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57 Early Inter Se lo puso What does it mean?

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/03/11

In this lesson, we look at the sentence: Se lo puso and we show you the two meanings that it has as well as how you can know what it means in context. We also talk about the Victim Structure and the SE LE construction and how to know what... Read more » The post 57 Early Inter Se lo puso What does it mean? appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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288 Lesson The verb to MISS in Spanish

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/03/04

In this lesson, we we look at the verb to MISS in Spanish and discover that there are many different meanings in English, which in turn means that there are many different verbs in Spanish. Come and join us to really deep dive into this verb and learn all about to MISS in Spanish. Thank... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 288 Lesson The verb to MISS in Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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287 Chalk and Talk Mayor vs Menor and their meanings

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/03/04

In this lesson, we look at the Spanish Mayor vs Menor and their many meanings. Did you know that many students mix up mayor with Mejor. Find out why? Join us to discover more about the interesting Mayor vs Menor question. Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Video for This Spanish Lesson As well as the... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 287 Chalk and Talk Mayor vs Menor and their meanings appeared first on Lightspeed

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286 Chalk and Talk Spanish SE structures

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/02/25

In this lesson, we review some key Spanish SE structures and test you out on their usage. Come and join us to find out how we say: “You can but you shouldn’t” along with “This is how you do it?” and many other important Spanish SE structures. Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Video for This... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 286 Chalk and Talk Spanish SE structures appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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287 Lesson The Spanish CUYO – Whose and Destiny vs Fate

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/02/25

In this lesson, we start by talking about how to differentiate between Destiny and Fate in Spanish and then we move on to the Spanish CUYO and how that works. Warning: The Spanish CUYO is not first choice for Spanish speakers! Come and find out what native speakers use instead. Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:)... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 287 Lesson The Spanish CUYO – Whose and Destiny vs Fate appeared first on

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56 Early Inter The Spanish Subjunctive with questions

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/02/25

In this lesson, we look at the way that we use the Spanish Subjunctive with questions. Do the rules change when we ask a question? Listen in as we help you to really get a great understanding of the Spanish Subjunctive. You can get your Subjunctive for Beginners course HERE.... Read more » The post 56 Early Inter The Spanish Subjunctive with questions appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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285 Lesson Spanish food etiquette and cooking

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/02/18

In this lesson, we talk about the importantísimo Spanish food etiquette as well as offering you some vocabulary on the whole cooking/eating culture here in Spain. It’s vital to know how Spanish culture views food and mealtimes and so we aim to help you understand just how that works. Come and join us and get... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 285 Lesson Spanish food etiquette and cooking appeared first on Lightspeed

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285 Chalk and Talk Speaking Spanish quickly and song...

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/02/18

In this lesson, we offer you advice on speaking Spanish quickly. Should we work on that? We also look at some interesting lyrics that have the Spanish Subjunctive in them and explain why. Come and join us to find out if speaking Spanish quickly is a good thing. Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Video for... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 285 Chalk and Talk Speaking Spanish quickly and song lyrics appeared first on

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55 Beginners An A1-A2 Spanish Test

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/02/18

In this lesson, we offer you an A1-A2 Spanish test for beginners to see how you are doing with your agreements and conjugations! Come and join us to see where you are on this A1-A2 Spanish test. You can find out more about our Por and Para book here. Here... Read more » The post 55 Beginners An A1-A2 Spanish Test appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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284 Spanish computer vocabulary and jokes

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/02/11

In this lesson, we share some Spanish computer vocabulary along with a fun chat about afew things including some jokes. It’s so very important to have a good Spanish computer vocabulary in these days of ever increasing online communication. Come and find out how to say ‘backspace’ for example!. Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Download... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 284 Spanish computer vocabulary and jokes appeared

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284 Chalk and Talk Spanish listening with Blanca

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/02/11

In this lesson, we help you to improve your Spanish listening with a chat between Gordon and Blanca. Like all spontaneous chats, this conversation is made of bits and pieces of random chat that will really test your Spanish listening abilities. Download your transcription here. Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Video for This Spanish Lesson... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 284 Chalk and Talk Spanish listening with Blanca

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283 Lesson The Spanish LE vs LO

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/02/04

In this lesson, we talk about the Spanish LE vs LO and how it can get very confusing because of Leísmo. Come and join us and find out more. We start by looking at the many different kinds of phobias that exist! You won’t believe some of them. Come and find out what to do... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 283 Lesson The Spanish LE vs LO appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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283 Chalk and Talk Entender vs Comprender

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/02/04

In this lesson, we look at Entender vs Comprender. Is there a difference? The dictionary says that they both mean ‘to understand’. Come and join us for a fascinating lesson on the subtleties of Entender vs Comprender. Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Video for This Spanish Lesson As well as the lessons that you receive... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 283 Chalk and Talk Entender vs Comprender appeared first on Lightspeed

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55 Early Inter Ni Siquiera in Spanish

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/02/04

In this lesson, we help you to use Ni Siquiera in Spanish. What does it mean and how do we add it to sentences? Come and join us to learn more about Ni Siquiera in Spanish and its principal use. Here is the Telegram group where you can leave your:... Read more » The post 55 Early Inter Ni Siquiera in Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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282 Chalk and Talk Ser and Estar review time

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/01/28

In this lesson, we have a Ser and Estar review time in which we look at some of the ways they are used in Present Tense. Come and test your Spanish with this interesting Ser and Estar review time and get your verbs flying in formation. Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Video for This Spanish... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 282 Chalk and Talk Ser and Estar review time appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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54 Beginners The verb Tocar in Spanish

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/01/28

In this lesson, we help you with the verb TOCAR in Spanish and it’s many uses. Come and join us to learn more about the verb Tocar in Spanish and why it can mean ‘it’s time’. Here is the Telegram group where you can leave your: ‘And now a word... Read more » The post 54 Beginners The verb Tocar in Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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282 Lesson Referring to self with TÚ in Spanish

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/01/28

In this lesson, we talk about the fascinating subject of referring to self with Tú in Spanish. We do it quite naturally in English, but is it common in Spanish? Join us to find out the three ways that it is used in Spanish. We start by considering wars and whether people are born evil... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 282 Lesson Referring to self with TÚ in Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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54 Early Inter Creer and Pensar in the past and...

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/01/21

In this lesson, we help you with using Creer and Pensar in the past and the subleties of how the meaning changes according to the tense we choose. Come and join us to learn more about Creer and Pensar in the past as well as hearing Gordon’s fun challenge to... Read more » The post 54 Early Inter Creer and Pensar in the past and Gordon’s challenge appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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281 The challenges of learning Spanish & accidents

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/01/21

In this lesson, we talk about the challenges of learning Spanish and what our personal experience has been. Find out why Gordon would only employ people who have learnt a second language. We then go on to talk about what we do in the event of having an accident whilst driving in Spain. Come and... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 281 The challenges of learning Spanish & accidents appeared first on Lightspeed

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281 Chalk and Talk Te gusta hacer or te gustan hacer

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/01/21

In this lesson, we look at the sentence: ¿Qué cosas te gusta hacer or te gustan hacer? Whcih is the correct structure? Would you believe that some native speakers get this wrong! Come and test your Spanish with these kinds of sentences with Gustar and find out which is correct: ¿Qué cosas te gusta hacer... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 281 Chalk and Talk Te gusta hacer or te gustan hacer appeared first on Lightspeed

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