Spanish A1: first conversations

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

1. Spanish subject pronouns: yo, tú and moreSpanish grammarIdentify common Spanish subject pronouns and understand when a subject can be left unstated.
2. Ser in the present tense: forms and examplesSpanish grammarConjugate Spanish ser in the present for identity and occupation, with examples, subject forms and exercises.
3. Spanish greetings and introductionsEveryday SpanishGreet someone in Spanish, introduce yourself and say goodbye with practical phrases and exercises.
4. Spanish articles: el, la, un and unaSpanish grammarChoose definite and indefinite Spanish articles by gender and number, with everyday examples and practice.
5. Spanish adjective agreement: gender and numberSpanish grammarLearn how Spanish adjectives agree with nouns in gender and number through clear examples and exercises.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Spanish negation with noSpanish grammarMake simple Spanish sentences negative with no, including its position before a verb and an object pronoun.
9. Spanish question words: dónde, cuándo and moreSpanish grammarAsk about place, time, reasons and prices in Spanish with accented question words and practical examples.
10. Asking for clarification in SpanishEveryday SpanishSay you do not understand, ask someone to repeat or slow down, and ask what a Spanish word means.
11. Spanish numbers zero to tenSpanish grammarLearn the Spanish numbers from zero to ten and use them for quantities, times and everyday requests.
12. 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.
13. Regular Spanish -ar verbs in the presentSpanish grammarConjugate regular -ar verbs in the Spanish present tense with useful examples, explanations and exercises.
14. 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.
15. Expressing likes with gustarSpanish grammarSay what you like in Spanish with gustar, and choose gusta or gustan for a singular or plural subject.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. Spanish expressions for locationSpanish grammarDescribe where things are with encima de, debajo de, cerca de, detrás de and other Spanish place expressions.
19. Asking for directions in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk where a place is and understand simple directions in Spanish, including straight ahead, left and right.
20. Ir in the present: going to placesSpanish grammarConjugate Spanish ir in the present and describe destinations and ways of travelling with examples.
21. Spanish demonstratives: este, ese and aquelSpanish grammarPoint to people or things in Spanish and match demonstratives to a noun’s gender and number.
22. Shopping for clothes in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk a price, request another size and try on clothes in Spanish with practical examples and exercises.
23. Spanish possessives before a nounSpanish grammarUse mi, tu, su and nuestro before Spanish nouns, and match their forms to what is possessed.
24. Talking about family in SpanishEveryday SpanishIntroduce family members and ask their names with useful Spanish vocabulary and examples.
25. Days of the week in SpanishSpanish grammarLearn the Spanish weekdays, use el and los for dates and routines, and practise their order.
26. Telling the time in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk and tell the time in Spanish, including one o’clock, half past, quarter past and quarter to.
27. Talking about the weather in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk about the weather and describe sun, cold, rain, snow and clouds with practical Spanish examples.
28. Spanish ir a plus infinitive for plansSpanish grammarTalk about plans and intentions with ir a plus an infinitive, using examples, negative sentences and exercises.
29. 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.
30. Buying fruit and vegetables in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk for produce by weight, check the price and finish a market purchase with practical Spanish phrases.
31. 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.
32. Spanish reflexive and pronominal verbsSpanish grammarUse me, te, se and nos with everyday Spanish verbs for getting up, getting dressed and washing.
33. Spanish frequency expressions: siempre, a veces and nuncaSpanish grammarSay how often you do something with common Spanish frequency expressions and practical examples.
34. Describe a daily routine in SpanishEveryday SpanishTalk about waking up, meals, work and evening activities in order with practical Spanish examples.
35. Describing a home in SpanishEveryday SpanishName rooms, say what a home contains and describe where things are with practical Spanish phrases.
36. 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.
37. Saying goodbye in SpanishEveryday SpanishFarewells for friends and polite encounters help you close a conversation and respond naturally when someone leaves.
38. 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.
39. 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.
40. 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.
41. 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.
42. Talking about a brotherSpanish: Nouns in contextEveryday scenes with a brother: explore the singular and plural forms through examples and short practice.
43. Despacio: slowly in SpanishSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeUse despacio to describe slow speech and movement, and compare it with deprisa for speed.
44. 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.
45. 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.
46. 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.
47. 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.
48. Libro in Spanish: books and their subjectsSpanish: Nouns in contextDiscuss a libro and its contents using the plural libros and the preposition de.
