This section has some of the audio scripts for several of the lessons in Basic Spanish sections. They can be used to check how much you understand when you listen to native speakers write some new words. Each conversation is linked to a complete topic explaining a lot of stuff and presenting examples in different contexts, plus interactive quizzes. We hope they help you enhance your ability to listen in Spanish, that is “Esperamos que los audios te sirvan para mejorar tu habilidad de escucha en español”. ¡Buena suerte!
Alex: Good night Doris! How have you been? Doris: Well Alex! Please come forward. Alex: Thank you! Carlos Come, let me introduce a friend ... Carlos: Hello! My name is Carlos. Nice to meet you! Doris: Nice to meet you too. I'm Doris. Sit down please. Alex: Thank you! Doris: You want something to drink? Alex: I want coffee and you Carlos? Carlos: I just want a little water Doris ... Alex: What do you think if we play chess for a while?
Time after…
Alex: Well, I think it's time to go. Doris See you soon! We had a great time. Doris: How good ... Thank you for coming!. Carlos: Bye Doris. Doris: Go well!
Ana: Geography is a very interesting class, right Alex? Alex: Oh yes! Where are you Anna? Ana: I am from Nicaragua. It is a very beautiful country. Alex: So I've heard. I am from Panama. Ana: The Panama Canal is very important for the world. Alex: That's right. Tell your family Where do you live? Ana: My family lives here in the United States. Alex: I was born in Panama but raised here in the United States. You can speak english? Ana: Yes I can! I also grew up most of my life here.
Teacher: Well, Today we will learn the colors in Spanish. What do you think are the most common colors? Student: I think they are black, white and blue uhmmm ... How they say in Spanish? Teacher: It is said blue. Also common colors are red, green, yellow and blue. Student: Professor, can you talk a little slower? Teacher: Yes, of course. Student: I know write one but do not know how to pronounce ... T.U.R.Q.U.E.S.A spell ... How do you pronounce that word? Teacher: Pronounced Turquoise ... Student: Sorry, could you repeat please? Teacher: Yes, this color is pronounced turquoise ... What other colors do you like? Student: I also like the lilac ...
Carlos: Mom! Can you help with homework? Mary: Sure Carlos. What is the task? Carlos: Well, I describe our family. Mary: Sounds like fun. Well How's your dad? Carlos: My dad is very hardworking, friendly and good because it always helps others. Mary: All right! Write that down ... now How are your brothers? Carlos: My sister is a very beautiful and playful baby, and my brother is smart and creative. Mary aja ... and How are your grandparents? Carlos: My grandmother is very cute and my grandfather is energetic and strict, and I love them both very much. Mary: So what can you tell me your uncles? Carlos: My aunt is very good at cooking and my uncle is a very good doctor ... I like to play with their children ... Mary: That's right ... do not forget your cousins. Carlos: Yes, they are something naughty but also very funny ... and you mom? You are very kind and careful with all of us ...
Carlos: What are you doing Miriam? Miriam: I'm studying for the math test. Carlos: Good luck with that! I'm getting ready for my appointment. Miriam: Tell me something Carlos ... How is she? She is pretty? Carlos: Yes, it's nice. She is tall, thin and has brown hair. And you have a boyfriend? How is he? Miriam: If I have a boyfriend. He is of average height, has curly, brown hair and brown eyes skin. By the way ... What time is your appointment? Carlos: At 7: 30 .... Speaking of time, I'm looking at my watch but can not find. Miriam: I think this within the green box. Carlos: Thanks Miriam! I can not believe it home if it's time ... I'm late. Miriam: So it seems. I better keep studying for the exam, Ja Ja ...
Mark: Hello Ms. Lopez.! You are interested in buying this house, right? . Ms. Lopez: Yes, it is. Could I show all the rooms? Mark: Sure. We start with the downstairs ... This is the room. What do you think? Ms. Lopez. It looks very spacious and comfortable as well. Marcos: The kitchen adjoins the living room is large and has a window to the courtyard. Ms. Lopez. I like that! The kitchen door to the room is wide. What's the background? Mark: That's the patio. You can create a beautiful garden in that place. . Ms. Lopez: Yes, it is a good idea. What's on the second floor? Marcos: There are three bedrooms, each with a bathroom. On the ground floor there is also a garage. Ms. Lopez. Great! I like the ceiling, the color of the house, the roof and all rooms. I think this is our new home now.
Alicia Come Marcos, I want to show the room of my house. Mark: Well, come on then ... (steps and door) wow ... I see you have a very nice living Alicia. Alicia: Thank you. I like to decorate the rooms, especially the room. I still need to make several changes. Marcos: I like how it looks. I like the colors of the curtains and sofas. I see you have many books on the bookshelf. Alicia: I took ideas from magazines, Internet photo and gave him my personal touch. If I have enough books. Say Reading is one of my favorite pastimes. Marcos: Lamps, chairs, carpet and all the objects in your room combine well. Makes me want to come more often to visit.
