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Conversation Classes
Topic of the Day

This page gives you an idea of what to expect during Conversation Classes.
It's not required to prepare anything before joining, but you may find that you are able to participate more fully if you review this page and look up any vocabulary you will need and/or prepare yourself for conversation. 
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Topics of the Day seem too difficult? Don't worry!
The conversation can be flexible, and questions asked by the teacher can be modified to fit a student's level.
If you are nervous about class, make sure to review the topics beforehand and prepare a few questions and answers. This will help you feel more confident before joining. Remember: it's okay to make mistakes! Mistakes are expected and how we learn.
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Topics of the Day seem too easy? Don't worry!  
The conversation can be flexible, and questions asked by the teacher can be modified to fit a student's level.
It's possible to use simple topics for advanced conversation. Students can also bring their own questions, related to the Topic of the Day, to drive more advanced conversation with the teacher if they choose.
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Conversation Classes recommended for students in Level 1 or higher.
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Back to the Basics - 15 de marzo

Topic of the Day - Back to the Basics


Today we'll be practicing basic vocabulary: food, clothing, weather, etc.


For example:

¿Qué ropa usas en el verano?

¿Qué ropa usas en el invierno?

¿Que ropa estás usando hoy?

¿Cómo es el clima hoy?

¿Cómo es un día perfecto?

¿Tienes una comida favorita?

¿Qué desayunas?

¿Qué almuerzas?

¿Qué comes para la cena?

Etc...


Need more of a challenge? Prepare questions that get you out of your comfort zone, and be prepared to answer them as well. Use these questions with the teacher for level-appropriate conversation.


Remember: We are all here to practice our Spanish and feel more confident in a new language. Mistakes are expected, and it's how we grow!


Nos vemos en clase. :)




Let's Talk About Food - 8 de marzo 2023

Optional: students can prepare their own questions related to Topic of the Day. This helps move the conversation along and also gives students practice forming sentences and using new vocabulary. Be prepared to not only ask your questions, but also answer them.


Topic of the Day - Week 3: Let's Talk about Food!


Option #1: Stay in the present tense:

  • ¿Te gusta cocinar?

  • ¿Puedes cocinar? ¿Qué puedes preparar?

  • ¿Te gusta probar nueva comida cuando viajas?

  • ¿Tu familia tiene algún plato tradicional? ¿Cómo se llama? ¿Cuáles son los ingredientes?

  • ¿Cuál es tu comida favorita?

  • ¿Tienes un restaurante favorito? ¿Qué tipo de comida sirven?

  • ¿Hay algún plato típico donde vives?

  • ¿Qué comida es común donde vives?

  • ¿Hay cosas que no comes?

  • Cuando vas a un restaurante, ¿siempre pides lo mismo? ¿o te gusta pedir algo diferente cada vez que vas?

  • ¿Te gusta la comida dulce o salada?

  • ¿Tienes un postre favorito?


Option #2: Use the past tense, and talk about the last restaurant you went to, or the last time you got together with friends/family for a meal:


  • ¿Fuiste a un restaurante, o comiste con amigos/tu familia?

  • ¿A dónde fuiste?

  • ¿Qué tipo de comida sirven? ¿Qué tipo de comida prepararon?

  • ¿Con quién fuiste? ¿Con quién comiste?

  • ¿Fue difícil preparar la comida?

  • ¿Te gustó la comida?

  • Etc, etc...


Feeling nervous about Conversation Class? Think about how you would answer the questions above. Look up some words before class. You don't have to speak in both present and past tense. If you are studying the present tense conjugation at the moment, stay in the present. That is perfectly fine, and it's great practice!


Prepare a few questions to ask your partner: when you ask the questions during conversation instead of always answering the questions, it can help you feel in control. It also gives you a break from speaking.


Need more of a challenge? Prepare questions that get you out of your comfort zone, and be prepared to answer them as well. Use these questions with the teacher for level-appropriate conversation.


Remember: We are all here to practice our Spanish and feel more confident in a new language. Mistakes are expected, and it's how we grow!


Nos vemos en clase. :)


Photo by Carissa Gan on Unsplash

Social Media - 4 de marzo

Optional: students can prepare and bring their own questions related to Topic of the Day. This helps move the conversation along and also gives students practice forming sentences and using new vocabulary. Be prepared to to not only ask your questions, but also answer them!


Topic of the Day - Social Media


We'll be talking about social media and it's benefits and downsides. Do you use social media? How often do you use it? What platforms are your favorite? What platforms have you never tried? What was your first platform? Do you think social media is harmful or beneficial? What long-term effects do you already see or predict will come of social media?


Some example questions to get us started:

¿Usas las redes sociales?

¿Cuál es tu plataforma favorita?

¿Cuáles plataformas no has probado?

¿Tienes una red social favorita?

¿Tú crees que las redes sociales son beneficiosas o hacen daño?

¿Cuáles son las ventajas? ¿Cuáles son las desventajas?

¿Cuáles crees que serán los efectos de las redes sociales a largo plazo?

¿Cuánto tiempo pasas en las redes sociales?

¿Tienes cuentas personales o del trabajo?


If you're looking for natural sounding ways to share your opinion, check out this article from Story Learning. You will find helpful phrases such as the following:

  • ¿Qué piensas de…?

  • ¿Qué opinas de…?

  • ¿Tú qué crees?

  • ¿Qué te parece?

  • ... ¡y mucho más!


Feeling nervous about Conversation Class? Think about how you would answer the questions above. Look up some words before class. Prepare a few questions to ask your partner: when you ask the questions during conversation instead of always answering the questions, it can help you feel in control. It also gives you a break from speaking.


Need more of a challenge? Prepare questions that get you out of your comfort zone, and be prepared to answer them as well. Use these questions with the teacher for level-appropriate conversation.


Remember: We are all here to practice our Spanish and feel more confident in a new language. Mistakes are expected, and it's how we grow!


Nos vemos en clase. :)


Photo by dole777 on Unsplash


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