Understanding detailed spoken Spanish demands a knowledge of vocabulary and an awareness of grammar. With these skills it is possible to find the main message of a text and specific details.
Your partner school has recorded telephone interviews with people in their community. Listen to the three people being interviewed and then answer the questions.
Julio
Question
What is Julio’s job?
Julio is a mechanic in a small garage because he says: trabajo como mecánico en un taller pequeño.
Question
Name two things he does at his work.
He repairs cars, orders parts and talks to customers because he says: tengo que reparar coches y pedir piezas. También hablo con los clientes.
Question
Why does he enjoy his job?
He enjoys his job because every day is different and he can get to know a lot of people because he says: me gusta mi trabajo porque cada día es muy diferente y puedo conocer mucha gente en mi trabajo.