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Spanish Trial Class Survival Kit
Essential Phrases, Connectors & Vocabulary Cheat Sheet
Keep this guide handy during your 1-on-1 Spanish trial lesson to speak with confidence!
Tucaneo Academy
Spanish Starter Kit · Trial Class Companion
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1 Part 1: Live 1-on-1 Class Survival Phrases
Use these essential phrases whenever you need help, clarification, or extra time during your Zoom / Google Meet lesson with Camilo.
| Situation | What to Say in Spanish | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Clarification | ¿Qué significa "..."? | What does "..." mean? |
| Repetition | ¿Puedes repetir, por favor? | Could you repeat, please? |
| Speed adjustment | ¿Puedes hablar más despacio? | Can you speak a bit slower? |
| Asking how to say | ¿Cómo se dice "..." en español? | How do you say "..." in Spanish? |
| Spelling help | ¿Cómo se escribe esa palabra? | How do you spell that word? |
| Asking for examples | ¿Me das un ejemplo, por favor? | Could you give me an example, please? |
| Tech check (Audio) | ¿Me escuchas bien? / Te escucho perfecto. | Can you hear me? / I hear you clearly. |
| Tech check (Screen) | ¿Puedes ver mi pantalla? / Veo tu pantalla. | Can you see my screen? / I see your screen. |
2 Part 2: Politeness & Natural Colombian Connectors
Sound natural and friendly right away! Practice inserting these natural transition words when answering questions in class.
✨ Courtesy & Gratitude
• "Con mucho gusto" ➔ You're very welcome! (Extremely polite and natural in Colombia)• "Muchas gracias por la explicación" ➔ Thank you very much for the explanation.
• "Entendido, perfecto" ➔ Understood, perfect!
💡 Conversation Bridge Connectors
• "Bueno, en mi opinión..." ➔ Well, in my opinion...• "Es decir..." / "O sea..." ➔ That is to say... / In other words...
• "Por un lado... y por otro lado..." ➔ On one hand... and on the other hand...
• "De verdad, me parece muy interesante" ➔ Honestly, I find it very interesting.