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Spanish Oral Presentation Guide for Beginners

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The moment to show off your Spanish skills is here, and we’ll teach you how to wow your audience, coworkers, boss, or clients. The way you introduce and close your presentation can have a positive or negative effect on your audience. So, it’s normal that you get nervous about speaking in front of a crowd and communicating your ideas effectively.

Practicing oral presentations in Spanish helps you focus on pronunciation and clarity while broadening your academic, job, and business opportunities . However, what may be even more valuable is that it gives you the chance to take risks, gain confidence, and exercise persuasion in a foreign language.

If you have a presentation soon, and want to blow everyone’s mind, here is your guide to giving oral presentations in Spanish for beginners.

5 Engaging Presentation Openings

The first part of our Spanish oral presentation guide is to help you find the most engaging ways to open your speech.

1. Start with a Reflexive or Engaging Question

For example:

¿Sabían ustedes que la entonación de nuestra voz no es sonido sino emoción? (Did you know that the intonation of our voice is not sound but emotion?)

Starting with a question allows you to keep your audience attentive throughout your message.

2. Tell an Anecdote

55% of our communication stems from non-verbal language ; everything our audience reads through our expressions, mannerisms, tone, etc., while 38% of our communication is vocal and 7% is words.

Hence, the importance of telling a story at the beginning of your presentation, so your audience connects with what you are going to deliver. We are all natural communicators.

At first, you may feel shy about opening yourself to the world, but believe it or not: your story counts, your story inspires, and even more than you think.

3. Utilize Objects

Generate interest with an object that’s relevant to your message. For instance, you can follow a similar script to this one:

Esta cartera que hoy acompaña mi atuendo tiene un significado muy especial. Esta cartera ha sido elaborada, tejida y pensada por gente que cree en sus sueños. ¡Qué gusto estar el día de hoy aquí hablando con emprendedores que creen en construir!

(This purse that matches my outfit today has a very special meaning to me. This purse has been sewn, knitted, and created by people that believe in their dreams. What a pleasure to be here today talking with entrepreneurs that believe in building things!)

Utilizing resources as elements of your speech will help your public to relate and feel part of your speech. Everything has a meaning and a representation. Remember that your public will forget what you said but will always remember how you made them feel. So, make them feel welcome!

4. Statistics

Using statistical data will help give your statement a significant rational weight. Remember that statistics aren’t read, they’re interpreted. This forces you to describe exhaustive research about a topic.

This isn’t about boring your audience with numbers, it’s about using statistics as a tool to make people reflect on your message. An example of an introduction in Spanish with statistics is:

¿Sabían ustedes que el 80% de los consumidores que adquieren sus productos en línea confían más en las recomendaciones de sus amigos o familiares que de las propias empresas?

(Did you know that 80% of consumers that buy your products online trust more in the recommendations of their friends and family than on the ones of companies?)

5. Who are you?

Greet your audience. This is fundamental to bond with them. Say your name, who you are, what your topic is and why it is important to pay attention to you. Let’s put it into practice with this example:

Hoy me encuentro feliz de estar con ustedes compartiendo lo que sé. Mi nombre es Liam Jones, soy periodista y locutor de radio, y hoy quiero que aprendas a utilizar tu voz para hacerte escuchar.

(Today I am very happy to be with you sharing what I know. My name is Liam Jones. I am a journalist and radio host, and I want you to learn to use your voice to make yourself heard.)

Respect your essence, know yourself and regularly practice the above types of introduction.

Verbal and Non-Verbal Presentation Tips

The next part of our Spanish oral presentation guide is divided into verbal and non-verbal language.

Non-Verbal Language Tips

Your gestures can emphasize, substitute or contradict what you express with words.

Use open gestures, like moving your hands, stretching your arms and legs, and opening your shoulders. Additionally, avoid having objects in your way between your body and the audience, such as folders, books, and tables. Your face should be visible all the time.

Choose gestures that ease people’s understanding of your speech. For example, pointing in a direction.

Avoid fidgeting out of nervousness. For instance, touching your hair or glasses.

Distribute your gaze amongst your audience, so everybody feels included. You can divide your audience into different quadrants. Let’s say, four, and choose a person of each quadrant to “talk to”.

Volume and Intonation

Mentally “take measurements” of the room, so the volume you choose to use is enough for both people in the front row and in the back to hear you. Also, avoid monotonous intonation. Highlight with your voice the keywords of your speech.

Rhythm and Pronunciation

Slow down when you need to separate ideas, this reflects confidence and helps you recover people’s attention. Pronunciation should be clear , so be careful with mumbling sounds.

Nobody has the right to tell you how to dress, but it’s recommendable that your attire matches both your personality and the context of your presentation.

Verbal Language Tips

Order and structure.

A presentation that has order and structure is easy to follow, understand, and remember.

Organize your speech in parts. For example: importance, data, chronology, interesting bullet points, zoom in, and zoom out.

Use discourse markers; words that organize and connect ideas. Some examples are:

To Start Interventions El objetivo de esta exposición es… / Hablaré en primer lugar de… / Para comenzar… (The objective of this presentation is… / Firstly, I’ll speak about… / For starters…)

To Introduce Comments or Examples Por ejemplo… / Como es el caso de… / Recordemos, en ese sentido, que… (For example… / As is the case with… / Let’s remember, in this sense, that…)

To Structure the Discourse En primer lugar… / En segundo lugar… / Por un lado,…por otro lado… / Finalmente… (In first place… /In second place… /On the one hand…on the other hand… /Finally…)

To Resume the Subject Volviendo a lo que hemos visto al principio… / Como decía… / Señalaba que… (Going back to what we’ve seen at the beginning… /Like I was saying… / I was pointing out that…)

To Establish Logical Relationships Consecuentemente… / Eso nos demuestra que… / Deducimos, entonces… (Consequently… / That shows us that… / We deduce, then…)

To Conclude Tratemos, finalmente, el último aspecto… / En resumen,… / Para terminar… / En conclusión… (Let’s address, finally, the last aspect… / In summary… / Lastly… / In conclusion…)

You should adapt it to your audience’s knowledge, formality level, and the purpose of your presentation.

Sentences should be short and simple. Avoid the overuse of muletillas (catch phrases).

Oral Presentation Conclusions in Spanish

When you’re giving a presentation in Spanish, do not miss the chance to leave a good impression. The final part of a speech is what we remember the most. So, use it to deliver a message or briefly summarize what you want to convey. You can create a compelling conclusion with a phrase, rhetorical question, quote, or call-to-action.

En conclusión, cualquiera puede padecer de un problema de salud mental. (In conclusion, anyone can have a mental health problem.)

Si las personas más brillantes pueden padecer problemas de salud mental, ¿por qué nosotros no? (If the most brilliant people can have mental health issues, why can’t we?)

La mente es como un paracaídas, si no se abre, no sirve para nada. Muchas gracias, público oyente, por haber abierto su mente a escucharme en esta exposición. (The mind is like a parachute, if it isn’t opened, it doesn’t work. Thank you very much, listening public, for having opened your minds to listen to me in this presentation.)

Ready to be confident in your next Spanish oral presentation?

The key to giving a memorable oral presentation in Spanish is to be original, creative, and do something that’s unusual but true to your essence. Thus, you’ll make the difference.

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How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

Dear Esther,

Giving a presentation in any language can be scary, but when you have to present to people you don’t know, in a language you might not dominate (or even if you are fluent ), it can be downright terrifying. However, as an experienced presenter in Spanish—read here and here about how I did my entire degree abroad—I am here to tell you that you can do it! And it doesn’t have to be as scary as you initially think. Here are my top tips for getting through your presentations in a foreign language:

Prepare your notes:

Even if you are able to make things up as you go along in English, you should be aware that it is more difficult to control a topic in a non-native language. Therefore, take the extra hour or two to make sure you know what you want to say and how you want to say it. I know a lot of people—from all different backgrounds alike—who don’t bother to take the time to truly prepare their presentations and you can tell when they present. In addition, it will make life easier if you properly organize the content before you start preparing the presentation because then you will have you bases covered.

Pro-tip: If you’ve already prepared an assignment or paper around the topic, use this as your guide (even if it is in English). This will help you feel comfortable that you say what you have to say.

Prepare your slides:.

Once you know what you want to say and how you want to say it, you can start to prepare the visual part of your presentation (whether it be a PowerPoint, Prezi, or other tool). Make sure that the visual cues you give yourself help your words flow. My personal preference is to use a little bit of text and let your words speak for themselves (you don’t want people reading the slides instead of listening to you). Consider using keywords or photos that you can connect to your content instead of reading directly off the slide. At the same time, make sure you know what works for you and prepare accordingly.

Think about it this way: Your slides should act as an outline for what you want to say, helping your listeners follow along or jot down key points. However,if you need notes, consider bringing them along separately.

While you may feel stupid talking to yourself (maybe in front of a mirror) or practicing with your housemate, the first time through a presentation always feels harder than the second or third. If you have time to practice a time or two before you get in front of your final crowd, you can make sure you feel your way around words that you don’t feel comfortable with (potentially switching them out for others) and confirm that your presentation makes sense.

