# Madrid Spanish for New Expats

**Language:** Spanish  
**CEFR Level:** 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.

**Setting:** Set in the bustling streets and vibrant neighborhoods of Madrid, Spain. The story follows a newly arrived expat navigating the fast-paced housing market, local bureaucracy, and public transit with the help of a knowledgeable friend.

## Lessons

### 1. 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

### 2. 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

### 3. 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

### 4. 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

### 5. 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

### 6. 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

### 7. 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

### 8. 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

### 9. 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

### 10. 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

### 11. 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

### 12. 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

### 13. 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

### 14. 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