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250 Lesson Amar or Querer and difficult questions

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/06/18

In this lesson we look at the choice between Amar or Querer when it comes to love. Whcih one do we use in Spanish? We start with some really interesting questions that you may well like to answer yourself. Let’s bring you up to speed on love and on Amar or Querer. Come and join... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 250 Lesson Amar or Querer and difficult questions appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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48 Early Inter Mexico vs Spain

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/06/11

In this lesson we help you with some of the differences when we consider Mexico vs Spain in language, pronunciation and verbs. Come and join us and have some fun while you learn about the Mexico vs Spain situation. If you would like to know more about the books that... Read more » The post 48 Early Inter Mexico vs Spain appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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249 Chalk and Talk Spanish Tenses review

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/06/11

In this lesson we have a full Spanish tenses review by taking a simple sentence and creating sentences with it in every tense. Come and test out your Spanish in the Spanish tenses review with Gordon. Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Video for This Spanish Lesson As well as the lessons that you receive as... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 249 Chalk and Talk Spanish Tenses review appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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249 Lesson Spanish ferias and the LAS

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/06/11

In this lesson we look at the Spanish Ferias and some of the rides and attractions that have caused us the most trouble. We then move on to the curious use of the LAS in certain verbs. What could it mean? Come and join us on a ride through the Spanish Ferias y ¡No te... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 249 Lesson Spanish ferias and the LAS appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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Week 1 El Principito Cynthia’s Book Club

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/06/10

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248 Chalk and Talk The Spanish ELLO and ‘Back’

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/06/04

In this lesson we look at the Spanish ELLO and how we use it in our spoken word. We then look at the way that we translate various ‘back’ sentences into Spanish. Come and join us as we look at the was that we use the Spanish ELLO. Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Video for... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 248 Chalk and Talk The Spanish ELLO and ‘Back’ appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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248 Lesson Change and the Por Para question

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/06/04

In this lesson we look at some sentences that seem to create a Por Para confusion based on the rules that we already know. Linked to this closely is the reason why we have to use the verb in infinitive sometimes. We start off by talking about change and our resistance to it. If you... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 248 Lesson Change and the Por Para question appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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47 Beginners The Spanish DO for emphasis

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/05/28

In this lesson we help you with the Spanish Do for emphasis, for example when we say: I don’t have a dog but I do have a cat. Come and join us and have some fun while you learn about the Spanish DO. If you would like to know more... Read more » The post 47 Beginners The Spanish DO for emphasis appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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247 Lesson Word order in Spanish and Yo vs Mí mismo

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/05/28

In this lesson we look at word order in Spanish and the way that it can seem far more flexible than English. This can be confusing sometimes and lead to what we see as backward sentences. We start off by talking about having children and how it changes your life. We finish the lesson by... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 247 Lesson Word order in Spanish and Yo vs Mí mismo appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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247 Chalk and Talk Test with Spanish football

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/05/28

In this lesson we offer you a listening test with Spanish football. You really don’t need to like football for this to be valuable for you. Come and join us as we listen to a very irate man talking about Spanish football and about the 100 million euro player who he doesn’t like. Download the... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 247 Chalk and Talk Test with Spanish football appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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Spanish Total Immersion in the City of Mexico with Saúl

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/05/26

Your Spanish total immersion course in Mexico City! First dates available (Limited to 3 individuals or 3 couples.) 19 July to 25th of July. FULL 9th August to the 15th of August 2021. 2 places (2 couples) available 30th August to 5th September 3 places (3 couples) available To book... Read more » The post Spanish Total Immersion in the City of Mexico with Saúl appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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246 Chalk and Talk Saying: I’m wrong in Spanish

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/05/21

In this lesson we look at ways of saying: I’m wrong in Spanish using the most common verbs. We also look at the way that we use the Spanish subjunctive and indicative with some Lo bueno and Es bueno phrases. So, if you have problems saying: I’m wrong in Spanish, then this is the lesson... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 246 Chalk and Talk Saying: I’m wrong in Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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246 Lesson Ordering in Spanish and having fun

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/05/21

In this lesson we look at ordering in Spanish in a bar or restaurant as well as how to say that you have had a good time. Although these are small things to say, they are so important in your day to day activities. We start off by talking about entrepreneurs and the situation in... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 246 Lesson Ordering in Spanish and having fun appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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47 Early Intermediate Ago In Spanish

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/05/14

In this lesson we show you the difference between AGO in Spanish and ‘For the last’. We share with you the way that a Spanish native would say this kind of sentence (spoiler alert: It’s not the way that we would say it in English!) If you would like to... Read more » The post 47 Early Intermediate Ago In Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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245 Driving cars and Test your Spanish past

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/05/14

In this lesson you get a chance to test your Spanish past tense with a fun exercise about parks, birds and strange attacks. We start off by talking about cars and about what makes a car pretty. So, if you want test your Spanish past, come and join us! Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:) Download... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 245 Driving cars and Test your Spanish past appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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245 Chalk and Talk Que vs De que Que vs Lo que

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/05/14

In this lesson we look at some fascinating examples of Que vs De que and when we use each one. We also look at the way that Lo que is used compared to Que. We start by talking about how to get the best from Ser Socio. Join us to find out more about Que... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 245 Chalk and Talk Que vs De que Que vs Lo que appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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244 Lesson ¿ito vs illo? La ética

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/05/07

In this lesson we talk about Spanish diminutives and augmentatives and the ito vs illo question. When do we use each one? Are they interchangeable? We start by talking about ethics with some very difficult questions for Cynthia. So, if you are unsure about the ito vs illo choice, this is the lesson for you!... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 244 Lesson ¿ito vs illo? La ética appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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244 Chalk and Talk Creer vs Creerse and more

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/05/07

In this lesson we cover some cool questions from Michael O’Meara about curious Spanish structures like Creer vs Creerse or saying: I was like in Spanish. What about adding an upside down questions mark to the middle of a sentence? All this and more will be covered in this lesson. Why don’t you come and... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 244 Chalk and Talk Creer vs Creerse and more appeared first on Lightspeed

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243 Lesson Los colores and El Subjuntivo

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/04/30

In this lesson we talk about Los Colores and the way that they affect us. We then move on to some really interesting structures found in The Subjunctive and look to see if they are valid and if we should use them Even though we are talking about Los Colores, this isn’t a Beginners class!... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 243 Lesson Los colores and El Subjuntivo appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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243 Chalk and Talk Ser or Estar + passive voice

Gordon Smith-Duran – Lightspeed Spanish ·

2021/04/30

In this lesson we deep dive into the Ser or Estar use with the passive voice. How do you know when you have to use SER with the past participle adjective and when you have to use ESTAR? Come and spend some time with us and you will be clear about the Ser or Estar... Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membership Program. The post 243 Chalk and Talk Ser or Estar + passive voice appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.

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