Conversation in Spanish

Welcome ! This is a great opportunity to practice reading and writing in Spanish with your fellow Rocket Spanish learners. So browse some of the posts, take your Spanish reading skills for a spin and when you're ready, introduce yourself and get chatting! Don't be afraid to make mistakes - these are learners just like you and they're here to help.

Viene una camarera

I am reviewing the lessons for module four. There was a discussion about word order in this forum not too long ago. Viene una camarera para tomar mi orden. A waitress comes to take my order. Is it correct to say Una camarera viene para tomar mi orden. W...

5 replies - Last post by Darius-R1 - December 20, 2014

Work experience

So I was at work and this Hispanic lady and her 2 little kids come in. I asked her how to say something in Spanish and was telling her I was learning. She said so you need to practice huh? I then started speaking to her in spanish and she got so excited. ...

2 replies - Last post by Ava Dawn - December 19, 2014

New Resource

Those of you who also use LightSpeed Spanish probably got the same email that I did regarding Gordon and Cynthia's new book, "Victor's Adventures in Spain." This looks like a good additional resource to me and I asked Santa for it. It is available on Amaz...

13 replies - Last post by Ava Dawn - December 12, 2014

Emocionado and emocionante

How do you use "emocionado and emocionante" in a sentence. Thanks, Aurora

4 replies - Last post by Robert-C7 - December 9, 2014

Premium plus or platinum?

Hola todos ! Mi nombre es Darius I am have been going through rocket spanish premium and also learning spanish like crazy. I am nearly done with LSLC and will be looking into another course to start soon. I was wondering which course (premium plus or pl...

10 replies - Last post by Ava Dawn - December 5, 2014

Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias

Puedes obtener cualquier cosa quieres en el Restaurante de Alice Puedes obtener cualquier cosa quieres en el Restaurante de Alice Camina en él es alrededor de la parte posterior Sólo media milla de la vía férrea Y puedes obtener cualquier cosa quieres en ...

3 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - November 27, 2014

Lista de Navidad

Mi querida quiere una lista de Navidad. Tengo "Easy Spanish Reader," "First Spanish Reader," y "El Soñador." Me gustaría ideas para otros libros leer y estudiar. Gracias, Dan

5 replies - Last post by Ava Dawn - November 24, 2014

Telephone greeting

I was watching an episode of "Destinos" today. In one scene, Raquel calls Pedro, and says, "¿Pedro? Habla Raquel." I have been trying to puzzle this out. Is Raquel simply saying the equivalent of, "hello, Raquel speaking" in the present tense, or is there...

4 replies - Last post by Robert-C7 - November 20, 2014

Como funcionan las herramientas (H,W,K,P,Q)

Hola amigos. Me gustaría saber como se utilizan las herramientas de: Hear It Say It!, Write It!, Know It!, Play It! y Quiz. Y para que sirven los botones de abajo donde dice. To be rated - Not at all - Needs work - so, so - Pretty good - It's Eas...

2 replies - Last post by maha266 - November 11, 2014

greetings

what greeting do you say at 4:00

11 replies - Last post by maha266 - November 9, 2014

Jetset

What is this new "Jetset" I have been getting emails saying it's on sale! Can you send me a link so that I can check it out? I don't see it on your webpage.\n\nKen Corder\n[redacted]

3 replies - Last post by maha266 - November 7, 2014

b v pronuciation video

Hola a todos, I feel comfortable with my pronunciation regarding b and v but I found this to be informative and funny and I thought I would pass it on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9t3C0VSoq0 Saludos, Ricardo

6 replies - Last post by misssolruiz - October 17, 2014

I'm on section 1.4 on the Premium course what can I do learn to speak Spanish fluently?.

Hi, I've been going though the 1.4 course Spanish Premium. By Hearing, Writing, Knowing, Speaking it. What can I do in order to speak it fluently?.

