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Basic Spanish for beginners – HearSay

Spanish A1

Listen to Hugo and Sofía talk about shopping, travel, and daily life in real, everyday Spanish. By the end of this course, their conversation will be easy to follow and you'll be ready to join in. Practice numbers and shopping vocabulary in an everyday conversation.

Lessons

Greeting and talking about the weather
Sofía and Hugo greet each other in the morning and happily comment that it's sunny today.
Saying where your things are
Hugo mentions yesterday's rain and Sofía explains that she doesn't have an umbrella because she left it in Zaragoza.
Asking for an item in the shop
Sofía tells Hugo that she wants blue cheese and asks him how much it costs.
Looking for cheaper buying options
Sofía thinks the blue cheese is very expensive and Hugo offers her a smaller option.
Deciding and confirming a purchase
Sofía agrees to buy the small cheese for eight euros and Hugo asks her if she needs anything else.
Asking about other available products
Sofía asks if there's milk, but Hugo explains that he doesn't have any and suggests buying eggs.
Buying groceries and asking the price
Sofía finds out that the eggs come from Hugo's chickens and decides to buy a dozen.
Politely declining an offer
Hugo offers wine to Sofía, but she politely declines because she has to travel the next day.
Talking about travel plans
Sofía explains that she's traveling to Zaragoza by train and Hugo asks how much her ticket cost.
Asking about someone else's trip
Sofía tells Hugo the price of her ticket and asks him when he's going back home.
Explaining your mode of transport
Hugo tells Sofía that he's traveling on Saturday by car with his dog.
Asking and talking about pets
Sofía asks the name of Hugo's dog and they find out that the pet loves cheese.
Comparing weather between cities
Hugo and Sofía compare the sunny weather in Zaragoza with the rain where they are.
Describing the weather
Sofía talks about the wind in Zaragoza and Hugo warns her that it will rain again tomorrow.
Asking for a shopping bag
Sofía explains she'll be on the train when it rains and Hugo gives her a bag for her shopping.
Calculating the total price
Sofía asks for the shopping total and together they add up the cheese and eggs.
Paying and getting change
Sofía pays for her shopping with a twenty-euro note and Hugo gives her the correct change.
Inviting someone out
Hugo invites Sofía for a coffee, but she declines because she has to pack her bag.
Suggesting alternative plans
Sofía suggests getting a coffee on Monday, but Hugo explains that he'll be at home with his dog that day.
Agreeing on a plan with someone
Hugo and Sofía agree to get a coffee and churros on Tuesday.
Saying goodbye and wishing a safe trip
Sofía says goodbye to Hugo until Tuesday, and he wishes her a good trip to Zaragoza.

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