Requesting a text version of a file in Spanish
Explain what prevents you from using the file, ask for a text version and, if possible, request preserved headings.
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Spanish: Communication at work
Spanish: Practise meetings, requests, updates and disagreements with language suited to colleagues, clients and professional settings.
Adventure journal
Spanish: Communication at work
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Asking before photographing a whiteboard in Spanish
Ask permission in Spanish to photograph a whiteboard, discuss what to erase and clarify whether sharing with a team is acceptable.
Read and practiseRequesting captions during a meeting in Spanish
Ask in Spanish for meeting captions, one speaker at a time and spoken summaries of shared-screen points.
Read and practiseClarifying who will do each task in Spanish
Use Spanish to discuss who will review data and formatting, send a final version and confirm a proposed deadline.
Read and practiseAsking a colleague to cover a shift in Spanish
Ask a colleague in Spanish to cover a shift, give the hours, offer an exchange and discuss confirming the change.
Read and practiseAsking for approval before sharing a work document in Spanish
A short workplace conversation can make the intended audience and document version clear before sharing. Name the document, ask who may receive it and confirm which version is ready to send.
Read and practiseAsking about recording a meeting in Spanish
Ask for permission to record a meeting, check whether participants agree and ask where the file will be stored.
Read and practiseAsking about double-sided printing in Spanish
Ask whether a printer can print on both sides, where to find the setting and what access or fees apply.
Read and practiseRescheduling a job interview in Spanish
Ask to change the time of a job interview and confirm an alternative without assuming it is accepted.
Read and practiseRequesting access to a shared folder in Spanish
Explain that a shared folder does not open and ask the responsible person for the access you need.
Read and practiseClarifying a meeting time zone in Spanish
Ask which time zone applies to a meeting and check whether the stated time is local or UTC.
Read and practiseExplaining a delayed order to a customer in Spanish
Explain a transport delay, distinguish an estimated date from a confirmed date and offer a choice.
Read and practiseNegotiating a job offer in Spanish
A salary proposal can open a conversation: discuss an offer, request a change and give a clear reason.
Read and practiseDiscussing promotion opportunities in Spanish
Promotion criteria and concrete results help frame a conversation about advancement and the next steps.
Read and practiseNegotiating project scope in Spanish
A limited budget calls for choices: discuss deliverables, priorities and resources before agreeing on scope.
Read and practiseDisclosing a conflict of interest in Spanish
A potential personal or financial connection can affect a workplace decision; explain it and discuss a way to manage it.
Read and practiseAn uneven workload at work
An imbalance in urgent tasks can strain a team: describe its effects and suggest a fairer allocation in Spanish.
Read and practiseMediating a team disagreement in Spanish
A team disagrees about priorities or schedules: summarize each position, find a shared goal and propose a limited trial.
Read and practiseDeclining an unrealistic work request in Spanish
A tight deadline or full workload calls for a clear limit and a practical alternative that colleagues can discuss.
Read and practiseConfidential information at work
A sensitive report calls for clear boundaries: ask who may access it, seek permission and establish what can be disclosed.
Read and practiseNegotiating an invoice payment schedule
An invoice due date can be renegotiated: propose instalments, discuss the timing and confirm any agreement in writing.
Read and practiseHandling a customer complaint
An incomplete order needs a careful response: acknowledge the problem, investigate and offer a possible remedy without guarantees.
Read and practisePresenting a business recommendation
A pilot project can make a proposal concrete: state your recommendation, explain the reason and describe expected benefits.
Read and practiseExplaining a budget variance in Spanish
Actual spending can differ from a plan: explain the size and cause of a variance and its consequences for future funds.
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