Speaking
Shadowing: listen to a native speaker and repeat out loud immediately. Imitate the rhythm and tone, not just the words.
Repeat your morning
Listen, pause and repeat out loud. Then say your own routine.
From lesson: My daily routine (A2)
Me levanto temprano, me baño y me visto.
I get up early, I shower and I get dressed.
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Buy a ticket out loud
Listen, pause and repeat the ticket-buying phrase.
From lesson: Traveling (A2)
Quiero un pasaje de ida y vuelta. ¿Cuánto cuesta?
I want a round-trip ticket. How much does it cost?
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Tell what you did
Listen, pause and repeat the weekend story.
From lesson: What did you do last weekend? (A2)
El fin de semana fui al cine y después cené en un restaurante.
Last weekend I went to the movies and then I had dinner at a restaurant.
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Está un poco caro. ¿Me hace un descuento?
It's a little expensive. Can you give me a discount?
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Agree and disagree out loud
Listen, pause and repeat both agreeing and disagreeing.
From lesson: Expressing opinions (B1)
Estoy de acuerdo contigo, pero no estoy de acuerdo con esa parte.
I agree with you, but I don't agree with that part.
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Talk about your plans
Listen, pause and repeat the future plans phrase.
From lesson: Past and future (B1)
Voy a visitar a mi familia el sábado.
I'm going to visit my family on Saturday.
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Primero fui al banco. Después, de repente, empezó a llover. Entonces corrí a la oficina.
First I went to the bank. Then, suddenly, it started to rain. So I ran to the office.
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Repeat the price question
Listen, pause and repeat out loud, matching the melody.
From lesson: Numbers 1-100 (A1)
¿Cuánto cuesta? Cuesta cien dólares.
How much does it cost? It costs a hundred dollars.
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Repeat the polite request
Listen, pause and repeat out loud with a friendly tone.
From lesson: At the restaurant (A1)
¿Me trae la cuenta, por favor?
Could you bring me the check, please?
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Repeat about your family
Listen, pause and repeat out loud, then say it about your own family.
From lesson: Family and people (A1)
Tengo un hermano y una hermana. Mi madre es doctora.
I have a brother and a sister. My mother is a doctor.
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Repeat the time
Listen, pause and repeat out loud, then ask the question yourself.
From lesson: What time is it? (A1)
¿Qué hora es? Son las tres en punto.
What time is it? It's three o'clock sharp.
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Repeat the location
Listen, pause and repeat out loud with a clear voice.
From lesson: Where is it? (A1)
¿Dónde está el banco? Está cerca.
Where is the bank? It's close.
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Repeat the price question
Listen, pause and repeat out loud with a friendly tone.
From lesson: Fruits and vegetables (A1)
¿Cuánto cuesta el kilo de manzanas?
How much does the kilo of apples cost?
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¿Me da la llave de la habitación, por favor?
Could you give me the key to the room, please?
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Es una persona muy simpática y trabajadora.
Listen and repeat the sentence out loud.
From lesson: Describing people (A1)
Es una persona muy simpática y trabajadora.
He/She is a very friendly and hard-working person.
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La cocina tiene refrigerador y lavavajillas.
Listen and repeat the sentence out loud.
From lesson: My house and home (A1)
La cocina tiene refrigerador y lavavajillas.
The kitchen has a refrigerator and a dishwasher.
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El pan cuesta dos dólares y medio, hoy tiene descuento.
Listen and repeat the sentence out loud.
From lesson: At the supermarket (A1)
El pan cuesta dos dólares y medio, hoy tiene descuento.
The bread costs two and a half dollars; it is on sale today.
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¿Qué tiempo hace? Está nublado y hace frío.
Listen and repeat the sentence out loud.
From lesson: Days, months and weather (A1)
¿Qué tiempo hace? Está nublado y hace frío.
What is the weather like? It is cloudy and cold.
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Puede facturar dos maletas de hasta veintitrés kilos.
Listen and repeat the sentence out loud.
From lesson: At the airport (A1)
Puede facturar dos maletas de hasta veintitrés kilos.
You can check two bags of up to twenty-three kilos.
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¿Qué nos recomienda de entrada? La sopa del día es excelent…
Listen and repeat the sentence out loud.
From lesson: Eating out (A1)
¿Qué nos recomienda de entrada? La sopa del día es excelente.
What do you recommend for a starter? The soup of the day is excellent.
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Descanse y tome mucha agua.
Rest and drink lots of water.
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¿Puedo probarme esta camisa, por favor?
Can I try on this shirt, please?
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El tipo de cambio está a novecientos pesos por dólar.
Listen and repeat the sentence out loud.
From lesson: At the bank (A2)
El tipo de cambio está a novecientos pesos por dólar.
The exchange rate is nine hundred pesos per dollar.
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Fue una infancia muy feliz, cerca de la playa.