Pro-tip: if possible, try to rehearse with a native Spanish speaker who can help you figure out if what you say is clear or not. And remember that constructive criticism in your practice moments is a good option in comparison to your professor not understanding you during the presentation.

Relax and smile:.

A big part of the quality of the presentation is how comfortable you are with yourself. Even if you don’t feel like you really know the content or you are worried about presenting in front of your class, your attitude will affect the perception the audience has of your knowledge. If you are able to get up in front of everyone and act in a calm, collected way (despite the fact that you are shaking inside), that will go a long way towards a good presentation.

Try it: I found the video below that talks about about how body posture impacts our perception of a situation and I have never gone back—before every presentation you can find me in superhero pose!

It’s not the end of the world:

I just want to remind you that, at the end of the day, if your presentation is terrible it is not the end of the world. Honestly, as someone who has been there, it is commendable that you are potentially getting up in front of a whole class of native speakers to give a presentation in a language that you are only more or less comfortable with. Personally, the most important thing is to notice how you feel during the presentation and figure out ways that you can ‘do it better’ next time. Like anything, practice makes it easier, but sometimes we have to fall before we can fly.

We would love to hear about your presentation experiences while abroad. Are you a nervous presenter or are you as cool as a cucumber? Let us know!

Sincerely, Spain

P.S. I would just like you all to know that while I am a good presenter, I am not always (read almost never) comfortable when presenting, I am just good at hiding it. It has allowed me to ace presentations—not only at school but also in front of other crowds—and job interviews. Therefore, I believe it is a skill worth developing.

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Useful Phrases to Give a Presentation in Spanish

¿has dado alguna vez una presentación en español .

Si es así,  ya sabes que puede ser bastante difícil pensar en las palabras correctas cuando todos te están mirando. ¡Cuánta presión y qué nervios!

Bueno, no te preocupes, porque en esta entrada aprenderás una serie de frases en español que te ayudarán a que tus presentaciones sean más  profesionales.

INTRODUCCIÓN

Al comienzo de tu presentación sería ideal seguir los siguientes pasos:

• Preséntate a ti mismo y a tu tema.
• Haz un resumen de tu exposición.
• Dile a la audiencia cómo manejarás las preguntas.

Para presentarte di tu nombre, en qué empresa trabajas y/o cuál es tu trabajo específico:

“Buenas tardes. Mi nombre es (tu nombre) y soy (tu trabajo) en (tu empresa)” .

Luego, puedes decirle a la audiencia cuál es el tema general. Aquí hay dos frases que puedes usar: 

“Mi presentación es sobre…”

“Hoy me gustaría hablarte de…”

Siempre es una buena idea darle a la audiencia un resumen o una descripción general de su presentación. Recuerda dirigirte a tu público tratándoles de USTED :

“Permítanme darles una descripción general de la presentación de hoy”.

“En primer lugar  voy a hablar de… (tema 1)”

“Después de eso, echaremos un vistazo a… (tema 2)”

“Entonces, consideraremos… (tema 3)”

“Y finalmente, explicaré… (tema final)”

Luego, dile a la audiencia si desea que la gente le haga preguntas en medio de la presentación o solo al final. Aquí hay una frase para cada uno:

“Por favor, siéntase libre de interrumpirme si tiene alguna pregunta”.

“Dejaré algo de tiempo para preguntas al final de la presentación”.

HACER TRANSICIONES ENTRE TEMAS

Para comenzar el primer tema, puedes usar frases como éstas:

“Me gustaría comenzar por/con… ”.

“Empecemos por… ”.

En este contexto, las palabras “comenzar” y “empezar” significan lo mismo.

Para pasar a otro tema, puede usar estas frases:

“Ahora vamos a pasar a…”

“Ahora veamos…”

“Ahora me gustaría discutir…”

“Ahora déjame pasar a…”

Notarás que todos comienzan con la palabra “ahora”: esta es una señal para tu audiencia de que estás presentando un nuevo tema.

CON REFERENCIA A DIAPOSITIVAS / GRÁFICOS

Si estás dando una presentación en PowerPoint, querrás consultar las diapositivas, que pueden mostrar imágenes, mapas, gráficos, cuadros, tablas, etc.

Aquí hay algunas frases que puedes usar:

“Esta diapositiva muestra… ”.

“Mirando esta diapositiva, podemos ver que… ”.

“Como puede ver en esta diapositiva…” .

REPITIENDO / CORRIGIENDO

¿Qué harías si dijeras algo incorrecto o confuso durante tu presentación?

Primero, ¡no te pongas nervioso/a! Los hablantes nativos de español también cometen errores durante las presentaciones, así que ¡no es el fin del mundo!.

Aquí tienes algunas frases para retomar el rumbo:

Frases para decir algo de nuevo usando diferentes palabras:

“Déjeme decirlo de otra manera”.

“Déjeme reformular eso”.

“En otras palabras…”

Frases para corregir un error:

“Lo siento, eso no es correcto. quise decir que… [hemos contratado a 15 nuevos empleados, no a 50] ”.

Disculpe + corrección con énfasis.

Por ejemplo: “La escuela fue fundada en 1999, disculpe , mil novecientos ochenta y nueve”.

Frases para describir efectos:

Por lo tanto … (usualmente usado para una conclusión lógica)

Este producto es más caro de producir. Por lo tanto, los márgenes de beneficio son más bajos.

En consecuencia … (más formal)

La empresa no obtuvo el permiso de construcción adecuado. En consecuencia, tuvimos que pagar una multa por incumplimiento.

Como resultado …

Hemos invertido en mejores equipos de seguridad y, como resultado , la cantidad de accidentes se ha reducido .

Entonces …

Los anuncios tuvieron éxito, entonces , ahora planeamos expandir el programa.

Las palabras “por lo tanto” y “en consecuencia” se usan típicamente al comienzo de una oración. “Como resultado” se puede usar al principio o al final de una oración, y la palabra “entonces” se usa típicamente en el medio de una oración.

Al final de su presentación, puede dar un breve resumen de sus puntos principales o el mensaje más importante. Aquí hay algunas frases para eso:

“En conclusión…” “Cerraré resumiendo los puntos principales”. “Permítanme recordarles brevemente lo que hemos cubierto”. Como frase final, puedes decir: “Gracias por su atención.”

Para informar a la audiencia que está listo para responder preguntas, puede decir:

“¿Alguien tiene alguna pregunta?” (generalmente se hace en una reunión/grupo más pequeño)

“Me gustaría dar paso a las preguntas ahora”. (generalmente se hace cuando se presenta a un grupo más grande)

Si no entendió la pregunta de la persona, puede decir: “Lo siento, no entendí eso, ¿podrías repetirlo?”

“Lo siento, no entiendo muy bien tu pregunta, ¿te importaría reformularla?” Las expresiones “lo siento” y “te importaría” se incluyen por cortesía.

Si la pregunta requiere información que no tienes en este momento, pero que podrías averiguar más adelante, puedes decir esto: “Esa es una pregunta interesante. En realidad, no lo sé muy bien, pero intentaré responderte más tarde con una respuesta”.

Si no puede responder la pregunta, pero alguien más puede, entonces diga: “Desafortunadamente, no soy la mejor persona para responder eso, pero puedo ponerlo en contacto con un colega mío” .

Finalmente, si la respuesta a la pregunta va a ser muy larga, puede decir: “Me temo que tomaría mucho tiempo explicarlo, pero tal vez tú y yo podamos hablar de eso más a fondo después”. Esto significa que no desea responder la pregunta de inmediato, pero está dispuesto a hablar con la persona al respecto después de la presentación.

Esto es todo por ahora. 

Espero que te sea muy útil.

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La presentación oral: 13 Ways to Teach it for AP Spanish Success

When my students first began giving oral presentations in my AP Spanish Language and Culture course, they had trouble for three reasons:

1. They had little knowledge of cultural practices in Spanish-speaking countries.

2. They struggled to finish within the two-minute limit.

3. Their presentations were completely disorganized.

In this blog post, I will explain how I addressed each issue so that my students were able to master the oral presentation section of the AP Spanish exam. Keep reading and get my F-R-E-E culture project on Spanish-speaking countries and famous hispanohablantes. Below are my best tips on how to teach la presentación oral.

1. STUDENT RESEARCH

Neither the teacher nor the students can predict what cultural practice will be mentioned in the presentational speaking section of the AP exam. Hence, the anxiety. However, just as those who live in Seattle must always have a raincoat within reach, students of AP Spanish must come equipped with knowledge of many traditions practiced in Spain and Latin America. Hence, the culture presentation. The more customs they are familiar with, the more likely it is that they will be able to answer the question with confidence. In order to fill their cultural knowledge bank, I assign a project.

At the beginning of the course, I hand out instructions for a culture project. Students must do a Google search to find cultural practices or traditions of a Spanish-speaking country. They can either choose from articles in the textbook or find their own. If they select a tradition not in the text, I must approve their choices.

I hand out and explain the instructions, so students know the requirements.

