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Learn to Speak Spanish 21

The Market and Haggling

Cover of Lesson 530 Walking the Tianguis AislesLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 530Walking the Tianguis AislesVendors call out as a shopper strolls the tianguis. Pásele joven pásele. A two person spanish conversation in a Mexican street market. Learn to speak Spanish.12 cardsCover of Lesson 531 Asking the Price by the KiloLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 531Asking the Price by the KiloTomato and avocado prices by the kilo at the market. A cómo el jitomate. A two person spanish conversation with the vendor. Learn to speak Spanish.14 cardsCover of Lesson 532 Give Me Half a KiloLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 532Give Me Half a KiloOrdering fruit by weight at a market stall. Me da medio kilo de fresa. A two person spanish conversation about strawberries and bananas. Learn to speak Spanish.14 cardsCover of Lesson 533 Picking the Ripe OnesLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 533Picking the Ripe OnesA vendor sorts mangoes ripe today from the hard ones. Este se siente suavecito. A two person spanish conversation at the fruit stand. Learn to speak Spanish.14 cardsCover of Lesson 534 Can You Give It to Me CheaperLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 534Can You Give It to Me CheaperThree kilos of oranges and a deal on the price. Me lo deja más barato. A two person spanish conversation about haggling in Mexico. Learn to speak Spanish.14 cardsCover of Lesson 535 Offering a Lower PriceLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 535Offering a Lower PriceCountering a blanket priced at three hundred pesos. Le doy doscientos y me la llevo ahorita. A two person spanish conversation haggling. Learn to speak Spanish.13 cardsCover of Lesson 536 Meeting in the MiddleLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 536Meeting in the MiddleBuyer and seller close the gap on a hand woven basket. Partamos la diferencia. A two person spanish conversation about a fair price. Learn to speak Spanish.14 cardsCover of Lesson 537 Knowing When Not to HaggleLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 537Knowing When Not to HaggleBasket tacos at a fixed price and no bargaining. Aquí es parejo para todos. A two person spanish conversation about when not to haggle. Learn to speak Spanish.14 cardsCover of Lesson 538 Buying a Whole Bunch at OnceLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 538Buying a Whole Bunch at OnceA big meal shopping list read out at one stall. Dos kilos de jitomate. A two person spanish conversation buying produce in bulk. Learn to speak Spanish.14 cardsCover of Lesson 539 Asking for a Little ExtraLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 539Asking for a Little ExtraA regular asks for his pilón at the market stall. Le echo un par de limones de más. A two person spanish conversation about free extras. Learn to speak Spanish.13 cardsCover of Lesson 540 The Vendor Tosses in CilantroLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 540The Vendor Tosses in CilantroThe vendor adds free cilantro for the salsa verde. Le puse cilantro de regalo. A two person spanish conversation at a Mexican market. Learn to speak Spanish.13 cardsCover of Lesson 541 Where Are You From GüeroLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 541Where Are You From GüeroA vendor spots a gringo at the tianguis. Oiga güero de dónde nos visita. A two person spanish conversation about where he is from. Learn to speak Spanish.14 cards

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