Survival Spanish for your new job in Spain
Your contract is in English, but lunch with colleagues isn't. Learn the Spanish that makes the first months easy: small talk, meetings, the menú del día and everything in between.
What you'll be able to handle
- 01
Lunch with the team
Order the menú del día, follow the conversation and pay without awkwardness.
- 02
Meetings & small talk
Times, schedules, weekend plans and the phrases that make colleagues smile.
- 03
Life admin
Banks, phone contracts, the doctor and your landlord — in plain, practical Spanish.
A real moment you'll handle
Lunch break with a colleague
- Small talk with colleagues
- Order and pay anywhere
- Understand schedules and meetings
- Handle the doctor and pharmacy
Javier
¿Comemos juntos? Hay un menú del día muy bueno aquí al lado.
Shall we have lunch together? There's a great set menu next door.
You
¡Vale! ¿A qué hora?
OK! What time?
Javier
A las dos.
At two.
You
Perfecto. ¡Hasta luego!
Perfect. See you later!
Most useful modules for you
Where you'll spend most of your time
Bars & Restaurants
Bares y restaurantes
- Order drinks and food politely
- Understand a menú del día and a menu
Time & Your Day
La hora y tu día
- Ask and tell the time; understand opening hours
- Make an appointment for a day and time
At Work
En el trabajo
- Introduce yourself to colleagues and say what you do
- Understand schedules, meeting times and simple instructions
Health & Emergencies
Salud y emergencias
- Explain basic symptoms with “me duele…” and “tengo…”
- Ask for medicine at a pharmacy
Questions
Can my company buy it for the team?
Yes. Companies relocating staff to Spain get a tailored quote — see the For companies page.
Does it cover business Spanish?
It covers the essentials of work life at A1: introductions, schedules, meetings and social plans. Business-level Spanish comes in later courses.