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Spanish A1: first conversations
Start with introductions, everyday questions and essential Spanish forms, then practise shops, cafés and travel.
What you will learn at this level
- Greet people and ask simple questions about time and place
- Use common present-tense verbs, numbers and expressions for daily life
- Handle a café order, a purchase and basic directions
Lessons at this level
- Spanish subject pronouns: yo, tú and moreSpanish grammarIdentify common Spanish subject pronouns and understand when a subject can be left unstated.
- Ser in the present tense: forms and examplesSpanish grammarConjugate Spanish ser in the present for identity and occupation, with examples, subject forms and exercises.
- Spanish greetings and introductionsEveryday SpanishGreet someone in Spanish, introduce yourself and say goodbye with practical phrases and exercises.
- Spanish articles: el, la, un and unaSpanish grammarChoose definite and indefinite Spanish articles by gender and number, with everyday examples and practice.
- Spanish adjective agreement: gender and numberSpanish grammarLearn how Spanish adjectives agree with nouns in gender and number through clear examples and exercises.
- Estar in the present tense: location and stateSpanish grammarPractise present-tense forms of estar to describe where someone is and how a person or thing feels or looks.
- Ser and estar: two ways to say “to be”Spanish grammarLearn when to use Spanish ser and estar for identity, origin, state and location, with examples and practice.
- Spanish negation with noSpanish grammarMake simple Spanish sentences negative with no, including its position before a verb and an object pronoun.
- Spanish question words: dónde, cuándo and moreSpanish grammarAsk about place, time, reasons and prices in Spanish with accented question words and practical examples.
- Asking for clarification in SpanishEveryday SpanishSay you do not understand, ask someone to repeat or slow down, and ask what a Spanish word means.
- Spanish numbers zero to tenSpanish grammarLearn the Spanish numbers from zero to ten and use them for quantities, times and everyday requests.
- Tener in the present: having, age and hungerSpanish grammarConjugate the Spanish verb tener in the present and use it for possession, age and everyday expressions.
- Regular Spanish -ar verbs in the presentSpanish grammarConjugate regular -ar verbs in the Spanish present tense with useful examples, explanations and exercises.
- Regular -er and -ir verbs in the presentSpanish grammarConjugate regular Spanish -er and -ir verbs in the present and compare their endings in everyday examples.
- Expressing likes with gustarSpanish grammarSay what you like in Spanish with gustar, and choose gusta or gustan for a singular or plural subject.
- Ordering at a café in SpanishEveryday SpanishOrder a drink, ask about ingredients or the price, and request the bill in Spanish with useful café phrases.
- Spanish hay: there is and there areSpanish grammarUse hay to say what exists in a place, ask whether something is available and make simple negative statements.
- Spanish expressions for locationSpanish grammarDescribe where things are with encima de, debajo de, cerca de, detrás de and other Spanish place expressions.
- Asking for directions in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk where a place is and understand simple directions in Spanish, including straight ahead, left and right.
- Ir in the present: going to placesSpanish grammarConjugate Spanish ir in the present and describe destinations and ways of travelling with examples.
- Spanish demonstratives: este, ese and aquelSpanish grammarPoint to people or things in Spanish and match demonstratives to a noun’s gender and number.
- Shopping for clothes in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk a price, request another size and try on clothes in Spanish with practical examples and exercises.
- Spanish possessives before a nounSpanish grammarUse mi, tu, su and nuestro before Spanish nouns, and match their forms to what is possessed.
- Talking about family in SpanishEveryday SpanishIntroduce family members and ask their names with useful Spanish vocabulary and examples.
- Days of the week in SpanishSpanish grammarLearn the Spanish weekdays, use el and los for dates and routines, and practise their order.
- Telling the time in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk and tell the time in Spanish, including one o’clock, half past, quarter past and quarter to.
- Talking about the weather in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk about the weather and describe sun, cold, rain, snow and clouds with practical Spanish examples.
- Spanish ir a plus infinitive for plansSpanish grammarTalk about plans and intentions with ir a plus an infinitive, using examples, negative sentences and exercises.
- Ordering a meal in SpanishEveryday SpanishOrder a meal in Spanish: request a table and menu, ask about ingredients and check whether you can pay by card.
- Buying fruit and vegetables in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk for produce by weight, check the price and finish a market purchase with practical Spanish phrases.
- Talking about a motherSpanish: Nouns in contextA mother, a phone call and a family gathering: practise the Spanish noun in singular and plural with everyday examples.
- Spanish reflexive and pronominal verbsSpanish grammarUse me, te, se and nos with everyday Spanish verbs for getting up, getting dressed and washing.
