Extra towels at a Spanish hotel
Two more towels for room 112: practise a polite request at reception and say where the towels should be delivered.
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Asking about shop opening hours
Monday morning or Sunday afternoon? Ask when a shop opens and closes on a particular day.
Read and practiseOrdering bread at a bakery
Two wholemeal loaves or three rolls? Specify the bread and quantity, then confirm the total price in Spanish.
Read and practiseAsking for takeaway food
Soup to go or a sandwich to eat here? Explain your choice and ask for a container, lid or bag in Spanish.
Read and practiseAsking whether food is spicy
Is the sauce hot? Ask about heat and request a milder dish, no chilli or sauce on the side.
Read and practisePosting a letter in Spanish
A letter bound for another country needs postage. Ask about a stamp, the address and registered mail at the post office.
Read and practiseBuying a pharmacy product
Dry skin or another minor need? Describe it at the pharmacy and ask about a suitable product, its use and a prescription.
Read and practiseAsking about swimming pool facilities
Public swimming times, admission and changing rooms: ask the pool staff what you need to know before your visit.
Read and practiseSetting boundaries with a friend in Spanish
Explain a personal limit to a friend and suggest a respectful alternative while keeping the conversation open.
Read and practiseReturning a faulty purchase in Spanish
Explain that an item is faulty, show a receipt and ask about an exchange or refund in a Spanish shop.
Read and practiseResponding to unwanted advice in Spanish
A suggestion you did not ask for can be acknowledged politely while you explain the approach you prefer.
Read and practiseExpressing disappointment politely in Spanish
When a plan falls through or an outcome falls short, express disappointment and ask about alternatives without blaming anyone.
Read and practiseRescheduling a delivery in Spanish
Explain that you will be unavailable, propose another delivery time and ask for confirmation in Spanish.
Read and practiseGiving and receiving a compliment
A thoughtful compliment can name a specific effort or result, and a warm response can acknowledge the kindness.
Read and practiseClarifying a misunderstanding in Spanish
A mistaken interpretation can be repaired by restating your meaning and checking what the other person understood.
Read and practiseAsking for help accessing an account in Spanish
Explain an account access problem, ask about resetting a password and clarify a missing or time-limited link in Spanish.
Read and practiseAsking for a quieter voice in Spanish
A loud conversation can be addressed politely by explaining its effect and requesting a lower speaking volume.
Read and practiseDiscussing shared expenses in Spanish
A shared bill calls for a clear explanation, a fair division and an agreement about when each person will pay.
Read and practiseAsking to correct a restaurant bill in Spanish
Point out a duplicate item on a restaurant bill, request a check and confirm the corrected amount in Spanish.
Read and practiseCatching up with an old friend in Spanish
A chance meeting becomes a conversation about changes, recent news and plans to see each other again.
Read and practiseAsking for privacy in Spanish
A private call or sensitive conversation can begin with a polite request for space, a quieter place or another time.
Read and practiseReporting a missing delivery in Spanish
Explain that a parcel is marked delivered but has not arrived, and ask the delivery service to check its details.
Read and practiseAgreeing on household chores in Spanish
Discuss who handles each household task, suggest a fair rotation and settle on a time that works for everyone.
Read and practiseAsking about a food allergy in Spanish
Communicate a food allergy in Spanish, ask about ingredients and shared preparation surfaces, and request confirmation.
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