6 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - September 26, 2014

Spanish music for beginners

Hi there , i am a beginner in Spanish and I wanted to know if anyone recommenced any spanish music that I could listen to to help me in learning the language.. ? I thought this may be a good way to remember and learn, by also learning a song. Any recommen...

6 replies - Last post by maha266 - September 26, 2014

When to use "le" as you?

Hola! Can anyone help me with the usage for "le" as you? For instance: ¿En qué le puedo ayudar? (How can I help you?) I realize this is probably a rookie question, but why wouldn't you use tu or usted?

5 replies - Last post by ricardo-rich - September 19, 2014

HOW TO PRONOUNCE THE DOUBLE LL'S

WHAT SOUND DO THE TWO LL'S TAKE AS IN TOBILLO? DOES IT SOUND AS A Y AS TOBIYO? THANKS

9 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - September 17, 2014

tutorial cost spanish

what is the cost of your spanish tutorials?

2 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - September 15, 2014

How many years does it take to get fluent?

How many years does it take to get fluent? What if I spend an hour a day for months, what will my speaking look like in a year?

9 replies - Last post by maha266 - September 14, 2014

Video lessons

Hola a todos, Here is a link to some short lessons all in Spanish, no English, with Spanish subtitles. I find them very helpful as a review or learning something new and great practice for listening. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfPp2m6j638 Saludo...

4 replies - Last post by maha266 - September 14, 2014

Tomar vs. Beber

What is the difference between tomar and beber? In the beginning lessons, when asking for a drink, tomar is used. When using an online translator, beber is used.

17 replies - Last post by Ava Dawn - September 2, 2014

3G cellular

Is anyone using 3G cellular for the audio lessons? I tried it, because that's all I got, but it takes a minute before the Tutor starts speaking and also when I want the tutor to repeat any part of the lesson. Very frustrating

2 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - August 8, 2014

GRABAR AUDIO VOZ

¿COMO PUEDO ACTIVAR GRABAR MI PROPIA VOZ? YA INTENTE EN AYUDA Y ME FUI A PREFERENCIAS DEL SISTEMA Y NADA.

1 reply - Last post by Dan-H24 - July 30, 2014

Eschando a español

Lately I have been looking for more ways to listen to Spanish. Links to You Tube videos other have posted here have been great, as have other ideas. One think that I think is ideal for someone relatively new to the language (like me) is to watch cooking s...

4 replies - Last post by ricardo-rich - July 30, 2014

Apodo de Guillermo

¿Alguien sabe el apodo de Guillermo en espanol? Yo sabe el apodo es "Memo" en Mexico. Alquien sabe el apodo en otros piases? Por favor responder si su sabe. Gracias, Guillermo

0 replies - Last post by bills-c - July 25, 2014

La gringa

Hola a todos, Here is a link to a young lady from the U.S. that speaks Spanish admirably and I find it inspiring. I hope to speak as well someday. Saludos, Ricardo

6 replies - Last post by Ava Dawn - July 19, 2014

Las Preguntas y Las Respuestas

¿Cual es tu película favorita y por qué?

21 replies - Last post by Patrice-B - July 15, 2014

Transcripts? slow & fast dialogues

I would like to read the transcripts of the conversation dialogues #1 - 64, lento & normal. Where can I access these?

2 replies - Last post by Ava Dawn - July 8, 2014

"Passive Listening"

When I am cleaning house, or driving, or doing other things that don't require concentration...did I really just say that?...Okay, cleaning house or fixing breakfast...I wish that I had some simple, slow Spanish to listen to on my iPhone in the background...

7 replies - Last post by Laura-G35 - June 13, 2014

How thorough

How thorough should you know a lesson before moving on to the next lesson? I always feel that I could redo the whole lesson and still have a lot to learn.

10 replies - Last post by Liz-W10 - June 8, 2014

Anybody want to write?

