Build a first conversation notebook

Make it: Practise a first Spanish greeting

Start here · 25 minutes

Gather: Notebook, recorder, and a reputable Spanish dictionary or speaker

Step by step

1. Write a short two-person exchange: “Hola. Me llamo Ana. ¿Cómo te llamas?” and “Me llamo Luis. Mucho gusto.”
2. Check each phrase and its pronunciation with a reputable dictionary or fluent speaker; note that names and register vary by context.
3. Record yourself speaking both parts slowly. Listen back for a word you cannot clearly distinguish.
4. Cover the text and answer “¿Cómo te llamas?” using your own name. Repeat tomorrow before reading the notebook.
5. Add “¿Puedes repetir, por favor?” so you can ask someone to repeat rather than pretending to understand.

You're done when: You can introduce yourself and ask for a name without reading the page.

Next project: Handle a short follow-up conversation

45 minutes over three days

1. Choose a specific next situation in the language you are learning, such as asking the time or ordering a drink.
2. Find six phrases in a trusted dictionary or with a speaker, noting polite form and pronunciation.
3. Write two possible replies to each question and practise answering without looking at the page.
4. Record a one-minute role-play, identify two phrases you missed, and practise them again the next day.

You're done when: You can ask a question, understand at least one likely reply, and ask for repetition when needed.

Course plan

1. Choose a conversation
2. Check reliable phrases
3. Practise retrieval
4. Build a response path
5. Try and revise