the meaning of success in our latest advanced Spanish student videocast. Be sure to check out our other advanced Spanish student videocasts here. We release a new videocast each week and vary the level from Beginner to Advanced. If you would like to have... Read more »
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Feb 19, 2021
233 Chalk and Talk Great advice and the Spanish B and V
In this lesson Gordon offers some great advice on learning Spanish and also talks about the Spanish B and V . Are they the same? Are they different? Are they like the B in English? If you are not sure about the answers to those questions then come and join us as we talk about... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Feb 11, 2021
43 Adv Intermediate How to avoid the Spanish Passive Voice
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 »
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Feb 11, 2021
232 Lesson Intelligence and Weird Spanish phrases
In this lesson we talk about the multiple intelligences that exist and then go on to look at some weird Spanish phrases that are a must know if you really want to learn Spanish well! If you want to know more about what your intelligence is or learn some great weird Spanish phrases, then this... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Feb 11, 2021
232 Chalk and Talk Donde vs Adonde and Introducing people
In this lesson we talk about the uses of ‘where’ in Spanish like Donde vs Adonde and when to use En donde and Por donde. If you are not sure when faced with Donde vs Adonde, then this is the lesson for you. Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Video for This Spanish Lesson As well... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Feb 9, 2021
Cynthia’s Book Club Week 1 El Alquimista
Welcome to your very own book club! We really hope that you enjoy it! If you have any questions, please be sure to contact Cynthia at: BookClubLSS@yahoo.com Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) EL PRÓLOGO Here, Cynthia talks you through the prologue of the book and gives her opinions on its... Read more »
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Feb 5, 2021
231 Lesson Cooking and Looking in Spanish
In this lesson we deal with cooking and looking in Spanish. We start by talking about the kind of cooking that we do here at home and then move on to the phrasal verbs linked to watch and look. If you want to know more about cooking and looking in Spanish, then this is the... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Feb 5, 2021
43 Beginners Test your use of Gustar
In this lesson we test your use of Gustar and test your Spanish listening ear in a fun conversation about how Gustar works. If you want to really test your use of Gustar, then this is the lesson for you! If you would like to take a look at our... Read more »
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Feb 5, 2021
231 Chalk and Talk The Spanish MY and Attaining fluency
In this lesson we talk about the Spanish MY and the way that we use it far more in English than in Spanish. We then talk about our search to attain fluency in Spanish. How do we get there? Is there light at the end of the tunnel? So, if you want to understand the... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Feb 5, 2021
From Badajoz to Borneo David Gray – No muy sensato
¡No muy sensato! In this fascinating interview we talk to David Gray about his adventures in Borneo and the subsequent book, written in Spanish, that his journey inspired: No muy sensato. David is a polyglot and speaks Spanish at an advanced level after having lived for thirty years in Spain.... Read more »
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Jan 29, 2021
230 Chalk and Talk Quijote by Julio Iglesias
In this lesson we analyse the lyrics of Quijote by Julio Iglesias, a famous song about the well known story of el Don Quijote. Be sure to download and translate the lyrics before you watch the lesson, so that you can compare your English with the spin that Gordon puts on the meaning. You can... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Jan 29, 2021
230 Lesson Computers Bien vs Bueno Ser vs Estar
In this lesson we start by talking about computers and then move on to looking at the way we use Bien vs Bueno and Ser vs Estar. Many students have issues when faced with Bien vs Bueno. Find out why and, more importantly, what to do about it. Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Download the... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Jan 29, 2021
43 Early Inter Spanish Present Subjunctive with NO
In this lesson we talk about the way we use the Spanish present subjunctive with NO. Even at the early intermediate level, there are things about the subjunctive that you MUST know. Listen in as we tell you what they are. The use of the Spanish Present Subjunctive with NO... Read more »
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Jan 22, 2021
42 Advanced Spanish Speaker Family Values
In this lesson we talk about family values in our lastest advanced Spanish speaker videocast. Be sure to check out our other advanced Spanish speaker videocasts here. We release a new videocast each week and vary the level from Beginner to Advanced. If you would like to have regular lessons... Read more »
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Jan 22, 2021
229 Lesson Understanding the Spanish pronouns
In this lesson we help with understanding the Spanish pronouns by literally ‘kicking their arse’ as Richard, the Socio who suggested this lesson, asked us to do. Understanding the Spanish pronouns is no small feat and so we hope that this lesson will go some way to helping you with that goal. Un saludo, Gordon... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Jan 22, 2021