THE PRESENTATION MUST:

• Have a visual component.
• Be five minutes long.
• Include comprehension questions for the class.
• Include a quiz for the class.
• Include an additional two-minute oral presentation comparing the cultural practice with one in their own country.

While the student talks, the observers take notes. Whenever students give presentations, I also include a graded, listening component for the observers so no one is sitting idly; students are always practicing their Spanish language skills, either speaking or listening. In this case, the students must evaluate la presentación oral according to the rubric, and answer comprehension questions in the student-created quiz.

After the presentations, the observers ask the presenter questions about his or her speech, then take the quiz.

Want more details? Click the following link to access the culture project I use: LA PRESENTACIÓN ORAL CULTURE PROJECT . These instructions are for Triángulo aprobado, but you can use them with Vista Higher Learning or any other textbook or test-practice booklet. Just replace the titles where appropriate.

2. TELL STUDENTS THE LEARNING GOAL

When I was a new teacher, I would anxiously sit down to grade a project and then feel my disappointed heart sink to my toes as I read each submission. How did the students miss the target by so great a distance? Because I had assumed they knew what I expected. Surely they knew they needed to include what to me were obvious elements. But they didn’t.

Students need to know exactly what is required of them. With that goal in mind, I tell them, at the beginning, what the learning objectives are. Then I give them the rubric with even more details. Below is the learning goal I give my students for the presentación oral comparing the grading system in the U.S. to that of a Spanish-speaking country:

Given a rubric of the oral presentation, vocabulary of comparisons, a PowerPoint on the Oral Presentation, and information on grading systems, students will do a two-minute oral presentation comparing the grading system of one Spanish-speaking country to the grading system in the United States.

HERE IS ANOTHER LEARNING GOAL:

Given information on Cartagena and Macchu Picchu, students will do an oral presentation comparing an American tourist attraction to Machu Picchu or Cartagena.

These topics were in the cultural texts of our AP Spanish test-prep booklet.

3. STUDENTS PRACTICE VOCABULARY FOR COMPARISONS AND FOR THE WRITTEN TEXT

Before students attempt to discuss the differences and similarities of various cultures, they need to have the vocabulary to do so; they need to know how to make comparisons in Spanish, and they need to know the vocabulary specific to the given topic.

I hand out a list of words and phrases students need in order to make comparisons and also vocabulary of challenging words from the text we will be reading.

The words don’t automatically become part of the students’ working vocabulary just because I handed them the list of words. They need to practice the vocabulary, to see the words in context, and to let them percolate in their brains (recognition phase). Then they draw a representation of the words, write the definition, and use them in context themselves (productive).

Below is part of the list of comparisons I give my Spanish students.

Vocabulario para la comparación

• Por un lado                                     On the one hand
• Por otro lado                                  On the other hand
• En comparación con                    In comparison with
• Si se compara…con                      If one compares…with
• Es cada vez más                            It’s more and more
• Es cada vez menos                       It’s less and less
• Mientras que X…                          While X…
• Se parece a…                                 It is similar to
• Se diferencia en                            It differs in that
• Mejor / peor queue                        Better / worse than
• Aunque…                                      Although / even though
• A la inversa                                   Conversely
• De manera different                   Differently
• Sin embargo                                 However

For example, I might say the following: Escojan dos palabras del vocabulario en la página 112. Hagan los cuadros y escriban una oración para cada palabra.

Students draw a square with four boxes. Sometimes, instead of writing sentences in the last box, I tell them to write synonyms in Spanish. Below is the demonstration I show them before instructing them to practice with the vocabulary.

4. LA PRESENTACIÓN ORAL: LAS INSTRUCCIONES

LEARNING TARGET: Students will plan and produce spoken presentational communications.

After students practice the vocabulary, we read the instructions and the exam description together, in Spanish, so they understand the requirements:

• They will have four minutes to read the topic and prepare their presentation.
• They will have two minutes to record their presentation.
• They will need to use the formal register.
• They will be comparing cultural characteristics / practices, traditions of the community in which they live with those of a Spanish-speaking country or Spanish-speaking communities with which they are familiar.
• They can use any of the following examples: information they have read, heard, or seen, or personal experiences or observations.

5. STUDENTS MUST ORGANIZE THEIR ORAL PRESENTATION

It is essential that students learn to organize their presentations, or they will not succeed on the exam. Organizing helps them think better and it also helps them stay within the time constraints.

In order to organize their speech, they must:

• Begin with a thesis statement that answers the question.
• Include words of the question in their thesis statement.
• Include developing paragraphs and a conclusion.
• Use a graphic organizer to prepare: I show students how to use a Venn Diagram and also a T graphic. On one side, students put the differences, on the other side, the similarities.

6. RUBRIC FOR PRESENTATIONAL SPEAKING

I read the College Board rubric for AP Spanish Presentational Speaking with the students so they know how they will be evaluated.

7. SHOW THE POWERPOINT

Then, I show my PowerPoint, which repeats the instructions (once isn’t enough) and gives more details of what is required. Below are a few examples of what students learn when watching the PowerPoint.

STUDENTS MUST:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the culture of a Spanish-speaking country.
• Speak fluidly.
• Provide details of the culture.
• Make themselves understood, speak with varied vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.
• Speak with good pronunciation.
• Correct themselves as they are speaking when they make mistakes.
• Commit few grammatical errors
• Read the question thoroughly.
• Use pausing or transition words to give them time to think such as, “así que, pues, entonces, además…”

The PowerPoint also shows several example introductions and thesis statements for a given cultural comparison including reasons number one and two. It also shows model text for developing paragraphs and a conclusion.

8. STUDENTS EVALUATE USING THE RUBRIC OR A CHECKLIST

After showing the PowerPoint, I give students a checklist of the required elements. After they read the model presentation, I check for understanding by asking students what the requirements are for a good presentation.

Then, students evaluate the model presentation according to the rubric or checklist using the college board grading system: They give an exam score of 1-5. (My checklist was created using the AP Spanish rubric for presentational speaking.)

An easy way to give students an idea of what a grade of 5 looks like is to have them listen to past exams and guess the score. Students hear presentations of scores ranging from 1 to 5. They then evaluate the presentation using a checklist. Once they guess, I show them what the real score was.

9. SELF-CORRECTING

I train students how to correct themselves during the presentation to improve fluidity and help them sound more like a native speaker. For example, I teach the vocabulary they will need when they misspeak, such as, “Es decir, mejor dicho, o sea, digo”.

10. READ THE CULTURAL NOTE

I read the cultural note in the textbook, test-practice booklet, or text I have provided. For example, I say: Lee la “Cápsula cultural: En las terrazas de Cuzco se puede cultivar más que hortalizas” en la página 111 en Triángulo aprobado.

Then I read the question. For example: Comparaciones: Compara la atracción turística de Machu Picchu con un sitio de tu país o comunidad.

11. SOLICIT DIFFERENCES AND SIMILARITIES USING THE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

I solicit “semejanzas y diferencias”. I write in students’ answers on a transparency (Boy am I old), smart board or whiteboard. Students take notes in their graphic organizer.

12. STUDENTS PRACTICE WITH A PARTNER

Working with a partner greatly decreases student anxiety and makes the task more fun. Also, students have the advantage of a peer tutor.

The first time students work on the oral presentation, I give them a full ten minutes to prepare. The more proficient they become in organizing their comparisons, the less time I give them. The last few months before the AP Spanish exam, students listen to the audio prompts which only allow four minutes to prepare.

13. STUDENTS PRESENT WITH PARTNERS AND EVALUATE EACH OTHER

Students now give their oral presentations using Google Voice, Audacity, or online using the publisher’s site. I time them for two minutes using a stopwatch.

One student at a time gives the presentation while the partner evaluates using the checklist. Students turn in the checklist.

I ask for two volunteers to present before the class for extra points. The entire class grades them according to the checklist.

14. BE EFFICIENT WITH TIME

Did I say 13 ways? Here is #14.

Time is always beating me with a whip as I prepare my students to pass the test. Therefore, I must find ways to use my time efficiently. A great way to save time is to work on two sections of the AP exam simultaneously. I instruct half the class to work on the oral presentation and the other half to work on the simulated conversation for the current AP Spanish theme, for example: Contemporary Life, or Global Challenges. Half the students are doing practice tests for presentational speaking while the other half works on interpersonal speaking. For example:

• Half the class does Conversación simulada p. 117 on Audacity or the Learning Site.
• The other half of the class does oral presentation on Google Voice or the Learning Site.
• Then they switch.
• The Spanish teacher times the oral presentation for two minutes. Remember to tell the test takers to say their name and let a few seconds pass first and to say who they are when using Google Voice.

If you would rather not do all the work yourself, you can use the Oral Presentation PowerPoint and Activities for AP Spanish Language and Culture to help students master la presentación oral portion of the AP Spanish exam. This valuable resource includes everything I have mentioned in this post.

These resources can be used with Triángulo aprobado Spanish Language books or Vista Higher Learning booklets or any AP Spanish Test-prep books. Google Slides digital versions are available, too.

