Clarifying a meeting time zone in Spanish
Ask which time zone applies to a meeting and check whether the stated time is local or UTC.
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Explaining a delayed order to a customer in Spanish
Explain a transport delay, distinguish an estimated date from a confirmed date and offer a choice.
Read and practiseNegotiating a job offer in Spanish
A salary proposal can open a conversation: discuss an offer, request a change and give a clear reason.
Read and practiseDiscussing promotion opportunities in Spanish
Promotion criteria and concrete results help frame a conversation about advancement and the next steps.
Read and practiseNegotiating project scope in Spanish
A limited budget calls for choices: discuss deliverables, priorities and resources before agreeing on scope.
Read and practiseDisclosing a conflict of interest in Spanish
A potential personal or financial connection can affect a workplace decision; explain it and discuss a way to manage it.
Read and practiseAn uneven workload at work
An imbalance in urgent tasks can strain a team: describe its effects and suggest a fairer allocation in Spanish.
Read and practiseMediating a team disagreement in Spanish
A team disagrees about priorities or schedules: summarize each position, find a shared goal and propose a limited trial.
Read and practiseDeclining an unrealistic work request in Spanish
A tight deadline or full workload calls for a clear limit and a practical alternative that colleagues can discuss.
Read and practiseConfidential information at work
A sensitive report calls for clear boundaries: ask who may access it, seek permission and establish what can be disclosed.
Read and practiseNegotiating an invoice payment schedule
An invoice due date can be renegotiated: propose instalments, discuss the timing and confirm any agreement in writing.
Read and practiseHandling a customer complaint
An incomplete order needs a careful response: acknowledge the problem, investigate and offer a possible remedy without guarantees.
Read and practisePresenting a business recommendation
A pilot project can make a proposal concrete: state your recommendation, explain the reason and describe expected benefits.
Read and practiseExplaining a budget variance in Spanish
Actual spending can differ from a plan: explain the size and cause of a variance and its consequences for future funds.
Read and practiseDiscussing a project risk in Spanish
A supplier might fail: describe a project risk, estimate its likelihood and propose a measure to reduce its impact.
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Introducing yourself in a Spanish message
A name, a place of origin and an occupation make a useful first message in Spanish.
Read and practiseAddressing an envelope in Spanish
A recipient, street and postal code form a clear address for a letter sent within Spain.
Read and practiseA Spanish grocery list
Quantities and groceries go together in a simple Spanish shopping list that is easy to take to the store.
Read and practiseWriting a birthday card in Spanish
A warm wish and a personal signature turn a few Spanish words into a friendly birthday card.
Read and practiseSpanish days and months: capital letters
Monday and January look different in Spanish dates: see when days and months begin with a lowercase letter.
Read and practiseA postcard from a Spanish trip
A short postcard can greet a friend, describe a place and share something you did before signing off warmly.
Read and practiseInviting a friend by message in Spanish
A friendly Spanish message can invite someone to an activity and make the meeting place and time clear.
Read and practiseA Spanish thank-you note for a gift
A personal note can thank someone for a gift, name it and explain why it is appreciated, before ending warmly.
Read and practiseWriting a friendly refusal of an invitation in Spanish
Decline an invitation warmly in Spanish, thank the sender and suggest another day to meet.
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