Payment methods - Métodos de pago
Al explicar métodos de pago, puedes utilizar frases como:
"Aceptamos efectivo." (We accept cash.)
"Aceptamos tarjetas de crédito." (We accept credit cards.)
"Puedes pagar con transferencia bancaria." (You can pay by bank transfer.)
Vocabulary
| 🔊 | Cash | Physical money like coins and bills that you can use to buy things. |
| 🔊 | Credit Card | A special card from a bank that lets you borrow money to buy things and pay it back later. |
| 🔊 | Debit Card | A card connected to your bank account; when you buy something, the money is taken out of your account right away. |
| 🔊 | Online Payment | Paying for things using the internet, like through PayPal or digital wallets on your phone. |
| 🔊 | Contactless Payment | Paying by simply tapping your card or phone on a machine, no need for a PIN or signature. |
| 🔊 | Mobile Payment | Paying with your phone or mobile devices using special apps like Apple Pay or Google Pay. |
| 🔊 | Bank Transfer | Moving money electronically from one bank account to another. |
Tell the time - Decir la hora.
Para expresar la hora, puedes utilizar frases como:
| 🔊 | It's [10:00]. | Son las [10:00]. |
| 🔊 | It's one o'clock. | Es la una. |
Here are some phrases and examples to help you express the time:
Aquí tienes algunas frases y ejemplos para ayudarte a expresar la hora:
Using "o'clock" - Utilizando "o'clock":
| 🔊 | It's 3 o'clock. | Son las 3 en punto |
| 🔊 | The meeting starts at 9 o'clock. | La reunión comienza a las 9 en punto |
Utilizando "a.m." y "p.m." para indicar si es en la mañana o en la tarde/noche:
| 🔊 | It's 7 a.m. | Son las 7 de la mañana |
| 🔊 | The movie starts at 8 p.m. | La película comienza a las 8 de la noche |
Expressing the minutes - Expresando los minutos:
| 🔊 | It's 2:30. | Son las 2 y media |
| 🔊 | The train departs at 5:45. | El tren parte a las 5:45 |
Examples:
| 🔊 | Alice | Where are you from? |
| 🔊 | Brad | I am from Brazil. What about you? |
| 🔊 | Alice | I am from the United States. |
| 🔊 | Alice | How would you like to pay? |
| 🔊 | Brad | I'll pay with my credit card. |
| 🔊 | Alice | What time is it? |
| 🔊 | Brad | It's 3 o'clock. |
| 🔊 | Alice | Where is the nearest supermarket? |
| 🔊 | Brad | Go straight ahead, and it will be on your left. |
| 🔊 | Alice | What are your duties at work? |
| 🔊 | Brad | I am responsible for managing the team and coordinating projects. |
Recuerda practicar regularmente estos temas para mejorar tu fluidez y confianza en la comunicación en inglés. ¡Diviértete mientras aprendes y sigue adelante con tu progreso! Si tienes alguna pregunta, no dudes en hacerla.
Express position, movement and give directions
Expresar posición, movimiento y dar indicaciones
To talk about position and movement, you can use prepositions of place like - Para hablar sobre posición y movimiento, puedes utilizar preposiciones de lugar como.
| 🔊 | I am in the park. | Estoy en el parque. |
| 🔊 | I am going home. | Voy hacia mi casa. |
| 🔊 | Turn left/right. | Gira a la izquierda/derecha. |
| 🔊 | Go straight ahead. | Continúa recto. |
Indicate someone's job responsibilities using prepositions of place - Indicar las responsabilidades laborales de alguien utilizando preposiciones de lugar:
To talk about job responsibilities, you can use phrases like - Para hablar sobre las responsabilidades laborales, puedes utilizar frases como:
| 🔊 | I work in [downtown]. | Trabajo en [el centro]. |
| 🔊 | I am in charge [today's presentation]. | Estoy a cargo de [la presentación de hoy]. |
| 🔊 | I take care of [supervising]. | Me encargo de [fiscalizar]. |
Listen to the full conversation.
Speaking
Practica tu pronunciación, grábate repitiendo el dialogo y compara tu audio con el dialogo original de Alice y Brad.