49. 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.
50. Pequeño in Spanish: small things and agreementSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe small objects with pequeño and match pequeña, pequeños and pequeñas to their nouns.
51. 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.
52. 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.
53. Spanish noun plurals after vowels and consonantsSpanish grammarA final vowel or consonant guides the regular Spanish plural: compare endings and practise with familiar nouns.
54. Spanish vowels a and o: casa and cosaSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingPractice distinguishing Spanish /a/ and /o/ using familiar words and contextual sentences.
55. 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.
56. Talking about a childSpanish: Nouns in contextEveryday scenes with a child: explore the singular and plural forms through examples and short practice.
57. 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.
58. 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.
59. 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.
60. Expressing hunger in SpanishSpanish: Words that work togetherHunger before class or after a walk: describe who needs food with a useful Spanish expression.
61. 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.
62. 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.
63. 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.
64. Saying you are thirstySpanish: Words that work togetherAfter exercise or on a journey, express thirst in Spanish and say who wants a drink.
65. Introducing yourself in a Spanish messageSpanish: Writing with purposeA name, a place of origin and an occupation make a useful first message in Spanish.
66. 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.
67. 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.
68. 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.
69. Cuánto, cuánta, cuántos and cuántasSpanish grammarAsk how much or how many in Spanish and match cuánto to a following noun in gender and number.
70. Talking about speaking SpanishSpanish: Words that work togetherAt home, in class or with a neighbour: say who speaks Spanish and where they use it.
71. Saying thank you in SpanishEveryday SpanishA cup of coffee, a kind gesture or some help: find the words to thank someone and reply politely.
72. Addressing an envelope in SpanishSpanish: Writing with purposeA recipient, street and postal code form a clear address for a letter sent within Spain.
73. Puerta in Spanish: doors and their stateSpanish: Nouns in contextSay whether a puerta is open or closed and practise the feminine plural puertas.
74. Omitting subject pronounsSpanish grammarSpanish verb endings often identify the subject, while an explicit pronoun can add contrast or clarity in a conversation.
75. Saying where someone livesSpanish: Words that work togetherA small village, an island or the city centre: describe where people live in Spanish.
76. 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.
77. 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.
78. 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.
79. 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.
80. 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.
81. 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.
82. Asking for a Spanish wordSpanish: Words that work togetherForgotten a word in Spanish? Ask how to say it and specify the language you want.
83. 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.
84. 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.
85. Talking about a catSpanish: Nouns in contextEveryday scenes with a cat: explore the singular and plural forms through examples and short practice.
86. Eating and drinking in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsFood and liquids call for different verbs: compare eating and drinking in everyday Spanish sentences.
87. 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.
88. 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.
89. 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.
90. Day and night in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsSunlight or darkness? Contrast the Spanish words for day and night in simple everyday sentences.
91. 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.
92. 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.
93. Here and there in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsNear the speaker or farther away? Compare two Spanish place words in clear everyday situations.
94. 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.
95. 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.
96. Today and tomorrow in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsThis day or the next? Distinguish two Spanish time words in plans, schedules and everyday sentences.
97. 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.
98. Largo: long in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe long streets, journeys and meetings with largo, using agreement and the contrast with corto.
99. 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.
100. 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.
101. 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.
102. 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.
103. 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.
104. Beber in Spanish: drinking and beveragesSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse beber for drinks, describe what someone drinks and practise its regular present-tense forms.
105. 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.
106. 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.
107. 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.
108. Possession with deSpanish grammarShow who owns an object or how people are related by placing de before the owner’s name in Spanish.
109. Talking about the head in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextEveryday references to the head become easier with its gender, articles and plural, plus short practice.
110. Pan in Spanish: bread and quantitiesSpanish: Nouns in contextRequest pan or describe an amount of bread and practise the masculine plural panes.
111. 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.
112. Frío: cold in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe cold drinks, surfaces and winter days with frío and its gender and number agreement.
113. 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.
114. Expressing company with a nounSpanish grammarA companion can be named after a short Spanish preposition. Practise saying who joins an activity.
115. 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.
116. 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.
117. 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.
118. 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.
119. Limpio: clean in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe clean tables, clothes and dishes with limpio, agreement and its contrast with sucio.
120. Nunca: never in SpanishSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn where nunca goes in Spanish negative sentences and contrast never with siempre, meaning always.
