Listening for Beginners #1: Diálogo con amigo (A1-A2)

Learning Spanish is easier (and much more fun!) when you listen to real conversations between native speakers.

In this listening practice, you’ll hear a short dialogue between two friends – Lucía and Diego – talking about their weekend and plans.

♦️ 10 Questions: Check Your Understanding

Listen two times and try to understand the dialogue. Try to catch the general meaning even if you don’t understand every single word.

🎧 Audio:

Read each question and choose the correct answer. These questions test your comprehension of the dialogue. Try to answer without reading the transcript again — rely on what you understood from listening!

👉 The full transcript and English translation of the dialogue are available at the end of this article.

1. ¿Cómo está Lucía?

Muy triste Muy nerviosa Poco cansada Poco aburrida

2. ¿Dónde fue Lucía el fin de semana?

Al cine A la playa A la montaña Al restaurante

3. ¿Qué hizo Lucía en la playa?

Comió pizza Jugó al voleibol Escuchó música Nadó todo el día

4. ¿Dónde comieron Lucía y sus amigos?

En la playa En casa de Lucía En un restaurante No tenemos información

5. ¿Qué hizo Diego el fin de semana?

Fue al cine Fue a la playa Se quedó en casa No tenemos información

6. ¿Qué cocinó Diego?

7. ¿A Lucía le gusta cocinar?

A veces Sí, mucho Nunca cocina No le gusta nada

8. ¿Qué va a hacer Lucía el sábado?

9. ¿Cuándo va a escribir Lucía a Diego?

El viernes El domingo Hoy por la noche Mañana por la tarde

10. A Diego le gusta.... (elige dos opciones)

nadar cocinar ver películas ir al gimnasio

Complete Quiz

Quiz Results:

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✅ True or False: 6 Questions

Read the sentences below and decide if they are true or false according to the dialogue you heard. If the dialogue doesn’t mention something, mark it as false.

🧠 Grammar Practice: Choose the Correct Option

These questions are based on Spanish grammar rules, not on the content of the dialogue. Choose the grammatically correct sentence or word form.

🧭 Choose the Correct Response from Context

Listen to each short phrase. Then, select the most natural or logical response in Spanish.

🔍 Fill in the Blanks: Word Bank Exercise

Now complete the dialogue by filling in the missing words from the word bank below. Use your knowledge of vocabulary and context to find the correct word for each blank.

🔤 Flashcard: Review Vocabulary

Use these flashcards to learn and review new vocabulary. Study each word carefully and try to remember both the Spanish term and its English translation.

🗣️ Shadowing Practice: Repeat After the Audio

Now it’s time to practice your speaking and pronunciation! In this exercise, the dialogue is divided into short parts. Each sentence is repeated twice, and there are pauses so you can repeat after the audio.

🎧 Listen carefully and try to imitate the pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation of native speakers.
This activity helps you sound more natural and confident when speaking Spanish.

✏️ Writing Practice: Talk About Your Weekend Plans

Now it’s your turn! Answer these questions in the comments below (at the bottom of the article) and practice writing in Spanish. Don’t worry about mistakes – just try to use simple sentences like in the dialogue between Lucía and Diego.

💬 We’ll check your answers for mistakes and we’ll also suggest ways to improve them!

❓Questions:

1. ¿Qué haces normalmente los fines de semana?
2. ¿Te gusta cocinar o prefieres comer en un restaurante?
3. ¿Qué hiciste el fin de semana pasado?
4. ¿Qué vas a hacer el próximo fin de semana?

💡 Example Answers

📒 Transcript & Translation

Below you can find the complete text of the dialogue and its English translation. The text is hidden under the spoiler – open it after listening if you want to check your understanding or see the meaning of new words.