Coffee Break Spanish CBS 1.32 | Arriving in Spain
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Aug 28, 2009 Mark and Kara face travel challenges upon arriving at San Javier Airport in Spain. They break down a helpful conversation with an airport employee, teaching essential phrases for navigating travel. The discussion expands to transportation options like buses and taxis, emphasizing time versus cost. Listeners also get practical tips for visiting Santiago de la Ribera while learning about comparatives in Spanish. This engaging mix of travel advice and language learning keeps listeners motivated on their journey.
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Real Arrival Conversation At Airport
- Mark and Kara arrive at San Javier airport and speak with the information desk to find transport to their hotel in Santiago de la Ribera.
- The recording is a real, unscripted conversation used to practice everyday Spanish phrases and vocabulary.
Ask For Bus Numbers And Location
- Ask directly where you're going and whether public transport serves that destination, as Mark does: "¿Hay un autobús que va allí?".
- Listen for bus numbers and location cues like "la parada de autobuses está a la derecha saliendo del aeropuerto" to find the stop quickly.
Tardar Means 'Take' Time
- The verb tardar describes how long a journey takes and links to the noun tarde (late/afternoon).
- Native speakers commonly say "van a tardar quince minutos" to indicate travel duration.