121. Spanish months and datesSpanish grammarJanuary through December: name the months in Spanish and put a day and month together to give a date.
122. Nombre in Spanish: names and formsSpanish: Nouns in contextGive or request a nombre and enter it on a form using this masculine Spanish noun.
123. Talking about the eye in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextEveryday references to the eye become easier with its gender, articles and plural, plus short practice.
124. 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.
125. 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.
126. Alto: tall or high in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe height and position with alto, its agreeing forms and the contrast with bajo.
127. 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.
128. 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.
129. 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.
130. Comprar: buy in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsPractise comprar for buying food, tickets and clothes, with present forms and an infinitive after querer.
131. Difícil: difficult in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe difficult questions and tasks with difícil, its plural difíciles and the contrast with fácil.
132. Temprano: early in SpanishSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeDescribe early departures and arrivals with temprano and contrast it with tarde, meaning late.
133. 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.
134. 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.
135. Talking about the mouth in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextEveryday references to the mouth become easier with its gender, articles and plural, plus short practice.
136. Caro: expensive in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe expensive purchases with caro, its agreeing forms and the contrast with barato.
137. 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.
138. 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.
139. 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.
140. Dulce: sweet in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe sweet food and drinks with dulce, its plural dulces and the contrast with salado.
141. 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.
142. Afuera: outside in SpanishSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeUse afuera for an outside location or movement outward, and understand regional preference for fuera.
143. 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.
144. Cocinar: cook in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse cocinar for preparing meals, with regular present forms, ingredients and an infinitive after querer.
145. Bonito: pretty or lovely in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe attractive places and things with bonito and practise its gender and number forms.
146. Talking about the foot in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextEveryday references to the foot become easier with its gender, articles and plural, plus short practice.
147. Tarde: late or afternoonSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeDistinguish the adverb tarde for late actions from the feminine noun in por la tarde.
148. 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.
149. Caminar: walk in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse caminar to describe going on foot, with present forms and routes through familiar places.
150. Barato: inexpensive in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe inexpensive items with barato, its agreeing forms and the contrast with caro.
151. 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.
152. 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.
153. 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.
154. Correr: run in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsDescribe running in familiar places with correr, its present forms and a contrast with caminar.
155. Caliente: hot thingsSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe hot food, water and objects with caliente, its plural and the verb estar in Spanish.
156. Muy: very in SpanishSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeIntensify adjectives and adverbs with muy and distinguish it from mucho before a noun.
157. 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.
158. 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.
159. Viajar: travel in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse viajar for travel, destinations and transport, with regular present forms and an infinitive.
160. 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.
161. Lleno: full of somethingSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe full containers and crowded places with lleno, its agreement and the preposition de.
162. 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.
163. 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.
164. Talking about nationality in SpanishEveryday SpanishWhere are you from? Ask about origin and describe nationality with simple Spanish questions and answers.
165. Vender: sell in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse vender for selling goods, practise regular present forms and distinguish the seller from the buyer.
166. Vacío: empty and unoccupiedSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe an empty container, an unoccupied seat and an empty room using vacío and its forms.
167. Después: after and laterSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn después to order events and después de before a noun or infinitive in Spanish.
168. 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.
169. Town squares in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA fountain, trees and a meeting place: talk about a town square and its plural in everyday Spanish.
170. 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.
171. Saber: know facts or skillsSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse saber for facts and learned skills, practising the irregular first-person present sé.
172. Tranquilo: calm and quietSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe a calm person or quiet place with tranquilo, agreement and ser or estar in context.
173. Dentro: inside a placeSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn dentro for an interior location and dentro de before a named container or place.
174. 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.
175. Mirar: look in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse mirar for looking at objects or through a window, with present forms and an infinitive.
176. Cómodo: comfortable or at easeSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe comfortable objects and people at ease with cómodo and adjective agreement.
177. 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.
178. 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.
179. 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.
180. Aprender: to learn in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn how aprender describes acquiring knowledge and how aprender a introduces a skill.
181. 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.
182. Mismo: the sameSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsUse mismo to identify the same person or thing and agree it with the noun in Spanish.
183. 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.
184. Problema in Spanish: a problem and masculine agreementSpanish: Nouns in contextExplain a difficulty or exercise with the masculine problema and form the plural problemas.
185. Estudiar: study in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse estudiar to talk about a subject, where you study and preparation for an exam in Spanish.