Anybody want to write a continuing story in Spanish? Continue the story in Spanish with another sentence or paragraph. I'll start - Había una vez un niño que caminaba por el bosque, cuando de repente vio . . .

75 replies - Last post by diranu - May 4, 2014

Use of ti

Can someone clarify the use of ti for me? As up posed to te and tu? Can you give me some examples with translations? Thanks

7 replies - Last post by Patrice-B - April 26, 2014

fluency

How many years did it take for you to feel comfortable speaking the language?

0 replies - Last post by Liz-W10 - April 23, 2014

Love

How do u say I love you

2 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - April 23, 2014

Studying Spanish

How much time a day should I study Spanish? And can I become fluent in a year?

10 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - April 21, 2014

Fluency

Is there anyone out there that has completed the premium plus or platinum? Do you now think you are fluent or how close are you to fluent?

3 replies - Last post by ricardo-rich - April 11, 2014

If you LOVE fantasy books, read this!

I've found some really fantastic Spanish fantasy novels- and only one of them has been translated into English as far as I know. Try them out! (by the way, they're all by Laura Gallego García) -El Valle de los Lobos -Fenris, el Elfo -La lla...

8 replies - Last post by Steven-W15 - April 9, 2014

Question about badges

I have been looking for the list of badges that I can earn and the points required. Is there a link so I can see just how many badges there are with the points required? thank you

3 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - April 8, 2014

I'm new here - Hi : )

Hi All, I'm new to this website. Is it very active or just so so? Is it local or around the world? I will do some browsing, but I would like to find out what others think : ) Bye, Charity

3 replies - Last post by Patrice-B - April 2, 2014

Hola!

I am a beginner in Spanish and I would like to just have a conversation in Spanish with someone to help me learn better.

4 replies - Last post by Patrice-B - April 2, 2014

In lesson 1-6

the word hijos the j sounds like a k is that correct?

1 reply - Last post by Dan-H24 - March 20, 2014

Hablando despues de trabajar

Tengo escribir acerca de ensenanza.

6 replies - Last post by Patrice-B - March 14, 2014

my name is ashley

me lamo ashley

10 replies - Last post by itsjojo - March 14, 2014

Question to a friend

Are we meeting this Wednesday for Spanish practice?

1 reply - Last post by ricardo-rich - March 7, 2014

where did our story go?

Hello. I cannot seem to locate the hotlink on the site that offered continuation of a story that we had started about a blue dog in the forrest...where did it go or is the story over? Thank you, Chris

2 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - February 26, 2014

What do you say to show you are listening

In Scotland when you are listening to someone telling a story or giving an instruction you show you are listening by saying "aye" or "yes" or "aha" or similar. What is the cultural norm in spanish speaking countries Is it "si" "pues" "ah" I realise it ma...

13 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - February 25, 2014

Senora or senorita?

Having just returned from Spain I'm wondering what the cultural norms are when calling a person either Senora or Senorita. Is it after a certain age? When they get married? The age of the person asking? Is there an equivalent for addressing younger men? ...

0 replies - Last post by John-H11 - February 19, 2014

bien vs bueno

Can anyone give me a hint on when to use bien and when to use bueno. I can't figure out if they are the interchangeable or not. Muchas gracias.

7 replies - Last post by Don--64 - February 19, 2014

fue or va in this case?

Why when asking when did the doctor go to see the lady is "fue" used. Would it be correct to say "va" too?

2 replies - Last post by ricardo-rich - February 12, 2014

how can i write these languages if i know their meaning or pronunciation ,i may wrong in spelling what can i do

how can i write these languages if i know their meaning or pronunciation ,i may wrong in spelling what can i do.....how this course may help me up with such prob.

3 replies - Last post by rockeybien-- - February 6, 2014

Using caluroso in a sentence

How do you use the word caluroso (hot weather)in spanish? Can you please give me a couple of examples?

1 reply - Last post by Dan-H24 - January 28, 2014

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