LightSpeed Spanish - Early Intermediate Spanish Lessons
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8 NEW Early Inter The Gustar verb does not mean ‘To like’!
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this fun Spanish lesson, we help you understand the real meaning of the Gustar verb and why it does […] The post 8 NEW Early Inter The Gustar...
7 NEW Early Inter Tener The Spanish verb you have to have
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this fun Spanish lesson, we help you understand the importantísimo role that Tener has in Spoken Spanish. Tener, the […] The post 7 NEW Earl...
6 NEW Early Inter Selfish Spanish Reflexive Verbs
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this fun Spanish lesson, we walk you through the way that we use Spanish Reflexive verbs and what their […] The post 6 NEW Early Inter Selfis...
5 NEW Early Inter Buy anything with two Spanish verbs!
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this fun Spanish lesson we guide you through the act of buying goods in Spain with just two Spanish […] The post 5 NEW Early Inter Buy anythi...
88 Early Inter Test your Spanish Past Tense A2-B1
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we give you a great Spanish Past Tense Test to really check your understanding of how to talk in the past in Spanish. Come and join us and t...
87 Early Inter Test your Spanish Pronouns part 2
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this continuation of the earlier test you have the second lesson in which you can test your Spanish pronouns. This Spanish pronoun test is designed...
86 Early Intermediate Spanish Pronoun Test
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this fun lesson, we offer you a cool Spanish pronoun test to check your understanding of how Spanish pronouns work. This Spanish pronoun test is de...
85 Early Intermediate Spanish Verb DAR
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson with Cynthia and Ana, we look at some Early Intermediate Spanish on the verb DAR and it’s interesting expressions. If you have an...
84 Early Inter Spain vs Mexico Vocabulary
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson we have a wonderful conversation about the differences between our Spanish speaking countries In Spain vs Mexico, we take a look at bar...
83 Early Inter Spanish Gender changes Meaning
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cynthia helps us today to see how Spanish gender changes meaning with certain words. These are called palabras homónimas de género. Listen in as Cyn...
82 Early Inter Test your Spanish Quedar/se
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cynthia offers you a great way to test your Spanish Quedar and Quedarse in this short but sweet test. Test your Spanish and see how much you’ve ...
81 Early Inter Using Quedarse in Spanish
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cynthia offers you a great Spanish lesson on QUEDARSE in Spanish and it’s many meanings. This is a must for an early intermediate Spanish learne...
80 Early Inter The Spanish verb QUEDAR
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cynthia offers you a great lesson on the Spanish verb quedar and it’s many uses. This is a must for an early intermediate Spanish learner! Let&#...
79 Early Inter Telling the time in Spanish
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cynthia offers you a great lesson on telling the time in Spanish in which she explains the key elements to being able to get the structure right. Veng...
78 Early Inter Spanish Comprehension LA CAJA
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cynthia offers you a fun Spanish comprehension exercise at Early Intermediate level. Your job is to complete the story in the comments section of the ...
77 Early Inter A Family Spanish Christmas
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this family Spanish Christmas chat about what we have been up to over the holidays. There is something very special about the family Spanis...
76 Early Intermediate Spanish Verb To Grow
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Cynthia and Ana are giving you a great lesson on the Spanish verb to Grow. Come and join this short but oh so sweet lesson created during on...
75 Early Inter Spanish TEST Saber and Conocer
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are giving you a great test of Saber and Conocer to see if you really have got to grips with these two interesting Spanish verbs. If you ...
74 Early Inter Test your Spanish verbs
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson we help you to test your Spanish verbs of Becoming in this cool fairytale that is missing some key Spanish verbs of change. Come and Te...
73 Early Inter Spanish Becoming verbs
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson we prepare you for the next test with Spanish becoming verbs. Do you know them well? If not, join us to find out. Spanish Becoming verb...
72 Early Inter Test your understanding in Spanish
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson we offer you a great test to test your understanding in Spanish. Come and join us and test yourself out with some really unusual things...
71 Early Inter Spanish test B1 – B2
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson we offer you a great Spanish test B1 – B2 which covers some really interesting areas of the Spanish language. Come and join us an...
70 Early Intermediate Spanish Personal A test
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Spanish personal A test we check out your understanding of how the A works and we combine it with the use of the Spanish Preposition A too. Co...
69 Early Inter Spanish Usted vs Tú
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson we talk about the conundrum between Usted vs Tú. What should we use? Can we just choose one and avoid the other? Come and join us and ...