- Spanish frequency expressions: siempre, a veces and nuncaSpanish grammarSay how often you do something with common Spanish frequency expressions and practical examples.
- Describe a daily routine in SpanishEveryday SpanishTalk about waking up, meals, work and evening activities in order with practical Spanish examples.
- Describing a home in SpanishEveryday SpanishName rooms, say what a home contains and describe where things are with practical Spanish phrases.
- Spanish ñ pronunciation: the /ɲ/ soundSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingRecognize the Spanish letter ñ and its /ɲ/ sound, and distinguish it from the ordinary n sound /n/ in familiar words.
- Saying goodbye in SpanishEveryday SpanishFarewells for friends and polite encounters help you close a conversation and respond naturally when someone leaves.
- Spanish contractions al and delSpanish grammarUse the Spanish contractions al and del when a or de meets the article el, with a proper-name exception.
- Casa in Spanish: house and homeSpanish: Nouns in contextUse Spanish casa for a house or home, form casas and distinguish en casa from a particular house.
- Hablar in Spanish: speaking and conversationSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse hablar to say which language you speak, whom you speak with and what you talk about.
- Grande and gran in Spanish: size and importanceSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn when Spanish grande becomes gran before a singular noun and practise its plural grandes.
- Talking about a brotherSpanish: Nouns in contextEveryday scenes with a brother: explore the singular and plural forms through examples and short practice.
- Despacio: slowly in SpanishSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeUse despacio to describe slow speech and movement, and compare it with deprisa for speed.
- Asking about work hours in SpanishSpanish: Communication at workWhen does the workday start or end? Ask about a shift and understand a simple time range in Spanish.
- Spanish vowel sounds /e/ and /i/: mesa and misaSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingHear and produce the contrast between Spanish /e/ and /i/ in familiar words such as mesa and misa.
- Conmigo and contigo: with me and with youSpanish grammarUse conmigo and contigo to say with me and with you in Spanish, and compare them with con él and con ella.
- Counting from eleven to thirtySpanish grammarFrom eleven through thirty, Spanish number words help you count people and objects, with special spelling and agreement for twenty-one.
- Libro in Spanish: books and their subjectsSpanish: Nouns in contextDiscuss a libro and its contents using the plural libros and the preposition de.
- Comer in Spanish: eating and meal timesSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse comer to describe food and meal times, and practise regular present forms for different subjects.
- Pequeño in Spanish: small things and agreementSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe small objects with pequeño and match pequeña, pequeños and pequeñas to their nouns.
- Requesting a short break at work in SpanishSpanish: Communication at workA short pause during work starts with a polite question. Practise asking for a few minutes and saying when you return.
- Hoy in Spanish: talking about todaySpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeUse Spanish hoy for the current day, arrange a time and distinguish today from ayer and mañana.
- Spanish noun plurals after vowels and consonantsSpanish grammarA final vowel or consonant guides the regular Spanish plural: compare endings and practise with familiar nouns.
- Spanish vowels a and o: casa and cosaSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingPractice distinguishing Spanish /a/ and /o/ using familiar words and contextual sentences.
- Tú or tu, él or el: accent marksSpanish grammarDistinguish Spanish stressed pronouns from the unaccented possessives and article in tú/tu, él/el and mí/mi.
- Talking about a childSpanish: Nouns in contextEveryday scenes with a child: explore the singular and plural forms through examples and short practice.
- Agua in Spanish: water and feminine agreementSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn why Spanish agua is feminine despite el agua, and practise fría, esta agua and las aguas.
- Trabajar in Spanish: work, place and scheduleSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse trabajar to describe where and when you work and practise regular present forms with different subjects.
- Common masculine and feminine noun endingsSpanish grammarNoun endings often give clues to Spanish gender, helping you choose the matching definite article while recognizing common exceptions.
- Expressing hunger in SpanishSpanish: Words that work togetherHunger before class or after a walk: describe who needs food with a useful Spanish expression.
- Finding a workstation in SpanishSpanish: Communication at workOn your first day, ask where you can work, check whether a chair is free and understand simple directions to your place.
- A morning routine in SpanishSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceA window opens, breakfast follows and Ana leaves home: trace the order and times in a short Spanish reading.
- Fácil in Spanish: easy tasks and plural agreementSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe an easy question or recipe with fácil, form fáciles and say whether something is easy for you.
- Saying you are thirstySpanish: Words that work togetherAfter exercise or on a journey, express thirst in Spanish and say who wants a drink.
