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Patrick and Maribel are talking about going to the Palacio de los Viveros together on Monday. Notice different methods of transport they mention and the time they will meet.
Patrick and Maribel are talking about going to the Palacio de los Viveros together on Monday. Notice different methods of transport they mention and the time they will meet.
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The public transport is widely used in Spain, in most of the cities, you can find a bus, metro or tram lines, as well as taxi. For going to little towns usually, there is a bus line. Between cities, you can take the high-speed train, in less than 3 hours you can do Barcelona-Madrid or Madrid-Valladolid in 1 hour. Spanish culture is not used to cycling, but cities have started to build particular bike lines.
As at any other European country Spanish people own cars, motorbikes and mopeds. Motorcycles began to experience a boom in 2004 when the Spanish Government allowed car drivers with three years of experience to switch to motorcycles with capacity up to 125 cc. Almost 20% of the Spanish population owns a moped or a motorbike. Barcelona is the European city with the highest number of motorcycles per inhabitant.
The public transport is widely used in Spain, in most of the cities, you can find a bus, metro or tram lines, as well as taxi. For going to little towns usually, there is a bus line. Between cities, you can take the high-speed train, in less than 3 hours you can do Barcelona-Madrid or Madrid-Valladolid in 1 hour. Spanish culture is not used to cycling, but cities have started to build particular bike lines.
As at any other European country Spanish people own cars, motorbikes and mopeds. Motorcycles began to experience a boom in 2004 when the Spanish Government allowed car drivers with three years of experience to switch to motorcycles with capacity up to 125 cc. Almost 20% of the Spanish population owns a moped or a motorbike. Barcelona is the European city with the highest number of motorcycles per inhabitant.
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When you say how you get around, you would say:
When you say how you get around, you would say:
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They are synonymous but with some differences
“Coger algo” in Spanish is used for things that you grab something with your hand.
"Tomar algo" can also be used instead of "eat" or "drink"
They are synonymous but with some differences
“Coger algo” in Spanish is used for things that you grab something with your hand.
"Tomar algo" can also be used instead of "eat" or "drink"
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If you want to know how a person is getting here, ask:
If you want to know how a person is getting here, ask:
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You can also ask more precisely:
You can also ask more precisely:
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You can use different transport options to get to different places:
You can use different transport options to get to different places:
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If you want to be sure to get a taxi then you need to call one. In the rural areas, it is absolutely necessary to call for one. In the towns, it is possible to catch a taxi on the road or elsewhere. All taxis use a taximeter. Whatever you call for a taxi, they ask for your name and ask where you go. They also tell you how long you have to wait. You can also book a taxi via an app.
If you want to be sure to get a taxi then you need to call one. In the rural areas, it is absolutely necessary to call for one. In the towns, it is possible to catch a taxi on the road or elsewhere. All taxis use a taximeter. Whatever you call for a taxi, they ask for your name and ask where you go. They also tell you how long you have to wait. You can also book a taxi via an app.
Ask Hilario how he gets to work:
Ask Hilario how he gets to work:
Correct Wrong AnsweredAnswer Hilario by saying that you go by bus.
Answer Hilario by saying that you go by bus.
Correct Wrong AnsweredTell Hilario that you take a taxi:
Tell Hilario that you take a taxi:
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In the table you can see the most used prepositions
In the table you can see the most used prepositions
Some of the most commonly used time phrases are:
Some of the most commonly used time phrases are:
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Learn the terms that match before, during and after an event:
Learn the terms that match before, during and after an event:
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Tell Hilario that you never ride a scooter:
Tell Hilario that you never ride a scooter:
Correct Wrong AnsweredTell Hilario that you always go by bus:
Tell Hilario that you always go by bus:
Correct Wrong AnsweredChoose the correct audio and drag it to the corresponding word and click "answer" when you have finished all.
Choose the correct audio and drag it to the corresponding word and click "answer" when you have finished all.
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"Querer" is more informal, that can be said to anyone, to parents, for example - or to their dog.
"Amar" is more for lovers as it is about love and passion.
"Gustar" is mostly based on what can be seen, causing it to be a superficial emotion
"Encantar" is used as a more enthusiastic way if something / someone you like
"Querer" is more informal, that can be said to anyone, to parents, for example - or to their dog.
"Amar" is more for lovers as it is about love and passion.
"Gustar" is mostly based on what can be seen, causing it to be a superficial emotion
"Encantar" is used as a more enthusiastic way if something / someone you like
You can express love to a person, one thing or just in general:
You can express love to a person, one thing or just in general:
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You can also say that you like something. It's not as strong as saying that you love it.
You can also say that you like something. It's not as strong as saying that you love it.
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Tell Hilario that you love chocolate:
Tell Hilario that you love chocolate:
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Tell Hilario that you like coffee:
Tell Hilario that you like coffee:
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Tell Hilario that you do not like coffee
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Tell Hilario that you
do not like to drive:
Tell Hilario that you
do not like to drive:
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In Spanish you can borrow things saying…:
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Or more formal….
Or more formal….
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You can also lend something to another person by saying "you can borrow," or by asking if the person will borrow it:
You can also lend something to another person by saying "you can borrow," or by asking if the person will borrow it:
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Once you have borrowed something and then return it, you say:
Once you have borrowed something and then return it, you say:
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Ask Hilario if you can borrow his car:
Ask Hilario if you can borrow his car:
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Reply Hilario:
Correct Wrong AnsweredWhat do you say to Hilario when you have borrowed his car and hand it back?
What do you say to Hilario when you have borrowed his car and hand it back?
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You have now finished this lesson. In the next section, you will answer some quiz questions/ tasks to test yourself for how much you have learned so far. At the end of the quiz, you receive your results.
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You have now finished this lesson. In the next section, you will answer some quiz questions/ tasks to test yourself for how much you have learned so far. At the end of the quiz, you receive your results.
Ask Hilario how he gets to work:
Ask Hilario how he gets to work:
Correct Wrong AnsweredTell Hilario that you drive a scooter:
Tell Hilario that you drive a scooter:
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Tell Hilario that you
go walking:
Tell Hilario that you
go walking:
Correct Wrong AnsweredTell Hilario that you love coffee:
Tell Hilario that you love coffee:
Correct Wrong AnsweredTell Hilario that you do not like to take the bus:
Tell Hilario that you do not like to take the bus:
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What did Hilario say when he gave you the 2€ he had borrowed?
What did Hilario say when he gave you the 2€ he had borrowed?
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