Spanish On the Clock

Spanish On the Clock

McMedia
アメリカ合衆国
ジャンル 教育, 言語学習
言語 ES
エピソード数 29
最新 08.03.2026

Spanish On the Clock offers short, practical lessons for learning conversational Spanish specifically for the workplace. The podcast focuses on pragmatic phrases and vocabulary rather than heavy grammar, making it easy to absorb during commutes, gym sessions, or spare moments. It encourages listeners to supplement the lessons with additional resources, reading, and conversations with native speakers. The goal is to help working professionals build practical Spanish skills quickly and effectively.

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  • Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 9 08.03.2026 8分
    Hosting and Seating GuestsThe party's at the door — and the night is packed. Mike and Sofia cover the phrases every host needs to move guests from the entrance to their seat: "cuántos son" (how many are in your party), "por aquí" (this way), "está ocupada" (it's taken), "espere" (wait), "tiene" (do you have), and "reservación" (reservation), plus "pero" (but), "o" (or), and "un / una" (a / an) as connectors you'll reach for all night. By the end, you'll be able to greet a party, check for a reservation, handle a full table, and walk guests straight to their seat.
  • Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 8 08.03.2026 7分
    Special Requests - Dietary Needs in SpanishThe order's coming in — and it's not simple. Mike and Sofia cover the phrases that keep the kitchen and the guest on the same page: "alérgico / alérgica" (allergic), "no puede comer" (can't eat), "sin" (without), "vegetariano / vegetariana" (vegetarian), "pide" (is asking for / requests), and "avise" (let someone know / notify), plus "gluten" (gluten) as a term you'll hear constantly. By the end, you'll be able to flag an allergy, relay a dietary restriction, and make sure the right information gets to the kitchen.
  • Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 7 08.03.2026 6分
    Is Everything OK? - Handling Complaints and the CheckThe food is down — now comes the moment of truth. Mike and Sofia cover the phrases that turn a rough table into a happy one: "todo bien" (everything good?), "lo siento" (I'm sorry), "ahora mismo" (right now), "lo cambio" (I'll change it), "un momento" (one moment), and "la cuenta" (the check), plus "por supuesto" (of course) to keep things warm and professional. By the end, you'll handle complaints and close out the table without missing a step.
  • Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 6 08.03.2026 7分
    How Does It Taste? You can cook the food and call out the orders — now it's time to talk about what's on the plate. Mike and Sofia cover the words you'll use every shift to describe what you're serving: "picante" (spicy), "frío/fría" (cold), "dulce" (sweet), "fresco/fresca" (fresh), "grande" (large), and "pequeño/pequeña" (small). You'll practice describing dishes and flagging problems so nothing goes to the table the wrong way.
  • Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 5 08.03.2026 8分
    Behind the Line: Kitchen Communication. The dining room is one thing — the kitchen is another. Mike and Sofia tackle the fast-paced callouts that keep a line running: "se acabó" (we're out), "necesito" (I need), "más" (more), "caliente" (hot), "cuidado" (careful), and "rápido" (fast), plus connectors like "con" (with), "sin" (without), and "para" (for). By the end, you'll be calling out orders and warnings like you've been on the line for years.
  • Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 4 08.03.2026 6分
    Cooking Commands: Food Prep in Spanish. You can take orders and find your way around the kitchen — now it's time to cook. Mike and Sofia cover the action words that drive every shift: "corta" (cut), "mezcla" (mix), "hierve" (boil), "fríe" (fry), "hornea" (bake), and "está listo" (it's ready). You'll practice calling out commands and checking on dishes so you can keep up when the kitchen gets loud.
  • Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 3 08.03.2026 4分
    Kitchen Essentials: Your Restaurant Toolkit. You know how to take orders — now it's time to learn the tools of the trade. Mike and Sofia walk you through the essential kitchen items like knives, pans, plates, glasses, and napkins, plus how to ask for any of them using one simple word: "dame." You'll practice combining these new words with phrases from earlier episodes, building real sentences you can use on the line. By the end, you'll be asking for everything you need in Spanish without missing a beat.
  • Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 2 08.03.2026 8分
    Taking Orders Like a Pro. You survived your first day — now it's time to actually take some orders. Mike and Sofia teach you how to ask customers what they'd like to drink, what they want for an appetizer, and what they're having for their main course. You'll learn one simple pattern that works for the entire meal, plus how to ask "anything else?" and say "coming right up" like a natural.
  • Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 1 08.03.2026 6分
    First Day in the Kitchen. You just got hired and the kitchen crew speaks Spanish — time to keep up. Mike and Sofia teach you the basics of greeting your coworkers, introducing yourself, and surviving your first day without just pointing at things. By the end, you'll have the phrases to walk in with confidence and start building real connections with your team.