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From lesson: My childhood (A2)
Fue una infancia muy feliz, cerca de la playa.
It was a very happy childhood, near the beach.
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No olvides reservar las entradas con anticipación.
Listen and repeat the sentence out loud.
From lesson: Planning a trip (A2)
No olvides reservar las entradas con anticipación.
Do not forget to book the tickets in advance.
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Un momento, por favor. ¿De parte de quién?
Listen and repeat the sentence out loud.
From lesson: Talking on the phone (A2)
Un momento, por favor. ¿De parte de quién?
One moment, please. Who is calling?
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Primero corta el pescado en cubos pequeños.
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From lesson: Cooking and recipes (A2)
Primero corta el pescado en cubos pequeños.
First cut the fish into small cubes.
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Camine dos cuadras hacia el norte y doble a la derecha.
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From lesson: Getting around town (A2)
Camine dos cuadras hacia el norte y doble a la derecha.
Walk two blocks north and turn right.
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Repeat the opening line
Listen, pause and repeat out loud with a professional tone.
From lesson: At work: a job interview (B1)
He trabajado durante cinco años en atención al cliente.
I've worked for five years in customer service.
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Debería pasar menos tiempo en el celular.
Listen and repeat the sentence out loud.
From lesson: Technology and social media (B1)
Debería pasar menos tiempo en el celular.
I should spend less time on my phone.
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Es importante que duermas siete u ocho horas.
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From lesson: Health and lifestyle (B1)
Es importante que duermas siete u ocho horas.
It is important that you sleep seven or eight hours.
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Según los expertos, el tráfico mejorará.
Listen and repeat the sentence out loud.
From lesson: Current events and news (B1)
Según los expertos, el tráfico mejorará.
According to experts, traffic will improve.
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Busco un lugar donde pueda crecer profesionalmente.
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From lesson: Job hunting (B1)
Busco un lugar donde pueda crecer profesionalmente.
I am looking for a place where I can grow professionally.
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Hubo un error en el sistema, le devolveré el dinero esta se…
Listen and repeat the sentence out loud.
From lesson: Making complaints (B1)
Hubo un error en el sistema, le devolveré el dinero esta semana.
There was an error in the system; I will refund your money this week.
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Repeat the agreement
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From lesson: Making plans and negotiating (B2)
Estoy de acuerdo con el lugar, pero con una condición.
I agree with the place, but with one condition.
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Si yo fuera ministro, empezaría por mejorar los salarios.
Listen and repeat the sentence out loud.
From lesson: Politics and society (B2)
Si yo fuera ministro, empezaría por mejorar los salarios.
If I were the minister, I would start by improving salaries.
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Ojalá los gobiernos tomen buenas decisiones.
Listen and repeat the sentence out loud.
From lesson: Science and the future (B2)
Ojalá los gobiernos tomen buenas decisiones.
Hopefully governments make good decisions.
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Lo que más me gustó fue la exposición de arte moderno.
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From lesson: Arts and culture (B2)
Lo que más me gustó fue la exposición de arte moderno.
What I liked most was the modern art exhibition.
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Te conviene diversificar tus inversiones a largo plazo.
Listen and repeat the sentence out loud.
From lesson: Money and investments (B2)
Te conviene diversificar tus inversiones a largo plazo.
It is wise for you to diversify your investments in the long term.
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El riesgo es mínimo comparado con el beneficio.
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From lesson: Persuasion and influence (B2)
El riesgo es mínimo comparado con el beneficio.
The risk is minimal compared to the benefit.
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Repeat and introduce yourself
Listen, pause and repeat out loud. Then say your own name.
From lesson: Greetings and introductions (A1)
Hola, me llamo Ana. Mucho gusto.
Hello, my name is Ana. Nice to meet you.
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Repeat the idiom
Listen, pause and repeat the sentence out loud. Pay attention to rhythm.
From lesson: Latin American idioms (B2)
Tranquilo, yo te echo una mano con eso.
Don't worry, I'll lend you a hand with that.
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Repeat the opinion
Listen, pause and repeat the sentence with natural intonation.
From lesson: Debates and arguments (B2)
Es importante que todos participemos en la reunión.
It's important that we all participate in the meeting.
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Shadow this travel phrase 1
Listen, pause and repeat the phrase out loud, matching the melody.
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¿Me trae la cuenta, por favor?
Can you bring me the bill, please?
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Shadow this travel phrase 2
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¿A qué hora sale el bus?
What time does the bus leave?
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Shadow this travel phrase 3
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¿Cuánto cuesta esto?
How much does this cost?
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Shadow this travel phrase 4
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Perdón, ¿puede repetir, por favor?
Sorry, can you repeat, please?
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Shadow this travel phrase 5
Listen, pause and repeat the phrase out loud, matching the melody.
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Muchas gracias por todo.
Thank you so much for everything.
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