In this role-play, you will practice your Spanish conversation skills by simulating a scenario where you are looking to buy a house in Andalusia. AmigoGPT will play the role of a realtor, helping you navigate the real estate market.
Objectives:
- Practice Spanish conversational skills in a real-world scenario.
- Learn specific real estate vocabulary and expressions used in the Spanish housing market.
- Engage with AmigoGPT acting as a realtor to navigate the process of buying a house in Andalusia.
- Develop negotiation skills and learn to ask pertinent questions in Spanish during a property transaction.
Scenario:
Imagine you are moving to Andalusia and want to buy a house. You contact AmigoGPT, a local realtor, to help you find the perfect home. Your task is to have a conversation with AmigoGPT about your preferences, ask questions about the available properties, and discuss the features you want in your new house.
Spanish Vocabulary for buying a house in Andalusia
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| el alquiler | the rent |
| el contrato | the contract |
| el chalet | the chalet |
| el ático | the penthouse |
| el piso | the apartment |
| el estudio | the studio |
| el salón-comedor | the living room and dining room |
| el propietario | the owner |
| la cocina | the kitchen |
| la piscina | the swimming pool |
| el jardín | the garden |
| amueblado | furnished |
| sin amueblar | unfurnished |
| luminoso | bright |
| el garaje | the garage |
| el barrio | the neighborhood |
| la terraza | the terrace |
| la calefacción | the heating |
| el aire acondicionado | the air conditioning |
| el ascensor | the elevator |
| la comunidad | the community |
| la zona comunitaria | the communal area |
| el parque infantil | the playground |
Useful sentences in Spanish to talk about properties
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| ¿Qué opciones tienes? | What options do you have? |
| ¿Qué tipo de casa prefieres? | What type of house do you prefer? |
| Me gustaría… | I would like… |
| ¿Cuántas habitaciones tienen? | How many bedrooms do they have? |
| ¿Están amueblados? | Are they furnished? |
| ¿Cuál es el precio? | What is the price? |
| ¿Cuándo puedo visitarlo/la/los/las? | When can I visit it/them? |
| Podemos agendar una visita | We can schedule a visit |
Sample Spanish conversation with a real estate agent in Andalusia
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Hola, estoy buscando una casa para comprar en Andalucía. ¿Qué opciones tienes? | Hello, I’m looking to buy a house in Andalusia. What options do you have? |
| Hola, tenemos varios chalets y pisos disponibles. ¿Qué tipo de casa prefieres? | Hello, we have several chalets and apartments available. What type of house do you prefer? |
| Me gustaría un chalet con piscina y jardín, pero también estoy interesado en un ático con terraza. | I’d like a chalet with a pool and garden, but I’m also interested in a penthouse with a terrace. |
| Perfecto. Tenemos un chalet en Estepona y un ático en Marbella que te podrían gustar. | Perfect. We have a chalet in Estepona and a penthouse in Marbella that you might like. |
| ¿Cuántas habitaciones tienen? | How many bedrooms do they have? |
| El chalet tiene 3 habitaciones y el ático tiene 2 habitaciones. | The chalet has 3 bedrooms, and the penthouse has 2 bedrooms. |
| ¿Están amueblados? | Are they furnished? |
| El chalet está sin amueblar, pero el ático está amueblado y listo para entrar a vivir. | The chalet is unfurnished, but the penthouse is furnished and ready to move in. |
| ¿Cuál es el precio de cada uno? | What is the price of each one? |
| El chalet cuesta 2.200 euros al mes y el ático 1.800 euros al mes. | The chalet costs 2,200 euros per month, and the penthouse 1,800 euros per month. |
| Me gustaría visitar ambos lugares. ¿Cuándo puedo hacerlo? | I’d like to visit both places. When can I do it? |
| Podemos agendar una visita para mañana por la tarde. ¿Te parece bien? | We can schedule a visit for tomorrow afternoon. Does that work for you? |
| ¡Sí, perfecto! | Yes, perfect! |
| ¡Hasta mañana! | See you tomorrow! |
Task Instructions
Preparation:
- Review the vocabulary and useful sentences tables provided.
- Familiarize yourself with the Spanish phrases and their English meanings.
Role-Play:
- Assume the role of a homebuyer looking for a house in Andalusia.
- Start the conversation with a greeting and express your intention to buy a house.
- Use the provided dialogue table to guide your conversation with AmigoGPT, who will act as your realtor.
- During the conversation, ask questions about the types of properties available, their features, and prices.
- Discuss your preferences for features like a pool, garden, or terrace.
- End the conversation by scheduling a visit to see the properties.
Review:
- After completing the role-play, review the dialogue to ensure you understood the conversation.
- Practice any phrases or vocabulary you found challenging.
Conclusion
By completing this role-play assignment, you have practiced engaging in a conversation about real estate in Spanish. You explored vocabulary and useful phrases related to buying or renting a house in Andalusia. Through the dialogue, you learned how to ask and answer questions about property features, prices, and preferences. This exercise has enhanced your ability to navigate real estate transactions in a Spanish-speaking environment, preparing you for practical conversations in the future.