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Learn how to talk on the phone in Spanish with this beginner listen-and-repeat drill covering essential everyday phone phrases. In this lesson: • Ask who is calling and ask someone to hold on • Ask to speak with someone and ask them to speak louder • Give your phone number and say your phone has no battery Vocabulary from this episode: ¿Quién habla? - Who is speaking? Un momento, por favor - One moment, please ¿Puedo hablar con...? - Can I speak with...? No te escucho bien - I can't hear you well ¿Puedes hablar más alto? - Can you speak louder? ¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono? - What is your phone number? Te llamo más tarde - I will call you later Mi teléfono no tiene batería - My phone has no battery Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=el-telefono-neutral

Listen and repeat 8 basic Spanish phrases for colors, perfect for absolute beginner Spanish phrases practice. In this lesson: • Repeat simple phrases about favorite colors and clothing • Practice asking if an item comes in another color • Build confidence with everyday color vocabulary Vocabulary from this episode: rojo (red), azul (blue), verde (green), negro (black), blanca (white), amarillo (yellow), gris (gray), color favorito (favorite color) Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=colores-basicos-neutral

Listen and repeat 8 beginner Spanish phrases for beginners about rooms and objects in the house. In this lesson: • Repeat 8 simple phrases about house objects and rooms • Practice everyday questions and requests at home • Build confidence speaking basic Spanish out loud Vocabulary from this episode: - la cocina (kitchen) - el baño (bathroom) - la silla (chair) - la mesa (table) - la toalla (towel) - la cama (bed) - la ventana (window) - la puerta (door) Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=objetos-de-la-casa-neutral

Listen and repeat key pharmacy Spanish phrases for beginners: aspirin, headache, prescription, and more. In this lesson: • Listen and repeat essential pharmacy phrases in Spanish • Practice asking for medicine, aspirin, and a prescription • Learn how to describe a headache and ask about price and dosage Vocabulary from this episode: Buenos días - Good morning Necesito este medicamento - I need this medicine ¿Tiene aspirina? - Do you have aspirin? Tengo dolor de cabeza - I have a headache ¿Cuánto cuesta? - How much does it cost? Una vez al día - Once a day ¿Es necesario tener receta? - Is it necessary to have a prescription? Muchas gracias - Thank you very much Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=en-la-farmacia-neutral

Listen and repeat basic Spanish phrases for body parts, aches, and descriptions in this beginner Spanish audio drill. In this lesson: • Say that a body part hurts using "me duele" and "me duelen" • Describe your hair and eye color • Practice common phrases like feeling cold or having a sore throat Vocabulary from this episode: Me duele la cabeza – My head hurts Me duele el estómago – My stomach hurts Me duele la garganta – I have a sore throat Tengo las manos frías – My hands are cold Me duelen los pies – My feet hurt Tengo el pelo largo – I have long hair Tengo los ojos marrones – I have brown eyes Me duele la espalda – My back hurts Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=partes-del-cuerpo-basicas-neutral

Listen and repeat basic Spanish phrases for beginners to apologize, say sorry, and ask for forgiveness. In this lesson: • Repeat key phrases for apologizing and asking forgiveness • Practice natural pronunciation with a listen-and-repeat drill • Build confidence using polite expressions in everyday situations Vocabulary from this episode: Lo siento – Sorry Disculpe – Excuse me Lo siento mucho – I am sorry Fue mi culpa – It was my fault No fue mi intención – I did not mean to Perdóname, por favor – Please forgive me No importa – It does not matter No te preocupes – Do not worry Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=disculparse-neutral

Listen and repeat beginner Spanish phrases to accept or reject an invitation, from 'me encantaría' to 'lo siento, no puedo.' In this lesson: • Say yes and confirm plans with confidence • Politely decline an invitation • Ask about time and offer a friendly excuse Vocabulary from this episode: Sí, me encantaría – Yes, I would love to Suena bien, cuenta conmigo – Sounds good, count me in ¿A qué hora nos vemos? – What time do we meet? Gracias por la invitación – Thank you for the invitation Lo siento, no puedo – I am sorry, I cannot Quizás otro día – Maybe another day Ya tengo planes – I already have plans Que tengas un buen día – Have a good day Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=aceptar-o-rechazar-una-invitacion-neutral