  • Healthcare-Episode 10 07.03.2026 8分
    Call for Help - Emergency Spanish on the Floor. You can greet patients and give instructions — now it's time to handle the moments that can't wait. Mike and Sofia cover the words you need when an emergency hits: "llame" (call), "ayuda" (help), "no respira" (not breathing), "se cayó" (fell), "ahora" (now), and "venga" (come). You'll practice reporting what happened, directing your team, and keeping patients calm when every second counts.
  • Healthcare-Episode 9 07.03.2026 8分
    Healthcare Episode 9 — Allergies and MedicationsEvery shift brings patients who can't tell you what they can't take. Mike and Sofia cover the words that keep medication safe: "alérgico / alérgica" (allergic), "no puede" (can't / he or she can't), "pastilla" (pill), "cada" (every), "cuántas" (how many), and "Sín" (without), plus "también" (also), "antes" (before), "después" (after), and "tomar" (to take) as the building blocks for full instructions. By the end, you'll be able to ask about allergies, flag a restriction, and walk a patient through their medication.
  • Healthcare-Episode 8 07.03.2026 7分
    Healthcare Episode 8 — Numbers and Vital SignsNumbers matter most when the patient is right in front of you. Mike and Sofia cover the phrases that let you take and report vitals in Spanish: "la presión" (blood pressure), "el pulso" (the pulse), "la temperatura" (temperature), "alto / alta" (high), "bajo / baja" (low), and "normal" (normal), plus "un poco" (a little) to soften a reading that needs context. By the end, you'll be able to check vitals, report them clearly, and reassure a patient about what the numbers mean.
  • Healthcare-Episode 7 07.03.2026 6分
    Healthcare Episode 7 — Going Home - Discharge InstructionsThe hardest part of the visit is over — now you need to send them home right. Mike and Sofia cover the discharge phrases every healthcare worker needs: "tome" (take), "agua" (water), "descanse" (rest), "regrese" (come back), "mañana" (tomorrow), and "medicina" (medicine), plus "mucho" (a lot) to make every instruction land with emphasis. By the end, you'll be giving clear, confident discharge instructions in Spanish.
  • Healthcare-Episode 6 07.03.2026 7分
    Something's Not Right. You know how to greet patients and ask where it hurts — now it's time to describe what you're seeing. Mike and Sofia cover the symptoms you'll encounter every shift: "tiene fiebre" (has a fever), "mareado" (dizzy), "hinchado" (swollen), "vómito" (vomiting), and "está mejor" (getting better), plus "señor" and "señora" so you can address every patient with respect. You'll practice describing a patient's condition clearly so nothing gets lost between the exam room and the chart.
  • Healthcare-Episode 5 07.03.2026 8分
    What Happens Next: Explaining Procedures. Your patients trust you more when they know what's coming. Mike and Sofia walk through the phrases that keep patients calm during exams: "voy a" (I'm going to), "necesito" (I need), "va a sentir" (you're going to feel), "no se preocupe" (don't worry), and "listo/lista" (ready). By the end, you'll be walking patients through each step with confidence.
  • Healthcare-Episode 4 07.03.2026 6分
    Giving Instructions to Patients. Your patients are in the room — now you need them to follow along. Mike and Sofia walk through the key exam commands: "acuéstese" (lie down), "respire profundo" (breathe deeply), "abra la boca" (open your mouth), "levante el brazo" (raise your arm), and "no se mueva" (don't move). You'll practice giving clear, confident instructions so your next patient interaction feels natural.
  • Healthcare-Episode 3 07.03.2026 7分
    Body Parts: Where Does It Hurt? You know how to ask where it hurts — now it's time to understand the answer. Mike and Sofia teach you the body parts you'll hear most in a clinical setting: head, arm, leg, back, and stomach. You'll learn to say "me duele" (it hurts me) and combine it with each body part to understand exactly what your patient is telling you. By the end, you'll handle a full pain assessment conversation in Spanish.
  • Healthcare-Episode 2 07.03.2026 6分
    Patient Basics: How Are You Feeling? Now that you can say hello, it's time to actually help your patients. Mike and Sofia cover the phrases you'll use every single shift: asking how someone feels, finding out where it hurts, and giving simple instructions like "sit down" and "one moment." You'll practice a full patient check-in from start to finish — in Spanish.
  • Healthcare-Episode 1 07.03.2026 6分
    First Day at the Clinic. Your first shift at the clinic just got a lot less awkward. Mike learns how to greet patients, introduce himself as a nurse, and make a great first impression — all in Spanish. Sofia keeps it simple and practical so you can walk into any exam room and start connecting with Spanish-speaking patients right away.
  • Construction-Episode 10 06.03.2026 6分
    Numbers on the Job Site. The count is on — and the crew needs to move. Mike and Sofia cover the numbers every worker needs to keep materials flowing: "uno" through "diez" (one through ten), "cuánto" (how many), and "más o menos" (more or less). By the end, you'll be able to call out a quantity, ask a coworker for a count, confirm exactly how many you need, and give a rough estimate when you're not sure of the exact number.

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