Spain vs Latin America: In this lesson we look at the great Spain vs Latin America dichotomy of accent, vocabulary and expressions. It’s a whole new world of differences. Cynthia get’s tested on expressions from Latin America and does…well… fair to middling. Come and join us and have some learning fun! Damián also makes… Read more »
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172 EXPRESSIONS Spanish colour expressions LightSpeed Spanish
Spanish Colour expressions: In this lesson we have some fun looking at the many Spanish colour expressions that exist. Cynthia tests out Gordon’s knowledge of those tricky expressions and then, Gordon gets his revenge by making Cynthia translate English colour expressions into Spanish. We are really tickled pink to bring you this lesson! Gordon… Read more »
187 EXPRESSIONS Confusing Spanish and verbs LightSpeed Spanish
In this lesson we look at some confusing Spanish expressions and what they really mean. We then look at some verbs that are not in the typical day to day speech. Do you know what they mean?If you would like to know more about these confusing Spanish expressions and verbs, then come and join us… Read more »
192 EXPRESSIONS refrains and Cool verbs LightSpeed Spanish
In this lesson we test out your knowledge of some very well known Spanish refrains. There are many, many Spanish refrains, but we have chosen the ones that tend to be used a lot!We then look at an unusual use of the Spanish Subjunctive as well as some great uses of Ganar and Desgañar.Be sure… Read more »
220 EXPRESSIONS Abstract Spanish and Modern Technology LightSpeed Spanish
In this lesson we explain how abstract Spanish and English sentences translate without having to revert to metaphors. Often, it’s this abstract Spanish that catches us out.In the first half we talk about the technological advances and what we think of them. Good or bad?Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia:)Download the Translation and Homework HERE(This link… Read more »