¡Hola, estudiante ! 👋
Bienvenido/a to another edition of Master Spanish Weekly, your go-to space to make Spanish part of your everyday life with bite-sized lessons, quizzes, and resources.

Last week, we explored “10 Cultural Expressions Every Spanish Learner Needs.”
From ¡Qué chido! to Ponerse las pilas, these phrases are what make Spanish sound natural and real.

👉 Haven’t checked it out yet? You can download the 10 Cultura Expressions AQUÍ and test yourself with the mini quiz AQUÍ

This Week’s Learning Insight

Something I’ve always noticed: the students who progress the fastest all have two things in common:
👉 They take two lessons per week consistently.
👉 They speak Spanish outside of class (even just ordering a drink or chatting with coworkers)

Consistency beats intensity every time. A little Spanish every few days helps your confidence grow and your grammar stick.

So this week, try it: greet someone in Spanish, ask ¿Cómo estás?- ¿Cómo está todo?, or say “Muchas gracias, se lo agradezco” instead of “thank you.” Those little moments count.

This week, we’re switching gears and traveling 🌍.

✈️ Lesson of the Week: “Se” Impersonal — Traveling Made Easy

When you travel through Spanish-speaking countries, you’ll see SE everywhere; on signs, menus, and even in announcements.

If you’ve ever walked through Madrid, Mexico City, or Bogotá, you’ve probably seen signs like Se habla inglés or Se venden tacos.

It’s part of a very common structure called “El SE Impersonal”, used to talk about actions in general, when we don’t say exactly who does them.

Think of it as the Spanish way to say “people,” “you,” or “they” in a general sense.

Examples you’ll actually see while traveling:

• 🏨 Se habla inglés → English spoken here / We speak English

• ☕ Se vende café colombiano → Colombian coffee sold here

• 🚗 Se alquilan coches → Cars for rent

• 🍽️ Se come bien aquí → You eat well here / People eat well here

• 🏝️ Se organizan excursiones → Tours are organized here

• 🏠 Se alquila apartamento → Apartment for rent

• 🧺 Se lavan camisas → Shirts washed here (Laundry)

• 🚭 No se fuma → No smoking

• 📷 No se permiten fotos → Photos not allowed

📍Rule:
Use “se + verb in 3rd person (singular/plural)” depending on what comes next.

• Singular noun → se habla español

• Plural noun → se venden libros

Next time you travel, look around. You’ll see se impersonal everywhere.

✏️ Mini Quiz: “Se” Impersonal (Travel Edition)

1. What does the sentence Se habla inglés mean?
a) I speak English
b) People speak English here
c) You must speak English

2. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form for a plural noun?
a) Se vende coches
b) Se venden coches
c) Se venden café

3. You’re in a restaurant and see a sign that says Se come bien aquí. What does it mean?
a) You eat well here
b) Don’t eat here
c) Food is served late

4. Choose the correct option:
________ bicicletas cerca del hotel.
a) Se alquila
b) Se alquilan
c) Se alquilamos

5. Fill in the blank:
________ tarjetas de crédito. → “Credit cards accepted.”

🎵 Culture Corner: Bad Bunny Everywhere

Unless you’ve been living under a rock (debajo de una piedra 😅), you’ve heard Bad Bunny. Puerto Rico’s global superstar.
From “Tití Me Preguntó” to “MONACO,” his music blends slang, rhythm, and storytelling that’s perfect for language learners.

Here are 3 of his most famous songs to check out this week:

🎧 Tití Me Preguntó — catchy, full of Dominican slang and rhythm.

🎧 Me Porto Bonito — playful lyrics and pure Latin flow.

🎧 MONACO — elegant, confident, and filled with cultural references.

💡 Language tip: Try listening and writing down 5 Spanish words or expressions you recognize. Even if you only understand a few, you’re already training your ear. Just like our students do every week.

GRACIAS 💙

Gracias por tu interés en aprender Español y leer mi newsletter.

Recuerda: Se progresa practicando un poco todos los días.

¡Nos vemos la próxima semana!

Alejandro Nuñez
Fundador y Director de New Way Spanish (muy pronto Vokally)

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