The 28-slide Presentación Oral PowerPoint for AP Spanish includes the following:

• Instructions on how to do a cultural oral presentation for AP Spanish
• Required elements of an oral presentation
• A sample cultural question taken from Triángulo aprobado
• Two sample graphic organizers for the “presentación oral”
• Instructions on how to write the “oración de tesis” and how to organize the “presentación oral”
• A sample cultural oral presentation with the components labeled
• Expressions for self-correction
• Expressions for pausing and transition
• 24 words and expressions useful for making comparisons
• Four possible introductions
• Three possible “oraciones de tesis”
• Two sample developing paragraphs
• A sample conclusion
• Instructions for writing the conclusion

The printables include the following:

• a checklist for self-correction or partner correction
• a lesson plan for the oral presentation following the EDI format: the learning objective, attention-getter, tension, explain/model/demonstrate, checking for understanding, guided practice, closure, independent practice/homework, and items needed to present the lesson
• a graphic organizer
• a handout of vocabulary for making comparisons
• the password to open the PowerPoint YOU WILL NEED MICROSOFT OFFICE 2002 in order to access the password-protected PowerPoint.

This PowerPoint and Activities is included in the following bundle: A P SPANISH POWERPOINTS

How do AP Spanish students record their  simulated conversations  and  oral presentations ?

So many of you have asked me what my students use to record their presentations. I will tell you what I used and also what other teachers use, so you have many options. BELOW ARE WAYS STUDENTS CAN RECORD:  

• Google Voice (What I used)
• Vocaroo  Online Voice Recorder (It’s free and I’ve heard great things about it.)
• Flip  (Used to be FlipGrid.)
• Schoology, Canvas, or any LMS (Learning Management System) your school is using.
• Audacity (I have used this as well.)
• Vista Higher Learning SuperSite
• Student Phones (Voice Memo or Recording App)
• Google MP3 in Google Classroom

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If you don’t want to write the lesson plans yourself, use the ready-made lesson plans below. They do everything for you! And you can have confidence in them since all my students passed the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam except one during the five years I taught AP Spanish.

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Speaking a foreign language in front of a crowd can make you nervous, especially when the Spanish presentation is in front of native speakers. We recommend you to prepare yourself with Spanish courses until you complete your language training and reach a high level. In addition to having the language skills, it is important to show confidence, follow the structure of the information and speak clearly so that the audience understands the topic of your Spanish presentation.

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How to prepare a Spanish presentation?

It is essential to structure a framework for your Spanish presentation where you will apply the knowledge and practice from your Spanish lessons . According to public speaking experts, it is recommended to prepare a conference in 3 steps:

• Open with something personal to capture the attention of your audience and announce what the presentation will be about.
• Name three important points and develop them with a story, examples, experience, etc.
• Summarize the key points briefly and concisely, mentioning the personal or audience impact.

The structure of a Spanish presentation is delimited by three phases: introduction, development and conclusion. Preparation is the key so you will need to study a presentation, we recommend you to learn the first 30 seconds verbatim, remember that it is important to have an interesting introduction to capture the audience’s attention from the beginning.

During the development incorporate information with multimedia material and the content that is in another language translate it or add subtitles in Spanish.

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During Spanish lessons you will learn how to communicate effectively in Spanish by developing the skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking in Spanish. Each is an integral part of mastering the language, but we will focus on the last one: speaking. Here are some useful phrases to use during your Spanish presentation:

Phrases to introduce your presentation

• ¡Buenos días/ tardes /noches a todos!
• Bienvenidos a la presentación acerca de…
• Soy ______ de la compañía ____ y el día de hoy les presentaré el tema…
• Mi nombre es______ y hablaré sobre ______.
• Las preguntas al público son una forma de llamar la atención de la audiencia, por lo que son una herramienta interesante y empática que sirve como una introducción ideal a presentaciones en español exitosas.

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During the development of the Spanish presentation it is important to pay attention to the correct pronunciation of the words, as well as the tone, rhythm and pauses. Remember that you can practice these aspects in Spanish courses  to improve your Spanish speaking skills.

• Establish contact with the audience

To increase audience interest and engagement, it is important to establish contact with your audience. Use interactive elements such as polls to get them involved and express themselves on the topic, here are some examples. We remind you that you can learn Spanish while living an incredible experience in Mexico or at the Spanish school Bogota . You choose the school, we make sure you learn Spanish in an attractive way.

• Por favor levanten la mano si alguna vez ______…
• Alguien ha pensado en______?
• Por favor pregunten cualquier duda o tema.
• Comparando _____con_____, podemos notar que…
• Claramente, ______ tiene más sentido que______…
• Mientras que la Opción A es______, Option B se refiere a…
• Primeramente ______, en segundo lugar______…
• En la siguiente diapositiva…
• Asimismo, es importante mencionar que…
• Ahora pasaremos al siguiente tema…
• Preparé un video al respecto…
• Esta imagen explica perfectamente el concepto…
• Pongan atención en el video/imagen en donde …
• El promedio es…
• Los resultados demuestran que…
• De acuerdo con este párrafo, la atención debe de estar en…
• I want to stress the importance of…
• This is of high significance because…
• Moreover, it has to be said that…

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Finish your Spanish presentation successfully

In order to close your Spanish presentation correctly, here are some phrases to put your Spanish lessons into practice.

• En conclusión, podemos decir que…
• En resumen, los puntos principales son…
• Teniendo en cuenta los aspectos mencionados, podemos concluir que …
• Fue un honor estar con ustedes el día de hoy.
• Gracias por su tiempo y atención.
• Gracias por asistir al evento el día de hoy.

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6 Must-Know Tips for Giving a Presentation in a Foreign Language Posted by meaghan on Oct 14, 2013 in Archived Posts

Speaking in a foreign language can be a challenge in and of itself—giving a presentation in a foreign language makes that challenge even more…. well, challenging. Whether you’re presenting to your classmates, your co-workers, or your community, you’ll want to practice a little harder than normal. These tips will help you perfect your presentation, leaving minds blown rather than tongues tied.

1. Practice, practice, practice—but don’t memorize.

Scripting yourself is a terrible idea for any presentation, regardless of language. It doesn’t make for a very compelling or natural presentation, and you might panic if you forget or veer away from your script, especially if it’s in another language!

Instead, narrow your focus. Acquire the specific vocabulary you need to discuss your topic, but rely on what you already know to fill in the gaps. Practice speaking about your topic out loud to yourself, so you’ll be prepared to improvise when all eyes are on you.

2. Prepare notes.

Didn’t I just tell you not to script your presentation? Yes I did, but here’s the loophole: prepare notes! Add speaker notes to your slides or jot down major points on a set of notecards.  Do not read directly off these notecards!  The less you look at them, the better.

The placebo effect of notecards is powerful—knowing you have an important statistic or difficult word in the language written down in front of you should make you less nervous that you’ll forget it. And just in case you do forget it, voila, there it is.

3. Practice speaking.

This is an obvious one, but seriously, if you’re preparing to speak in front of people for an extended period, you need to be comfortable speaking in the language in general.

You want to be comfortable speaking about your specific topic, but also in using the language fluidly and confidently. Talk out loud to yourself in your second language as much as you can—around the house, in the shower, while driving, etc. Say whatever it is you want! Rage about that guy who cut you off on the drive home, talk about what you want to do this weekend, make up a story about your neighbors who just walked by. Get comfortable pronouncing the language and speaking it fluidly. Then practice the specifics of your presentation.

4.  Keep it simple.

When you present, you want to sound intelligent and compelling. There’s nothing wrong with that. But when you present in another language, focus first on being understood and making your point.

Trying to sound sophisticated only works if you actually sound… sophisticated! But if you mispronounce the big words you insisted upon using and mumble through those prolific examples you just had to include, you’re actually hurting your cause. Keep it simple and within the reach of your current language skills. Impress people with your message itself, not the way you phrase the message. Besides, giving a presentation in your second language is impressive enough as it is.

5. Don’t apologize.

Do  not  start off by apologizing for your language skills (or lack thereof). Instead of making that excuse for yourself, be aware of your shortcomings and address them without drawing attention to them.

If you have a thick accent when speaking in your second language, speak slower than you normally would so your audience can understand you. If you mispronounce a word, don’t get flustered or laugh it off—say it again once or twice so your listeners can catch on. Writing off your mistakes to the fact that “this is your second language” won’t challenge you to get better and do it right.

6. Be culturally appropriate.

This isn’t related to the language, but it’s just as important as the advice above. Unless it’s a class assignment, chances are you’re giving your presentation in another language because you’re abroad.  If that’s the case, research the culture of your audience.

Be aware of hand gestures or facial expressions that are potentially offensive. Figure out if humor is well-received, or if you should show your personality in another way. Speak to colleagues or native speakers who are aware of the culture—and while you’re at it, practice giving your presentation to them!

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Much needed! Thank you. I do a lot of hosting and presenting in Chinese and no matter how many times I have done it, I always feel nervous and at the end of it feel like I could have done better.

Excellent article! As a foreign language tutor, I have had to teach public speaking presentation skills to my corporate students and I totally agree with you on the tips you have provided here. Thanks.