Alicia: What do you think if we cook something? Marcos: Well, I'm not very good at cooking, but I can help with some things. Alicia: Okay. Let's start by ordering the kitchen. Let's put the glasses, plates and rates in the cabinet first. Mark: I'll put the forks, spoons and this knife in the sink because they are dirty, but do not worry I'll help you wash them. Alicia: Thanks Mark, always so friendly. Can you find a pan ?. I'll get the ingredients I need the refrigerator to begin cooking. Mark: I hope you're a good cook Alicia: Do not worry, you'll love my food.
Alex: Hey Mercedes ... uhmm why do not you help me clean my room? Mercedes: Note that I am very busy at this time. Alex: Really? I think not want to help more. Mercedes: You are very messy. Do not fix your bed, your pillow is on the floor, do not even have clean clothes in the dresser or closet. Alex: ha ha. Yeah, you're absolutely right. I think I need a maid to do those things. Mercedes: And will you have to be a pretty good employee. Alex: Maybe I can change a little, do not you think? In addition, this room is small and have too much ... no windows and is hot in here. Mercedes: You're right. My room is different. It is large and if you have a window into the backyard. The walls are light blue and all things are in place. I have a rather large bed and several soft pillows. Also I have a wardrobe and there is a bathroom inside the room. Alex: Well, it seems you have a room veryluxurious and modern Mercedes: It is not so bad ... but it's a nice room
Leo: Jasmine, do you think we can work on the project tomorrow? Jasmine: Well ... Leo, I can not because I have to do several things. Leo: Okay! I think you have a busy routine ... Jasmine: Yeah, I get up early in the morning. After I shower, I brush my teeth, put on makeup and get dressed to go to work. Then I help children get ready for school. Did you know that Emma and combing alone and puts on his uniform? Leo: Really? Emma is a very intelligent girl. And Roger can too? Jasmine: Yes, well. Then I cook breakfast and eat together. Then they go to school and I go to work. Leo: I imagine you end up tired at the end of the day. Jasmine: Yes, the good news is that children help me clean the house and wash the dishes. Leo: Great! Well ... What do you think if we work on the project next week? Jasmine: I think good idea ...
Alex: Today people spend much time on the internet right Sandra? Sandra: Yes, many people like to use social networks too. What would you like to make Alex? Alex: I like playing football and listening to music. and you? Sandra: I read books, I exercise and play guitar sometimes. Alex: How interesting! I too like to play guitar. Sandra: It is really very entertaining, although I do not really like to sing. Alex: I if I like singing romantic songs. Sometimes I play the guitar and singing. Sandra: And you like dancing Alex? Alex: I do not like it because I can not ... Sandra: Do you want me to show you?
Lidia: There are many interesting professions today Marta right? Marta: Yes, I want to be when I grow Contadora. Lidia: It's an interesting occupation. Tell me, what does your dad do? Marta: He is Civil Engineer. He is very intelligent. Lidia: Where do you work? Marta: He works in a construction company. And your mother Lidia? Lidia: My mom works as a doctor in a hospital. Marta: That is hard work. Lidia: Yes but she likes to care for others. Marta: Great! What does your dad do? Lydia: Well, he is a photographer and is very good at his job ... Marta: That sounds interesting ...
Saleswoman: Sorry Can I help you? Buyer: Yeah, I'm looking for a gift for my wife, something she can use ... Saleswoman: We have very nice dresses like this ... Buyer: I see. How much is this dress? Saleswoman: This dress is worth $ 50. Buyer: aja ... I think it's a bit expensive and I do not really like the color. How much are these blouses and skirts these? Saleswoman: they cost $ 20 blouses and skirts 25. Buyer: blouse and skirt I like better, and I think that combine with your shoes. Saleswoman: Then she'll love him. We also sell menswear such as suits, shirts, shirts and ties. Buyer: Thanks, but I think just take these two things.
Woman: I think it's almost time to return to work. Man: So soon? What time is it? Women: There are still 10 minutes to 1 pm. Man: Time flies. We started lunch at 12: 30 ... Woman: It's true. Monday is a busy day and we only have half an hour to eat. Man: By the way, today went to work at 4:45 right? Woman: Yes. What do you say we get something to eat at night? Man: Of course! We enjoyed the weather and November ... What time are we going? Woman: Stop by me at 7: 00 ... Man: I think very good idea.
Brenda: Mercedes ... I'm you looking for the address of the restaurant "Delicias" You know where it is? Mercedes: Yes, I went to dinner with my boyfriend to this restaurant last week. It is located opposite the hospital. It is a large building, blue and white. Brenda: and How's the place? Mercedes: It's very good! We spent quite some time there and ate a delicious fish ... Brenda: Really? Are there other interesting places near the restaurant? Mercedes: Yes, there is a park two blocks south and a theater restaurant half a block north. Brenda: It seems to be a good place after all. Mercedes: I really liked Brenda.
Alex: At last came the summer ... I plan to enjoy long holidays ... What do you think? Mercedes: This summer I will visit my grandparents with my mom ... Alex: How is the weather there? Mercedes: As is in the north of the country the weather is normally very cool, but right now is a little hot in the summer. Alex: Really? I heard that here will be little wind and weather will be hot next week. Mercedes: That's what I heard. Today it is sunny and warm, but the truth is that I prefer the rain and snow. Alex: I like summer more because I can go swimming at the beach. Mercedes: It's funny, but last year there were several forest fires in the summer. Alex: I hope that does not happen this year.