- Introducing yourself in a Spanish messageSpanish: Writing with purposeA name, a place of origin and an occupation make a useful first message in Spanish.
- Bien: well in SpanishSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeUse bien for how an action is done or how someone feels, and contrast it with bueno and mal.
- Feeling cold and hot in SpanishSpanish: Words that work togetherA chilly room or a warm bus: describe how a person feels using two everyday Spanish expressions.
- A family photo in SpanishSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceA family portrait reveals parents, a brother and a grandmother: follow their relationships in a short Spanish reading.
- Cuánto, cuánta, cuántos and cuántasSpanish grammarAsk how much or how many in Spanish and match cuánto to a following noun in gender and number.
- Talking about speaking SpanishSpanish: Words that work togetherAt home, in class or with a neighbour: say who speaks Spanish and where they use it.
- Saying thank you in SpanishEveryday SpanishA cup of coffee, a kind gesture or some help: find the words to thank someone and reply politely.
- Addressing an envelope in SpanishSpanish: Writing with purposeA recipient, street and postal code form a clear address for a letter sent within Spain.
- Puerta in Spanish: doors and their stateSpanish: Nouns in contextSay whether a puerta is open or closed and practise the feminine plural puertas.
- Omitting subject pronounsSpanish grammarSpanish verb endings often identify the subject, while an explicit pronoun can add contrast or clarity in a conversation.
- Saying where someone livesSpanish: Words that work togetherA small village, an island or the city centre: describe where people live in Spanish.
- A café menu in SpanishSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceCoffee, tea, a sandwich and an apple each have a price: find drinks, food and costs on a simple Spanish café menu.
- Vivir in Spanish: where and with whom you liveSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse vivir to describe where and with whom you live and practise regular present-tense forms.
- Going places on footSpanish: Words that work togetherA trip to the market or the station can be made on foot: describe how you travel in Spanish.
- Asking for work supplies in SpanishSpanish: Communication at workAt work, ask for paper, a pen or other supplies and explain what you need them for in simple Spanish.
- A Spanish grocery listSpanish: Writing with purposeQuantities and groceries go together in a simple Spanish shopping list that is easy to take to the store.
- Bueno and buen in Spanish: good things and agreementSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn bueno, buena and their plurals, and use buen before a masculine singular noun such as libro.
- Asking for a Spanish wordSpanish: Words that work togetherForgotten a word in Spanish? Ask how to say it and specify the language you want.
- A school timetable in SpanishSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceMusic on Monday, maths on Tuesday and other classes fill a school timetable: find subjects, weekdays and times in Spanish.
- Aquí in Spanish: here and nearby placesSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeUse aquí to identify the speaker’s location, invite someone over and contrast here with allí.
- Talking about a catSpanish: Nouns in contextEveryday scenes with a cat: explore the singular and plural forms through examples and short practice.
- Eating and drinking in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsFood and liquids call for different verbs: compare eating and drinking in everyday Spanish sentences.
- Writing a birthday card in SpanishSpanish: Writing with purposeA warm wish and a personal signature turn a few Spanish words into a friendly birthday card.
- Ir a and estar en: destination and locationSpanish grammarDistinguish going to a destination with ir a from being at a location with estar en in Spanish.
- Tú and usted: choosing how to address someoneSpanish grammarA conversation with a friend or a stranger calls for a choice of address and a matching singular verb form.
- Day and night in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsSunlight or darkness? Contrast the Spanish words for day and night in simple everyday sentences.
- A birthday card in SpanishSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceA birthday wish, a signature and a greeting reveal who sends and receives this short Spanish card.
- Mesa in Spanish: tables and restaurant seatingSpanish: Nouns in contextUse mesa for a table, form mesas and ask for a table for a particular number of people.
- Here and there in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsNear the speaker or farther away? Compare two Spanish place words in clear everyday situations.
- Spanish days and months: capital lettersSpanish: Writing with purposeMonday and January look different in Spanish dates: see when days and months begin with a lowercase letter.
- Abrir in Spanish: opening and the form abiertoSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse abrir for opening a door or a venue, practise present forms and describe a door as abierta.
- Today and tomorrow in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsThis day or the next? Distinguish two Spanish time words in plans, schedules and everyday sentences.
- Describing your duties at work in SpanishSpanish: Communication at workCalls, orders and customers: describe a few everyday tasks you do at work with simple present-tense verbs.
- Largo: long in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe long streets, journeys and meetings with largo, using agreement and the contrast with corto.
- Big and small in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsA large box or a small glass? Compare two size adjectives and practise their agreement with nouns.
