Spanish On the Clock

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Bite sized lessons for learning conversational Spanish for the workplace. Perfect for listening to on the way to work, at the gym, or any time you may have free to learn Spanish! These lessons are intended to help you learn in a pragmatic way, and don't focus heavily on grammar. There are many more to supplement what you learn here, and I encourage you to listen to more, read more, and most importantly, actually speak with native speakers if you can. Follow along with these though, and listen as much as you can, and you will learn a great deal to help you in the workplace!

  1. 8 MAR

    Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 8

    Restaurant Episode 8 — Special Requests - Dietary Needs in SpanishThe order's coming in — and it's not simple. Mike and Sofia cover the phrases that keep the kitchen and the guest on the same page: "alérgico / alérgica" (allergic), "no puede comer" (can't eat), "sin" (without), "vegetariano / vegetariana" (vegetarian), "pide" (is asking for / requests), and "avise" (let someone know / notify), plus "gluten" (gluten) as a term you'll hear constantly. By the end, you'll be able to flag an allergy, relay a dietary restriction, and make sure the right information gets to the kitchen.

    7 min

  2. 8 MAR

    Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 7

    Restaurant Episode 7 — Is Everything OK? - Handling Complaints and the Check The food is down — now comes the moment of truth. Mike and Sofia cover the phrases that turn a rough table into a happy one: "todo bien" (everything good?), "lo siento" (I'm sorry), "ahora mismo" (right now), "lo cambio" (I'll change it), "un momento" (one moment), and "la cuenta" (the check), plus "por supuesto" (of course) to keep things warm and professional. By the end, you'll handle complaints and close out the table without missing a step.

    7 min

  3. 8 MAR

    Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 6

    How Does It Taste? You can cook the food and call out the orders — now it's time to talk about what's on the plate. Mike and Sofia cover the words you'll use every shift to describe what you're serving: "picante" (spicy), "frío/fría" (cold), "dulce" (sweet), "fresco/fresca" (fresh), "grande" (large), and "pequeño/pequeña" (small). You'll practice describing dishes and flagging problems so nothing goes to the table the wrong way.

    8 min

  4. 8 MAR

    Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 5

    Behind the Line: Kitchen Communication. The dining room is one thing — the kitchen is another. Mike and Sofia tackle the fast-paced callouts that keep a line running: "se acabó" (we're out), "necesito" (I need), "más" (more), "caliente" (hot), "cuidado" (careful), and "rápido" (fast), plus connectors like "con" (with), "sin" (without), and "para" (for). By the end, you'll be calling out orders and warnings like you've been on the line for years.

    9 min

  5. 8 MAR

    Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 4

    Cooking Commands: Food Prep in Spanish. You can take orders and find your way around the kitchen — now it's time to cook. Mike and Sofia cover the action words that drive every shift: "corta" (cut), "mezcla" (mix), "hierve" (boil), "fríe" (fry), "hornea" (bake), and "está listo" (it's ready). You'll practice calling out commands and checking on dishes so you can keep up when the kitchen gets loud.

    6 min

  6. 8 MAR

    Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 3

    Kitchen Essentials: Your Restaurant Toolkit. You know how to take orders — now it's time to learn the tools of the trade. Mike and Sofia walk you through the essential kitchen items like knives, pans, plates, glasses, and napkins, plus how to ask for any of them using one simple word: "dame." You'll practice combining these new words with phrases from earlier episodes, building real sentences you can use on the line. By the end, you'll be asking for everything you need in Spanish without missing a beat.

    5 min

  7. 8 MAR

    Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 2

    Taking Orders Like a Pro. You survived your first day — now it's time to actually take some orders. Mike and Sofia teach you how to ask customers what they'd like to drink, what they want for an appetizer, and what they're having for their main course. You'll learn one simple pattern that works for the entire meal, plus how to ask "anything else?" and say "coming right up" like a natural.

    8 min

  8. 8 MAR

    Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 1

    First Day in the Kitchen. You just got hired and the kitchen crew speaks Spanish — time to keep up. Mike and Sofia teach you the basics of greeting your coworkers, introducing yourself, and surviving your first day without just pointing at things. By the end, you'll have the phrases to walk in with confidence and start building real connections with your team.

    6 min
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Bite sized lessons for learning conversational Spanish for the workplace. Perfect for listening to on the way to work, at the gym, or any time you may have free to learn Spanish! These lessons are intended to help you learn in a pragmatic way, and don't focus heavily on grammar. There are many more to supplement what you learn here, and I encourage you to listen to more, read more, and most importantly, actually speak with native speakers if you can. Follow along with these though, and listen as much as you can, and you will learn a great deal to help you in the workplace!

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