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Chatting with Peruvian in laws – HearSay Spanish B1
Join Felipe and Paula to learn how to connect with your partner's family, one short conversation at a time. Each lesson trains your ear until you can follow every word and answer back.
Lessons Complaining about traffic Felipe and Paula talk about the chaotic traffic in Lima and compare it to Paula's experience in Chicago.
Asking for advice on meeting family Paula asks Felipe for tips on how to talk to his parents, and Felipe suggests asking them about their favorite roast chicken restaurants.
Discussing local food preferences Felipe explains how passionate his family is about traditional Peruvian food, while Paula notes down ideas for their upcoming conversation.
Expressing enthusiasm for local drinks Felipe suggests bringing up homemade chicha morada, and Paula enthusiastically shares her experience trying the traditional Peruvian beverage.
Expressing personal food preferences Felipe suggests that Paula ask his family about their preference for spicy or mild "leche de tigre," and Paula shares her own preference for spicy food.
Expressing admiration for local cuisine Felipe advises Paula to win over his family by expressing her admiration for Peruvian gastronomy, especially since his uncle loves spicy food.
Discussing cultural pride and popularity Paula and Felipe discuss the popularity of Peruvian food abroad and how culinary traditions represent a major source of national pride.
Inquiring about someone's hometown Felipe mentions his mother is from Arequipa, prompting Paula to plan on asking her about her hometown's famous sights and regional dishes.
Describing local weather conditions Felipe asks Paula about her experience with the local climate, and they discuss the persistent gray mist known as "garúa."
Finding common topics of conversation Paula and Felipe discuss how shared complaints about the weather and traffic can serve as easy icebreakers with his family.
Expressing worry and seeking reassurance Paula expresses concern about making mistakes during the conversation, and Felipe reassures her before bringing up his nephew's favorite sweets.
Expressing gratitude for helpful advice Felipe and Paula finalize her conversation strategy regarding the family's favorite dessert, and Paula thanks him for his invaluable help.
Expressing a willingness to learn Felipe encourages Paula to ask his family questions to show interest, and Paula shares that she is still nervous but eager to learn.
Making and accepting invitations Paula proposes practicing more the following week, and Felipe invites her to a local chicken restaurant to try different chili sauces.