229 Chalk and Talk Important Spanish filler words
In this lesson we look at the key Spanish filler words that are used in just about every conversation that ever happens here in Spain. These key Spanish filler words are vital to anyone who is having exchange conversations with a Spanish native speaker. Download your crib sheet here. Come a join us and learn... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Jan 15, 2021
42 Advanced Intermediate Demonstrative Spanish Pronouns
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 »
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Jan 15, 2021
228 Lesson Appearances, Understanding LE LO and YA
In this lesson we start by talking about appearances and whether they are important and then move on to understanding LE LO and some tips on how to know which is which. We finish with an explanation as to why Spanish speakers start off lots of sentences with YA. Come and join us and have... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Jan 15, 2021
228 Chalk and Talk Hace vs hace que, desde hace y desde
In this lesson we look at Hace vs Hace que along with the way that we use Desde and Desde hace in Spanish. Do you get confused about how to say ‘ago’ or ‘for the last’ or even ‘since’? Come a join us and learn more about what to do when faced with things like... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Jan 8, 2021
41 Advanced Talking about our childhood in Spanish
In this lesson we use the past tense to talk about our childhood in Spanish. This is a handy lesson to help you to hear how the past is used to talk about long ago times, like our childhood in Spanish. If you would like to know more about the... Read more »
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Jan 8, 2021
227 Lesson Costumbres and The Spanish Definite Article
In this lesson we start by talking about the customs of different countries and then we move on the talk about the Spanish definite article. This time we give you a different take on it and help you to know WHEN NOT TO USE IT! Come and join us and have some fun with your... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Jan 8, 2021
227 Chalk and Talk The Spanish Leche and how to use it
In this lesson we look at the Spanish leche and all of the expressions that are derived from it. We add to that a hilarious email from a Socio on the danger of using the expression: ‘cuanto más mejor’ and the unusual use of Tomarse. Come a join us and learn more about the infamous... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Jan 1, 2021
226 Lesson Dreaming in Spanish and Acudir/inciso
In this lesson we start by talking about dreaming in Spanish but we don’t mean dreaming in Spanish and using Spanish words, we mean dreaming in general which we talk about in Spanish. Lol. We also talk about the verb ACUDIR and what UN INCISO means for those that want to use it. Un saludo,... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Dec 31, 2020
42 Beginners Spanish Understand SER and ESTAR
In this lesson we help you to understand SER and ESTAR with some easy to follow concepts that include a banana and some sand. Come and join us for some great information on how to understand SER and ESTAR and on how to use them the way native speakers do!... Read more »
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Dec 31, 2020
226 Chalk and Talk Spanish analysis of Mike Gardner
In this lesson we make a Spanish analysis of Mike Gardner, an Englishman and Socio, who has asked us to review his Spanish and give advice on where he can improve along with telling him what he is doing well. Come and join us and BE THE TEACHER by doing your own Spanish analysis of... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Dec 31, 2020
225 Lesson Consejos and Spanish DORA words
In this lesson we start by talking about giving advice or consejos in Spanish and then move on to look at the many Spanish DORA words that exist. We offer you an easy way of creating them along with an important warning about the word ‘always’. Come and join us and have some fun with... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Dec 24, 2020
225 Chalk and Talk Test out your Spanish past
In this lesson help you test out your Spanish past and the reasoning that you have behind choosing the Preterite over the Imperfect. It’s vital to have a system so that when you test out your Spanish past, it isn’t random, but rather, it is structured and orderly. Please do the sentences before you watch... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Dec 24, 2020
42 Early Intermediate The Spanish Present Perfect
In this lesson we help you to understand how we use the Spanish Present Perfect tense with pronouns. Do you know the RID rule? You will after this lesson. Come and join us for some great information on the Spanish Present Perfect and on how to use it well! Un... Read more »
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Dec 18, 2020
41 Advanced Intermediate Past Tense Tips for 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 »
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Dec 18, 2020
224 Chalk and Talk Spanish Subjunctive errors Light Speed Spanish
In this lesson we look at the Spanish subjunctive errors that NATIVE SPEAKERS make and ones that can often catch us very much off guard when we don’t know that they are errors. It may be a surprise that native speakers make such glaring Spanish subjunctive errors, but it’s true and it needs to be... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Dec 18, 2020