68 Early Inter Complimenting Spanish food
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Spanish lesson we help you with complimenting Spanish food! This is a vital lesson for anyone who wishes to intergrate into Spanish culture. C...
67 Early Intermediate The Spanish MAYBE
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come and join us as we offer you a fun lesson on the Spanish MAYBE and how it can sometimes need the Spanish subjunctive and sometimes not. Here, you ...
66 Early Inter Spanish Subjunctive options
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come and join us as we offer you a great lesson on some expressions that have Spanish subjunctive options and on others that must always use the Spani...
65 Early Inter Spanish Ganarse la vida
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come and join us as we offer you a great lesson on the verb Ganarse and how it is used in Spain. Find out how Spanish people talk about winning the lo...
64 Early Inter The Spanish SE ME structure
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come and join us to understand the Spanish SE ME structure and what it means as well as how to use it. The Spanish SE ME structure is very popular and...
63 Early Intermediate Spanish Understand Vámonos
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come and join us to understand Vámonos and the way that this structure is used in spoken Spanish. There are some important things that you need to kn...
62 Early Inter Spanish Miedo A and Miedo DE
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we help you to understand the difference between Miedo A and Miedo DE. Why do we normally use LE with Miedo A? Join us and have your q...
61 Early Inter Spanish Preterite or Perfect?
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we help you to understand when to use the Spanish Preterite or Perfect. When do we say: What have you done? or: What did you do? Join ...
60 Early Inter Soñar vs Sonar Spanish verbs
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we answer a great question about the Spanish verb Soñar and add some extra information about Soñar vs Sonar and the similarities and...
59 Early Inter The Spanish DE preposition
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we help you understand the Spanish DE preposition and the many ways in which it is used in Spanish. Is there a pattern to it’s u...
58 Early Inter Test your Spanish SE
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we help you to test your Spanish SE with some cool sentences that you have to translate. The Spanish SE is a real challenge for any st...
57 Early Inter Se lo puso What does it mean?
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we look at the sentence: Se lo puso and we show you the two meanings that it has as well as how you can know what it means in context....
56 Early Inter The Spanish Subjunctive with questions
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we look at the way that we use the Spanish Subjunctive with questions. Do the rules change when we ask a question? Listen in as we hel...
55 Early Inter Ni Siquiera in Spanish
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we help you to use Ni Siquiera in Spanish. What does it mean and how do we add it to sentences? Come and join us to learn more about N...
54 Early Inter Creer and Pensar in the past and Gordon’s challenge
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we help you with using Creer and Pensar in the past and the subleties of how the meaning changes according to the tense we choose. Com...
53 Early Inter Explaining SE TE VE feliz
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson we help you understand the unusual Spanish structure of: Se te ve feliz. What does it mean? What kind of structure is this? Come and jo...
52 Early Inter Querer in the past
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson we deal with a suggestion on the way that we use Querer in the past and how it’s meaning changes. Come and join us and find out h...
51 Early Inter Test your Spanish level B1 B2
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson we help you to test your Spanish level B1 B2. How do you think that you will do? Come and join us and find out! Challenge yourself and ...
50 Early Intermediate Detrás vs Atrás Delante vs Adelante
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson we look at the differences between Atrás vs Detrás and Adelante vs Delante. Come and have some fun and watch Gordon ‘pasar much...
49 Early Inter Spanish Preterite Past vs Perfect past
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson we look at the diferences between the Spanish Preterite past vs Perfect past. When do we choose one over the other and why? Come and jo...
48 Early Inter Mexico vs Spain
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson we help you with some of the differences when we consider Mexico vs Spain in language, pronunciation and verbs. Come and join us and ha...
47 Early Intermediate Ago In Spanish
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson we show you the difference between AGO in Spanish and ‘For the last’. We share with you the way that a Spanish native would...
46 Early Inter Pude vs Podía Quise vs Quería
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson we talk about the differences between Pude vs Podía and Quise vs Quería. This is the difference between the Preterite and the Imperfe...
45 Early Inter Spanish Redundant Pronoun LE
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson we talk about the infamous Spanish redundant pronoun LE, which catches many students out when they don’t know wjht it is there. I...
44 Early Intermediate Spanish word order
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson we talk about Spanish word order and show you just how flexible it can be. We also explain another important thing about Spanish word o...
43 Early Inter Spanish Present Subjunctive with NO
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson we talk about the way we use the Spanish present subjunctive with NO. Even at the early intermediate level, there are things about the ...
