"Typical Spanish" Un capítulo de 'Comando Actual'

Question

I've been watching this series on the internet. I won't bother trying to describe it in Spanish. It's a show that goes around Spain showing different areas and activities. I highly recommend it. This episode is funny. It's what the Spanish think is "Typical Spanish", and they use the English phrase.

Typical Spanish

It's in full speed Castilian Spanish, so be prepared if you're not used to it. I'm more used to Latin American Spanish, so I don't get all of it, but it's entertaining, and good practice.

Answer 1

It is very interesting, Kevin. Thanks for posting it. It's very fast and I don't get a lot of it, but I find that I can't stop watching it.

It's fast, but not nearly as fast as, say Cuban, Puerto Rican, or Venezuelan. But the accent and rhythm is just enough different that it's challenging if you're not used to it. - KevinB, Oct 11, 2010

Well, keep in mind that just like in a talk show, the Spanish speakers that feature in it come from all types of social backgrounds and regions of Spain. In your typical sitcom or drama you would usually see less of that, unless it is intended. - bill1111, Oct 13, 2010

Answer 2

Wow!! I was simply amazed how the more I watched, the more I understood what they were saying. The mind is simply an amazing thing. I guess those Spanish synapses began firing and the more they fired the more they accessed all that knowledge. Looks like it works for me, so I should probably watch more Spanish TV. I simply love how paella and bull fighting are what people first think of when they think of Spain; a truly romantic notion.

Exactly. You have to get in the zone, so to speak. Frankly, when I was a teenager in Caracas I found that after a beer or two my Spanish improved dramatically, Stop thinking and listen. Something like that. Not that I'd recommend it, of course. - KevinB, Oct 12, 2010

But watching TV or listening to podcasts in Spanish is a great way to learn. Reading newspapers and books ditto. Stop studying and speak. Well, no. Do both. But speak. - KevinB, Oct 12, 2010

I'm a believer. I couldn't believe how everything made more sense the more I listended. I guess your mind starts tuning in so to speak. It's like wait a minute this isn't just temporary. Call in more troops. LOL!! - UTStorm, Oct 12, 2010

Now drop back and try something a bit simpler, like a movie you've already seen and watch the DVD with the Spanish soundtrack. Works great. - KevinB, Oct 12, 2010