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Lightspeed Spanish - Advanced Intermediate Spanish Lessons

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84 adv inter Spanish Expressions with ANDA

March 15, 2024 08:41 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MB

Today, Cynthia is sharing with us some Spanish expressions with ANDA. This is the verb ‘to walk’ but it often has other meanings! Listen in as Cynthia takes you through these Spanish expressions with ANDA and their great alternative meanings. Come and join us! If you would like to try... Read more » The post 84 adv inter Spanish Expressions with ANDA appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

83 Adv Inter Weird Spanish expressions

March 08, 2024 08:38 - 5 minutes - 2.72 MB

Today, Cynthia is sharing with us some Spanish expressions you just won’t believe. How can one simple expression have two totally different meanings? Listen in as Cynthia takes you through these Spanish expressions with a twist! Come and join us! If you would like to try SER SOCIO freely and... Read more » The post 83 Adv Inter Weird Spanish expressions appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

82 Adv Inter Spanish Direction vocabulary

March 01, 2024 09:56 - 13 minutes - 6.07 MB

Today, Cynthia is helping us with some Spanish direction vocabulary and a test of your knowledge. Here you are given the verbs that you need and then Cynthia tests you on what you know! Listen in as Cynthia takes you through this fascinating lesson that will really get your Spanish... Read more » The post 82 Adv Inter Spanish Direction vocabulary appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

81 Adv Inter Asking for directions in Spanish

February 23, 2024 08:23 - 5 MB

Today, Cynthia is helping us with asking for directions in Spanish. Before you even ask someone, what do you say? Do you use Usted or Tú? Listen in as Cynthia helps you with all of your questions and brings you up to expert level on asking for directions in Spanish.... Read more » The post 81 Adv Inter Asking for directions in Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

80 Adv Inter Vital Spanish Vocabulary-Time

January 19, 2024 09:15 - 7 minutes - 7.11 MB

Cynthia is back with a great lesson offering you vital Spanish vocabulary on telling the time. In this session, Cynthia goes into the real native ways of talking about time. If you think it’s time to get some vital Spanish vocabulary, then you are in the right place. Come and... Read more » The post 80 Adv Inter Vital Spanish Vocabulary-Time appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

79 Adv Intermediate Spanish The Winner

December 19, 2023 08:09 - 3 minutes - 1.68 MB

Join us in this Adv Intermediate Spanish videocast as we introduce the winner of the ‘finish the story’ competition in Youtube of the ‘Vieja Cabaña’. The winner is Caylan Gibbs. ¡Enhorabuena! Test out your Adv Intermediate Spanish listening skills as this is all done in Spanish. The best way to... Read more » The post 79 Adv Intermediate Spanish The Winner appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

78 Adv Inter Listen in Spanish with Cynthia

November 23, 2023 19:57 - 4 minutes - 2.18 MB

Join Cynthia as she offers you a cool way to listen in Spanish by way of a story! Once you have heard the story, you can create an ending for it in Spanish in Youtube. The ending with the most likes will win! Go here to add your original ending:... Read more » The post 78 Adv Inter Listen in Spanish with Cynthia appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

77 Adv Inter Spanish listening Test – A story

November 13, 2023 09:30 - 7 minutes - 3.31 MB

Join Cynthia as she offers you a cool Spanish listening test by way of a story! There are two ways to learn from this Spanish listening test, firstly to listen and answer the questions, and secondly, to finish the story in Spanish in the Youtube comments. Go here to add... Read more » The post 77 Adv Inter Spanish listening Test – A story appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

76 Adv Inter Test your Spanish listening

October 08, 2023 08:56 - 15 minutes - 7.14 MB

Come and join us for this fantastic opportunity to test your Spanish listening in which we use hypothetical questions in a fun, free flow conversation. How much will you be able to pick up? This is the second in a two part series to test your Spanish listening that will... Read more » The post 76 Adv Inter Test your Spanish listening appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

