Modern Foreign Languages Spanish
Beginner
60 mins
Teacher/Student led
+100 XP

Use Polite Words (Las Cortesías)

Discover the importance of polite Spanish phrases like "por favor" and "gracias" to make conversations friendly and smooth. Learn eight essential expressions, distinguish informal from formal uses, practise with flashcards and partner dialogues, play bingo, complete matching worksheets, and discuss real-life applications.

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    1 - Welcome to Polite Spanish

    Illustration for Welcome to Polite SpanishHave you noticed how saying 'please' and 'thank you' makes people smile? In Spain and Latin America, polite words are very important too - and today you're going to learn the magic Spanish phrases that make conversations smooth and friendly!

    Whether you're asking for something at a cafรฉ or bumping into someone on the street, these polite expressions will help you sound like a true Spanish speaker. Spanish people really appreciate when you use good manners!

    By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

    • Use 8 essential polite phrases in Spanish
    • Know when to use informal vs formal 'please'
    • Practice polite conversations with a partner

    2 - Today's Polite Phrases

    Here are the essential Spanish polite words you'll use every day. Notice how some phrases have informal and formal versions - just like 'tรบ' vs 'usted' for you. Use informal with friends and family, formal with adults and strangers.

    Click each phrase to hear how it sounds, then repeat after the audio. Try to copy the friendly Spanish rhythm!

    3 - Flashcard Practice

    FlashcardsGreat job learning those polite words! Now test your memory with these flashcards. You'll see the English phrase first - can you remember the Spanish before flipping the card?

    Say each Spanish phrase out loud to help it stick in your memory. You're building good Spanish manners!

    4 - Polite Conversations

    Partner PracticeTime for the best part - talking with a partner! You'll see conversation prompts using today's polite words. Take turns being Person 1 and Person 2, and listen to the audio if you need pronunciation help.

    Work with different partners to practise real Spanish politeness. This is how Spanish people actually speak!

    5 - Polite Bingo

    BingoListen carefully to these polite phrases and mark them on your bingo card! You'll hear the Spanish words - can you spot them quickly on your card?

    This game helps you recognise polite words when you hear them spoken naturally.

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