The goal of this exercise is to develop your conversational Spanish skills by simulating a friendly, real-world interaction. You’ll practice asking and answering basic personal questions, using natural, casual language that’s appropriate for everyday conversations.
Imagine you’ve just met someone for the first time. You’re curious to learn more about them, so you start a conversation using simple Spanish questions. In this activity, you’ll ask and respond to questions like:
- ¿Cómo te llamas? – What’s your name?
- ¿De dónde eres? – Where are you from?
- ¿Qué idiomas hablas? – What languages do you speak?
- ¿Cuántos años tienes? – How old are you?
- ¿Tienes hermanos o hermanas? – Do you have brothers or sisters?
This exercise will help you:
- Practice speaking Spanish in a natural and relaxed tone
- Learn vocabulary and sentence structures for basic introductions
- Improve your Spanish listening and response skills
- Gain confidence in real-life Spanish conversations
Whether you’re meeting someone in class, while traveling, or in a language exchange, this activity prepares you to speak Spanish comfortably in social settings.
Spanish Vocabulary Table for Getting to Know Someone
| Spanish Term or Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| ¿Cómo te llamas? | What is your name? |
| ¿De dónde eres? | Where are you from? |
| ¿Qué idioma hablas? | What language do you speak? |
| ¿A qué te dedicas? | What do you do? |
| ¿En qué trabajas? | What do you work as? |
| ¿Dónde vives? | Where do you live? |
| ¿Tienes WhatsApp? | Do you have WhatsApp? |
| ¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono? | What is your phone number? |
| ¿Cuál es tu email? | What is your email? |
Task Instructions
- Start the conversation by introducing yourself and asking basic questions.
- Ask for more details:
- Use the vocabulary and phrases provided to ask about the person’s background, language skills, and other personal information.
- Respond to questions:
- The person playing the role of the new acquaintance will ask similar questions about you.
- Outcome:
- Practice forming sentences in Spanish to handle a friendly conversation.
- Conclusion:
- Conclude the conversation by thanking the person for sharing and expressing your enjoyment of the conversation. This role-play will help you get comfortable with basic Spanish introductions and small talk.
Practice with AmigoGPT
Caution: During this conversation, AmigoGPT might inquire about personal details such as your phone number and email address. These questions are solely for conversational purposes. Please refrain from sharing any actual personal information!