I adore these tips!

I remind myself of many of these as I present but also as my novice learners start presenting. I tell them more often than not to take the risk and try.

My host brother once told me that he hopes he ever loses his accent completely as it helps tell his story even when he is fluent in other languages.

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Teaching Spanish Students How To Present

I have a lot of feelings about presentations. Throughout my career, I have seen it all.

The memorized, robotic presentation where the student has no idea what they’re even saying.

The presentation that was meant to be memorized but stage fright took over. Train wreck.

The presentation that was so incorrect, no one knew what was being said.

The one-by-one presentations where we are all dying a painful death of boredom as we listen to #27 talk about their likes and dislikes.

You get the picture. Not pretty. Teaching Spanish students how to present is not an easy task.

So How Do We Teach Spanish Students How to Present?

Do we just forget it?

Instead, we instruct students about what a good presentation looks like and sounds like.

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Let’s start with our most advanced students. Theoretically, they are the most prepared to give a quality, interesting presentation. In my AP Spanish class, some presentations are done individually and some in groups. Many have a visual requirement as well.

Start by getting students comfortable speaking off the cuff. This means providing opportunities every day for students to answer questions and give opinions about things they have not prepared ahead of time. This builds their confidence in their ability to use their language creatively. (See my blog post about building confidence in AP Spanish students here!)

Go over the requirements of the presentation in detail. Don’t leave much to the imagination. Students will fill in their own blanks, and sometimes it’s not what we want!

Here are the guidelines I give to teach my AP Spanish students to present an excellent piece of work:

Here are Some Guidelines for Teaching AP Spanish Students to Present

• Know your content well. This also means learning key vocabulary words that may be new.
• Make a notecard with bulleted phrases to guide you. *It’s important NOT to write down everything you want to say word for word. Instead, having the outline will boost you and jog your memory.
• Create a visual to go along with what you’re saying. These visuals are meant to help the audience understand what you’re saying, and to give them a picture to go along with your words. It adds interest to your presentation. But! It’s important NOT to have a lot of words on your slides. No one wants to be read to, and there is a strong temptation to turn your back to the audience and read the slides. At least for my grading rubrics, a student will not earn a good score by reading their slides.
• Rehearse your presentation. Is there a time limit? Does your presentation fall within it? Did you hit any road blocks with vocabulary that you need to work out before the day of the presentation? Do you need help with pronunciation? All of these are issues that rehearsing can work out!

Click HERE for my freebie handout with these reminders to give your students!

Click HERE for an example of an oral presentation with visuals that I assign to my AP students.

Teaching Year 1-4 Spanish Students To Present

For Novice and Intermediate Low students, our expectations are a little bit different. Their vocabulary and grammar is a lot more limited, so they may need some extra support.

One recommendation I have is that students NOT present one-by-one in front of the class. First, this incites terror for many of our students! And we know that when a student’s fight, flight or freeze system is activated, no learning or performing is going on!

Second, it’s BORING for the rest of the class to listen to 20 + presentations that are more or less similar.

What to Do Instead?

• Consider task cards. These are simply cards that give some questions or parameters for students surrounding a topic that you have been practicing in class. For example, you might give a Spanish 1 class task cards that list a person’s name, age, physical description, etc. (in English) and ask them to introduce themselves. There should be several versions of these cards. For students in Years 2 or 3, you might create scenarios based on your unit. Perhaps you have a unit on Travel or Getting Hurt? Create several different scenarios where students can tell you a story.
• Call students up one at a time to do their presentations with you. Your other students can be doing any number of worthwhile activities, including practicing new vocabulary on Quizlet, taking a virtual field trip, reading an interesting cultural article, etc.
• Provide some supports. One idea is providing a vocab list from your unit or related to the topic in English. I notice that one thing that holds many students back is that they simply can’t think of anything else to say! Having a vocab list in front of them gives them an easy way to jog their thought process so that they can add details to their stories!
• Practice!! Create class activities that allow students the chance to use their language creatively in both speaking and writing. The time they are graded should not be the first time they are doing the sort of task you are grading them on!

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Teaching our Spanish students how to present is tricky! Please use the comment section below if you have any other tips that have improved your students’ presentations in Spanish!

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How to say spanish presentation in spanish, introduction when learning a new language, it is essential to understand how to express different terms and phrases commonly used in daily life situations. if you are preparing for a spanish presentation, it is helpful to know how to say “spanish presentation” in spanish. in this article, we will explore the different ways to express this term in the spanish language., formal presentation in formal settings such as academic or professional environments, it is common to refer to a spanish presentation as “una presentación en español.” this straightforward translation accurately conveys the purpose of the presentation and the language in which it will be conducted. when giving a formal presentation in spanish, using this term will ensure clear communication in any professional setting., informal presentation in more casual settings, such as a group project or a friendly gathering, you may want to use a more informal expression for a spanish presentation. in these situations, you can say “una presentación sobre españa” or “una exposición acerca de la cultura española.” these phrases highlight the content or subject matter of the presentation, making it more relatable and engaging for the audience., presentation in a classroom setting if you are a student looking to present in a classroom setting, it may be appropriate to use a different expression. in this context, you can say “una exposición en español” or “un trabajo oral sobre un tema en español.” these phrases specifically indicate that the presentation is part of an academic assignment and will be delivered orally. using these terms will help you convey the purpose and format of your presentation accurately., business presentation in a business context, it is common to use the term “una presentación de negocios en español.” this phrase emphasizes the professional and commercial aspect of the presentation. whether you are pitching a business idea or presenting a project, using this expression will show your proficiency in conducting business in spanish., cultural presentation if your presentation focuses on cultural aspects of the spanish-speaking world, you may want to emphasize the cultural component in your expression. you can say “una presentación cultural sobre países hispanohablantes” or “una charla sobre la diversidad cultural en el mundo hispano.” these expressions highlight the cultural significance of your presentation and will resonate with audiences interested in learning about different cultures., conclusion in conclusion, when preparing for a spanish presentation, it is essential to be familiar with the various ways to express this term in spanish. remember that in formal settings, “una presentación en español” is the most commonly used phrase. in more informal or specific contexts, such as classrooms, business, or cultural presentations, different expressions can be used to highlight the purpose and content of your presentation. by using the appropriate term, you will be able to effectively communicate your intentions and engage with your audience in spanish. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); stupendous stu (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});.

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Do you need to write a lot of essays in Spanish? If you do, don’t worry. It's about to get a little bit easier for you because here in this article, we’ve listed many useful Spanish essay phrases that you can readily use in your essays.

Feel free to pepper your essays with the words and expressions from this list. It would certainly elevate your essays and impress your teachers. You're welcome!

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Spanish Conversation for Beginners: 150+ Phrases to Keep the Dialogue Going

When you’re just starting out in Spanish, it’s easy to run out of things to say, even if you have a lot of things that you want to say. 

To get you on the right track to speaking your mind, this post has more than 150 expressions for basic Spanish conversation .

These will prepare you for a variety of situations and ensure your interactions flow more smoothly.

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This is an obvious place to start, but it is also very necessary. The very first thing we do when we meet someone is greet them, and any successful conversation ends with a goodbye.

Let’s start by saying hello:

¡Hola! (Hi!/Hello! — informal, with friends and family)

Saludos. (Greetings.)

Buenos días. (Good morning.)

Buenas tardes. (Good afternoon.)

Buenas noches. (Good evening/Goodnight.)

As in English, the natural next step after saying hello is asking, “How are you?” There are a number of ways to do that in Spanish:

¿Cómo está s ? (How are you? — informal)

¿Cómo está (usted)? (How are you? — formal)

¿Qué tal? (What’s up?)

¿Cómo te va? (How is it going? — informal)

¿Cómo le va? (How is it going? — formal)

¿Cómo anda s ? (How are you doing? [lit. How do you walk?] — informal)

¿Cómo anda (usted)? (How are you doing? — formal)

Now, let’s say it’s time to part ways but you want to be polite and express your pleasure in making their acquaintance.

Pay particular attention to your gender, the gender of the person you’re speaking to and the level of formality when choosing the correct way to say “nice to meet you.”

Encantado de conocerte. (Nice to meet you. — male speaker, informal)

Encantada de conocerte. (Nice to meet you. — female speaker, informal)

Encantado de conocerlo. (Nice to meet you. — speaker and listener are male, formal)

Encantada de conocerla. (Nice to meet you – speaker and listener are female, formal)

Encantado de conocerla. (Nice to meet you. — male speaker, female listener, formal)

Encantada de conocerlo. (Nice to meet you. — female speaker, male listener, formal)

Es un placer. (It’s a pleasure.)

And, finally, here is how to say goodbye :

Adiós. (Goodbye.)

Hasta luego. (See you later.)

Hasta pronto. (See you soon.)

Hasta mañana. / Hasta la semana que viene. (See you tomorrow/next week.)

Hasta la próxima. (Until next time.)

Hasta ahora. (See you in a minute.)

Chao. / Chau. (Bye. — very informal.)

Nos vemos. (See you later. [lit. We see each other.])