- Mañana in Spanish: tomorrow and the morningSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeDistinguish mañana meaning tomorrow from la mañana meaning morning and arrange a time for the next day.
- Yes or no questions in SpanishSpanish grammarA simple statement can become a yes or no question with a change in intonation and written question marks.
- Much and little in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsA full jug or a nearly empty one? Express large and small quantities and match the form to the noun.
- Ciudad in Spanish: cities and their centersSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a ciudad in Spanish, form the plural ciudades and discuss a city center or historic district.
- Beber in Spanish: drinking and beveragesSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse beber for drinks, describe what someone drinks and practise its regular present-tense forms.
- Nuevo: new in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe new objects with nuevo and its agreeing forms, and contrast a new item with an old one.
- The Spanish vowel uSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingRounded lips: pronounce the Spanish vowel u clearly in familiar words and notice when the letter is silent.
- Siempre in Spanish: always and not alwaysSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeUse siempre for a regular habit and distinguish no siempre from never in everyday schedules.
- Possession with deSpanish grammarShow who owns an object or how people are related by placing de before the owner’s name in Spanish.
- Talking about the head in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextEveryday references to the head become easier with its gender, articles and plural, plus short practice.
- Pan in Spanish: bread and quantitiesSpanish: Nouns in contextRequest pan or describe an amount of bread and practise the masculine plural panes.
- Venir in Spanish: coming and present formsSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse venir to say where someone comes from or comes to, and practise vengo, vienes and venimos.
- Frío: cold in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe cold drinks, surfaces and winter days with frío and its gender and number agreement.
- Ahora in Spanish: the present moment and laterSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeUse ahora for the current moment, contrast it with después and say whether you are available now.
- Expressing company with a nounSpanish grammarA companion can be named after a short Spanish preposition. Practise saying who joins an activity.
- Spanish vowels without English glidesSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingSteady Spanish vowels keep one mouth position, unlike English glides; practise contrasts through spelling and clear articulation.
- Tiempo in Spanish: time and weatherSpanish: Nouns in contextDistinguish tiempo as available time from tiempo as weather, and use tener tiempo para with an action.
- Apologizing for a small mistake in SpanishEveryday SpanishA late arrival, a forgotten item or a small mix-up can call for an apology and a reassuring response.
- Necesitar in Spanish: needing things and actionsSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse necesitar with a noun or infinitive and practise its regular present forms to express a need.
- Limpio: clean in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe clean tables, clothes and dishes with limpio, agreement and its contrast with sucio.
- Nunca: never in SpanishSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn where nunca goes in Spanish negative sentences and contrast never with siempre, meaning always.
- Spanish months and datesSpanish grammarJanuary through December: name the months in Spanish and put a day and month together to give a date.
- Nombre in Spanish: names and formsSpanish: Nouns in contextGive or request a nombre and enter it on a form using this masculine Spanish noun.
- Talking about the eye in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextEveryday references to the eye become easier with its gender, articles and plural, plus short practice.
- Spanish word-final nSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingA final nasal consonant appears in familiar Spanish words; use spelling and tongue position to recognise and pronounce it.
- Leer in Spanish: reading and reading aloudSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse leer to discuss books, messages and languages, and practise its present forms and en voz alta.
- Alto: tall or high in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe height and position with alto, its agreeing forms and the contrast with bajo.
- Cerca: near in SpanishSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeDescribe nearby places using cerca, cerca de and the contraction del, and contrast near with lejos.
- First, second and third in orderSpanish grammarPut the first three Spanish ordinal numbers to work when describing the order of classes, floors and other things.
- Día in Spanish: a day and its masculine genderSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn why día is masculine despite ending in a, form días and talk about days in a weekly schedule.
- Comprar: buy in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsPractise comprar for buying food, tickets and clothes, with present forms and an infinitive after querer.
- Difícil: difficult in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe difficult questions and tasks with difícil, its plural difíciles and the contrast with fácil.
- Temprano: early in SpanishSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeDescribe early departures and arrivals with temprano and contrast it with tarde, meaning late.
- Persona in Spanish: one person and several peopleSpanish: Nouns in contextCount personas of any gender and match cada persona with a singular verb in a sentence.
- Cerrar: close in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse cerrar for doors, shops and accounts, and practise its e-to-ie change in present-tense forms.
- Talking about the mouth in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextEveryday references to the mouth become easier with its gender, articles and plural, plus short practice.
- Caro: expensive in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe expensive purchases with caro, its agreeing forms and the contrast with barato.
