Speaking Intensive
Daily Life Situations
Practicing Common Conversations
Today's Focus
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Greeting people in different contexts
Formal vs. informal
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Asking about daily routines
Present tense review
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Making plans and arrangements
Future expressions
Common Greetings Review
| Context | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting friends | Hola, ¿qué tal? | Hi, how are you? |
| Business meeting | Buenos días, encantado | Good morning, pleased to meet you |
| With family | ¿Cómo estás? ¿Qué pasa? | How are you? What's up? |
| Store clerk | Buenas tardes, ¿en qué puedo ayudarle? | Good afternoon, how can I help you? |
Present Tense for Routines
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Use present tense for habitual actions
Yo trabajo en la oficina cada día
She takes the bus to school every morning
She takes the bus to school every morning
| Subject | Verb + Time | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Yo | desayuno a las ocho | I eat breakfast at eight |
| Él/Ella | va al gimnasio por la mañana | He/She goes to gym in the morning |
| Nosotros | cenamos juntos siempre | We always eat dinner together |
Future Plans Vocabulary
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Voy a...
voy ah
I'm going to...
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Tengo que...
tan-go kaye
I have to...
3
Voy a ir...
voy ah eer
I'm going to go...
4
Pienso...
pyen-so
I think I will...
Role Play: At the Coffee Shop
Customer and Barista Conversation
Cliente
What do you want to order?
Cajero/a
How do you take the order?
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Use polite expressions
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Ask about sizes/prices
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Thank each other
Example Coffee Shop Dialogue
| Cliente | Cajero/a |
|---|---|
| ¡Buenos días! Quiero un café con leche, por favor. | Buenos días. ¿Qué tamaño desea? |
| Mediano, por favor. ¿Cuánto cuesta? | Son mil quinientos pesos. ¿Algo más? |
| No, gracias. ¿Dónde puedo sentarme? | Tiene mesas por allá. Disfrútelo. |
Role Play: Meeting New People
Introductions and Small Talk
Persona A
You just moved to the neighborhood
Persona B
You're a neighbor saying hello
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Exchange names
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Talk about where you live/work
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Make a suggestion to meet again
Small Talk Practice
| Topic | Spanish Question | English |
|---|---|---|
| Work | ¿A dónde va usted a trabajar? | Where do you work? |
| Family | ¿Tiene hijos? | Do you have children? |
| Weather | ¿Le gusta este clima? | Do you like this weather? |
| Plans | ¿Qué va a hacer este fin de semana? | What are you doing this weekend? |
Role Play: Doctor's Appointment
Patient and Doctor
Paciente
Explain why you need an appointment
Doctor
Ask questions and give advice
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Describe symptoms
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Schedule follow-up
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Be polite and respectful
Medical Vocabulary
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Me duele...
may doo-eh-le
It hurts...
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Tengo dolor de...
tan-go do-ror day
I have pain in...
3
Necesito ver a un doctor
neh-seh-see-to vehr ah oon dohk-tor
I need to see a doctor
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¿Cuándo puedo venir?
kwahn-doh pyeh-do vee-neer
When can I come back?
Role Play: Shopping for Groceries
Customer and Store Assistant
Cliente
Looking for specific items
Empleado/a
Helping customer find products
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Ask for location of items
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Compare prices and sizes
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Say thank you and goodbye
Shopping Questions
| Question | Purpose | Response Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| ¿Dónde está...? | Finding items | Give directions |
| ¿Cuánto cuesta esto? | Asking price | State price clearly |
| ¿Tienen más barato? | Wanting cheaper option | Suggest alternatives |
| ¿Puedo probar esto? | Wanting sample | Approve/disapprove politely |
Role Play: At School
Parent-Teacher Conference
Padre/Madre
Concerned about child's progress
Maestro/a
Discussing student performance
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Talk about grades and behavior
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Make future plans for improvement
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Maintain respectful tone
Expressing Concerns Politely
| Statement | Polite Way | More Direct |
|---|---|---|
| My child has problems | Mi hijo tiene algunas dificultades | Mi hijo tiene problemas |
| I'm worried | Estoy un poco preocupado/a | Estoy muy preocupado/a |
| Can we fix this? | ¿Podemos trabajar juntos? | ¿Cómo lo arreglamos? |
| Thank you for your time | Gracias por su atención | Gracias por verme |
Group Activity: Daily Schedule
Tell Your Partner About Yesterday
Morning
Wake up, breakfast, commute...
Afternoon
Lunch, work, errands...
Evening
Dinner, relaxation, bedtime...
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Use correct time markers
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Include transition words
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Listen actively to partner
Time Markers Practice
| Time Marker | Meaning | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Por la mañana | In the morning | pore lah mah-nyah-nah |
| En la tarde | In the afternoon | en lah tar-deh |
| Por la noche | In the evening | pore lah no-cheh |
| Ayer | Yesterday | ah-yehr |
| Hoy | Today | oy |
| Mañana | Tomorrow | mah-nyah-nah |
Quick Conversation Challenges
Spontaneous Speaking Practice
Challenge 1
Ask about weekend plans in 60 seconds
Challenge 2
Describe your job in 45 seconds
Challenge 3
Recommend a restaurant in 30 seconds
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Think quickly
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Use complete sentences
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Don't worry about perfection
Wrap Up & Self-Assessment
How Did You Do Today?
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Could you maintain a conversation for 2+ minutes?
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Did you use appropriate greeting forms?
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Were you able to ask follow-up questions?
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Could you describe daily activities clearly?
Next Class: Speaking about past experiences
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