186. Distinto: differentSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsUse distinto to compare different things and agree it with the noun in Spanish.
187. 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.
188. 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.
189. Debajo: underneath somethingSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn debajo and debajo de to locate something below a named object or an understood reference.
190. 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.
191. Entrar: going insideSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn entrar for going into a place and use en for the destination and por for the route.
192. Lejos: far awaySpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn lejos for distance and lejos de before a named point of reference.
193. 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.
194. Semana in Spanish: weeks and weekendsSpanish: Nouns in contextUse semana and semanas to describe a weekly schedule, count weeks and ask about the weekend.
195. Salir: leave or go outSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn salir for leaving a place or going out, including irregular salgo and the preposition de.
196. Enfrente: opposite a placeSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn enfrente for a position opposite and enfrente de before a named point of reference.
197. 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.
198. 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.
199. Llegar: arriving at a placeSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse llegar to describe arrivals, destinations and being early or late in everyday Spanish.
200. 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.
201. 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.
202. Llevar: carry, take or wearSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn llevar for carrying objects, taking things somewhere and wearing clothes in Spanish.
203. 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.
204. 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.
205. Sea in everyday SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA view of the sea offers a way to practise a masculine noun, its plural and common expressions.
206. 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.
207. Pregunta in Spanish: questions and answersSpanish: Nouns in contextRequest a repeated pregunta or an answer and practise the feminine plural preguntas.
208. 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.
209. 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.
210. 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.
211. Mapa: map in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextUse the masculine noun mapa for maps and practise its articles, plural and adjectives.
212. 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.
213. 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.
214. Ropa: clothing in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextTalk about clothing and laundry using ropa with feminine singular agreement and common quantity words.
215. Parque: park in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a neighbourhood park with parque, its plural, and the contrast between going to and being in it.
216. 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.
217. Leche: milk in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextTalk about milk at breakfast and in drinks with leche, feminine agreement and the measure un litro de.
218. Estación: station or seasonSpanish: Nouns in contextDistinguish estación for a transport station and a season of the year, with its feminine form and plural.
219. Mountain in everyday SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA mountain landscape introduces a feminine noun, its plural and ways to describe a place outdoors.
220. 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.
221. Silla: chair in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a chair and its location with silla, feminine articles, plural forms and useful place phrases.
222. Botella: bottle in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextUse botella for a container and a quantity of water, with feminine articles and plural forms.
223. 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.
224. 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.
225. Médico and médica: doctor in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextName a doctor with médico or médica, practise agreement and use ser to describe a profession.
226. Perro and perra: dogs in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextTalk about a dog with perro and perra, practise plural forms and describe everyday activities.
227. Pueblo: town or villageSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a town or village with pueblo, its masculine article, plural and community meaning.
228. 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.
229. Drawing people and thingsSpanish: Verbs and their patternsExplore Drawing people and things through Spanish examples, present forms, and a short practice round with feedback.
230. 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.
231. 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.
232. Número: number in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextAsk for a phone number and describe numbers with número, its masculine article, plural and accent.
233. 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.
234. Tienda: shop in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextUse tienda for a shop, ask where one is and describe opening hours with feminine forms.
235. Teléfono: phone in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextUse teléfono for a phone, ask for its number and say you speak by phone, keeping the accent.
236. Hospital: hospital in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextAsk where a hospital is and describe going there with hospital, its masculine article and plural.
237. Coche: car in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a car and travel by car with coche, masculine forms and regional alternatives.
238. 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.
239. Fruta: fruit in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextTalk about fruit at meals and markets with fruta, feminine agreement and the plural frutas.
240. Going up and boardingSpanish: Verbs and their patternsExplore Going up and boarding through Spanish examples, present forms, and a short practice round with feedback.
241. Asking for the bathroom in SpanishEveryday SpanishFind a bathroom politely and understand simple directions to the right, left or end of a corridor.
242. Lección: lesson in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextDiscuss a lesson with lección, its feminine article and the accent change in lecciones.
243. Verdura: vegetables in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextTalk about vegetables in meals and markets with verdura, feminine agreement and the plural verduras.
244. Arroz: rice in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextUse arroz for rice in meals and shopping, measure it by the kilo and spell the plural arroces.
245. Estudiante: student in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextUse estudiante for students of different genders and choose articles and plurals in context.
246. 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.
