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