Que tenga s un buen día. (Have a nice day. — informal)

Que tenga un buen día. (Have a nice day. — formal)

Remember, all question words in Spanish have an accent mark! Here they are:

• Qué (what, which)
• Quién /es  (who)
• Cuál /es  (which one/s)
• Cuándo (when)
• Dónde (where)
• Por qué  (why)
• Para qué (what for)
• Cuánto /a (how much)
• Cuántos /as (how many)
• Adónde (where to)
• Desde cuándo (how long)
• De quién /es (whose)
• De dónde (where from)

Human beings are curious by nature, and we love asking questions and getting to know the people we’re talking to. Here are some possible questions you can ask:

¿Qué haces? (What are you doing?)

¿ Quién es aquella chica? (Who is that girl over there?)

¿ Quiénes son tus padres? (Who are your parents?)

¿ Cuál prefieres? (Which one do you prefer?)

¿ Cuáles son los tuyos? (Which ones are yours?)

¿ Cómo se dice “tomate” en inglés? (How do you say “tomato” in English?)

¿ Cuándo vuelves? (When are you coming back?)

¿ Dónde estás? (Where are you?)

¿ Por qué no me dices la verdad? (Why won’t you tell me the truth?)

¿ Para qué es eso? (What is that for?)

¿ Cuánta harina necesitas? (How much flour do you need?)

¿ Cuántos quieres? (How many do you want?)

¿ Adónde va María? (Where is María going to?)

¿ De dónde viene María? (Where is María coming from?)

¿ Desde cuándo lo conoces? (How long have you known him?)

¿ De quién son estas gafas? (Whose glasses are these? — one possessor)

¿ De quiénes son estos libros? (Whose books are these? — two or more possessors)

A conversation is a two-way street, so you need to know how to ask the other person about their life as well as tell them about your own. 

Depending on who you’re talking to, you’ll have to choose between the informal tú (you) and the more formal usted (you). I’ve included both versions of each question to help you out.

Here are some basic questions you might ask in a casual conversation in the informal form :

Q: ¿Cómo te llamas? Q: (What’s your name?) A: Me llamo Pablo. A: (My name is Pablo.)

Q: ¿Cuántos años tienes? Q: (How old are you? — in Spanish, we ask “how many years do you have?”) A: Tengo (…) años. A: (I am … years old.)

Q: ¿Cuántos hijos / hermanos tienes? Q: (How many children/siblings do you have?) A: Tengo (…) hijos / hermanos. A: (I have … children/siblings.)

Q: ¿De dónde eres? Q: (Where are you from?) A: Soy de España. A: (I am from Spain.)

Q: ¿Cuál es tu dirección? Q: (What’s your address?) A: Vivo en la calle Pablo Picasso, número 17. A: (I live in 17, Pablo Picasso Street.)

Q: ¿Dónde vives? Q: (Where do you live?) A: Vivo en Polonia. A: (I live in Poland.)

Q: ¿Dónde naciste? Q: (Where were you born?) A: Nací en Puerto Rico. A: (I was born in Puerto Rico.)

Q: ¿A qué te dedicas? Q: (What’s your job?) A: Soy profesor de idiomas. A: (I am a [male] language teacher.)

Q: ¿Por qué estás estudiando…? Q: (Why are you learning…?) A: Porque me gustan mucho los idiomas. A: (Because I like languages a lot.)

Q: ¿Tienes hijos / perro / coche? Q: (Do you have any children / a dog /a car?) A: Sí, tengo dos hijos. A: (Yes, I have two children.)

Q: ¿Desde cuándo vives en…? Q: (How long have you been living in..?) A: Vivo en Barcelona desde 1998. A: (I have been living in Barcelona since 1998.)

Now, here are the exact same questions but with the more formal usted/ustedes. This is the construction you’ll want to use when talking to colleagues, higher-ups, professors, anyone much older than you or anyone you encounter in a very formal setting:

Q: ¿Cómo se llama? Q: (What is your name?) A: Mi nombre es Pablo García. A: (My name is Pablo García.)

Q: ¿Cuántos años tiene? Q: (How old are you?) A: Tengo (…) años. A: (I am … years old.)

Q: ¿Cuántos hijos / hermanos tiene? Q: (How many children/siblings do you have?) A: Tengo … hijos / hermanos. A: (I have … children/siblings.)

Q: ¿De dónde es (usted)? Q: (Where are you from?) A: Soy de Monterrey. A: (I am from Monterrey.)

Q: ¿Cuál es su dirección? Q: (What is your address?) A: Mi dirección es calle Pablo Picasso, número 17. A: (My address is 17, Pablo Picasso Street.)

Q: ¿Dónde vive? Q: (Where do you live?) A: Vivo en Barcelona. A: (I live in Barcelona.)

Q: ¿Dónde nació (usted)? Q: (Where were you born?) A: Nací en Buenos Aires. A: (I was born in Buenos Aires.)

Q: ¿A qué se dedica? Q: (What is your job?) A: Soy profesora de idiomas. A: (I’m a [female] language teacher.)

Q: ¿Por qué está estudiando…? Q: (Why are you learning…?) A: Porque me gustan mucho los idiomas. A: (Because I like languages a lot.)

Q: ¿Tiene hijos / perro / coche? Q: (Do you have children / a dog / a car?) A: No, no tengo perro. A: (No, I don’t have a dog.)

Q: ¿Desde cuándo vive en…? Q: (How long have you been living in…?) A: Llevo tres años viviendo en Barcelona. A: (I have been living in Barcelona for three years.)

Here are some basic questions you can ask if you need information:

Q: ¿Qué es esto / eso? Q: (What is this/that?) A: Esto es un / una… A: (This is a…)

Q: ¿Qué hor a es? Q: (What time is it?) A: Son las tres y cuarto.   A: (It’s a quarter past three.)

Q: ¿Cómo voy a…? Q: (How do I go/get to…?) A: Gira a la derecha y luego sigue todo recto. A: (Turn right and then go straight ahead.)

Q: ¿Cuánto cuesta? Q: (How much does it cost?) A: Cuesta cinco euros. A: (It costs five euros.)

Q: ¿Cuándo empieza la clase / la película? Q: (When does the class/the movie start?) A: La clase / película empieza a las once y media. A: (The class/movie starts at 11:30.)

Q: ¿Dónde está la parada de autobús / el banco? Q: (Where is the bus stop/the bank?) A: La parada de autobús / El banco está en la calle Mendoza. A: (The bus stop/bank is on Mendoza Street.)

Q: ¿Para qué es esto / eso?   Q: (What is this/that for?) A: Esto / Eso es para abrir botellas. A: (This/That is for opening bottles.)

Finally, at some point, you may need to  ask someone for help.

There are varying levels of formality you can use, depending on who you’re talking to. As shown in the last example on this list, you can be extra formal by conjugating verbs in the  conditional tense  as well as using the  usted  form.

Q: ¿Puedes ayudarme? Q: (Can you help me? — informal) A: ¡Claro! ¿En qué puedo ayudarte? A: (Sure! How can I help you? — informal)

Q: ¿Puede ayudarme? Q: (Can you help me? — formal) A: ¡Por supuesto! ¿En qué puedo ayudarle? A: (Of course! How can I help you? — formal)

Q: ¿Podría ayudarme, por favor? Q: (Could you help me, please? — very formal) A: ¡Por supuesto! ¿En qué puedo ayudarle? A: (Of course! How can I help you? — formal)

From birthdays to holidays, here are some phrases you would use for special occasions:

¡Feliz cumpleaños! (Happy birthday!)

¡Felicidades! (Congratulations! [lit. Happiness!])

¡Felicitaciones! (Congratulations!)

¡Enhorabuena! (Congratulations!)

¡Bien hecho! (Well done!)

Estoy orgullos o de ti . (I am proud of you. — male speaker, informal)

Estoy orgullosa de ti. (I am proud of you. — female speaker, informal)

Estoy orgulloso de usted. (I am proud of you. — male speaker, formal)

Estoy orgullosa de usted. (I am proud of you — female speaker, formal)

¡Buena suerte! (Good luck!)

¡Mucha suerte! (Lots of luck!)

Te deseo todo lo mejor. (I wish you all the best. — informal)

Le deseo todo lo mejor. (I wish you all the best. — formal)

Que seas muy feliz. (May you be very happy. — informal)

Que sea muy feliz. (May you be very happy. — formal)

Que todos tus deseos se hagan realidad. (May all your dreams come true. — informal)

Que todos sus deseos se hagan realidad. (May all your dreams come true. — formal)

¡Feliz aniversario! (Happy anniversary!)

¡Feliz día de los enamorados! (Happy Valentine’s Day!)

¡Feliz día de San Valentín! (Happy Valentine’s Day!)

¡Feliz Navidad! (Merry Christmas!)

¡Felices fiestas! (Happy holidays!)

¡Feliz Jánuca! (Happy Hanukkah!)

¡Feliz Ramadán! (Happy Ramadan!)

¡Feliz Pascua! / ¡Felices Pascuas! (Happy Easter!)

¡ Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias!   (Happy Thanksgiving!)

