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Learn to Speak Spanish 13

Taxis Combis and the Bus

Cover of Lesson 323 Flagging Down a Street TaxiLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 323Flagging Down a Street TaxiHailing a cab on a Mexican street. Necesito que me lleve al centro por favor. A two person spanish conversation with the driver. Learn to speak Spanish.12 cardsCover of Lesson 324 Telling the Driver Where You Are GoingLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 324Telling the Driver Where You Are GoingGiving a taxi driver the destination. A la colonia Centro sobre la avenida Juárez. A two person spanish conversation en route. Learn to speak Spanish.13 cardsCover of Lesson 325 Agreeing the Fare Before You GoLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 325Agreeing the Fare Before You GoHaggling the taxi fare before getting in. Cerrado cien hasta la puerta sin sorpresas. A two person spanish conversation about money. Learn to speak Spanish.12 cardsCover of Lesson 326 Giving the Address From Your PhoneLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 326Giving the Address From Your PhoneShowing the driver a map pin instead of street names. Mejor le enseño la dirección en el celular. A two person spanish conversation. Learn to speak Spanish.14 cardsCover of Lesson 327 Asking the Driver to Slow DownLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 327Asking the Driver to Slow DownAsking a fast taxi driver to ease up. Lo llevo como si trajera huevos atrás. A two person spanish conversation on a wild ride. Learn to speak Spanish.13 cardsCover of Lesson 328 Telling the Driver to Stop HereLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 328Telling the Driver to Stop HereCalling the stop at the right corner. Aquí en la esquina me deja por favor. A two person spanish conversation to end the ride. Learn to speak Spanish.12 cardsCover of Lesson 329 Paying the Taxi and Getting ChangeLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 329Paying the Taxi and Getting ChangePaying the fare with a big bill and hunting change. Son ochenta pesos joven. A two person spanish conversation about pesos. Learn to speak Spanish.13 cardsCover of Lesson 330 Asking If This Combi Goes DowntownLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 330Asking If This Combi Goes DowntownChecking the combi route before hopping on. Esta combi va para el centro. A two person spanish conversation with the driver. Learn to speak Spanish.12 cardsCover of Lesson 331 Asking the Combi FareLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 331Asking the Combi FarePaying the twelve peso fare on a combi. Cuánto es el pasaje al centro. A two person spanish conversation over coins and change. Learn to speak Spanish.12 cardsCover of Lesson 332 Flagging the Colectivo on the HighwayLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 332Flagging the Colectivo on the HighwayWaving down a colectivo on the highway to Cancún. Va para Cancún por la carretera. A two person spanish conversation at the roadside. Learn to speak Spanish.12 cardsCover of Lesson 333 Telling the Colectivo Driver Your StopLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 333Telling the Colectivo Driver Your StopTelling the driver the exact stop. Me bajo por el crucero de Puerto Morelos. A two person spanish conversation on a colectivo ride. Learn to speak Spanish.12 cardsCover of Lesson 334 Calling Out Bajan for Your StopLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 334Calling Out Bajan for Your StopYelling bajan so the combi stops at the corner. Bajan aquí en la esquina por favor. A two person spanish conversation with the driver. Learn to speak Spanish.12 cards

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