In this new Spanish learning video, we follow Juan and Maria in a casual conversation as they enjoy a day in the park.
Using verbs of movement and action, the characters help us learn and practise Spanish in everyday contexts. From watching birds to discussing work problems, the interaction is full of useful phrases and key grammatical structures.
Class Highlights:
Verbs of Movement and Action:
Look: John and Mary look at birds in the park.
Kiss: They compare the behaviour of birds and people.
Swim: They recall a previous experience swimming in the lake.
Crying: Maria expresses her fear and anxiety while swimming.
Lying down: They decide to relax on the grass.
Greet: Mary suggests greeting some friends, but John decides to go back to work.
Key Phrases:
‘Hi, Mary, what a surprise to see you here!’
‘I've taken advantage of my day off to come to the park to do some bird watching.’
‘There's been a misunderstanding with a client and now my boss is angry with me.’
‘Let's lie down on the grass and soak up some sun.’
‘That was my boss. The problem is solved, isn't it?’
Verb Tenses and Grammatical Structure:
Present Perfect:
‘I have taken advantage’ (used for actions affecting the present).
‘I have had’ (recent action with current relevance).
Present Simple:
‘I am fond of’ (permanent state).
‘It looks as if they kissed’ (description of an action).
Imperative:
‘Relax a bit and watch the birds with me’ (friendly invitation/command).
‘Lie down a while longer with me’ (suggestion).
Past Perfect:
‘The last time we were here’ (reference to an action completed in the past).
Simple Conditional:
‘I think I would have to go back to work’ (expression of doubt or non-final decision).