¡Feliz Día de la Independencia! (Happy Independence Day!)

¡Feliz Día de los Muertos! (Happy Day of the Dead!)

¡Feliz Año Nuevo! (Happy New Year!)

¡Próspero Año Nuevo! (Happy New Year!)

Que te mejore s pronto. (Get well soon. — informal)

Que se mejore pronto. (Get well soon. — formal)

Lo siento mucho/muchísimo. (I’m very/deeply sorry .)

Te acompaño en el sentimiento. (My condolences. — informal)

Le acompaño en el sentimiento. (My condolences. — formal)

Being able to talk about your hobbies and passions is a great way to hold a conversation in Spanish. Here are some of the best phrases that will let you do that:

¿Cuál es tu pasatiempo favorito? (What’s your favorite hobby? — informal)

¿Cuál es su pasatiempo favorito? (What is your favorite hobby? — formal)

¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre? (What do you like to do in your free time? — informal)

¿Qué le gusta hacer en su tiempo libre? (What do you like to do in your free time? — formal)

¿ Te gusta…? (Do you like…? — informal)

¿ Le gusta…? (Do you like…? — formal)

Mi hobby/pasatiempo favorito es… (My favorite hobby is…)

Me gusta… (I like…)

No me gusta… (I don’t like…)

Me encanta… (I love…)

Me interesa (mucho)… (I am [very] interested in…)

…la cocina. (…cooking.)

… la lectura. (…reading.)

…el alpinismo/montañismo. (…mountain climbing.)

. ..ir al cine.   (…going to the cinema.)

…ir al gimnasio. (…going to the gym.)

…jugar a juegos de mesa. (…playing board games.)

…escuchar música. (…listening to music.)

…aprender idiomas. (…learning languages.)

Before getting into practice tips , you need to know what exactly “conversational Spanish” is.

In short, being able to speak “conversational Spanish” means you can express yourself fairly easily and similarly to native speakers. It’s the opposite of formal Spanish, which is used for work and with authority figures.

Conversational Spanish is how native speakers communicate with others naturally in casual settings, like making small talk at work or catching up with friends.

Things that make conversational Spanish different from formal include using slang, casual language (i.e. tú instead of usted ), colloquialisms, filler words and more.

• Take every opportunity you have to speak.  Even if it’s not to a person, you can read out loud, talk to yourself, repeat what you hear on your course audio CDs, etc. 
• Use authentic Spanish videos for shadowing. Shadowing is a good first step for learners who want to start having actual conversations, and FluentU has a diverse collection of Spanish videos with expert-vetted subtitles suitable for this practice. The immersion program shows you phrases in real context through the use of native videos, like movie clips and inspirational talks. You can shadow along with the dual-language interactive subtitles, then take after-video quizzes where you can speak your answers.
• Seek out language exchange partners.  There are plenty of apps out there that will connect you with a Spanish conversational partner , but you can even search for Spanish meet-ups in your area to get some in-person practice!
• Take advantage of any situation that puts you in touch with Spanish.  Whether it’s helping someone at your job, speaking with a coworker or ordering at a restaurant, take any chance you have to use your Spanish.
• Take a conversational Spanish course. There are tons of courses that focus specifically on helping you boost your conversational Spanish skills. They focus on natural speech, avoid spending too much time on formal topics, teach you colloquialisms and filler words and more. For a full list of our favorite conversational Spanish courses, click here .
• Learn common Spanish phrases . I’m not just talking about “ hola, ¿cómo estás?” here. Focus on learning frequently used Spanish phrases. This won’t just help you use the same phrases native speakers use. It’ll also help you understand better when they’re talking to you!
• Learn Spanish filler words. Filler words are helpful when you need a second to think about what you will say next. Plus, they make you sound more like a native speaker. Click here for our ultimate list of Spanish filler words . And until then, here are a few of the most common ones: 
• Pues… (Well…)
• A ver… (Let’s see…)
• O sea… (I mean…)
• Entonces… (So…)
• Así que… (So…)

Thanks to this extensive list of Spanish expressions and conversation starters, you’ll be able to start speaking Spanish from the very beginning.

So study this list and get ready to talk!

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How To Introduce Yourself in Spanish

Learn how to introduce yourself in Spanish to make your first impression last longer, in a good way! 

Presentaciones or introductions are easy to master with a little practice. In this lesson, I’ll quickly review how small introductions work and then I’ll jump into giving you tips on how to fill your introductions with interesting details about yourself that can spice up your initial conversations. 

¡Hagámoslo! Let’s do it!

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Simple Introductions 

If you want to know how to introduce yourself, it’s best to start with a couple of easy-to-use phrases. Simple introductions are perfect for a classroom round of presentaciones , where no follow up conversations are needed. It is important that people know you by your name and that you get to know others. These situations are usually quick, so take your time to say it right, there’s no reason to get nervous the first time you do it. All you need to know how to say is your name and a simple phrase. Here are two options:

Hola, me llamo John. Hi, my name is John.

Mucho gusto, yo soy John. Nice to meet you, I am John. 

These two phrases are acceptable in all contexts as well as in formal or informal situations. You can enhance them with more elaborate greetings if you need these introductions to be exceptionally formal or very relaxed. How to introduce yourself is up to you!

If you are interested in more ways of greeting people, check out the Ultimate List of Spanish Greetings and Farewells .

Detailed Introductions

Nevertheless, most of the situations we face on a daily basis happen outside a classroom. In these scenarios it is important to give a little more detail of who you are and what you do. Some people only wish to disclose random facts. But sometimes we want to connect and often share more personal things. So, how to introduce yourself in a more detailed way? Read ahead to find out!

How to Talk About Your Age

Follow your simple introduction with more details about your age. Here’s how to introduce yourself and include details on your age:

Hola, me llamo Ana. Tengo treinta (30) años.  Hi, my name is Ana. I am 30 years old. 

Mucho gusto, mi nombre es Rafael. Tengo cuarenta (40) años. Nice to meet you, my name is Rafael. I am forty years old.

Hola, yo soy Sebastián y tengo cincuenta y nueve (59) años. Hello, I am Sebastian and I am 59 years old.

How to Talk About Your Profession

Your profession, occupation or current job says a lot about you. Learn how to bring it up in an introductory conversation. Here are some examples of how to introduce yourself using your profession. 

Hola, soy Samantha. Tengo cincuenta y dos (52) años y soy arquitecta. Hello, I am Samantha. I am 52 years old and I am an architect.

Hola, soy Simón. Soy doctor. Hi, I’m Simon. I am a Doctor.

Mucho gusto, mi nombre es Roberto, soy artista. Nice to meet you, my name is Robert, I’m an artist.

Where are you from? Where do you live? Where do you work?

Sometimes it is easier to say where you were born or where you live than explaining why you have an accent. You can decide how much information you give when you think of how to introduce yourself.

These are a few examples of phrases you can use:

Soy de Barcelona. I am from Barcelona

Nací y crecí en Londres. I was born and raised in London.

Actualmente vivo en Manila, Filipinas. Nowadays I live in Manila, Philippines.

Vengo de Ottawa. I come from Ottawa.

Nací en Nueva Delhi pero ahora resido en la Ciudad de México. I was born in New Delhi but I reside in Mexico City.

Soy de Austin, Texas pero trabajo en Guatemala. I am from Austin, Texas but I work in Guatemala.

Interests Related to the Situation

If you want to break the ice, sometimes it is better to include something about yourself that makes you relatable or interesting. You say something about your hobbies, taste in books, your bucket list, fun experiences you’ve had, or the fact that you adore animals. 

The more compelling your interests are, the more people will feel engaged and likely ask for more details.

In this section you will master these topics while learning how to introduce yourself. 

Your Hobbies

Some people feel that their hobbies define them more than their profession. And it can be true. Fishing, camping, travelling, cooking, learning languages, reading, watching movies, working out, gardening, and playing an instrument are all on the menu ahead. 

Mis pasatiempos son la jardinería y tocar la guitarra. My hobbies are gardening and playing the guitar.

Me gusta acampar y hacer yoga. I’m into camping and doing yoga.

En mi tiempo libre, me gusta leer y escribir. I like reading and writing in my spare time. 

Pescar es lo que amo. Fishing is what I love.

Amo ejercitarme. I love working out.

Coleccionar monedas es lo mío. Collecting coins is my thing. 

Taste in Arts

Another way to connect with other people is through your taste in arts. You can relate to someone you barely know by saying something like:

Ir a museos es mi cosa favorita. Going to museums is my favorite thing to do.

Soy un entusiasta de la fotografía. I am a photography enthusiast.

Amo escuchar música clásica los fines de semana. I love listening to classical music on weekends.

Me gustan las películas de terror. I’m into terror movies. 

Me gusta escuchar poesía. I like listening to poetry.

Animal lovers like myself always talk about our pets. If you have one at home, don’t forget to mention them!

Amo a los perros. I love dogs.

Darle de comer a mis pájaros es mi cosa favorita. My favorite thing is to feed my birds.

Soy amante de los animales. Tengo toda clase de animales en casa. I’m an animal lover. I have all kinds of animals at home. 

