Coffee Break Spanish

CBS 2.05 | Making more arrangements

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Jan 27, 2010
Dive into the world of Spanish with insights on irregular verbs and their key role in fluency. Discover essential verbs like 'salir' and 'dar' for planning exciting nights out. Explore the conjugation of 'dar' and engage in practical conversations. The focus then shifts to 'quedar,' unlocking phrases for meeting up. Plus, enjoy a role-play of evening plans, where speakers share activities and personal preferences, showcasing how to express intentions and feelings in Spanish.
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ADVICE

Use Present To Propose Plans

  • Use the present tense to suggest plans for the immediate future, like '¿Qué hacemos esta noche?'.
  • Translate it as 'What are we doing tonight?' or 'Shall we...?' to propose activities.
ADVICE

Phrases For Going Out

  • Learn colloquial phrases for going out: 'vamos de juerga', 'de copas', 'de fiesta', 'de pachanga'.
  • Swap them if one isn't understood to ensure you communicate 'we're going out partying'.
INSIGHT

Ir Conjugation For Everyday Plans

  • The verb 'ir' conjugates irregularly: voy, vas, va, vamos, vais, van.
  • Spanish speakers use these forms naturally when describing going out or plans.
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