75 Adv Intermediate Spanish Listening Tester

October 05, 2023 08:49 - 16 minutes - 7.44 MB

Come and join us for this fantastic Spanish listening tester in which we use verbs like Gustar and Encantar in a free flow conversation. How much will you be able to pick up? This is the first in a two part series of a Spanish listening tester that will really... Read more » The post 75 Adv Intermediate Spanish Listening Tester appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

74 Adv Inter Listening test of the Spanish Past

September 06, 2023 07:30 - 20 minutes - 9.58 MB

Come and join us on this great listening test of the Spanish past and see what you can pick up from our conversation on films, hobbies and anecdotes. This is an Advanced Intermediate listening test of the Spanish past so, ¡prepárate! Check out our Book Range HERE. If you would... Read more » The post 74 Adv Inter Listening test of the Spanish Past appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

73 Adv Intermediate Spanish Listening Test

August 21, 2023 09:59 - 17 minutes - 8.2 MB

Come and join us on this great Spanish listening test and see what you can pick up from our conversation on food, books and where we like to live. This is an Advanced Intermediate Spanish listening test so, buckle up! If you would like to try SER SOCIO freely and... Read more » The post 73 Adv Intermediate Spanish Listening Test appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

72 Adv Intermediate Spanish Animal Expressions

July 17, 2023 15:55 - 12 minutes - 5.58 MB

In this lesson we take you through some fun Spanish animal expressions that you may not have heard before and tell you their meaning! Be sure to join us to be the expert on Spanish animal expressions! Check out our Book Range HERE. Take a look at Cynthia’s Book Club... Read more » The post 72 Adv Intermediate Spanish Animal Expressions appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

71 Adv Inter Testing your Spanish B1-C2

May 10, 2023 08:02 - 17 minutes - 8.15 MB

In this lesson we offer you a fantastic way of testing your Spanish B1-C2. Come and join us and see if you can do better than Gordon! He got one wrong! Testing your Spanish B1-C2! Take a look at Cynthia’s Book Club HERE Getting to grips with Gustar in Spanish.... Read more » The post 71 Adv Inter Testing your Spanish B1-C2 appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

70 Adv Inter 2 Vital Spanish verbs

April 24, 2023 14:52 - 3 minutes - 1.45 MB

In this lesson we offer you 2 VITAL Spanish verbs that you must have in your tool box! Come and join us and find out what they are and get ready to begin to use these 2 vital Spanish verbs. Take a look at Cynthia’s Book Club HERE Getting to... Read more » The post 70 Adv Inter 2 Vital Spanish verbs appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

69 Adv Inter Test how Spanish you are

April 14, 2023 06:28 - 14 minutes - 6.71 MB

In this lesson we offer you a great set of questions to test how Spanish you are. Come and join us and find out whether you meet the standards set out in the test to be a true Spaniard. Come on, test how Spanish you are! Take a look at... Read more » The post 69 Adv Inter Test how Spanish you are appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

68 5 Important things to know about Spanish

March 31, 2023 06:35 - 15 minutes - 7.32 MB

In this lesson we offer you a great chat in Spanish about 5 important things to know about Spanish. Come and join us and find out what we think about the speed of learning, teachers, the different kinds of Spanish and much more. 5 important things about Spanish will really... Read more » The post 68 5 Important things to know about Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

66 Adv Inter Spanish Personal Pronouns: When?

February 24, 2023 08:14 - 9 minutes - 4.37 MB

In this chat we help to unravel the mystery around Spanish Personal Pronouns and when to use them… And when not! Come and Join Ana, Cynthia and Gordon in a fun lesson on the Spanish Personal Pronouns. Look at our range of AUDIO BOOKS Check out our Book Range HERE.... Read more » The post 66 Adv Inter Spanish Personal Pronouns: When? appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

65 Adv Inter Fun Spanish immersion courses

February 20, 2023 11:40 - 15 minutes - 6.97 MB

In this chat we talk about our fun Spanish immersion courses here in Spain! Be sure to watch to the end to see the hilarious out-takes and come and join our fun Spanish immersions this year. You won’t regret it! Look at our range of AUDIO BOOKS Check out our... Read more » The post 65 Adv Inter Fun Spanish immersion courses appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

