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