Beginners 28: Conversation strategies

Discover how to express missing people and places in Spanish in our episode "Missing Things: City vs Countryside." Learn three authentic expressions—"extrañar," "echar de menos," and "hacer falta"—through a natural conversation about life in Colombia's bustling capital versus its ...  Show more

Lis tells us about her car crash in the centre of Bogotá. Learn how to describe accidents, and unexpected events in Spanish. 

In this video, I talk with my sister about the differences between life in Mexico and the USA.We start speaking slowly so you can follow along, but the conversation gets faster and more natural as it continues — so listen closely and try to answer along!You’ll also hear some of t ...  Show more

It's quite common to talk about daily routines in English exams and also in casual conversations you might have with native speakers of English. 

In this podcast, you'll learn some advanced vocabulary that goes beyond the words 'get up', 'work', 'eat', 'study', 'go to b ...

When talking to someone in something other than your native language, it sometimes helps to know what other languages they speak. This not only helps you to learn more about a person, but can also potentially give you insight into other things you have in common with them. In ...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to describe the different types of conversations people can have. Sometimes people get a talking to, sometimes they have a heart to heart, and sometimes they just sit and chat. In this free English class I'll explain the ...