Chapter 7
Working Abroad 💼
From the job interview to the end of probation — the professional Spanish you need to thrive in a Spanish-speaking workplace.
Because work is where you'll use the language every single day.
Grammar focus
Pretérito indefinido — spelling-change verbs: -ZAR → -cé (empecé) · -GAR → -gué · -CAR → -qué
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Step 1
The Job Interview
CVs, questions & first impressions.
Start → 🏢
Step 2
Your First Day
Introductions, office tour & colleagues.
Start → ☕
Step 3
Office Small Talk
Coffee breaks, chit-chat & fitting in.
Start → 📊
Step 4
A Work Meeting
Presentations, opinions & follow-ups.
Start → 📧
Step 5
Work Emails
Formal writing, requests & replies.
Start → 🙋
Step 6
Asking for Help
Clarifying tasks & asking colleagues.
Start → 🍽️
Step 7
The Work Lunch
Restaurants, conversation & expenses.
Start → ⚠️
Step 8
A Work Problem
Mistakes, solutions & staying professional.
Start → 🎯
Step 9
End of Probation
Performance reviews & next steps.
Start →