¡Bienvenido a la lección 73! Hoy vamos a hablar de intereses: comparar, compartir y pedir recomendaciones de forma natural. Diviértete probando las frases en voz alta.
Level B1: In this lesson you'll practice useful Spanish phrases to compare interests, admit casual enjoyment, and ask for recommendations (Me interesa más..., No soy experto/a..., ¿Me recomiendas...?). These CEFR-aligned chunks help you describe what you follow and what never bores you — great for real conversations about hobbies and topics.
After this lesson you'll be able to:
Use phrases to compare interests and show enthusiasm (B1)
Ask and answer about lasting interests and recommendations
Practice saying and hearing natural ways to downplay expertise and express strong interest
Ready? Let's go!
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1. Reading + Listening Practice
Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.
Me interesa más ___ que ___.
I'm more interested in ___ than ___.
Meaning: I’m more interested in ___ than ___.
When to use: Good for comparing two topics, activities, or fields when you want to say which one attracts you more.
Tip: Avoid reversing the comparison order by accident (say 'más X que Y', not the other way round).
Me interesa más la historia que la matemática.
I'm more interested in history than math.
Me interesa más viajar que quedarme en casa.
I'm more interested in traveling than staying home.
No soy experto/a, pero disfruto ___.
I'm not an expert, but I enjoy ___.
Meaning: I’m not an expert, but I enjoy ___.
When to use: Use this to modestly state you like an activity without claiming expertise; match experto/experta to your gender when spoken or written.
Tip: Remember to use 'experto' (m) or 'experta' (f) to match the speaker when it's relevant.
No soy experto, pero disfruto cocinar los fines de semana.
I'm not an expert, but I enjoy cooking on weekends.
No soy experta, pero disfruto arreglar bicicletas.
I'm not an expert, but I enjoy fixing bikes.
Podría hablar de ___ por horas.
I could talk about ___ for hours.
Meaning: I could talk about ___ for hours.
When to use: Use this to show strong enthusiasm for a topic you really enjoy discussing.
Podría hablar de música por horas.
I could talk about music for hours.
Podría hablar de fútbol por horas.
I could talk about soccer for hours.
¿Qué es lo que más te gusta de ___?
What do you like most about ___?
Meaning: What do you like most about ___?
When to use: Ask this to learn specifically what aspect of someone's interest appeals to them.
¿Qué es lo que más te gusta de tu trabajo?
What do you like most about your job?
¿Qué es lo que más te gusta de la pintura?
What do you like most about painting?
¿Hay algún tema del que nunca te aburres?
Is there a topic you never get bored of?
Meaning: Is there a topic you never get tired of?
When to use: Ask about a lasting personal interest — something someone always enjoys talking or reading about.
Tip: Don't confuse the verb form: it's 'te aburres' (you get bored), not 'te aburre' for this question construction.
¿Hay algún tema del que nunca te aburres cuando lees?
Is there a topic you never get bored of when reading?
¿Hay algún tema del que nunca te aburres en las conversaciones?
Is there a topic you never get tired of in conversations?
Últimamente he estado siguiendo ___.
Lately, I've been following ___.
Meaning: Lately, I've been following ___.
When to use: Talk about someone, series, sport, or topic you have been keeping up with recently.
Últimamente he estado siguiendo una serie sobre viajes.
Lately I've been following a travel series.
Últimamente he estado siguiendo a un youtuber de ciencias.
Lately I've been following a science YouTuber.
¿Me recomiendas algo sobre ___?
Can you recommend anything about ___?
Meaning: Can you recommend anything about ___?
When to use: Use this friendly question to invite suggestions about books, podcasts, people, or resources related to a topic.
¿Me recomiendas algo sobre fotografía para empezar?
Can you recommend anything about photography to start?
¿Me recomiendas algo sobre la historia de España?
Can you recommend anything about the history of Spain?
Me gusta escuchar distintas opiniones sobre ___.
I like hearing different opinions about ___.
Meaning: I like hearing different opinions about ___.
When to use: Express that you enjoy discussing a topic from multiple points of view; good for debates or friendly chats.
Me gusta escuchar distintas opiniones sobre política.
I like hearing different opinions about politics.
Me gusta escuchar distintas opiniones sobre películas.
I like hearing different opinions about movies.
2. Conversational Listening Practice
Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.
Anna asks David about topics he never tires of; they exchange what they like and a recommendation.
What topic does David say he could talk about for hours?
Anna
Hola David. ¿Hay algún tema del que nunca te aburres?
Hi David. Is there a topic you never get tired of?
David
Hola Anna. Sí — podría hablar de historia por horas.
Hi Anna. Yes — I could talk about history for hours.
Anna
Me interesa más la historia que la ciencia. ¿Qué es lo que más te gusta de la historia?
I'm more interested in history than science. What do you like most about history?
David
No soy experto, pero disfruto leer biografías. Últimamente he estado siguiendo un podcast histórico.
I'm not an expert, but I enjoy reading biographies. Lately I've been following a history podcast.
Anna
¡Qué bien! ¿Me recomiendas algo sobre la historia medieval?
Great! Can you recommend anything about medieval history?
David
Claro. Me gusta escuchar distintas opiniones sobre esos periodos; te paso unos títulos.
Sure. I like hearing different opinions about those periods; I'll share some titles with you.
3. Guided Practice
Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.
Which Spanish sentence means: 'I could talk about music for hours.'?
Which sentence asks: 'What do you like most about your job?'?
How do you say: 'Lately I've been following a travel series.' in Spanish?
Which sentence is a polite way to ask for recommendations about a topic?
Me interesa más la ciencia que la historia.
Translate to Spanish: 'I'm more interested in science than history.' ___
Podría hablar de fútbol por horas.
Translate to Spanish: 'I could talk about soccer for hours.' ___
¿Me recomiendas algo sobre fotografía?
How would you say: 'Can you recommend anything about photography?' in Spanish? ___
Match the core phrases
Match the extra phrases
4. Speaking Practice
Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).
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