42 Early Intermediate The Spanish Present Perfect
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson we help you to understand how we use the Spanish Present Perfect tense with pronouns. Do you know the RID rule? You will after this les...
41 Early Intermediate The Spanish personal A
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson we help you with the Spanish Personal A and the curious ways that it is used. You’ll find out that Spanish speakers even break al...
40 Early Intermediate Tú or Usted in Spanish LightSpeed Spanish
24 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
¿Tú, or Usted in Spanish. The question of the use of Tú and Usted in Spanish rather reminds me of the other famous question that we all know: R...
39 Early Intermediate Mí and Ti in Spanish. When do we use them?
17 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mí and Ti in Spanish. (Not to mention Sí) I often used to wonder what the rule was about when to use Mí and Ti in Spanish. I kind of knew when to d...
38 Early Intermediate The Passive Voice in Spanish and how to avoid it!
16 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Passive voice in Spanish and the Active voice.   Once, whilst I was working in a college giving evening classes in Spanish I was asked to cov...
37 Early Intermediate Haber in Spanish LightSpeed Spanish
12 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Haber in Spanish. Clearing up the mystery The strangest part of most students concerns about what we tend to call the Perfect tenses, which are those ...
36 Early Intermediate Connecting words in Spanish
11 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What are connecting words in Spanish? This podcast on the connecting words in Spanish has probably been one of the most popular in the range. Why? Wel...
34 Early Intermediate Sentirse and Sentir in Spanish
09 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sentirse or Sentir in Spanish?   I recall feeling very confused about when to use Sentirse or Sentir in Spanish. Cynthia would often correct me...
33 Early Intermediate Tardar and Llevar in Spanish To Take
16 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How to use Tardar and Llevar in Spanish, well! Well, I have to say that this podcast was, for me, very special (Gordon). Why? Because for whatever r...
32 Early Intermediate Spanish Más, Mucho and Muy in Spanish
29 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mucho or Muy in Spanish? Over the years we have noticed that when faced with choosing between Mucho and Muy in Spanish, many students get very nervous...
35 Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast Parecer in Spanish How to use it properly
25 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Parecer in Spanish. To seem/look/appear like. Cynthia and I have often asked ourselves: What is it that makes this verb so confusing to so many studen...
Early Intermediate Spanish 31 Mistakes with SE in Spanish
06 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Se in Spanish…what’s it all about. We have already covered the multiple uses of SE in Spanish and the overwhelming amount of areas in whic...
Early Intermediate Podcast 30 – Spanish Test of Your Listening Skills
14 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Spanish Test. We are calling this podcast a Spanish test because it brings together much of what we have covered up to now in the 30 previous podcasts...
Early Intermediate Podcast 29 – Either Or in Spanish and Much More
06 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Either Or in Spanish. = O O Maybe you’ve seen these words used before in your travels through your learning journey. They are strange because th...
Early Intermediate Podcast 28 – Haber in Spanish and its Uses
30 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Verb Haber in Spanish. This verb is probably one of the most important verbs in the Spanish language! Why? Because, it has a specific job to do in...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 27 – To Ask in Spanish. Pedir and Preguntar
26 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
To ask in Spanish. This may seem like a fairly straight forward subject for the more advanced student of the Spanish language, yet it should not be un...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 26 – Spanish Greetings Sending Your Regards
15 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Spanish Greetings. It may seem like a small part of a vast language, but Spanish greetings could well be one of the most important parts of your Spani...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 25 – No Sólo, Sino in Spanish and Se Me Da Bien
15 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Sino in Spanish Some years ago there was a T.V. programme here in the U.K. called, “Not only but also.” which when it came out in Spanis...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 24 – Making Comparisons in Spanish
08 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Comparisons in Spanish. The good news is that making comparisons in Spanish is very similar to English. In fact, it’s almost identical! What i...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 23 – Saying Morning in Spanish and other Time Markers.
