Day 8
Sounds of Spanish
Play each track and speak out loud after the native speaker, copying as closely as you can. Do each track as many times as you need to master the sound
First Phrases
Lesson: Repeat the Spanish word out loud after the native speaker, then when you hear the word translated to English continue to say it in Spanish.
Review: After each English word or phrase give the Spanish equivalent. You then hear the correct word in Spanish; repeat it out loud immediately
Essential Phrases 15 Text and Translation:
¿Puedo ayudarte? – Can I help you?
Puedo ayudarte si quieres – I can help you if you want
¿Puedes ayudarme? – Can you help me? – informal
¿Puede ayudarme, por favor? – Can you help me? – formal
¿Necesitas ayuda? – Do you need help?
Lo necesito hoy – I need it today
Essential Phrases 16 Text and Translation:
Hablas – You speak
Hablas muy bien – You speak very well
Hablas muy bien inglés – You speak English very well
Un poquito – A little bit
Hablo un poquito – I speak a little bit
Hablo un poquito de español – I speak a little bit of Spanish
Listening Training
These listening tracks have been carefully designed to help your brain tune in to Spanish spoken at normal speed. You are not trying to listen for meaning - it doesn't matter how much you do or don't undestand. Listen to each track as many times as you can during the day, ideally playing them in the background while you are doing something else like walking or doing things around the house