- Allí: there in SpanishSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeUse allí for a place away from the speaker, compare it with aquí and practise its written accent.
- Llave in Spanish: keys and opening doorsSpanish: Nouns in contextForm llaves and explain which key opens a door or belongs to a home using llave, a feminine noun.
- Pagar: pay in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsPractise pagar for bills and tickets, with present forms and phrases for paying by card or in cash.
- Dulce: sweet in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe sweet food and drinks with dulce, its plural dulces and the contrast with salado.
- Asking someone’s age in SpanishEveryday SpanishA question about age opens a simple exchange; answer with a number and the right form of the Spanish verb for having.
- Afuera: outside in SpanishSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeUse afuera for an outside location or movement outward, and understand regional preference for fuera.
- Gente in Spanish: people and singular agreementSpanish: Nouns in contextUse gente for people as a group, choose feminine mucha and make the verb agree in the singular.
- Cocinar: cook in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse cocinar for preparing meals, with regular present forms, ingredients and an infinitive after querer.
- Bonito: pretty or lovely in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe attractive places and things with bonito and practise its gender and number forms.
- Talking about the foot in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextEveryday references to the foot become easier with its gender, articles and plural, plus short practice.
- Tarde: late or afternoonSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeDistinguish the adverb tarde for late actions from the feminine noun in por la tarde.
- Mano in Spanish: hands and feminine genderSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn why mano is feminine despite ending in o, form manos and describe the right or left hand.
- Caminar: walk in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse caminar to describe going on foot, with present forms and routes through familiar places.
- Barato: inexpensive in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe inexpensive items with barato, its agreeing forms and the contrast with caro.
- Sleep and bedtimes in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsBedtimes and hours of rest become easy to describe with the present forms of the Spanish verb for sleeping.
- También: also and too in SpanishSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeAdd an affirmative idea with también and contrast agreement with negative statements using tampoco.
- Banco in Spanish: bank or bench by contextSpanish: Nouns in contextDistinguish banco as a financial institution from banco as a bench and form the plural bancos.
- Correr: run in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsDescribe running in familiar places with correr, its present forms and a contrast with caminar.
- Caliente: hot thingsSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe hot food, water and objects with caliente, its plural and the verb estar in Spanish.
- Muy: very in SpanishSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeIntensify adjectives and adverbs with muy and distinguish it from mucho before a noun.
- The face in everyday SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA face in a picture or a face washed in the morning: discover its Spanish noun, gender and plural with practice.
- Mes in Spanish: months and monthly routinesSpanish: Nouns in contextUse mes and meses for a calendar month, count months and describe something that happens every month.
- Viajar: travel in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse viajar for travel, destinations and transport, with regular present forms and an infinitive.
- Seeing people and things with verSpanish: Verbs and their patternsSpot people and objects in Spanish while practising the irregular first-person present form and the personal preposition.
- Lleno: full of somethingSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe full containers and crowded places with lleno, its agreement and the preposition de.
- Pronto: soon in SpanishSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn pronto for an event expected soon and the everyday farewell hasta pronto with natural examples.
- Hora in Spanish: clock times and durationsSpanish: Nouns in contextAsk the time, give a start time and describe a duration in hours with the feminine noun hora.
- Talking about nationality in SpanishEveryday SpanishWhere are you from? Ask about origin and describe nationality with simple Spanish questions and answers.
- Vender: sell in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse vender for selling goods, practise regular present forms and distinguish the seller from the buyer.
- Vacío: empty and unoccupiedSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe an empty container, an unoccupied seat and an empty room using vacío and its forms.
- Después: after and laterSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn después to order events and después de before a noun or infinitive in Spanish.
- Comida in Spanish: food and mealsSpanish: Nouns in contextDiscuss what a meal contains with comida, which can mean food or a meal; practise the plural comidas.
- Town squares in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA fountain, trees and a meeting place: talk about a town square and its plural in everyday Spanish.
- Giving objects to someone in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsOffer a flower or a book in Spanish and practise the irregular first-person present and the recipient of a gift.
- Saber: know facts or skillsSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse saber for facts and learned skills, practising the irregular first-person present sé.
- Tranquilo: calm and quietSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe a calm person or quiet place with tranquilo, agreement and ser or estar in context.
- Dentro: inside a placeSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn dentro for an interior location and dentro de before a named container or place.
- Tren in Spanish: trains and travel by railSpanish: Nouns in contextUse tren and trenes to discuss departures and arrivals, and say en tren when travelling by train.
- Mirar: look in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse mirar for looking at objects or through a window, with present forms and an infinitive.
