Practice Espanhol at a Networking Event
Networking events in Espanhol blend small talk and professional purpose: you have 5 minutes per conversation to introduce yourself, find something interesting in common, and exchange contacts. This scenario rehearses the elevator pitch in Espanhol, asking and answering 'What do you do?' professionally, and the graceful pivot to exchanging LinkedIn or business cards. You'll practise the assertive-but-friendly register that works at industry events, and the follow-up email language for the next morning.
Sample Espanhol conversation
¡Hola! No creo que nos conozcamos. Soy Linguarudo. ¿Qué te trae por este evento?
Hi there! I don't think we've met. I'm Linguarudo. What brings you to this event?¡Hola! Trabajo en tecnología. Espero hacer nuevos contactos.
Hi! I work in tech. I'm hoping to make some new connections.¡Tecnología, qué interesante! ¿A qué te dedicas exactamente? ¿Eres desarrollador, diseñador, o algo diferente?
Tech, that's exciting! What exactly do you do? Are you a developer, a designer, or something else?Soy desarrollador de software. Me especializo en aplicaciones móviles.
I'm a software developer. I specialize in mobile apps.¡Impresionante! ¿Cuánto tiempo llevas en eso? ¿Te gusta?
That's impressive! How long have you been doing that? Do you enjoy it?Llevo cinco años en el sector. Me encanta lo que hago.
I've been in the field for five years. I really enjoy it.
O que vais aprender
- Deliver a 30-second professional introduction
- Ask 'What do you do?' and follow up with substance
- Find common ground quickly with someone new
- Exchange contacts and propose a follow-up
- Send a polite follow-up message the next day
Perguntas frequentes
What's a strong elevator pitch in Espanhol?
Name, role, one specific thing you're working on, and one thing you're curious about. The scenario rehearses the formula.
How do I exchange LinkedIn details in Espanhol?
There's a quick polite formula — 'Are you on LinkedIn? Let's connect' — that works internationally. The scenario covers it.
What questions should I ask at a Espanhol networking event?
Ask about specific projects, recent challenges, and what they're hiring for. The scenario gives you ready-to-use phrasings.
How do I follow up after a Espanhol networking event?
A short, specific email referring to one thing from the conversation. The scenario teaches the formula for the morning-after note.