Listen and repeat beginner Spanish phrases for asking someone out and setting up a date. In this lesson: • Ask someone out and suggest coffee or dinner • Ask if they are free and agree on a time • Ask for their number and say a warm goodbye Vocabulary from this episode: ¿Quieres salir conmigo? – Do you want to go out with me? ¿Te gustaría tomar un café conmigo? – Would you like to have coffee with me? ¿Estás libre este fin de semana? – Are you free this weekend? Me gustaría invitarte a cenar. – I would like to invite you to dinner. ¿A qué hora te viene bien? – What time works for you? Me pareces muy simpático. – I think you are very nice. ¿Me das tu número de teléfono? – Can I have your phone number? Que tengas un buen día. – I hope you have a great day. Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=invitar-a-alguien-a-salir-neutral

Listen and repeat beginner Spanish phrases for asking for a discount and haggling on price, perfect for absolute beginners. In this lesson: • Ask if there is a discount available • Say something is too expensive and ask for a better price • Offer to buy more items in exchange for a lower price Vocabulary from this episode: ¿Hay un descuento? (Is there a discount?) Es demasiado caro. (It is too expensive.) ¿Me puede dar un mejor precio? (Can you give me a better price?) ¿Tiene algo más barato? (Do you have anything cheaper?) Solo tengo este dinero. (I only have this much money.) ¿Puede bajar el precio? (Can you lower the price?) Me llevo dos si me da un descuento. (I will take two if you give me a discount.) Trato hecho. (Deal.) Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=pedir-un-descuento-neutral

Listen and repeat key Spanish phrases for asking prices, like ¿Cuánto cuesta? Perfect beginner spanish phrases drill. In this lesson: • Ask how much something costs • Ask if something is expensive or cheap • Ask for a cheaper option or if tip is included Vocabulary from this episode: ¿Cuánto cuesta? – How much is it? ¿Cuánto cuesta esto? – How much does this cost? Cuesta diez euros. – It costs ten euros. ¿Es caro? – Is it expensive? Es muy barato. – It is very cheap. ¿Tiene algo más barato? – Do you have anything cheaper? ¿Está incluida la propina? – Is the tip included? Me lo llevo. – I will take it. Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=preguntar-precios-neutral

Listen and repeat key Spanish phrases for asking and giving directions on the street, made for absolute beginners. In this lesson: • Ask where something is, like the bathroom or the center of town • Ask if a place is far away • Understand and give simple directions like straight ahead, left, and right Vocabulary from this episode: - Disculpe, ¿dónde está el baño? – Excuse me, where is the bathroom - ¿Cómo llego al centro? – How do I get to the center - ¿Está lejos de aquí? – Is it far from here - Siga derecho – Go straight ahead - Gire a la izquierda – Turn left - Gire a la derecha – Turn right - Está en la esquina – It is on the corner - Muchas gracias por su ayuda – Thank you very much for your help Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=pedir-direcciones-en-la-calle-neutral

Learn how to catch a taxi, state your destination, ask the price, and tell the driver to stop or wait, all in simple Spanish phrases for beginners. In this lesson: • Ask if a taxi is free and give your destination • Ask how much the ride costs and request the meter • Tell the driver to stop, wait, or keep the change Vocabulary from this episode: ¿Está libre? (Are you free?) Al aeropuerto, por favor (To the airport, please) ¿Cuánto cuesta? (How much does it cost?) ¿Puede encender el taxímetro? (Can you turn on the meter?) Pare aquí, por favor (Stop here, please) ¿Puede esperar un momento? (Can you wait a moment?) Tengo prisa (I am in a hurry) Quédese con el cambio (Keep the change) Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=en-el-taxi-neutral