- Cómodo: comfortable or at easeSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe comfortable objects and people at ease with cómodo and adjective agreement.
- Arriba: up and upstairsSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn arriba for an upper location or upward direction and use de arriba to identify an upper object.
- Having drinks and taking transportSpanish: Verbs and their patternsOrder a drink or describe a journey in Spanish with a regular verb whose meaning depends on the object.
- Noche in Spanish: night and evening expressionsSpanish: Nouns in contextForm noches and talk about activities in the evening or at night using noche, a feminine noun.
- Aprender: to learn in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn how aprender describes acquiring knowledge and how aprender a introduces a skill.
- Spanish for a hotel staySpanish: Nouns in contextA room near the sea or a place to stay tonight: talk about hotels in Spanish and practise their singular and plural forms.
- Mismo: the sameSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsUse mismo to identify the same person or thing and agree it with the noun in Spanish.
- Encima: above or on topSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn encima and encima de to describe something above or on top of another object.
- Problema in Spanish: a problem and masculine agreementSpanish: Nouns in contextExplain a difficulty or exercise with the masculine problema and form the plural problemas.
- Estudiar: study in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse estudiar to talk about a subject, where you study and preparation for an exam in Spanish.
- Distinto: differentSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsUse distinto to compare different things and agree it with the noun in Spanish.
- Jugar in Spanish: play gamesSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA game of chess or football calls for jugar a; see its present forms and the change from u to ue.
- Spell your name in SpanishEveryday SpanishAt a reception desk or in a conversation, spell a name aloud and check a letter you did not catch.
- Debajo: underneath somethingSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn debajo and debajo de to locate something below a named object or an understood reference.
- Amigo and amiga in Spanish: talking about friendsSpanish: Nouns in contextUse amigo and amiga for friends and match the singular or plural form when talking about them.
- Entrar: going insideSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn entrar for going into a place and use en for the destination and por for the route.
- Lejos: far awaySpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn lejos for distance and lejos de before a named point of reference.
- Eating at a restaurant in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA table outside or dinner with friends: describe a restaurant in Spanish and practise its masculine article and plural.
- Semana in Spanish: weeks and weekendsSpanish: Nouns in contextUse semana and semanas to describe a weekly schedule, count weeks and ask about the weekend.
- Salir: leave or go outSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn salir for leaving a place or going out, including irregular salgo and the preposition de.
- Enfrente: opposite a placeSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn enfrente for a position opposite and enfrente de before a named point of reference.
- Bailar in Spanish: dancing to musicSpanish: Verbs and their patternsAt a party or in the kitchen, bailar describes dancing; explore its present-tense forms and talk about moving to music.
- Escuela in Spanish: school and going thereSpanish: Nouns in contextForm escuelas and describe a school or the journey to one using escuela, a feminine noun.
- Llegar: arriving at a placeSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse llegar to describe arrivals, destinations and being early or late in everyday Spanish.
- Familia in Spanish: family and collective agreementSpanish: Nouns in contextUse the feminine noun familia for a family, form familias and match singular verbs with each family.
- Old age and long-standing friendshipSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsAn old clock, an elderly neighbour or a long-standing friend: explore how position and agreement shape this Spanish adjective.
- Llevar: carry, take or wearSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn llevar for carrying objects, taking things somewhere and wearing clothes in Spanish.
- Calle in Spanish: streets and finding a locationSpanish: Nouns in contextForm calles and describe where a building is on a street using calle, a feminine noun.
- Dinero in Spanish: money, cash and amountsSpanish: Nouns in contextAsk about an amount of dinero, mention cash and explain what the money is intended for.
- Sea in everyday SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA view of the sea offers a way to practise a masculine noun, its plural and common expressions.
- Café in Spanish: coffee and the placeSpanish: Nouns in contextUse café for the drink or a café, order cafés and say whether coffee has milk or sugar.
- Pregunta in Spanish: questions and answersSpanish: Nouns in contextRequest a repeated pregunta or an answer and practise the feminine plural preguntas.
- Cantar in Spanish: singing songsSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA song in the kitchen or at a party is a chance to describe who sings, using the present tense of cantar.
- Short and low in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsA low wall, a short person and lamps near the ground show how this adjective describes height and position.
- Mercado in Spanish: visiting a marketSpanish: Nouns in contextUse mercado and mercados for places to shop, ask where a market is and say when it opens.
- Mapa: map in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextUse the masculine noun mapa for maps and practise its articles, plural and adjectives.
- Ventana: window in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextUse ventana for a window in a room or on a screen, with feminine articles and the phrase mirar por.