08 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Morning in Spanish. Knowing how to say morning in Spanish is absolutely vital for any student of the Spanish language along with all of the other word...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 22 – The Weather in Spanish Present and Past
23 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Weather in Spanish. The weather in Spanish is an interesting subject to learn. That’s not to say that Spanish speakers are as obsessed about...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 21 – Spanish Relative Pronouns
17 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Spanish Relative Pronouns. Here is a very interesting podcast that really gets into the meat of what are Spanish Relative Pronouns and how you can use...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 20 – Putting It All Together
21 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
¡Qué guay! You reached the end of the first 20 free Spanish lessons online for this level. ¡Muy bien hecho! Come and join us now as we draw togethe...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 19 – False Friends in Spanish
14 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
There are countless false friends in Spanish. Have you ever said someone was “enferma” (ill) when you really wanted to say: “enfermera” (nurse...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 18 – Meals and Times
07 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Every culture is distinct, and none more so than the many and diverse ones found in the Spanish speaking world. Certainly, when it comes to eating, Sp...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 17 – Daily Routine
31 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
We all like to talk about ourselves a little…and some more than just a little. In this free Spanish podcast we help you learn all the ways of doing ...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 16 – Inviting out in Spain
23 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, the latest of our free spanish lessons online, focuses primarily on what happens in Spain when you, or someone else, invites a person ou...
Early Intermediate Spanish Lesson 15 – Spanish Contractions
16 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
If we had a Euro for every time one of our students has said to us: “It’s the little words that cause me the most problems.” we’d be “forrad...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 14 – Describing People
09 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
The latest of our intermediate spanish lessons is all about describing people in Spanish. This is something we often do in conversation without even t...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 13 – Ser versus Estar
02 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
To be, or not to be, that is the not the question. The real question is, which “to be” is it? In this free Spanish lesson, we take a look at ser v...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 12 – Present Progressive in Spanish
25 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
The present progressive in Spanish as a great tense to use but can often be misused and abused be unwary Spanish students who overwork it because of i...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 11 – Spanish Conversation Practice
18 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
So far in our Spanish podcasts we’ve covered a wide range of vital areas of grammar and vocabulary. It’s time to do a bit of Spanish conversation ...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 10 – Hay vs. Estar
11 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this free Spanish lesson, we take a close look at hay vs estar. We’ve found that many students are very confused about how exactly these word...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 9 – Personal A in Spanish
04 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this free Spanish podcast come and join us and learn how to effectively use this mysterious “a” that you have probably seen or heard in...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 8 – Using Gustar in Spanish
27 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Some of our students who have been studying the language for years still have problems with using gustar in Spanish. And it’s really no wonder! ...
Early Intermediate Spanish Lesson 7 – Tener in Spanish
20 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Tener is one of the most used and valuable Spanish verbs to know and, it’s for this reason, that we’re taking an in-depth look at this wor...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 6 – Reflexive Verbs in Spanish
13 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Spanish reflexive verbs can be confusing if you don’t understand them clearly. It must be said, however, that they make up an enormous part of spoke...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 5 – Buying Goods
06 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Shopping in markets and small shops can be one of the most exhilarating experiences you can have in Spanish speaking countries. This is something you ...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 4 – Directions in Spanish
30 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Ever been lost in a Spanish speaking country? Frustrating isn’t it? How much better is it to have all the tools you need to find your way? Listen in...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 3 – How to Order Food in Spanish in a Restaurant
23 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
How to order food in a Spanish restaurant. In this intermediate Spanish lesson, we walk you through one of the most important activities when on holid...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 2 – Ordering a Drink in a Spanish Bar
16 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Naturally, when travelling through your Spanish speaking country, you are going to need to stop for some refreshments. Being able to manage your way a...
Early Intermediate Spanish Podcast 1 – Spanish Perfect Tense
09 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
The Spanish Perfect Tense! So, what is this tense exactly? Well, it’s a very important one and one that will open up your conversational ability...
4b Updated They are talking to you in Spanish! Don’t panic!
21 Mar 2010
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when they start talking to you in Spanish? In this fun Spanish lesson we guide you through receiving directions in Spain and what to ex...
4 Updated Early Intermediate Lost in Spain? You need this vocabulary!
14 Mar 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this fun Spanish lesson we guide you through asking directions in Spain. What do you say when you stop someone? Join us to build your asking direct...
3 Updated Early Intermediate Spanish restaurant vocabulary
07 Mar 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this fascinating Spanish lesson we help you with some key Spanish restaurant vocabulary. What do you say when you walk into a restaurant in Spain? ...
2 Updated Early Intermediate Spanish bar vocabulary
21 Feb 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this fascinating Spanish lesson we help you with the Must Know Spanish bar vocabulary. Ordering drinks in Spain is not the same as in other Spanish...
1 Updated Intermediate Master the Spanish Present Perfect
14 Feb 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this fun Spanish lesson we help you master the Spanish Present Perfect in a clear and concise Spanish lesson with examples and explanations. Come a...