This week on the podcast we welcome our first guest. Arantxa Flórez joins us to discuss Spanish introductions.
The first phase in any conversation is an exchange of pleasantries. So what are the best ways to open a conversation? How should you get somebody’s name? What should you ask to find out what they do? And how do you ask them to repeat something if you misheard?
In today’s episode we will look at some of the most important ice breaker questions. But not only that, we get to hear a real Spanish accent.
It’s one thing listening to my Australian Spanish accent. It’s something else to hear the real thing.
Arantxa is one of my best friends from Spain. We have known each other for quite some time. She has passion for learning English and helping Spanish students with their Spanish.
Examples from the episode:
What’s your name? – ¿Cómo te llamas?
What? (can you repeat) – ¿Cómo? o ¿Perdona? o ¿Qué?
Where are you from? – ¿De dónde eres?
I’m Spanish (female) – Soy Española.
I’m Spanish (male) – Soy Español.
I’m from Spain – Soy de España.
Where exactly? – ¿De dónde exactamente?
What part? – ¿De qué parte?
What area? – ¿De qué zona?
I like to read. I like music. I like to go out with my friends – Me gusta leer. Me gusta la musica. Me gusta salir con mis amigos.
What do you like to in your spare time? – ¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre?
Why are you learning English? – ¿Por qué estudias Inglés?
How long have you been living in Melbourne – ¿Cuánto tiempo llevas viviendo en Melbourne?
What do you do? – ¿A qué te dedicas?
What is your job? – ¿En qué trabajas?
Do you have any siblings? – ¿Tienes hermanos?
I’m an only child – Soy hija única.
Other episodes mentioned in this podcast:
Quote from the episode:
“Los amigos son la familia que se escoge” – Spanish proverb
“Friends are the family that you choose”
If you feel like answering some of the questions from today’s podcast below. Let us know how you would answer these pleasantries in Spanish. What else could you ask when making Spanish introductions?
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Loved that conversation Andrew and Arantxa – particularly finding out the most natural or normal ways to express things in Spanish. I hope you’ve made more episodes.
Creo que hay un error con:
Where are you learning English – ¿Por qué estudias Inglés? Verdad?
Muchas gracias, Tony
¡Gracias Tony por la corrección! Tienes razón y acabo de arreglarlo.
Yes, there are lot’s of other episodes. You can see all of the episodes if you search ‘Real Fast Spanish’ in the iTunes store or in the Stitcher app.