Listen and repeat key Spanish phrases for likes and dislikes, perfect beginner spanish phrases practice. In this lesson: • Say what you like and love in Spanish • Say what you do not like at all • Ask someone if they like something Vocabulary from this episode: Me gusta - I like it Me gustan - I like them No me gusta - I do not like it Me encanta - I love it ¿Te gusta? - Do you like it? Me gusta mucho el café - I like coffee a lot No me gusta nada - I do not like it at all Prefiero el té - I prefer tea Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=decir-que-te-gusta-y-que-no-te-gusta-neutral

Listen and repeat key Spanish travel phrases for paying at a restaurant, from asking for the check to leaving a tip. In this lesson: • Ask for the check and find out how much it costs • Ask about paying with card or cash, and about the tip • Compliment the food and ask for separate checks Vocabulary from this episode: La cuenta, por favor – The check, please ¿Cuánto es? – How much is it? ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? – Can I pay with card? ¿Aceptan efectivo? – Do you accept cash? ¿La propina está incluida? – Is the tip included? Todo estuvo delicioso – It was all delicious Queremos cuentas separadas – We would like separate checks Quédese con el cambio – Keep the change Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=pedir-la-cuenta-y-pagar-neutral

Listen and repeat key Spanish phrases for spelling your name and asking how words are written. In this lesson: • Ask how to spell your name and understand the answer • Spell out your own name in Spanish • Ask someone to repeat or clarify a letter or accent Vocabulary from this episode: ¿Cómo se escribe tu nombre? – How do you spell your name? Mi nombre se escribe así – My name is spelled like this ¿Puedes deletrear eso, por favor? – Can you spell that, please? ¿Con B de burro o V de vaca? – With B of donkey or V of cow? Se escribe con acento – It is spelled with an accent No entendí – I did not understand ¿Puedes repetirlo? – Can you repeat it? ¿Cómo se escribe esa letra? – How do you write that letter? Gracias, ahora entiendo – Thank you, now I understand Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=el-alfabeto-y-deletrear-en-voz-alta-neutral

Learn to say you don't understand in Spanish with this listen-and-repeat phrase drill for absolute beginners. In this lesson: • Say "I don't understand" and "Sorry, I don't understand" • Ask someone to repeat or speak more slowly • Ask how to say something and if they speak English Vocabulary from this episode: No entiendo – I do not understand Perdón, no entiendo – Sorry, I do not understand ¿Puedes repetir, por favor? – Can you repeat, please? Más despacio, por favor – More slowly, please No hablo muy bien español – I do not speak Spanish very well ¿Cómo se dice eso en español? – How do you say that in Spanish? ¿Hablas inglés? – Do you speak English? ¿Puedes escribirlo, por favor? – Can you write it, please? Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=decir-que-no-entiendes-neutral

Listen and repeat key Spanish phrases for asking people to repeat or speak more slowly, made for absolute beginners. In this lesson: • Practice asking someone to repeat what they said • Practice asking someone to speak more slowly • Practice saying you don't understand and asking for help Vocabulary from this episode: ¿Puedes repetir, por favor? – Can you repeat, please? ¿Puedes hablar más despacio, por favor? – Can you speak more slowly, please? No entiendo. – I do not understand. ¿Qué significa eso? – What does that mean? ¿Cómo se dice eso en español? – How do you say that in Spanish? Hablo muy poco español. – I speak very little Spanish. ¿Puedes escribirlo, por favor? – Can you write it down, please? Gracias por tu paciencia. – Thank you for your patience. Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=pedir-que-alguien-repita-o-hable-mas-despacio-neutral

Listen and repeat 8 essential Spanish phrases for telling time, made for absolute beginner Spanish learners. In this lesson: • Ask and answer what time it is in Spanish • Say full, half, and quarter hours correctly • Repeat each phrase aloud until it feels natural Vocabulary from this episode: ¿Qué hora es? (What time is it?), Es la una (It is one o'clock), Son las tres (It is three o'clock), Son las cuatro y media (It is half past four), Son las cinco y cuarto (It is a quarter past five), Son las siete menos cuarto (It is a quarter to seven), ¿A qué hora? (At what time?), A las ocho de la mañana (At eight in the morning) Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=decir-la-hora-neutral