- Talking about languages you speak in SpanishEveryday SpanishA conversation about the languages you speak starts with a simple question and a few useful forms of hablar.
- Ropa: clothing in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextTalk about clothing and laundry using ropa with feminine singular agreement and common quantity words.
- Parque: park in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a neighbourhood park with parque, its plural, and the contrast between going to and being in it.
- Young people and the accented pluralSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsA young doctor and young artists introduce an adjective with one singular form and a plural written with an accent.
- Leche: milk in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextTalk about milk at breakfast and in drinks with leche, feminine agreement and the measure un litro de.
- Estación: station or seasonSpanish: Nouns in contextDistinguish estación for a transport station and a season of the year, with its feminine form and plural.
- Mountain in everyday SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA mountain landscape introduces a feminine noun, its plural and ways to describe a place outdoors.
- Nadar in Spanish: where and when to swimSpanish: Verbs and their patternsFrom a pool on Monday to the sea in summer, talk about swimming places and times with present-tense forms of nadar.
- Silla: chair in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a chair and its location with silla, feminine articles, plural forms and useful place phrases.
- Botella: bottle in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextUse botella for a container and a quantity of water, with feminine articles and plural forms.
- Hijo and hija: children in a familySpanish: Nouns in contextLearn hijo and hija for a son and daughter, and use hijos for children in a mixed group.
- White objects in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsWhite walls, cups and clouds offer a way to practise this Spanish colour and its agreement with nouns.
- Médico and médica: doctor in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextName a doctor with médico or médica, practise agreement and use ser to describe a profession.
- Perro and perra: dogs in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextTalk about a dog with perro and perra, practise plural forms and describe everyday activities.
- Pueblo: town or villageSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a town or village with pueblo, its masculine article, plural and community meaning.
- Camino: path or way in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextUse camino for a path or route and recognize the identical first-person verb form meaning I walk.
- Drawing people and thingsSpanish: Verbs and their patternsExplore Drawing people and things through Spanish examples, present forms, and a short practice round with feedback.
- Trabajo: work or job in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextUse trabajo for work, a job or a workplace and recognize the identical verb form I work.
- Black objects and agreementSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsA black hat or a dark stone: practise the Spanish colour adjective as it agrees with singular and plural nouns.
- Número: number in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextAsk for a phone number and describe numbers with número, its masculine article, plural and accent.
- Song vocabulary in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA favorite song provides a context for a feminine noun, its plural and the written accent in the singular.
- Tienda: shop in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextUse tienda for a shop, ask where one is and describe opening hours with feminine forms.
- Teléfono: phone in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextUse teléfono for a phone, ask for its number and say you speak by phone, keeping the accent.
- Hospital: hospital in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextAsk where a hospital is and describe going there with hospital, its masculine article and plural.
- Coche: car in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a car and travel by car with coche, masculine forms and regional alternatives.
- Blue things in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsBlue doors and balloons illustrate a Spanish colour adjective that keeps one singular form and adds a plural ending.
- Fruta: fruit in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextTalk about fruit at meals and markets with fruta, feminine agreement and the plural frutas.
- Going up and boardingSpanish: Verbs and their patternsExplore Going up and boarding through Spanish examples, present forms, and a short practice round with feedback.
- Asking for the bathroom in SpanishEveryday SpanishFind a bathroom politely and understand simple directions to the right, left or end of a corridor.
- Lección: lesson in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextDiscuss a lesson with lección, its feminine article and the accent change in lecciones.
- Verdura: vegetables in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextTalk about vegetables in meals and markets with verdura, feminine agreement and the plural verduras.
- Arroz: rice in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextUse arroz for rice in meals and shopping, measure it by the kilo and spell the plural arroces.
- Estudiante: student in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextUse estudiante for students of different genders and choose articles and plurals in context.
- Talking about films in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA film night is a chance to practise a feminine noun, its plural and the accent that stays in both forms.
- Yesterday in Spanish: the previous daySpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeA completed visit, a purchase or a journey can be placed on the previous day with this Spanish time word.
- Idioma: language in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextUse idioma to discuss languages, with its masculine article, plural and adjective agreement.
- Biblioteca: library in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextLocate a library with biblioteca, feminine forms and a distinction from a bookshop.
- Clase: class or kind in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextUse clase for a lesson or class and recognize its meaning as a kind in another context.
- Going down and getting offSpanish: Verbs and their patternsExplore Going down and getting off through Spanish examples, present forms, and a short practice round with feedback.
