# Spanish on the Camino

**Language:** Spanish  
**CEFR Level:** A2  

> Master outdoor and travel Spanish by listening to Andrea and Javier's conversation about navigating the Camino de Santiago, managing physical aches, and connecting with fellow pilgrims. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

**Setting:** Andrea and Javier meet at a pilgrim hostel in Villafranca del Bierzo and decide to walk the challenging mountain stages toward O Cebreiro together. Over the course of a week on the Camino de Santiago, they share the daily highs and lows of the trail, from treating blisters to watching the sunrise over the Galician hills.

## Lessons

### 1. Describing physical discomfort

Andrea and Javier discuss how sore their feet are after a long walk and talk about the cold morning weather and their first-aid supplies.

### 2. Discussing accommodation and arrival times

Javier looks for blister cream for Andrea as they spot their hostel and discuss their chances of getting a bed compared to the previous day.

### 3. Describing landscapes and nature

Andrea explains why she was walking so fast, and she and Javier talk about the beautiful countryside, local apple trees, and Andrea's market stall.

### 4. Planning immediate next steps

Javier teases Andrea about her tree photos before they decide to quickly secure their hostel beds and plan to wash their dirty laundry.

### 5. Comparing progress and achievements

Javier and Andrea compare the number of stamps they have collected on their pilgrim credentials and tease each other about who is ahead.

### 6. Discussing travel distances and routes

Andrea and Javier talk about the distance and steep terrain they will face on their hike the following day.

### 7. Reporting what someone else said

Javier shares a tip he heard from a local about the panoramic views, and Andrea hopes the weather will be clear enough to see them.