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Conversational Spanish

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Asking Information Questions
Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Questions & Negation for Real Conversations
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Weighting distribution
25 categories
Culture & Pragmatics
14%
Pronunciation, Spelling & Mechanics
14%
Vocabulary & Semantics · Functional Chunks & Discourse Markers
8%
Vocabulary & Semantics · High-Frequency Conversation Vocabulary
7%
Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Write Messages (Texting & Email)
6%
Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Everyday Speaking: Explaining Yourself
5%

Skills

The comprehensive taxonomy of conversational spanish — drill into a card to work its skills.

Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Questions & Negation for Real Conversations

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Asking Information QuestionsRecommended
28 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Yes/No QuestionsAvailable
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Using NegationAvailable
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Clarifying with Questions & NegationAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · High-Frequency Verb Control

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Simple Past for Recent ExperiencesAvailable
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2
Using Present Tense VerbsAvailable
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3
Subject-Verb AgreementAvailable
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Near Future for PlansAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Politeness, Modality & Requests

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Making Polite RequestsAvailable
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2
Asking for PermissionAvailable
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3
Adjusting Request FormalityAvailable
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Using Modal ExpressionsAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Pronouns & Reference (Clarity in Dialogue)

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Maintaining Clear ReferenceAvailable
20 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Using Object PronounsAvailable
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3
Placing PronounsAvailable
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Using Subject PronounsAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Connectors, Time & Numbers

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Time Expressions & SequencingAvailable
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Numbers, Prices & QuantitiesAvailable
2 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Using Basic ConnectorsAvailable
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Time, Dates & SchedulesAvailable
13 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Vocabulary & Semantics · High-Frequency Conversation Vocabulary

5 core skills7% total weight
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5 skills to mastery
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Work & Responsibilities VocabularyAvailable
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Everyday Conversation VocabularyAvailable
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3
Food, Shopping & Services VocabularyAvailable
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Relationships, Hobbies & Leisure VocabularyAvailable
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Travel & Transportation VocabularyAvailable
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Vocabulary & Semantics · Functional Chunks & Discourse Markers

5 core skills8% total weight
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5 skills to mastery
1
Conversation Flow PhrasesAvailable
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2
Agreement, Disagreement & HedgingAvailable
28 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Avoiding False CognatesAvailable
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4
Expanding VocabularyAvailable
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5
Clarifying MeaningAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Understanding Common Questions & Requests

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Inferring Meaning from ContextAvailable
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2
Recognizing Question FormsAvailable
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3
Identifying Purpose of ExchangesAvailable
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4
Understanding Requests & SuggestionsAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Interpretive Strategies & Evidence

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Choosing Best SummariesAvailable
26 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Identifying Supporting DetailsAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Confirming DetailsAvailable
28 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Using Context Clues & CognatesAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Everyday Listening

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Following Multi-Step InstructionsAvailable
28 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Recognizing Numbers, Prices & TimesAvailable
22 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Identifying Key Details: SpokenAvailable
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Understanding Main Ideas: SpokenAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Understanding Media

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Inferring Attitudes in MediaAvailable
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2
Understanding Audio/Video ClipsAvailable
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3
Recognizing Media PhrasesAvailable
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Identifying Details in ClipsAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Reading Everyday Texts (Signs, Menus, Messages)

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Understanding Messages & ChatsAvailable
29 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Interpreting Ads & NoticesAvailable
24 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Understanding Everyday TextsAvailable
18 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Finding Practical InformationAvailable
15 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Small Talk & Introductions

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Ending Conversations PolitelyAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Maintaining Short ConversationsAvailable
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3
Making Small TalkAvailable
19 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Greetings & IntroductionsAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Directions, Transportation & Travel Logistics

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Handling Travel LogisticsAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Asking for DirectionsAvailable
29 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Discussing TransportationAvailable
25 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Giving Basic DirectionsAvailable
20 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Making Plans & Scheduling

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Proposing PlansAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Accepting, Declining & ReschedulingAvailable
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3
Confirming Plan DetailsAvailable
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Discussing AvailabilityAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Opinions, Preferences & Recommendations

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Supporting Opinions with ReasonsAvailable
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Comparing Options & Stating PreferencesAvailable
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3
Expressing Likes, Dislikes & PreferencesAvailable
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Giving & Receiving RecommendationsAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Handling Problems & Requests for Help

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Requesting Changes & AlternativesAvailable
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2
Clarifying & Confirming SolutionsAvailable
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3
Explaining Service ProblemsAvailable
27 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Asking for Help in PublicAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Conversation Strategies & Repair

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Asking for RepetitionAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Checking UnderstandingAvailable
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3
Rephrasing for ClarityAvailable
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4
Using Fillers & Turn-TakingAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Storytelling & Sharing Experiences

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
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Reacting to StoriesAvailable
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2
Sharing Recent ExperiencesAvailable
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3
Questions About Past NarrativesAvailable
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Describing Feelings About ExperiencesAvailable
23 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Ordering, Shopping & Services

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Completing TransactionsAvailable
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2
Making Service RequestsAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Shopping: Requesting ItemsAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Ordering Food & DrinksAvailable
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Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Write Messages (Texting & Email)

4 core skills6% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Writing Requests & ExplanationsAvailable
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2
Writing Responses to PlansAvailable
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3
Editing Messages for ClarityAvailable
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Writing Planning MessagesAvailable
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Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Everyday Speaking: Explaining Yourself

4 core skills5% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Giving Supported OpinionsAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Presenting Near-Future PlansAvailable
27 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Explaining Needs & WantsAvailable
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4
Describing People, Places & ThingsAvailable
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Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Tell a Clear Story

4 core skills4% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Retelling StoriesAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Using Sequence TransitionsAvailable
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3
Including Key Details & ReactionsAvailable
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4
Telling Short StoriesAvailable
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Culture & Pragmatics

4 core skills14% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
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Choosing Formality LevelsAvailable
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Culturally Appropriate Small TalkAvailable
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Interpreting Pragmatic MeaningsAvailable
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Recognizing Regional VariationAvailable
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Pronunciation, Spelling & Mechanics

4 core skills14% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Writing Clear MessagesAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Using Texting ConventionsAvailable
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3
Improving PronunciationAvailable
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4
Clear Speaking & PacingAvailable
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