Spanish Speaking Practice: Plan a Video Call with a Friend

Warm-up: Friendly Suggestions and Feelings

Start with two short phrases that set a warm tone. First, «¿Hacemos una videollamada pronto?» means "Shall we video chat soon?" This is a friendly suggestion you can use with a friend or close family member. Second, «Te extraño mucho.» means "I miss you a lot." This is common in Latin America; in Spain, people usually say Te echo de menos instead. Say each line slowly, then a little faster. Listen for the complete word videollamada and repeat it with the recording; pronunciation of ll varies by region. After you feel comfortable, combine the two ideas in one short turn, just as in the recording «¡Hola! Te extraño mucho. ¿Hacemos una videollamada pronto?».

Asking About Time and Agreeing

Next, practice asking about availability. «¿Cuándo tienes tiempo?» means "When do you have time?" You can add para la llamada, meaning "for the call," if you want to be clear. Then listen to how the conversation moves: one person suggests a call and says they miss the other, and the other person agrees and asks about time. In the recording «¡Sí! Yo también. ¿Cuándo tienes tiempo?», the reply means "Yes! Me too. When do you have time?" After that, the first speaker suggests a specific day and time with «¿Te va bien el sábado a las ocho?», which means "Does Saturday at eight work for you?" Finally, «Perfecto. Extraño salir contigo. ¡Hablamos el sábado!» means "Perfect. I miss hanging out with you. Let's talk Saturday!" Notice that «Extraño salir contigo.» means "I miss hanging out with you," and extraño is the first-person form: the person who misses is the subject, and the person or activity missed is the object. In «Te extraño mucho.», te means you; in «Extraño salir contigo.», the activity is salir contigo. This differs from the familiar me gusta pattern.

Putting It Together

Now you will combine the lines into a short exchange. One person starts with a greeting, says they miss the other, and suggests a video call. The other person agrees, says they feel the same, and asks about time. The first person offers a day and time, and the other accepts and says they miss hanging out. Use the exact lines from the recordings. Use the recordings as models, then play both roles aloud. There is no automatic assessment, so check yourself with the answer keys in the exercises. Focus on clear, friendly pronunciation and a natural rhythm.

Listen once, then say the phrase yourself. Slow playback keeps the original pitch.

Checking available voices…

Read one side aloud, then answer in your own words. The goal is to make the exchange yours.

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