Mi vida loca

Watch the video story.Click here

Mi vida loca

You're not aloneDuring your virtual time in Spain, I'll pop up every so often to help you with the language.

Then, at the end of each episode I'll go through the vocabulary and explain the grammar, as well as introduce activities for practice.

Make the most of itFind out more about all the extra features through the links on the left-hand side of this

page. You'll find details of the technical requirements in the user guide.

Mi vida locaYou're not alone

During your virtual time in Spain, I'll pop up every so often to help you with the language.

Then, at BasicsAs an online video-rich experience, Mi Vida Loca requires a broadband connection. You can find out more about broadband on BBC Webwise. If you don't have a broadband connection, our other beginner courses, Spanish Steps and Talk Spanish work on dial-up connections.It may sound obvious but make sure your speakers or headphones are plugged in and working. Although at times you have to say things out loud, you don't need a microphone.the end of each episode I'll go through the vocabulary and explain the grammar, as well as introduce activities for practice.Make the most of itFind out more about all the extra features through the links on the left-hand side of this page. You'll find details of the technical requirements in the user guide.

Capítulo 1Click here to start

Learn some essentials:- dealing with simple social situations- saying 'yes, no'- saying 'I don't understand'Saying c, h, ll, j, qAsking questions & saying 'no, not' Simple social situations: hola, gracias, perdón, adiós, sí, noPersonal information & home: quién, eres, soy, amigo/a de..., el piso, la casa

Capítulo 2 Click here to start

Learn to order at a caf�: - masculine & feminineSaying v, b, z, g, cu, r, rr. Saying 'a, an': un, unaEating & drinking: un agua con/sin gas, un café, un té, una tostada ¿Algo más?

Capítulo 3 Click here to start

Learn basic directions: - understanding simple directions- reading street & metro signs- using numbers: 0-3Saying 'the': el, laAccents on lettersEating & drinking, numbers, directions: la cuenta, uno, dos, tres, todo recto, a la izquierda, a la derecha la estación, el centro

Capítulo 4 Click here to start

Learn to meet & greet:- saying hello & your name- simple questions about nationality- name spellingsThe alphabetSaying 'he/she/it is': esSimple social situations: ¿Qué tal? ¿Cómo te llamas? ¿Y tú?Personal information: nationality, nombre, apellido

Capítulo 5 Click here to start

Learn to order at a bar:- reading a tapas menu- asking for the toilet- asking for the billSaying 'I, you, he, she'Noun + de + nounEating & drinking: Quiero..., ¿Para comer? ¿Para beber? un vino, unas aceitunas

Capítulo 6 Click here to start

Learn to buy a present:- asking prices: ¿cuánto es?- understanding prices- counting change- using numbers: 4-15Buy tickets to an attractionPluralsNumbers, decimals & currency Numbers 4-10 Numbers 11-15Accessories: pendientes, pulsera, abanico

Capítulo 7 Click here to start

Learn times & days:- asking about opening times- expressing time: clock- free time (& places to visit)Telling the timeGreetings: buenos días, buenas tardes / nochesExpressing time: days of the week parts of the day

Capítulo 8 Click here to start

Learn to buy travel tickets:- stating destination- buying a coach ticket- departure & arrival timesNumbers: 16-99Using para & a Travelling: taxi, bus, ticket typesNumbers: 16-20, tens

Capítulo 9 Click here to start

Learn to book a room:- asking for a hotel nearby- booking a room at a guest house- filling in a formAsking 'is/are there...? - ¿Hay...?

Saying 'is': es, estáTravelling: dónde, habitaciónPersonal information: fecha de nacimiento, sexo, firma

Capítulo 10 Click here to start

Learn about introductions:- encantado, mucho gusto- saying where you workIntroduction to verbs: 1st 2nd 3rd person singularRegular verbs in -ar: - trabajarIrregular verb: serSimple social situations: encantado/a, mucho gustoHome: salón, baño, ventana...

Capítulo 11 Click here to start

Learn the formal 'you':- when to use t & usted�Saying 'you': tú, ustedSaying 'this, these': - éste, ésta, éstos, éstasPersonal information: padres, padre, madreSurroundings: norte, sur, este, oeste

Capítulo 12 Click here to start

Learn to shop for food & basic items:- asking if they have a specific item- buying fruit at a marketAsking 'have you got...?'- Irregular verb: tenerAsking 'can I have...?'- Me pone(s) un kilo de...Shopping: compra, mercado, supermercado, pilas, champú, papel higiénico

Capítulo 13 Click here to start

Learn to order a mealRegular verbs in -er, -ir:- comer, vivirSaying 'we...': -mos- 1st person plural Eating & drinking: menú, mesa, de primero, carne, pescado, verdura

Capítulo 14 Click here to start

Learn to say 'I like':- saying if you like somethingSaying 'I like it / them':- me (te/le) gusta(n)Adjectives: positionEating & drinking: botella, bodegaPersonal information: alto, bajo, rubio, ...

Capítulo 15 Click here to start

Learn the monthsQuestion words'How are you all?':- 2nd person pluralExpressing time: horario, ¿a qué hora?months of the year

Capítulo 16 Click here to start

Learn to check in at a hotel:- understanding 100's, ordinalsSaying 'my, your...'- Posessives Pronouncing c, z, s:- Southern Spain, Canary Islands & Latin AmericaHolidays & travel, repair communication: reserva, ¿cómo se escribe?Numbers: 100s

Capítulo 17 Click here to start

Learn to buy clothes & shoes:- describing size & colourSaying 'May I? You can'- Modal verb: poderAdjectives: agreementClothes: ropa, zapatosColours: blanco, negro, rojo, azul

Capítulo 18 Click here to start

Learn to hire a carFollowing simple instructions:road directionsInstructions, directions:- imperativeIrregular verb: irTravel: alquilar, coche, gasolina, gasoil, mapa... IVA, seguro, impuesto

Capítulo 19 Click here to start

Learn to ask about propertyVerbs + infinitive- Quiero/Puedo/Voy a... More on 'de'- Prepositional phrasesHome & numbers:se vende, inmobiliaria, precio, milcocina, jardín, balcón

Capítulo 20 Click here to start

Learn to say you're unwell:- describing symptoms'Back to front' verbs: - Me gusta/Me duele...Reflexive verbs: - Me siento/Me llamo...Health: médico, farmacia dolor, cabeza

Capítulo 21 Click here to start

Learn to talk about the weatherGiving your opinionSaying what you've done: - he, has, ha + participleIrregular verb: hacerWeather: hace sol, viento, llueve...Surroundings: montañas, isla Saying 'that': ése, aquél

Capítulo 22 Click here to start

Take the test