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280 Lesson De que, Dequeísmo and el ocio

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/01/14

In this lesson, we talk about el Ocio which is leisure in Spanish, and then we look at how to manage the use of de que and the confusion that Dequeísmo causes in the process. (This is the overcompensation of the use of the DE.) Come and join us to hear Cynthia’s funny story about... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 280 Lesson De que, Dequeísmo and el ocio appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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280 Chalk and Talk Spanish Subjunctive Triggers with NO

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/01/14

In this lesson, we explain how the Spanish Subjunctive triggers work with the NO + VERB+ QUE and we also offer a fascinating insight into how the Conditional doesn’t always trigger off the subjunctive, even if we feel that it should. Come and test your Spanish Subjunctive triggers that are created with a NO and... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 280 Chalk and Talk Spanish Subjunctive Triggers with NO appeared first on

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279 Chalk and Talk Test your Spanish Imperative

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/01/07

In this lesson, we give you a chance to test your Spanish Imperative tense with a fun ‘prueba’ on both the affirmative and negative versions of this tense. In this test we will be checking out your use of the ‘tú’ conjugation. Come and test your Spanish Imperative and see how much you remember. Un... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 279 Chalk and Talk Test your Spanish Imperative appeared first on Lightspeed

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279 Lesson Boxing in Spanish and deep questions

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2022/01/07

In this lesson, we talk about boxing in Spanish and cover some of the vocabulary and grammar that surrounds this sport. When they talk in the past about boxing matches, do they tend to use the Spanish Preterite or the Imperfect? Come and join us for an interting chat in Spanish on some very deep... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 279 Lesson Boxing in Spanish and deep questions appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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278 Lesson Does DESPUÉS DE QUE take the subjunctive?

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/12/31

In this lesson, we ask the important question: Does Después de que take the subjunctive? The answer is not as straightforward as we might have liked, but we do manage to offer you a guide to know when and how you should use the Subjunctive or the indicative in Spanish with this structure. Come and... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 278 Lesson Does DESPUÉS DE QUE take the subjunctive? appeared first on Lightspeed

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278 Chalk and Talk Listen to Spanish from Madrid

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/12/31

In this lesson, we give you a chance to listen to Spanish from Madrid as we hear Rosa talking about a film that she watched about life after death. Come and test out your ear as you listen to Spanish and improve your understanding. Download the transcript HERE. Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Video for... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 278 Chalk and Talk Listen to Spanish from Madrid appeared first on Lightspeed

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277 Chalk and Talk A Christmas Spanish vocabulary test

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/12/24

In this lesson, we give you a great Christmas Spanish vocabulary test as well as helping you to construct Spanish sentences. Come and join us and get into the Christmas mood with this fun Spanish vocabulary test. 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 277 Chalk and Talk A Christmas Spanish vocabulary test appeared first on

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277 Lesson Christmas fun and the verb Pillar

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/12/24

In this lesson, we have some fun with the translation of the famous carol: The twelve days of Christmas and then we look at the verb PILLAR and at the way it is used such a lot in Spanish conversation Come and join us and have some Christmas fun while learning about the verb PILLAR.... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 277 Lesson Christmas fun and the verb Pillar appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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276 Lesson The verb Quedar and Spanish education

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/12/17

In this lesson we look at the Spanish verb QUEDAR and it many uses all with practical examples for you to use in your spoken Spanish. We also talk about the Spanish education system compared with that of the USA and the UK. Come and join us as we help you reall get to grips... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 276 Lesson The verb Quedar and Spanish education appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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276 Chalk and Talk Spanish question tags

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/12/17

In this lesson we learn how to use the most important Spanish question tags. These are quite complex in English, but in Spanish, they are really quite straight forward! Come and join us and find out what a Spanish question tags is and how to use it like a pro. Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:)... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 276 Chalk and Talk Spanish question tags appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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Cynthia’s Book club Week 5

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/12/14

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275 Lesson The COMO PARA meaning

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/12/10

In this lesson we look at the COMO PARA meaning. This is a lesson of discovery as we try to unravel just how this might translate into English. We start with a couple of extremely thought provoking questions. Come and join us as we get to the bottom of the COMO PARA meaning mystery. Un... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 275 Lesson The COMO PARA meaning appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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275 Chalk and Talk The real meaning of ECHAR

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/12/10

In this lesson we look at the the real meaning of ECHAR and how we use it in conversation. This has to be one of the most flexible verbs ever! Come and join us and find out what the meaning of ECHAR really is.. Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Video for This Spanish Lesson As... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 275 Chalk and Talk The real meaning of ECHAR appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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Cynthia’s Book Club Week 4

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/12/08

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274 Chalk and Talk LISTO in Spanish

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/12/03

In this lesson we look at the meanings of LISTO in Spanish and cover, not only what the word can mean, but also how the tonality can change the meaning a lot! Come and join us and find out what LISTO in Spanish really means. 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 274 Chalk and Talk LISTO in Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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274 Lesson Uno vs Alguno + Subtle subjunctive

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/12/03

In this lesson we look at the differences between Uno vs Alguno as well as Ninguno and Cualquiera. We then move on to look at the subtleties of the Spanish subjunctive use when asking questions. So, come and find out about Uno vs Alguno and so much more! Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Download the... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 274 Lesson Uno vs Alguno + Subtle subjunctive appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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Cynthia’s Book Club Brújulas Week 3

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/11/30

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53 Early Inter Explaining SE TE VE feliz

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/11/26

In this lesson we help you understand the unusual Spanish structure of: Se te ve feliz. What does it mean? What kind of structure is this? Come and join us and learn about this structure as well as the ways that you can say the same thing without having to... Read more » The post 53 Early Inter Explaining SE TE VE feliz appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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273 Lesson Hace tiempo que no… Spanish word order

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/11/26

In this fascinating lesson we firstly break down the meaning of the Spanish structure: Hace tiempo que no.. Join us to find out just what that means in English and how to use it well in Spanish. We then move on to the subject of Spanish word order and compare the information presented in a... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 273 Lesson Hace tiempo que no… Spanish word order appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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273 Chalk and Talk Spanish lyrics explained

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/11/26

In this lesson we work through the Spanish lyrics of the famous and absolutely gorgeous song: Solamente tú, by Pablo Alborán. Come and join us and find out what this song is all about as well as why it uses so much Obligation subjunctive. Hear the song with lyrics HERE. Spanish lyrics are never striaght... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 273 Chalk and Talk Spanish lyrics explained appeared first on Lightspeed

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