This workshop gives you active speaking practice for a very practical travel moment: boarding a bus, shuttle or colectivo and asking the driver to let you know when to get off. You will use short, polite phrases, say where you are going, and check how many stops are left. Each native example comes from the lesson recordings, so you can listen, repeat and then try the tasks with the audio. You can play both the passenger and the driver roles, but there is no automatic scoring, so use the answer keys to check yourself honestly.
The Main Request
Start with the key question. The line «¿Me puede avisar cuándo bajarme?» means "Can you tell me when to get off?" It is polite and clear, and it works when you board and want the driver to warn you before your stop. After that, say your destination. The line «Voy a la terminal.» means "I'm going to the terminal." Together they form a complete, natural request. If the destination is already clear, you can use the shorter version «¿Me avisa, por favor?», which means "Will you let me know, please?" Practice saying each line slowly, then at a natural speed. Keep your tone friendly and calm.
Checking How Far You Are
Once you are on board, you may want to check your progress. The line «¿Cuántas paradas faltan?» means "How many stops are left?" Use it when you want to know how close you are to your stop. The driver may answer with a number. In the recorded exchange, the passenger asks the main request and gives a destination: «Buenas, ¿me puede avisar cuándo bajarme? Voy a la terminal.» means "Hello, can you tell me when to get off? I'm going to the terminal." The driver replies with «Sí, claro. Siéntese adelante.», which means "Yes, of course. Sit up front." The passenger then asks «Gracias. ¿Cuántas paradas faltan?», meaning "Thank you. How many stops are left?" The driver answers with «Faltan tres. Le aviso.», which means "Three are left. I'll let you know." Notice how the conversation moves from request to confirmation to a follow-up question.
Putting It Together
A simple, effective sequence is: greet, make the request, say your destination, and then check the number of stops. You can use «¿Me puede avisar cuándo bajarme?» and «Voy a la terminal.» together, or use «¿Me avisa, por favor?» if the destination is already known. Later, use «¿Cuántas paradas faltan?» to ask how many stops remain. The recorded exchange shows this flow: «Buenas, ¿me puede avisar cuándo bajarme? Voy a la terminal.», then «Sí, claro. Siéntese adelante.», then «Gracias. ¿Cuántas paradas faltan?», then «Faltan tres. Le aviso.». Practice switching roles: first be the passenger, then be the driver. As the driver, you can use the recorded reply lines to respond. This helps you understand both sides of the conversation.
Listen once, then say the phrase yourself. Slow playback keeps the original pitch.
Checking available voices…
¿Me puede avisar cuándo bajarme?
Can you tell me when to get off?
meh PWEH-deh ah-vee-SAR KWAHN-doh bah-HAR-meh
Voy a la terminal.
I'm going to the terminal.
boy ah lah tehr-mee-NAHL
¿Me avisa, por favor?
Will you let me know, please?
meh ah-VEE-sah pohr fah-VOHR
¿Cuántas paradas faltan?
How many stops are left?
KWAHN-tahs pah-RAH-dahs FAHL-tahn
Read one side aloud, then answer in your own words. The goal is to make the exchange yours.
Buenas, ¿me puede avisar cuándo bajarme? Voy a la terminal.
Hello, can you tell me when to get off? I'm going to the terminal.Sí, claro. Siéntese adelante.
Yes, of course. Sit up front.Gracias. ¿Cuántas paradas faltan?
Thank you. How many stops are left?Faltan tres. Le aviso.
Three are left. I'll let you know.Your turn
Try each prompt out loud. Choose a guided start, the full sequence, or a challenge pass after your first attempt.
Guided Exchange: Board and Request
Imagine you are boarding a bus and the driver is ready to help. You will play the passenger. Use the recorded lines to make your request and give your destination.
Your task: Listen to «¿Me puede avisar cuándo bajarme?» and repeat it. Then listen to «Voy a la terminal.» and repeat it. Now say both lines together as one polite request. After that, listen to «Buenas, ¿me puede avisar cuándo bajarme? Voy a la terminal.» and compare your version with the recorded passenger's full opening line.
Reply Comprehension: Driver's Response
Now imagine you are the passenger again, but this time you will listen to the driver's reply and choose the correct meaning. The driver has just responded to your request.
Your task: Listen to «Sí, claro. Siéntese adelante.». Which is correct: (a) the driver agrees and tells you to sit up front, or (b) the driver says there are three stops left? Then listen to «Faltan tres. Le aviso.». Which is correct: (a) the driver agrees and tells you to sit up front, or (b) the driver says three stops are left and will let you know?
Recall and Role Swap: Passenger and Driver
This time, practice the full exchange from memory. You will play both roles: first the passenger, then the driver. Use the recorded lines as your model.
Your task: As the passenger, say the opening request and destination without looking at the text. Then, as the driver, respond with the recorded confirmation. Next, as the passenger, ask how many stops are left. Finally, as the driver, give the recorded answer. After that, listen to «Buenas, ¿me puede avisar cuándo bajarme? Voy a la terminal.», «Sí, claro. Siéntese adelante.», «Gracias. ¿Cuántas paradas faltan?» and «Faltan tres. Le aviso.» in order to check your version.
Common questions
Can I use the shorter request instead of the longer one?
Yes. The line «¿Me avisa, por favor?» means "Will you let me know, please?" It is a shorter, very common version. Use it when your destination is already clear from context. If you still need to state your destination, use «¿Me puede avisar cuándo bajarme?» and then «Voy a la terminal.».
What if I don't understand the driver's answer?
You can politely ask again using the same question «¿Cuántas paradas faltan?», which means "How many stops are left?" The driver may answer with a number. If you still do not understand, you can show the recorded line on your phone or repeat the request «¿Me puede avisar cuándo bajarme?» so the driver knows you need help.
Sources and further reading
- spanish: ask to be notified of stopChecked September 2026
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