247. 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.
248. Idioma: language in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextUse idioma to discuss languages, with its masculine article, plural and adjective agreement.
249. Biblioteca: library in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextLocate a library with biblioteca, feminine forms and a distinction from a bookshop.
250. 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.
251. 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.
252. Plato: plate or dish in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextDistinguish plato as a plate from plato as a prepared dish, with masculine forms and plural.
253. Puente: bridge in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextLocate and cross a bridge with puente, masculine articles, plural forms and the route preposition por.
254. 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.
255. Río: river in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a river and its surroundings with río, masculine forms and the accent retained in ríos.
256. Parada: stop in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextAsk for a bus stop and describe a brief stop with parada, feminine forms and the plural.
257. Reloj: clock or watchSpanish: Nouns in contextUse reloj for a clock or watch, with masculine forms, its plural and expressions for telling time.
258. Fecha: date in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextAsk for and write a date using fecha, feminine forms and a day and month.
259. Colour as a Spanish nounSpanish: Nouns in contextDoors, clothes and drawings have colours: name one or several in everyday Spanish sentences.
260. Cama: bed in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a bed and its position with cama, feminine articles, plural forms and junto a.
261. Birth: time and placeSpanish: Verbs and their patternsExplore Birth: time and place through Spanish examples, present forms, and a short practice round with feedback.
262. 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.
263. Precio: price in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextAsk and compare prices with precio, masculine forms and the expression precio alto.
264. Luz: light in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe light and lamps with luz, feminine agreement and the plural spelling luces.
265. Sol: sun and sunshine in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe the sun and sunny weather with sol, masculine forms and the phrase hace sol.
266. Flor: flower and pluralSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn the feminine noun flor, its plural flores, and how to describe flowers and their location.
267. 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.
268. Árbol: tree and pluralSpanish: Nouns in contextLocate things near an árbol and practise its masculine article and accented plural árboles.
269. Lluvia: talking about rainSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe rain, its effects and what happens after it in Spanish using lluvia, a feminine Spanish noun.
270. Sopa: soup and ingredientsSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a soup’s ingredients, temperature and serving using sopa, a feminine Spanish noun.
271. 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.
272. Asiento: seat and availabilitySpanish: Nouns in contextAsk whether an asiento is free on a train or elsewhere and use its masculine forms.
273. Billete: ticket or banknoteSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn billete for a travel ticket or banknote, with context and a regional alternative for tickets.
274. Moneda: coin and currencySpanish: Nouns in contextLearn moneda for a coin or a currency and describe denominations and payment in Spanish.
275. Tarjeta: payment and other cardsSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn tarjeta for payment, transport and greeting cards, and ask whether a shop accepts cards.
276. Vaso: drinking glassSpanish: Nouns in contextAsk for a vaso of water and use this masculine noun for a drinking vessel.
277. Taza: cup and contentsSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn the feminine noun taza for a cup and describe its contents, handle and location.
278. Cuchara: spoon at the tableSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a spoon’s use, position and size at the table using cuchara, a feminine Spanish noun.
279. Tenedor: fork at a mealSpanish: Nouns in contextRequest a tenedor politely at the table and practise its masculine plural tenedores.
280. Cuchillo: knife for cuttingSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a knife’s use, location and clean condition using cuchillo, a masculine Spanish noun.
281. Edificio: building and locationSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a building’s entrance, height and location using edificio, a masculine Spanish noun.
282. Barrio: neighborhood and citySpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a neighborhood, its places and its location using barrio, a masculine Spanish noun.
283. Camisa: describing a shirtSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a shirt’s color, size, buttons and condition using camisa, a feminine Spanish noun.
284. Pantalón: trousers and spellingSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn pantalón for trousers, its plural spelling pantalones and how to describe fit.
285. Zapato: shoes and fitSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe shoes by color, comfort, size and location using zapato, a masculine Spanish noun.
286. Bolsa: a bag for shoppingSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a shopping bag’s contents, material and size using bolsa, a feminine Spanish noun.
287. 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.
288. Habitación: rooms and accommodationSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn habitación for a room, its plural habitaciones and how to describe a hotel room.
289. Baño: asking for the bathroomSpanish: Nouns in contextFind out where a baño is and practise the masculine noun for a bathroom or restroom.
290. Techo: ceiling and roofSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn techo for a ceiling or roof and use surrounding details to identify the intended surface.