Read in detailGreet someone and keep talking
Classroom situation: you arrive at a meeting and want to do more than say hello; you want to show interest in the other person.
¡Hola! ¿Qué tal?Read in detailEveryday language
15 practice situations: introductions, cafés, markets, directions and meetings. Read mini-dialogues, change details and try your own replies.
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Read in detailIntroduce yourself without a speech
Classroom situation: at a first meeting, give your name and respond politely. Even a short line begins a real exchange.
Me llamo Ana. Encantada.Read in detail
Read in detailNot hearing is not the end
Classroom situation: the other person speaks too quickly. A polite request to repeat helps keep the dialogue moving.
¿Puedes repetir más despacio, por favor?Read in detail
Read in detailOrder a coffee and answer a follow-up
Classroom situation: you order a drink at the counter. A short question may follow about where you plan to drink it.
Un café con leche, por favor.Read in detail
Read in detailAt the market: quantity and courtesy
Classroom situation: you are at a vegetable stall. Name the product and quantity, then understand an offer of anything else.
Medio kilo de tomates, por favor.Read in detail
Read in detailAsk directions and follow the answer
Classroom situation: you are looking for a square in an unfamiliar city. The question and simple route words both matter.
Perdona, ¿cómo llego a la plaza?Read in detail
Read in detailOn the metro: understand the direction
Classroom situation: you check a metro map and confirm a direction. This practice dialogue is not a current transport map.
¿Esta línea va al centro?Read in detail
Read in detailCheck an opening time
Classroom situation: before visiting a place, you ask when it opens. Practise the difference between asking the time and asking at what time.
¿A qué hora abre?Read in detail
Read in detailIn a bookshop: explain your choice
Classroom situation: you are choosing a Spanish book and want to explain your level and interests briefly.
Busco un libro para principiantes.Read in detail
Read in detailWhile travelling: mention a reservation
Classroom situation: you approach a reception desk and give the name on a reservation. The picture illustrates a courtyard atmosphere.
Tengo una reserva a nombre de Ana.Read in detail
Read in detailAt a restaurant: start with the menu
Classroom situation: you sit down with friends and want to look at the menu before placing an order.
¿Podemos ver la carta?Read in detail
Read in detailTalk about what you enjoy
Classroom situation: you discuss food and want to express your preference without automatically agreeing with everything your friend likes.
Me gusta probar cosas nuevas.Read in detail
Read in detailArrange a meeting and choose a landmark
Classroom situation: you agree on a convenient time and place. A clear landmark is more useful than simply saying “in the centre”.
¿Te viene bien a las seis?Read in detail
Read in detailDescribe the weather in your own words
Classroom situation: before a walk, you discuss what you see outside. The task is description rather than an exact weather forecast.
Hace viento, pero hay sol.Read in detail
Read in detailEnd a conversation warmly
Classroom situation: a short meeting is ending. You can say goodbye and wish the other person a good day.
¡Hasta pronto! Que tengas buen día.Read in detail