Learn Spanish on the move
We all have busy lives and sitting down for a couple of hours to learn a language can seem impossible. You don’t need to worry, try our handy tips to incorporate learning Spanish within your daily routine.
Put your SatNav in Spanish
Be brave. Change the language of your GPS to Spanish and try to get to your next meeting. That very annoying Satnav voice will definitely get you remembering your left and right.
Useful Vocab:
Derecha… Right
Izquierda… Left
Rotonda… Roundabout
Siga derecho… Continue to go straight on
Gire… Turn /Rotate
Vuelta en U … U-Turn
Reubicando… Relocating
Kilómetros… Kilometres
Metros… Metres
Yardas… Yards
Ha llegado a su destino… You have reached your destination
Name things as you pass them
Veo, veo ¿Qué ves? Defeat boredom of long trips by trying to name the things that you see along the road.
Useful Vocab:
Coche ... Car
Árbol… Tree
Sol… Sun (if we're lucky!)
Nubes… Clouds
Cielo… Sky
Calle… Road
Semáforo… Traffic Lights
Moto… Motor Bike
Bicicleta… Bicycle
Gente… Gente
Niños… Children
Edificios… Buildings
Casas… Houses
Perro… Dog
Periódico… Newspaper
Revista… Magazine
Listen to good podcast music
Embrace the Spanish mood by listening to Spanish tunes It won´t only cheer you up but also it will help you learn new expressions. eg select the ‘Latin’ section on Spotify - you will get a variety of Spanish music which will make the learning process great fun!
Listen to radio news in Spanish
Are you one of those who always want to make the most of their time? Get informed about what happens in the world while improving your listening skills in Spanish.
Invent positive mantras in Spanish
“Tu puedes con todo!” - you can do it all!
The first thing that comes to your mind when travelling to work doesn’t have to be something negative. Uplift your day by sticking Spanish optimistic post-its around you.
Voiceover your everyday tasks
Try to say what you’re about to do in Spanish. For example, if you’re about to brush your teeth you can say, voy a cepillarme los dientes. If you do this daily, you will be learning Spanish in no time.
*Useful Vocab:
Voy a darme una ducha… I’m going to take a shower
Voy a lavarme la cara… I’m going to wash my face
Voy a preparer el desayuno… I’m going to prepare/make breakfast
Voy a leer me libro… I’m going to read my book
Voy a ver la televisión… I’m going to watch television
Voy a trabajar… I’m going to work
Embrace your road rage!
“Aprende a conducir, Gilipollas!" - Learn to drive, fool!
If you want other drivers to be really shocked while you show your annoyance at their bad driving skills, swear at them in Spanish!
On that note - good luck!
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