Learn to talk about the months of the year in Spanish with simple, useful phrases you can repeat out loud right away. In this lesson: • Ask and answer what month it is • Talk about birthdays, travel, and important dates using months • Repeat full example sentences to build natural pronunciation Vocabulary from this episode: - ¿Qué mes es? – What month is it? - Es enero. – It is January. - marzo – March - julio – July - septiembre – September - diciembre – December - mayo – May - Mi cumpleaños es en... – My birthday is in... - Que tengas un buen mes. – I hope you have a good month. Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=meses-del-ano-neutral

Listen and repeat key Spanish phrases about days of the week—perfect spanish phrase practice for absolute beginners. In this lesson: • Say what day it is today • Ask what day it is in Spanish • Talk about Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, plus wishing someone a nice weekend Vocabulary from this episode: Hoy es lunes – Today is Monday Nos vemos el miércoles – See you on Wednesday ¿Qué día es hoy? – What day is it today? La tienda está cerrada los domingos – The store is closed on Sundays Tengo una reunión el viernes – I have a meeting on Friday Quedamos el sábado – Let's meet on Saturday Trabajo todos los días excepto el domingo – I work every day except Sunday Que tengas un buen fin de semana – Have a nice weekend Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=dias-de-la-semana-neutral

In this lesson, you'll listen and repeat simple Spanish phrases using numbers from eleven to one hundred, covering ages, prices, phone numbers, and totals. In this lesson: • Say your age using numbers like eleven and seventy • Talk about prices and totals in dollars and euros • Practice phone numbers and room numbers out loud Vocabulary from this episode: - once (eleven) - doce (twelve) - quince (fifteen) - veinte (twenty) - treinta (thirty) - cuarenta (forty) - cincuenta (fifty) - setenta (seventy) - cien (one hundred) Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=numeros-11-100-neutral

Listen and repeat 8 easy Spanish phrases using numbers 0-10, from euros to tickets, in this beginner practice drill. In this lesson: • Repeat 8 simple phrases built around numbers 0-10 • Practice everyday situations like ordering, paying, and booking a table • Build confidence saying numbers in real Spanish sentences Vocabulary from this episode: cero - zero un - one dos - two tres - three cuatro - four cinco - five seis - six siete - seven boletos - tickets habitación - room Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=numeros-0-10-neutral

In this lesson you'll listen and repeat simple Spanish phrases for introducing yourself, saying your name, and asking where someone is from. In this lesson: • Say your name and greet someone new in Spanish • Ask and answer where you're from • Practice common introduction phrases by repeating out loud Vocabulary from this episode: - Hola, me llamo. – Hello, my name is. - Mucho gusto. – Nice to meet you. - ¿Cómo estás? – How are you? - Estoy bien, gracias. – I am fine, thank you. - ¿De dónde eres? – Where are you from? - Soy de Estados Unidos. – I am from the United States. - ¿Cómo te llamas? – What is your name? - Que tengas un buen día. – Have a nice day. Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=presentarse-neutral

Listen and repeat basic Spanish phrases for greetings and goodbyes—perfect for absolute beginners. In this lesson: • Practice everyday greetings like "Hola" and "Buenos días" • Repeat polite phrases such as "Mucho gusto" and "¿Cómo estás?" • Learn simple ways to say goodbye, including "Hasta luego" and "Adiós" Vocabulary from this episode: Hola – Hello Buenos días – Good morning ¿Cómo estás? – How are you? Mucho gusto – Nice to meet you Hasta luego – See you later Adiós – Goodbye Que tengas un buen día – Have a good day Buenas noches – Good night Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=saludos-y-despedidas-basicos-neutral

Listen and repeat basic Spanish phrases for hello, goodbye, and greetings—perfect for absolute beginners. In this lesson: • Practice everyday greetings like hello and good morning • Learn how to ask how someone is doing and say nice to meet you • Repeat common ways to say goodbye and wish someone a good day Vocabulary from this episode: Hola – Hello Buenos días – Good morning ¿Cómo estás? – How are you? Mucho gusto – Nice to meet you Hasta luego – See you later Adiós – Goodbye Que tengas un buen día – Have a good day Buenas noches – Good night Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-lessons-en&utm_content=saludos-y-despedidas-basicos-neutral