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Scene illustrating a Spain Spanish-language career event networking conversation

Key Phrases

¿Puedo preguntar

Can I ask

El ambiente en la oficina

Office environment

¿Cómo fomentan

How do you promote

Skills You'll Learn

Discussing company values

Hablar sobre los valores de la empresa

Expressing interest in a workplace

Expresar interés en un lugar de trabajo

Polite inquiry in a professional context

Consulta educada en un contexto profesional

Lesson Roleplay

Imagine a conversation between a job seeker and a company representative. The job seeker is interested in learning more about the company's culture to determine if it aligns with their values and work preferences. They discuss values such as innovation and teamwork, initiatives to promote these values, and the overall work environment. The seeker finds the company appealing and expresses a desire to be a part of it.

Hola, me llamo Emily Smith . ¿Puedo preguntar sobre la cultura de tu empresa?

Hello, my name is Emily Smith. Can I ask about your company's culture?

¡Hola, Emily ! Claro, me encantaría hablar sobre eso.

Hello, Emily! Of course, I'd love to talk about that.

¿Qué valores son los más importantes para tu empresa?

What values are most important to your company?

Valoramos mucho la innovación y el trabajo en equipo.

We highly value innovation and teamwork.

Interesante. ¿Cómo fomentan el trabajo en equipo?

Interesting. How do you promote teamwork?

Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases

👋

Hola

OH-lah

Hello

💬 Fun fact: 'Hola' is used any time of the day in Spain.

🇪🇸 In Spain, a friendly 'Hola' is often accompanied by a light kiss on each cheek when meeting someone.

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👁️

Me

Meh

I

💬 In Spanish, 'Me' is used before reflexive verbs.

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📞

Llamo

YA-mo

Call

💬 Part of the reflexive verb 'llamarse' meaning 'to call oneself'.

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🙋‍♂️

Me llamo

Meh YA-mo

My name is

💬 'Me llamo' is the standard way to introduce your name in Spanish.

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❓🙋

¿Puedo?

PWEH-do

Can I?

💬 Used when asking for permission politely.

🇪🇸 Politeness is crucial in Spanish culture, often displayed with phrases like '¿Puedo?' when entering personal or professional interactions.

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🗣️❓

Preguntar

preh-goon-TAR

To ask

💬 Not to be confused with 'pedir', which means 'to request'.

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¿Puedo preguntar

PWEH-do preh-goon-TAR

Can I ask

💬 A polite way to introduce a question.

🇪🇸 Asking questions during discussions is seen as a sign of engagement in Spain.

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🔹

La

lah

The

💬 'La' is used for feminine nouns.

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🌍🎭

Cultura

kool-TOO-rah

Culture

💬 In Spanish, culture can have wide interpretations beyond arts, like social behaviors.

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