Beginner Spanish with Spanish Obsessed

Do you know Bogotá, or do you know where it is? Rob's yes-or-no test for choosing between saber and conocer.

Show Notes

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Why does "Do you know Bogotá?" use a different verb from "Do you know where Bogotá is?" Flying solo this week, Rob gives you a simple yes-or-no test for choosing between saber and conocer, and reveals which one you can't use with people. You'll also pick up three phrases Rob memorised as a learner, including one for "if only I'd known", and finish with a quick quiz.

Quick test: What's the difference between ¿sabes de esa película? and ella conoce muy bien esa película?

Hear it, then see it. Follow along with the transcript and translations:

👉 spanishobsessed.com/go/saber-conocer

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Beginner Spanish from Rob and Liz of Spanish Obsessed. Couple Liz and Rob (Colombian and English) teach and discuss a range of Spanish phrases, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation - giving you the real Spanish as it's used around the world today. Engaging and lively conversation around a range of topics, equipping you with the Spanish you need to navigate through a variety of situations, from ordering different types of coffee to telling your significant you love them in 6 different ways! We update weekly, so be sure to subscribe using the button on the left to stay up to date. Also, check out our world of Spanish material, articles, and general Spanish love at SpanishObsessed.com!