64 Advanced Inter A Spanish Christmas and Esto

December 16, 2022 08:02 - 13 minutes - 6.04 MB

In this lesson we talk about the Spanish Christmas that we have planned here in the centre of Spain. What are you doing for Christmas this year? Maybe you could have a small piece of the Spanish Christmas in your own home too! Come and join us and find a... Read more » The post 64 Advanced Inter A Spanish Christmas and Esto appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

63 Advanced Intermediate Spanish B1-B2 Test

November 04, 2022 08:25 - 15 minutes - 7.19 MB

Come and join us as we offer you a great Spanish B1-B2 test on the Spanish past. Test yourself out with this Spanish B1-B2 test of the Preterite and Imperfect tenses. Check out our Book Range HERE. Browse our Store HERE. Join us and Support this channel and have the... Read more » The post 63 Advanced Intermediate Spanish B1-B2 Test appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

62 Adv Intermediate Spanish SE ME HIZO

July 29, 2022 05:28 - 12 minutes - 5.92 MB

Come and join us to find out about the widely used Spanish expression: Se me hizo. Se me hizo is a very common expression that doesn’t always translate well into English. Find out why! Get your Helpsheets HERE. To find out more about our Immersion Courses in Torrejón de Ardoz,... Read more » The post 62 Adv Intermediate Spanish SE ME HIZO appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

61 Adv Intermediate Use Aunque correctly

June 24, 2022 07:03 - 18 minutes - 8.3 MB

In this lesson, we help you use Aunque correctly and to understand when it should be used with the Spanish Subjunctive and the Indicative. Come and join us and learn how to use Aunque correctly. Support this channel and have the chance to join our live classes HERE: Find out... Read more » The post 61 Adv Intermediate Use Aunque correctly appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

60 Adv Intermediate Spanish Road Trip / llevarse

June 03, 2022 06:54 - 18 minutes - 8.34 MB

In this lesson, we talk about the Spanish road trip and what it’s like to drive in Spain. We then go on to talk about the verb Llevarse bien and mal and how it works in spoken Spanish. Join us and discover the Spanish road trip experience. Find out about... Read more » The post 60 Adv Intermediate Spanish Road Trip / llevarse appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

59 Adv Intermediate LA LA LAND and the Spanish SE

March 04, 2022 07:33 - 11 minutes - 5.47 MB

In this lesson, we talk about LA LA Land and the Spanish SE that can often confuse us! When is a SE not a SE, when it’s La La Land. Come and join us to find out more about the weird Spanish SE. You can read more about the Pronoun... Read more » The post 59 Adv Intermediate LA LA LAND and the Spanish SE appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

58 Adv Inter The Spanish Imperative

February 11, 2022 07:57 - 5 MB

In this lesson, we look at the Spanish imperative and at how it changes between the Tú form and the Usted form. Come and join us to learn more about the Spanish imperative and to have a little fun too. Here is the Telegram group where you can leave your:... Read more » The post 58 Adv Inter The Spanish Imperative appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

57 Adv Inter They got me again! Santos Inocentes

January 07, 2022 09:58 - 21 minutes - 9.65 MB

In this lesson, we have fun hearing about how Cynthia, once again, caught Gordon out on the day of the Santos Inocentes (like April Fools day) this year. Come and join us to see and hear the videos that Cynthia secretly recorded during the whole dirty process! To see all... Read more » The post 57 Adv Inter They got me again! Santos Inocentes appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

56 Adv Intermediate Testing Spanish Nativos and No Nativos

January 07, 2022 09:29 - 18 minutes - 8.33 MB

In this lesson, we are, once again, testing Spanish nativos and no nativos on their knowledge of some of the more common faults that appear in spoken and written Spanish. Maybe you’d be amazed to know that native Spanish speakers also have challenges when it comes to their own grammar... Read more » The post 56 Adv Intermediate Testing Spanish Nativos and No Nativos appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

