# First steps in Málaga

**Language:** Spanish  
**CEFR Level:** A1  

> Join Lucía and Javier for your first arrival in Spain as you navigate the airport, taxis, and cafés, one short conversation at a time. Each lesson trains your ear until you can follow every word and answer back.

**Setting:** At the busy Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, Lucía and Javier strike up a conversation while figuring out the best way to reach the city center. They decide to travel together, navigating the journey to their respective holiday rentals and sharing their very first experiences in the sunny Andalusian city.

## Lessons

### 1. Discussing how to get somewhere

Lucía and Javier meet and realize they are both heading to the city, so they start discussing the available transportation options.

### 2. Comparing cost and speed

Lucía compares the speed and cost of the train versus a taxi, prompting Javier to ask about the estimated price of a taxi ride.

### 3. Inquiring about travel costs

Lucía and Javier decide to share a taxi to split the cost, and Lucía asks a driver for the price of a ride to the city center.

### 4. Confirming travel details and prices

Javier mentions they have two different destinations, and Lucía relays the driver's estimated price before they decide to get into the taxi.

### 5. Expressing accommodation preferences

Lucía mentions her apartment is near the beach, and Javier expresses his desire to stay close to the sea before they plan to grab a coffee.

### 6. Expressing drink preferences

Javier shares that he wants a café con leche, while Lucía decides on a juice because of the hot weather.

### 7. Describing the local pace of life

Javier and Lucía compare the region's relaxed atmosphere to the north, leading Javier to decide to stay for a few days.