INTRODUCTION |
Becky: Manners. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to thank other people in various ways in Spanish. |
Lesson focus
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Becky: Here’s the way to say “Thank you.” in Spanish. |
Laura: [Normal] Gracias |
Becky: This expression has only one word meaning “Thank you.” |
Laura: [Normal] Gracias [Slow] Gracias |
Becky: Listen again to the word meaning “Thank you.” |
Laura: [Slow] Gracias [Normal] Gracias |
Becky: Ok, now let’s see the way to say “Thank you very much.” |
Laura: [Normal] Muchas gracias |
Becky: First is a word meaning “many” |
Laura: [Normal] Muchas [Slow] Muchas |
Becky: Last is the word meaning “thanks” |
Laura: [Normal] gracias [Slow] gracias |
Becky: Listen again to the phrase meaning “Thank you very much.” |
Laura: [Slow] Muchas gracias [Normal] Muchas gracias |
Becky: Next, is the way to say “I really appreciate it.” |
Laura: [Normal] Lo aprecio mucho. |
Becky: First is a word meaning “it” |
Laura: [Normal] lo [Slow] lo |
Becky: Next is the word meaning “appreciate “ |
Laura: [Normal] aprecio [Slow] aprecio |
Becky: Last is the word meaning “a lot “ |
Laura: [Normal] mucho [Slow] mucho |
Becky: Listen again to the phrase meaning “I really appreciate it.” |
Laura: [Slow] Lo aprecio mucho. [Normal] Lo aprecio mucho. |
Becky: Finally is a way to say “Thanks for everything.” |
Laura: [Normal] Gracias por todo |
Becky: First is a word meaning “thanks” |
Laura: [Normal] gracias [Slow] gracias |
Becky: Next is the word meaning “for” |
Laura: [Normal] por [Slow] por |
Becky: Last is the word meaning “everything” |
Laura: [Normal] todo [Slow] todo |
Becky: Listen again to the phrase meaning “Thanks for everything.” |
Laura: [Slow] Gracias por todo [Normal] Gracias por todo |
Cultural Insight |
Becky: Now it’s time for a quick cultural insight. |
Laura: If you’re not sure about whether to use Gracias, Muchas gracias, or any other expression you have learned so far, keep it simple by saying Gracias. No matter whether the situation is formal or informal gracias will do for sure. |
Outro
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Becky: And that’s all for this lesson. Don’t forget to check out the lesson notes, and we’ll see you in the next lesson! |
Laura: Hasta pronto. |
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