55 Advanced Inter: A Test for Spanish nativos and no nativos

December 31, 2021 08:15 - 14 minutes - 6.41 MB

In this lesson, we offer you a fun test for Spanish nativos and for all of the no nativos who are learning Spanish. Maybe you’d be amazed to know that native Spanish speakers also have challenges when it comes to their own grammar rules. Come and join us for this... Read more » The post 55 Advanced Inter: A Test for Spanish nativos and no nativos appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

54 Adv Intermediate Using the Spanish past

December 10, 2021 07:47 - 14 minutes - 6.78 MB

In this lesson we help you with using the Spanish past. When should we use the Spanish Present Perfect? When do we use the Preterite? Come and join us and begin using the Spanish past on purpose and with confidence. To see Cynthia’s Book club courses, just click HERE. If... Read more » The post 54 Adv Intermediate Using the Spanish past appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

53 Adv Intermediate The Spanish LO and it’s meaning

November 19, 2021 07:41 - 21 minutes - 9.68 MB

In this lesson we help you understand the Spanish LO and what it means in sentences such as: Lo importante es… Come and join us and have some learning fun! Cynthia is in a particularly wild mood in this lesson, so be prepared to see her getting up to her... Read more » The post 53 Adv Intermediate The Spanish LO and it’s meaning appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

52 Adv Inter The Spanish verb VOLVER

November 05, 2021 08:03 - 20 minutes - 9.47 MB

In this lesson we deal with a suggestion on the way to use the Spanish verb VOLVER. Come and join us and have some fun! We were feeling particularly silly in this lesson. In between the laughs, there is some good information on the Spanish verb VOLVER, To see more... Read more » The post 52 Adv Inter The Spanish verb VOLVER appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

51 Adv Inter Test your Gustar Encantar B1-B2

October 08, 2021 06:29 - 15 minutes - 7.26 MB

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.

50 Advanced Inter Spanish football commentary (not)

August 13, 2021 06:28 - 16 minutes - 7.78 MB

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.

49 Adv Inter Spanish Slang and Swear words

July 30, 2021 06:25 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MB

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.

48 Adv Inter The Spanish subjunctive needs QUE?

July 23, 2021 07:44 - 17 minutes - 7.79 MB

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.

47 Adv Inter Don’t translate songs to Spanish!

June 18, 2021 07:03 - 11 minutes - 5.21 MB

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.

46 Advanced Inter Clarifying the Spanish past

May 21, 2021 06:56 - 16 minutes - 7.59 MB

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.

45 Adv Inter Using Haber with the Past Participle

April 02, 2021 07:02 - 15 minutes - 7.17 MB

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.

44 Adv Inter Estaba vs Estuve + gerund

March 12, 2021 07:20 - 10 minutes - 4.72 MB

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.

43 Adv Intermediate How to avoid the Spanish Passive Voice

February 11, 2021 17:39 - 11 minutes - 5.44 MB

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.

42 Advanced Intermediate Demonstrative Spanish Pronouns

January 15, 2021 12:37 - 16 minutes - 7.71 MB

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.

41 Advanced Intermediate Past Tense Tips for Spanish

December 18, 2020 11:24 - 15 minutes - 7.22 MB

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.

40 Advanced Intermediate Spanish Test my Spanish LightSpeed Spanish

August 17, 2016 13:55 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

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39 Advanced Intermediate Spanish Verbs to Try in Spanish Lightspeed Spanish

August 17, 2016 13:52 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

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38 Advanced Intermediate Spanish Commands in Spanish LightSpeed Spanish

August 17, 2016 13:47 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

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.

37 Advanced Intermediate The Haber Subjunctive Structures LightSpeed Spanish

July 01, 2016 18:02 - 5 MB

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.

36 Advanced Intermediate Useful Spanish Vocabulary on Movement LightSpeed Spanish

June 21, 2016 06:44 - 5 MB

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.

35 Advanced Intermediate Remember in Spanish Acordarse / Recordar

June 17, 2016 07:51 - 5 MB

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.

34 Advanced Intermediate Spanish Diminutives and Augmentatives

June 08, 2016 05:54 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MB

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.