Office and meetings
Oficina y reuniones
- Learn basic debating vocabulary
- Express agreement and disagreement
- The imperatives: Mira, Oye, ¿Diga?
This lesson covers essential expressions for office meetings, focusing on polite imperatives like "Mira" (Look), "Oye" (Listen), and "Diga" (Say). Learn to express agreement, disagreement, and opinions effectively in a professional setting.
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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
2
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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Lesson Overview: Office and Meetings in Spanish
This lesson focuses on common situations in the workplace involving meetings and office interactions, tailored for A2 level learners of Spanish. It introduces useful vocabulary and practical expressions used during team meetings, report discussions, and presentation planning.
Key Topics Covered
- Meeting Invitations and Discussions: Examples include phrases like Mira, creo que el proyecto necesita más tiempo (Look, I think the project needs more time) and polite interjections such as Perdona and Diga.
- Workplace Expressions: Common imperatives such as Mira, Oye, and Diga are used to get attention or express opinions. These are essential for directing conversations politely yet efficiently.
- Practicing Agreement and Disagreement: Phrases like Estoy de acuerdo (I agree), No creo que sea necesario (I don’t think it’s necessary), and Perdona, pero creo que (Sorry, but I think) help learners navigate debates and express opinions tactfully.
- Verb Usage and Conjugations: The lesson includes imperative forms and present tense conjugations of verbs such as aceptar (to accept), imprimir (to print), estar (to be), poder (to be able to), and dejar (to leave). Understanding these is crucial for daily office communication.
Practical Expressions Highlight
- Mira, acepta la reunión - Used to give a direct but friendly instruction.
- Oye, imprime los documentos - A polite imperative for office tasks.
- Perdone, ¿puede aceptar esta propuesta? - A formal and courteous way to request acceptance.
- No estés en desacuerdo sin comprender todos los detalles - Advises to avoid disagreement without full understanding.
Language Notes: Differences Between English and Spanish in This Context
Spanish often uses imperatives combined with attention-getting words like mira (look), oye (listen), and diga (say) for directives in conversations, which might differ from English directness. Also, politeness is expressed through phrases like perdona (sorry/excuse me) even in less formal meetings.
Unlike English, Spanish verbs in commands often change form depending on the politeness level and the subject. For example, acepta (you accept - informal command) vs. acepte (formal command).
Useful Phrases for Office Meetings in Spanish
- Estoy de acuerdo – I agree
- No creo que sea necesario – I don’t think it’s necessary
- ¿Qué piensas del nuevo plan? – What do you think about the new plan?
- ¿Puede aceptar esta propuesta? – Can you accept this proposal?
- Por favor, imprime las hojas – Please print the sheets
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