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Relocating to sunny Seville – HearSay Spanish B1
Master conversational Spanish while commuting or cooking at home. Practice listening and speaking on the go as you settle into Andalusian life.
Lessons Apartment hunting in Seville Arpi looks for an affordable apartment outside the bustling city center.
Vocabulary el alquiler (the rent) el barrio (the neighborhood) las afueras (the outskirts) el presupuesto (the budget) amueblado (furnished) la fianza (the deposit) Objectives Ask about rent prices Discuss neighborhood amenities Describe an ideal apartment Setting up utilities Arpi handles the logistics of moving in and setting up her monthly expenses.
Vocabulary los gastos (the expenses) la factura (the bill) la calefacción (the heating) el aire acondicionado (the air conditioning) el fontanero (the plumber) dar de alta (to register) Objectives Set up utility services Ask about monthly costs Report a maintenance issue Exploring the Triana Market Arpi visits the historic Triana Market to buy fresh ingredients for her new kitchen.
Vocabulary el puesto (the stall) el mercado (the market) los ingredientes (the ingredients) fresco (fresh) pesar (to weigh) el mostrador (the counter) Objectives Ask for specific quantities Inquire about seasonal produce Interact with local vendors Enrolling in a cooking class Arpi meets Mateo and signs up for a traditional Andalusian cooking class.
Vocabulary matricularse (to enroll) la receta (the recipe) el nivel (the level) el horario (the schedule) el delantal (the apron) la matrícula (the registration fee) Objectives Register for a class Discuss cooking experience Ask about class schedules Making traditional tapas Arpi learns how to prepare authentic tapas in Mateo's hands-on workshop.
Vocabulary picar (to chop) freír (to fry) la sartén (the frying pan) el aceite de oliva (the olive oil) la ración (the portion) probar (to taste) Objectives Follow cooking instructions Describe food preparation methods Discuss local culinary traditions Socializing over a meal Arpi and her classmates enjoy the dinner they prepared, sharing stories about Seville.
Vocabulary delicioso (delicious) el sabor (the flavor) compartir (to share) la costumbre (the custom) brindar (to toast) la sobremesa (the after-dinner conversation) Objectives Express opinions about food Share personal anecdotes Offer and accept food Embracing the Andalusian lifestyle Arpi reflects on her new life, the affordable cost of living, and the welcoming local culture.
Vocabulary el costo de vida (the cost of living) asequible (affordable) adaptarse (to adapt) la calidad de vida (the quality of life) acogedor (welcoming) mudarse (to move) Objectives Talk about cost of living Describe cultural differences Express satisfaction with a move