Food is another great topic to discuss with a new friend.

Me gustan los tacos. I like tacos.

Sé cómo cocinar comida italiana. I know how to cook Italian food.

Goals and Bucket List

This has to be the most interesting thing a person can say in an introduction. Your goals and wishes are defined by your personality and that’s why they are worth telling. 

Voy a aprender la lección de “Cómo Presentarte con Otros” esta semana. I will learn the “How to Introduce Yourself” lesson this week.

Quiero probar cada tipo de comida asiática. I want to try every kind of Asian food.

Me encantaría tener hijos en los siguientes dos años. I’d love to have kids in the next two years.

Visitaré Francia en mi cumpleaños número 40. I will visit France on my 40th birthday.

Another way of making conversation is to tell people what your purpose is at a certain place. 

Is learning to play an instrument an interest of yours? Is the birthday girl your cousin? Is this store convenient for you? These are some ideas of how you can interact with people in random situations while practicing how to introduce yourself:

At a Homeschool Spanish Academy:

Estoy aquí para aprender Español para entender a mi nuera. I am here to learn Spanish to understand my daughter in law.

At a concert:

La música siempre me ha atraído. Music has always attracted me.

At your brand-new store:

Por fin me tomé la oportunidad de vender arte. I finally took the chance of selling art.

At a coffee shop:

Vengo aquí seguido porque vivo cerca. I come here often because I live nearby.

At a restaurant:

De verdad quería probar la comida mexicana. I really wanted to try Mexican food.

At a birthday party:

Conozco a Kate desde hace mucho tiempo. I’ve known Kate for a long time.

¡ Preséntate!

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How to Introduce Yourself in Spanish Fluently. 14 Fun Phrases (AUDIO)

Want to introduce yourself in Spanish?

Yes? Good – keep reading.

This is for those that truly want to learn the language. So, here’s how you introduce yourself. You’ll pick up 14 easy lines… and this might take you 2 to 3 minutes or less. With this lesson…

• You get the Spanish phrases and translations.
• Read out loud to practice your speaking.
• Feel free to print this sheet out for extra review.
• Listen to the audio lesson to hear the pronunciation.

So, let’s look at the ways to introduce yourself in Spanish.

1) Mi nombre es (name).

Of all the ways to say introduce yourself in Spanish, this is the most formal way.  To say “my name is” in Spanish, you just need the phrase “ Mi nombre es .” Then say your name. So, leave me a comment below and add your name. That will be your introduction!

• Mi nombre es (name) .
• Meaning: My name is (name) .
• Very formal

By the way, you’ll also want to HEAR Spanish as you read this. So, check out this FREE Spanish Audio Lesson by SpanishPod101.com . Press play below. You will hear “mi nombre es” and “me llamo” in the audio lesson below.

2) Me llamo (name)

This is the most common way to introduce yourself.  “Llamo” comes from the reflexive verb, “llamarse,” which means “to call oneself.”

• Me llamo (name)
• Meaning: My name is… (I call myself/I am called)

3) Soy (name)

This is a much more casual way to introduce yourself in Spanish. You just need the word “soy” which is “I am.”

• Meaning: I am (name)

On top of these basic Spanish phrases, you’ll also want to learn the question, “what’s your name” in Spanish. You’ll definitely be asked that.

4) ¿Cómo te llamas? (informal)

• ¿Cómo te llamas?
• Meaning: What’s your name? (informal)

You’ll want to know this question when dealing with friends and people of your age.  By the way,  note the “upside-down” question mark (¿). You must know that this is used at the beginning of every question in Spanish.

5) ¿Cómo se llamas? (formal)

• ¿Cómo se llamas?
• Meaning: What’s your name? (formal)

This phrase is for if  you’re dealing with older people, of higher status, or just want to be polite. Just change the “te” into a “se.”

6) Hola, es un placer conocerte.

Do you know how to say hello in Spanish ? Use this phrase.

Hello (Hola) and Nice to meet you ( es un placer conocerte) are must-know phrases. And any introduction will probably will use these words.

• Hola, es un placer conocerte.
• Meaning: Hello, It’s nice to meet you.

7) Soy de México.

So, where are you from? America? Europe? Africa? Asia? Just stick the name of your country inside this phrase. We’ll use Mexico as an example.

• I am from (Mexico).
• Soy de México.
• I’m from Mexico.

Here are some common countries that you can stick into this Spanish sentence… and how to say them in Spanish.

• United States – Estados Unidos
• France – Francia
• Spain – España
• Italy – Italia
• China – China
• United Kingdom – Reino Unido
• Germany – Alemania
• Japan – Japón
• Australia – Australia
• Canada – Canadá
• Mexico – México
• Thailand – Tailandia
• Brazil – Brasil
• South Korea – Corea del Sur
• India – India

8) Yo vivo en la Ciudad de México.

What about now – where do you live? Just fill in the blank with the country or city (if famous) into this phrase. I’ll use Mexico City as an example since I used Mexico in the phrase before.

• I live in ______.
• Yo vivo en la Ciudad de México.
• I live in Mexico City

9) He estado aprendiendo español por un año.

Now, how long have you been learning Spanish for? A month? A year?

• He estado aprendiendo español por un año.
• I’ve been learning Spanish for a year.

10) Estoy aprendiendo español en SpanishPod101.com.

Where are you learning Spanish? At school? At home? This would be a great line to know and use when you’re introducing yourself. Here’s my example:

• Estoy aprendiendo español en SpanishPod101.com.
• I’m learning Spanish at SpanishPod101.com .

11) Tengo __ años de edad.

Here’s how to say how old you are in Spanish. You’ll need to know Spanish numbers, which are not that hard, for this.

• Tengo 27 años de edad.
• I’m 27 years old.

Of course, here you’ll need to know Spanish numbers . So, here are some examples. For the rest, check the numbers link above,

12) Soy ____.

What about your position? Are you a student? Yoga teacher? Lawyer for the potato industry? Potato salesman?

Super important question that people like to ask (and judge you about – Hey, I’m just a blogger! ). Just use “soy” meaning “I’m” and add your position.

• Soy maestro.
• I’m a teacher.

Here are some common jobs and occupations in Spanish:

• Estudiante – Student
• Profesor/a – Teacher
• Médico/a – Doctor
• Enfermero/a – Nurse
• Ingeniero/a – Engineer
• Abogado/a – Lawyer
• Cocinero/a – Cook/Chef
• Policía – Police Officer
• Programador/a – Programmer
• Contador/a – Accountant

13) Uno de mis pasatiempos es ___.

Now, let’s move onto personal interests – hobbies! My hobbies are languages, linguajunkieing and such. How about you? You’ll definitely need this line when introducing yourself in Spanish.

Here’s an example to use:

• Uno de mis pasatiempos es leer.
• One of my hobbies is reading.

14) Me gusta escuchar música.

Now, this is just another example line about your hobbies . You can use something else where.

• Me gusta escuchar música.
• I enjoy listening to music.

Now that you know some Spanish self-introduction phrases…

Let’s take a look at Spanish introduction examples.

Spanish Introduction Examples

While the above are just phrases…

Here are some Spanish introduction examples you can use to introduce yourself.

Sample scripts for Spanish introduction that you can use outright, depending on the situation.

Name, Age & Where You’re From

• Hola, mi nombre es [name]. Tengo [number] años y soy de [place].
• Hello, my name is [name]. I am [number] years old and I am from [place].

Longer Introduction & About Yourself

• Hola, soy [name]. Vivo en [place] y estudio/trabajo en [field]. Me encanta [hobby] y siempre estoy listo/a para una buena charla sobre [interest].
• Hi, I’m [name]. I live in [place] and study/work in [field]. I love [hobby] and I’m always up for a good chat about [interest].

Quick 1-Liner

• ¡Hola! Soy [name] y vivo en [place]. Hi! I’m [name] and I live in [place].

Conclusion — Back to You.

So now you know how to introduce yourself in Spanish .

Plus, you got some Spanish introduction examples that you can use for yourself.

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hi use google translator instead of using tons of websites but this one is way more specific and useful

i am doing a presentation for spanish how do i say "the end"?

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You could always just say '¿Preguntas?'

I agree with James. "The end" = "Fin", but I think is not a good idea to put it into a final presentation. If you are reading the presentation in front of an audience is time to go to the "Ruegos y preguntas" and then to thank the audience for coming, but if you have to show your presentation, maybe we would say something like "Esta presentación ha sido realizada por 'Trevor'. Tanto su contenido temático como su diseño gráfico es para uso exclusivo de su persona" Or something more simple like James said "y con esto concluye mi presentación". It's up to you, but "FIN" is not a good end to finish a presentation.

...y colorín, colorado este cuento se ha acabado.

James Santiago said: . It sounds as if you are reading a children's book. A more sophisticated approach .

LadyDi is correct, as usual, but I'll add that it isn't very good stylistically to say "The end" or "Fin" at the end of a presentation. It sounds as if you are reading a children's book. A more sophisticated approach would be to say something like "And that concludes my presentation," or just to thank the audience for their attention.

Technically, it's just "fin".

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