- Plato: plate or dish in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextDistinguish plato as a plate from plato as a prepared dish, with masculine forms and plural.
- Puente: bridge in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextLocate and cross a bridge with puente, masculine articles, plural forms and the route preposition por.
- Anoche: last night in SpanishSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeA conversation about the previous night calls for anoche, a compact Spanish time word for completed events.
- Río: river in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a river and its surroundings with río, masculine forms and the accent retained in ríos.
- Parada: stop in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextAsk for a bus stop and describe a brief stop with parada, feminine forms and the plural.
- Reloj: clock or watchSpanish: Nouns in contextUse reloj for a clock or watch, with masculine forms, its plural and expressions for telling time.
- Fecha: date in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextAsk for and write a date using fecha, feminine forms and a day and month.
- Colour as a Spanish nounSpanish: Nouns in contextDoors, clothes and drawings have colours: name one or several in everyday Spanish sentences.
- Cama: bed in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a bed and its position with cama, feminine articles, plural forms and junto a.
- Birth: time and placeSpanish: Verbs and their patternsExplore Birth: time and place through Spanish examples, present forms, and a short practice round with feedback.
- Mucho: doing something a lotSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeA lot of reading or walking: Spanish mucho describes the amount of an action and has agreeing forms before nouns.
- Precio: price in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextAsk and compare prices with precio, masculine forms and the expression precio alto.
- Luz: light in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe light and lamps with luz, feminine agreement and the plural spelling luces.
- Sol: sun and sunshine in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe the sun and sunny weather with sol, masculine forms and the phrase hace sol.
- Flor: flower and pluralSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn the feminine noun flor, its plural flores, and how to describe flowers and their location.
- Asking for tap water in SpanishEveryday SpanishA glass or a jug? Ask for tap water politely and check whether it is safe to drink at a restaurant.
- Árbol: tree and pluralSpanish: Nouns in contextLocate things near an árbol and practise its masculine article and accented plural árboles.
- Lluvia: talking about rainSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe rain, its effects and what happens after it in Spanish using lluvia, a feminine Spanish noun.
- Sopa: soup and ingredientsSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a soup’s ingredients, temperature and serving using sopa, a feminine Spanish noun.
- Death and the Spanish verb for dyingSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA plant without water and other simple situations introduce the present forms used to describe dying.
- Asiento: seat and availabilitySpanish: Nouns in contextAsk whether an asiento is free on a train or elsewhere and use its masculine forms.
- Billete: ticket or banknoteSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn billete for a travel ticket or banknote, with context and a regional alternative for tickets.
- Moneda: coin and currencySpanish: Nouns in contextLearn moneda for a coin or a currency and describe denominations and payment in Spanish.
- Tarjeta: payment and other cardsSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn tarjeta for payment, transport and greeting cards, and ask whether a shop accepts cards.
- Vaso: drinking glassSpanish: Nouns in contextAsk for a vaso of water and use this masculine noun for a drinking vessel.
- Taza: cup and contentsSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn the feminine noun taza for a cup and describe its contents, handle and location.
- Cuchara: spoon at the tableSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a spoon’s use, position and size at the table using cuchara, a feminine Spanish noun.
- Tenedor: fork at a mealSpanish: Nouns in contextRequest a tenedor politely at the table and practise its masculine plural tenedores.
- Cuchillo: knife for cuttingSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a knife’s use, location and clean condition using cuchillo, a masculine Spanish noun.
- Edificio: building and locationSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a building’s entrance, height and location using edificio, a masculine Spanish noun.
- Barrio: neighborhood and citySpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a neighborhood, its places and its location using barrio, a masculine Spanish noun.
- Camisa: describing a shirtSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a shirt’s color, size, buttons and condition using camisa, a feminine Spanish noun.
- Pantalón: trousers and spellingSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn pantalón for trousers, its plural spelling pantalones and how to describe fit.
- Zapato: shoes and fitSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe shoes by color, comfort, size and location using zapato, a masculine Spanish noun.
- Bolsa: a bag for shoppingSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a shopping bag’s contents, material and size using bolsa, a feminine Spanish noun.
- Abrigo: coat for cold weatherSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn the masculine noun abrigo for a coat and describe its length, pockets and use in cold weather.
- Habitación: rooms and accommodationSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn habitación for a room, its plural habitaciones and how to describe a hotel room.
- Baño: asking for the bathroomSpanish: Nouns in contextFind out where a baño is and practise the masculine noun for a bathroom or restroom.
- Techo: ceiling and roofSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn techo for a ceiling or roof and use surrounding details to identify the intended surface.