224 Lesson Glamping and using Tanto LightSpeed Spanish
In this lesson we start by talking about camping and glamping and then move on to using TANTO and TAN in Spanish Thanks goes out to Siggi for this great suggestion on using TANTO and TAN in Spanish! Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Download the Translation and Homework HERE (This link will open a new... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Dec 11, 2020
223 Chalk and Talk Time to Test your Spanish LightSpeed Spanish
In this lesson it’s time to test your Spanish listening with Saul from Mexico. This is not a lesson for the faint hearted. However, we will be using the system that coaches and guides you until you can hear and understand everything at the end. Finding the time to test your Spanish is the best... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Dec 11, 2020
223 Lesson OVNIS and the Spanish verb DAR LightSpeed Spanish
In this lesson we start by talking about OVNIS (Objectos Voladores No Identificados) and then we move on to the Spanish verb Dar and it’s many, many uses. The Spanish verb Dar is such an important verb and the multiple expressions are not always obvious to us non-natives. Listen in as we cover some of... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Dec 10, 2020
41 Early Intermediate The Spanish personal A
In this lesson we help you with the Spanish Personal A and the curious ways that it is used. You’ll find out that Spanish speakers even break all of the rules with it! Come and join us on our quick tip lesson as we help you with the Spanish Personal... Read more »
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Dec 4, 2020
41 Beginners Great Spanish Pronunciation LightSpeed Spanish
In this lesson we laugh our way through the main issues that we have with Spanish pronunciation and we offer some tips on how you can improve your soft Rs. This is the first in the new series of videocasts for all levels. So, if you want to develop some... Read more »
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Dec 4, 2020
222 Lesson Spanish noun genders and ageing LightSpeed Spanish
In tbis lesson we laugh our way through a chat on getting old and then talk about Spanish noun genders. There are lots of exceptions and we have created families that cover the most common variations. The exceptions to the Spanish noun genders are very important to know. This lesson will help you to avoid... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Dec 4, 2020
222 Chalk and Talk The verb Tocar and ¿Cómo me le va? LightSpeed Spanish
In this lesson we look at the Spanish verb Tocar and the way that it is used. We also consider some strange structures that don’t make sense on the face of things. Gordon then offers some advice on Prepositions and on writing in Spanish. If you want to learn more about the verb Tocar as... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Nov 27, 2020
221 Chalk and Talk The Spanish SINO and cuanto más mejor
In this lesson we look at the Spanish SINO and how we use it along with the famous: ‘Cuanto más mejor’ expression that is a little more involved than what you might imagine. Come and join us and get your Spanish SINO running like a train. Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Video for This Spanish... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Nov 27, 2020
221 Lesson Translating Spanish LightSpeed Spanish
Why not test yourself out by translating Spanish with us. In this lesson we look at a famous ‘cuento’ that is about milk and mistakes. If you would like some help with translating Spanish, then this is the lesson for you! Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Download the Translation and Homework HERE (This link will... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Nov 20, 2020
220 Lesson Abstract Spanish and Modern Technology LightSpeed Spanish
In this lesson we explain how abstract Spanish and English sentences translate without having to revert to metaphors. Often, it’s this abstract Spanish that catches us out. In the first half we talk about the technological advances and what we think of them. Good or bad? Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Download the Translation and... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Nov 20, 2020
220 Chalk and Talk Testing your Spanish listening LightSpeed Spanish
In this lesson we are testing your Spanish listening with an interview Gordon did some time ago with the owner of a ranch that breed bulls in Spain. Have a go at testing your Spanish and Gordon will help you along with the best system for tuning in your ear. You can download the transcription... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Nov 13, 2020
219 Chalk and Talk TELL in Spanish LightSpeed Spanish
In this lesson we look at the various ways that we have to translate TELL in Spanish. Suprisingly, there are many different ways that we say TELL in Spanish and so we need to be up to speed with them all! Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Video for This Spanish Lesson As well as the... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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Nov 13, 2020
219 Lesson Translating Spanish and the LET’S in Spanish LightSpeed Spanish
In this lesson we firstly start with how we go about translating things in our head and then we move to showing you how to use the LET’S in Spanish. You wouldn’t believe how easy it is! If you don’t know how to make the LET’S in Spanish, then this lesson is for you. Un... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program.
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