Lesson 7: Talking About a Past Trip – Pretérito Indefinido (Introduction)
In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about a recent trip using the Spanish simple past tense (pretérito indefinido), along with essential vocabulary for transport, accommodation, directions, and
About this lesson
Lesson 7 is a natural next step toward more confident communication: we introduce the simple past tense (pretérito indefinido) through everyday scenarios such as a weekend getaway, a short business trip, or buying tickets and souvenirs. You will practise narrating past events, giving and following directions, and sharing simple opinions about your experiences. Ideal for A2 learners who already have a solid grasp of the present tense and basic vocabulary for cities and services.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Briefly recount a recent trip using the pretérito indefinido of common verbs.
- Use key travel and tourism vocabulary (ticket, station, reservation, accommodation, luggage, museum).
- Give and understand simple directions (right/left, straight ahead) in a travel context.
- Make basic comparisons and express opinions about places and services (I liked it / I didn't like it, it was comfortable).
- Handle real-life situations such as buying tickets or souvenirs and navigating short business trips.