Practical Stuff

Practical Stuff

• Understand around 50 Spanish travel related vocabulary words and phrases, including those relating to transportation (avión, tren, taxi), directions (derecha, izquierda, derecho) and accommodation (hotel, habitación, reserva).

• Learn how to arrange a trip in Spanish: be comfortable with making a flight (Vuelo) or train (Tren) reservation, booking accommodation (reservación), and knowing how to change or cancel it (cambiar, cancelar) , if needed.

• Understand the cultural norms of Spanish-speaking countries when it comes to interacting with locals at destinations. This might range from tipping customs to manners of greeting.

• Comprehend Spanish travel-related texts: understand the content of Spanish brochures, travel websites, or customer reviews (opiniones de clientes).

• Be able to narrate past travel experiences in Spanish. This requires a good command of past tenses (pretérito perfecto, pretérito imperfecto).

• Understand basic geography and major tourist attractions of Spain and Latin American countries is crucial. This might include knowing principal cities, topographical features, and cultural landmarks.

• Be prepared to handle emergency situations: Knowing how to ask for help (ayuda), indicate if you’re not well (no me siento bien), or get to a hospital (hospital) is highly useful.

• Master the usage of Spanish formalities in different scenarios like at a hotel reception or a restaurant. This may involve requesting (puede/puedo), apologising (lo siento), and thanking (gracias/muchas gracias).

• Understand how to navigate and comprehend a Spanish menu: have a good knowledge of various food items (pollo, pescado, vegetales), beverages (agua, vino, cerveza) and dietary requirements (sin gluten, vegetariano).

• Be familiar with the Spanish for common travel problems, such as missed connections (me he perdido el vuelo/tren), lost luggage (he perdido mi equipaje), or if somebody is unwell (está enfermo/a).