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Intermediate Spanish: Understanding spoken Spanish
Intermediate Spanish: Understanding spoken Spanish

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6.1 Recognising idiomatic language

Language becomes more complicated for the learner when people use day-to-day language, familiar expressions or ways of putting things that can be difficult to understand. In this section, you will practise identifying idiomatic language.

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Watch the whole video of Antonio and write down in Spanish how he expresses the following ideas.

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I retired 4 years ago Me jubilé hace 4 años
I perform the functions…
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I fundamentally value affection
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…gathered around a table
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I have a gift for languages
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I am determined to learn Chinese right now
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To be born again
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For a change!
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I retired 4 years ago Me jubilé hace 4 años
I perform the functions Desempeño las funciones como
I fundamentally value affection Fundamentalmente valoro el cariño
…gathered around a table Reunidos en torno a una mesa
I have a gift for languages Tengo facilidad para los idiomas
I am determined to learn Chinese right now Estoy empeñado en aprender chino ahora mismo
To be born again Volver a nacer
For a change! ¡Por variar!