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Madrid Spanish for New Expats – HearSay Spanish A1
Master essential Spanish for setting up your life in Madrid with these practical audio lessons. Perfect for listening and speaking practice on the go while you explore your new city.
Lessons Arriving in Madrid Emma arrives in Madrid and meets David, who gives her a quick welcome to the city.
Vocabulary hola (hello) el nombre (the name) buenos días (good morning) la ciudad (the city) gracias (thank you) Objectives Greet people Introduce yourself Asking for directions Emma needs to find her temporary accommodation in the Malasaña neighborhood.
Vocabulary ¿dónde está? (where is?) la calle (the street) a la derecha (to the right) a la izquierda (to the left) recto (straight) Objectives Ask where a place is Understand basic directions Buying a metro card David shows Emma how to buy a Tarjeta Multi at the metro station.
Vocabulary el metro (the subway) la tarjeta (the card) el billete (the ticket) ¿cuánto cuesta? (how much does it cost?) comprar (to buy) Objectives Purchase a transport ticket Ask about prices Navigating the metro Emma rides the metro during peak hours and learns how to find the right line.
Vocabulary la línea (the line) la estación (the station) la parada (the stop) entrar (to enter) salir (to exit) el tren (the train) Objectives Understand metro lines Ask about stops Looking at apartment listings Emma checks an app for flats to rent in the Chueca and Salamanca areas.
Vocabulary el piso (the apartment) alquilar (to rent) la habitación (the room) el baño (the bathroom) grande (large) pequeño (small) Objectives Read apartment listings Express preferences Viewing an apartment Emma visits a flat and asks the landlord about the features of the space.
Vocabulary la ventana (the window) la cama (the bed) la cocina (the kitchen) luminoso (bright) bonito (pretty) Objectives Ask about apartment details Describe a living space Discussing rent and deposit Emma negotiates the monthly cost and the upfront deposit for her new place.
Vocabulary el mes (the month) el dinero (the money) la fianza (the deposit) caro (expensive) barato (cheap) pagar (to pay) Objectives Talk about money Understand rental costs The rental contract Emma finalizes the paperwork with the real estate agent using her NIE.
Vocabulary el contrato (the contract) la firma (the signature) el pasaporte (the passport) el número (the number) firmar (to sign) el documento (the document) Objectives Talk about documents Sign an agreement Getting internet access Emma contacts a provider to set up a fiber optic connection for her new flat.
Vocabulary el internet (the internet) el wifi (the Wi-Fi) rápido (fast) la conexión (the connection) el teléfono (the phone) Objectives Ask about internet services Request installation Setting up utilities Emma makes phone calls to activate the water and electricity services.
Vocabulary la luz (the electricity) el agua (the water) el gas (the gas) la factura (the bill) encender (to turn on) Objectives Discuss basic utilities Set up home services Opening a bank account Emma goes to a local bank branch to open a Spanish account for direct debits.
Vocabulary el banco (the bank) la cuenta (the account) abrir (to open) el cajero (the ATM) la oficina (the office) Objectives Open a bank account Request a debit card Discovering the neighborhood Emma walks around her new neighborhood to find essential local shops.
Vocabulary el supermercado (the supermarket) la farmacia (the pharmacy) el barrio (the neighborhood) cerca (near) lejos (far) Objectives Locate basic shops Describe distances Interacting with locals Emma gets slightly lost and asks a local resident for help.
Vocabulary perdone (excuse me) no entiendo (I don't understand) hablar (to speak) más despacio (slower) la ayuda (the help) Objectives Get someone's attention politely Ask for clarification Celebrating the new flat Emma and David celebrate her successful move with tapas and drinks.
Vocabulary las tapas (the tapas) la cerveza (the beer) el restaurante (the restaurant) la mesa (the table) salud (cheers) Objectives Order food and drinks Make a toast 