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218 SER & ESTAR Imperfect vs Preterite LightSpeed Spanish

In this lesson we look at the way we decide between Ser vs Estar and the Preterite vs the Imperfect. Michael, one of our Socios, has given us a detailed explanation of his doubts, and rest assured, you will certainly have similar ones. Come and join us now and help yourself to clear up the… Read more »

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218 SUBJUNCTIVE Moving to Spain and QUE with the subjunctive LightSpeed Spanish

In this super lesson we firstly talk about the pros and cons of moving to Spain and how the experience affected us. We then go on to use the book: Palabra por Palabra to show how in some phrases, QUE can create a change from Subjunctive to Indicative.If you have the dream of moving to… Read more »

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217 THE PAST Great books and the Spanish AGO LightSpeed Spanish

In this super lesson we firstly talk about books and what we like in them and then move on to cover in depth the Spànish AGO verb, hacer.Controlling the Spanish AGO is so importamt especially in the past. Watch out for the way Hacer is used with QUE and how it changes the whole meaning… Read more »

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Using music to learn Spanish LightSpeed Spanish

Here at lightSpeed Spanish we are thrilled to present a new Spanish learning resource that uses music to learn Spanish.

The site is called Songbird and utilises a great system to help you to learn. Currently, there is a wide range of Spanish language songs that have been designed to take you through a process of learning that will fix the Spanish firmly into your mind.

Songbird is free to use and is well worth the time you will spend there. Studies have shown that language can be aquired at a faster rate through the medium of music so this resource will be a great addition to your studies!

We wish the creators of Songbird mucha suerte con su proyecto and look forward to its further development!

Un saludo,

Gordon y Cynthia:)

Free Videocasts Take a look at our range of 160 free podcasts and many other lessons all designed to take your Spanish forward at LightSpeed! Every videocast that we have produced comes with a comprehensive helpsheet to guide you through the grammar and to test your understanding.

Our Fantastic Books Check out our ever increasing range of high acclaimed, no-nonsense workbooks that explain Spanish grammar in easy-to-follow language. (Link to books)

Our Total Immersion Courses Set close to Madrid in Spain we offer week-long total immersion courses designed to boost your confidence levels sky high! Remember that as a Socio you have a 50 Euro discount from the cost of the course.

Online one-to-one and group lessons. Why not have a free, no obligation chat with Ana and find out more about what is available to really get your Spanish moving!

Gordon’s Diaries. Catch up on the 100s of free ‘Diarios de Gordon’ in which he talks about Spain, life and anything else that comes to his mind.

Cynthia’s Insights. Join Cynthia as she gives her take on life in Spain and on life in general in her free range of video diaries.

All of our Playlists. Come and browse through the hundreds of videos that we have for you to enjoy on Youtube. If you have any questions or want to know more, please feel free to write to lightspeedspanish@hotmail.co.uk