Office and meetings
Oficina y reuniones
- Learn basic debating vocabulary
- Express agreement and disagreement
- The imperatives: Mira, Oye, ¿Diga?
Learn practical Spanish for office and meeting scenarios, focusing on dialogues, imperatives, and verb conjugations to express agreement, disagreement, and polite instructions in a workplace setting.
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Vocabulary (17) Share Copied!
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
1
El negocio
The business
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Notar
To notice
3
Hacer una presentación
Making a presentation
4
La impresora
The printer
5
Invitar
To invite
Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Mira, ______ la reunión con el cliente para discutir el proyecto.
(Look, ______ the meeting with the client to discuss the project.)2. Oye, ______ los documentos antes de la presentación.
(Hey, ______ the documents before the presentation.)3. Perdone, ¿puede ______ esta propuesta, por favor?
(Excuse me, can you ______ this proposal, please?)4. Mira, no ______ en desacuerdo sin comprender todos los detalles.
(Look, don't ______ in disagreement without understanding all the details.)Exercise 4: An important meeting at the office
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Estar - To be
Presente
- Yo estoy
- Tú estás
- Él/Ella/Usted está
- Nosotros/Nosotras estamos
- Vosotros/Vosotras estáis
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes están
Aceptar - To accept
Imperativo
- (tú) acepta
- (usted) acepte
- (nosotros) aceptemos
- (vosotros) aceptad
- (ustedes) acepten
Poder - To be able to
Presente
- Yo puedo
- Tú puedes
- Él/Ella/Usted puede
- Nosotros/Nosotras podemos
- Vosotros/Vosotras podéis
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes pueden
Dejar - To leave
Presente
- Yo dejo
- Tú dejas
- Él/Ella/Usted deja
- Nosotros/Nosotras dejamos
- Vosotros/Vosotras dejáis
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes dejan
Exercise 5: Los imperativos: Mira, Oye, ¿Diga?
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: The imperatives: Mira, Oye, ¿Diga?
Show translation Show answersPerdone, Mira, Diga, Oye, Perdona
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Estar to be Share Copied!
Imperativo
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| No tiene forma | You don't have shape |
| ¡Está! | He be |
| ¡Esté! | We/they be |
| ¡Estemos! | Let's be |
| ¡Estad! | They be |
Aceptar to accept Share Copied!
Imperativo
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| No aplica | does not apply |
| ¡Acepta! | You accept |
| ¡Acepte! | He/She accept! |
| ¡Aceptemos! | Let's accept! |
| ¡Aceptad! | You (all) accept |
Poder to be able to Share Copied!
Imperativo
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| No existe | You cannot |
| ¡Puedes! | You can |
| ¡Pueda! | He/She be able to |
| ¡Podamos! | Let's be able to. |
| ¡Poded! | Be able to. |
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Office and Meetings: Learning Spanish for Work Environments
This lesson is designed for A2 level Spanish learners aiming to communicate effectively in professional settings, especially during meetings and office interactions. You'll encounter practical vocabulary and phrases for everyday situations like scheduling meetings, discussing reports, and planning presentations.
Key Topics Covered
- Making appointments: Phrases to navigate booking and attending meetings, such as "Una cita en la sala de reuniones" (An appointment in the meeting room).
- Work meetings and casual interactions: Expressions used during coffee breaks or informal chats around work decisions.
- Imperative forms: Commands and polite requests like "Mira" (Look), "Oye" (Listen), and "¿Diga?" (Hello/Excuse me) which are vital for giving instructions or asking for opinions.
Dialogue Practice
The lesson includes dialogues for practicing agreement, disagreement, and polite debate in scenarios such as team meetings and report discussions. For example, phrases like "Estoy de acuerdo" (I agree) and "No creo que sea necesario" (I don't think it's necessary) help learners express opinions clearly.
Verb Conjugations and Imperatives
Focus on conjugating verbs like aceptar (to accept), imprimir (to print), and estar (to be) in present tense and imperative forms, which are essential for instructions in office contexts.
Short Story and Contextual Usage
A mini-story titled "Una reunión importante en la oficina" illustrates common phrases and verbs in action, supporting comprehension and usage in relevant situations.
Instruction vs. Spanish Language Notes
Spanish often uses the imperative mood for giving direct commands or polite requests, which differs from English where modal verbs ('please', 'could you') are more common for politeness. For example, "Mira" literally means "Look!" but functions as a gentle directive in conversations, and "¿Diga?" is used when answering the phone or politely getting someone's attention, roughly equivalent to "Hello?" or "Excuse me?" in English.
Useful phrases include: "Estoy de acuerdo" (I agree), "Perdona" (Excuse me / Sorry), and "Oye" (Listen / Hey). Mastering these will enhance both formal and informal professional communications.
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