Un café, por favor
In this post, titled “Un café, por favor – A coffee please”, you will hear a short conversation presented in RED and BLUE text format. This engaging short dialogue is designed to help you improve your oral skills interactively. In this type of conversation, one person reads the sentence in Red, focusing on a more assertive or confrontational tone, while the other reads it in Blue, emphasizing a collaborative and open approach.
This contrast helps both participants practice not only their speaking skills but also their ability to adapt their communication style, recognize different perspectives, and navigate various conversational dynamics effectively.
Red and Blue : A coffee please
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Cliente: Buenos días, señor… un café, por favor. | Customer: Good morning, sir… a coffee please. |
| Empleado: Café… ¿y algo más? | Employee: Coffee…and with this? |
| Cliente: La dona (rosquilla) de maple de Boston, por favor. | Customer: The Boston maple donut, please. |
| Empleado: Aquí tiene, señora, son 3,50 dólares. | Employee: Here you go, ma’am, that’s $3.50. |
| Cliente: Aquí tiene. | Customer: Here you go. |
| Empleado: Gracias. | Employee: Thank you. |
Practice the Conversation Here Too: “Vamos al restaurante”
Red and Blue Conversations – List (Level 2)
1. What time is it? – ¿Qué hora es?
2. How was your weekend? – ¿Cómo estuvo tu fin de semana?
3. A coffee please – Un café, por favor
4. Which film would you like to see? – ¿Qué película te gustaría ver?
5. Do you like cooking? – ¿Te gusta cocinar?
6. Do you like sports? – ¿Te gusta hacer deporte?
7. Do you like to travel? – ¿Te gusta viajar?
Practice Red and Blue – Level 2: Click on the image of your interest
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A coffee please – Red and Blue