The audio files we are going to use for this assessment have been taken from the Spanish Audio Blaster. They are some of the easiest ones but they are ideal to determine whether this program is appropriate for you or not. Before you start, choose the variety of Spanish that you prefer, either the Latin American Version or the European Version. Your Assessment begins now Latin American Spanish [ssquiz id=”2″] [spoilergroup] How well could you understand the conversation? If your answer is either A or B, great job! Now, try to transcribe the whole conversation, word by word, in 4 minutes or less. You can listen to the audio as many times as you need within the alotted time. (Check TRANSCRIPT & FEEDBACK below after transcribing the audio) Group #2, Dialog 1 (European Version) Some Feedback [/spoilergroup]Sign up now! Test Your Spanish Comprehension Skills!
Is the Spanish Audio Blaster the right tool for you? Do this simple test and find it out for yourself.
Click on one of the play buttons below and listen to the conversation twice:
[audio: SpanishAudioBlaster_Group2_dialog1_sample_LA.mp3]
[audio: SpanishAudioBlaster_Group2_dialog1_sample_SP.mp3]
[spoiler intro=”STEP 1″ title=”Click on the Button on the right after listening once”]Now, the important part. Leave your ego aside and answer:
a) It was a piece of cake, no challenge at all.
b) I could understand most of it without a problem.
c) I could understand some words, but I could not get the gist of it.
d) I could not get a thing of what they were saying.
If you answered C or D, the Spanish Audio Blaster is definitely for you. Sign Up Now!.[/spoiler]
[spoiler intro=”STEP 2″ title=”TRANSCRIPT & FEEDBACK”]Group #2, Dialog 1 (Latin American Version)
[audio: SpanishAudioBlaster_Group2_dialog1_sample_LA.mp3]
Mujer: Voy a ir a la tienda de computación para comprar una computadora.
Hombre: ¿Necesitas una computadora nueva?
Mujer: Sí. Mi computadora actual tiene muchos problemas. Necesito comprar una computadora nueva para trabajar. ¿Quieres venir conmigo a la tienda?
Hombre: Quisiera ir contigo pero no puedo. Tengo que ir al banco para pagar unas cuentas.
Mujer: No hay problema. Nos vemos más tarde.
Hombre: Adiós. Hasta luego.
[audio: SpanishAudioBlaster_Group2_dialog1_sample_SP.mp3]
Mujer: Voy a ir a la tienda de ordenadores para comprar un ordenador.
Hombre: ¿Necesitas un ordenador nuevo?
Mujer: Sí. Mi ordenador actual tiene muchos problemas. Necesito comprar un ordenador nuevo para trabajar. ¿Quieres venir conmigo a la tienda?
Hombre: Quisiera ir contigo pero no puedo. Tengo que ir al banco para pagar unas cuentas.
Mujer: No hay problema. Nos vemos más tarde.
Hombre: Adiós. Hasta luego.
European Spanish (Spain)
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