In this workshop you practice short, caring Spanish phrases for supporting a friend who is going through a hard time. You will hear and repeat recorded lines, choose suitable replies, and then recall the exchange with the roles switched. The goal is to speak clearly and kindly, not to memorize grammar rules.
Offering support with simple phrases
Start by listening to and repeating three short support phrases. «Estoy aquí para ti.» means that you are present for the other person. «¿Qué puedo hacer?» asks what you can do to help. «Cuenta conmigo.» tells the person that they can rely on you. Say each line slowly, then say it again in a warm, calm voice. These phrases are useful when you want to show care without asking for details. After repeating, cover the screen and try to say each phrase from memory. If you forget one, listen again and repeat it once more.
Listening and choosing a helpful reply
Now listen to a short exchange. «Oye, supe que estás pasando por un momento difícil. Estoy aquí para ti.» means the speaker heard that the friend is having a hard time and says they are there for them. «Gracias. La verdad es que me siento muy solo.» means the friend thanks the speaker and says they feel very alone. «¿Quieres que te escuche? ¿O prefieres que te ayude con algo?» asks whether the friend wants the speaker to listen or prefers help with something. «¿Puedes acompañarme a la cita médica mañana?» asks the speaker to come along to a medical appointment tomorrow. Notice that the friend first shares a feeling, then later makes a clear request. When you practice, keep that order: listen, respond, and only then ask or answer about practical help.
Listen once, then say the phrase yourself. Slow playback keeps the original pitch.
Checking available voices…
Estoy aquí para ti.
I'm here for you.
ehs-TOY ah-KEE pah-rah tee
¿Qué puedo hacer?
What can I do?
keh PWEH-doh ah-SEHR
Cuenta conmigo.
You can count on me.
KWEHN-tah kohn-MEE-goh
¿Quieres que te escuche?
Do you want me to listen to you?
kee-EH-rehs keh teh ehs-KOO-cheh
Read one side aloud, then answer in your own words. The goal is to make the exchange yours.
Oye, supe que estás pasando por un momento difícil. Estoy aquí para ti.
Hey, I heard you're going through a hard time. I'm here for you.Gracias. La verdad es que me siento muy solo.
Thank you. The truth is I feel very alone.¿Quieres que te escuche? ¿O prefieres que te ayude con algo?
Do you want me to listen to you? Or do you prefer that I help you with something?¿Puedes acompañarme a la cita médica mañana?
Can you come with me to the medical appointment tomorrow?Your turn
Try each prompt out loud. Choose a guided start, the full sequence, or a challenge pass after your first attempt.
Guided support exchange
You are speaking with a friend who is going through a hard time. Use the recorded lines to offer support and ask what they need.
Your task: Read the first line aloud: «Oye, supe que estás pasando por un momento difícil. Estoy aquí para ti.». Then pause and read the friend's reply: «Gracias. La verdad es que me siento muy solo.». Next, ask your question: «¿Quieres que te escuche? ¿O prefieres que te ayude con algo?». Finally, read the friend's request: «¿Puedes acompañarme a la cita médica mañana?». Repeat the whole exchange once more, keeping a calm and gentle tone.
Choose the suitable reply
You hear a friend say they feel very alone. You want to respond with care and then ask what they need.
Your task: Choose the best line to say first: «Estoy aquí para ti.», «¿Qué puedo hacer?», or «¿Puedes acompañarme a la cita médica mañana?». Then choose the best follow-up question: «¿Quieres que te escuche? ¿O prefieres que te ayude con algo?» or «Cuenta conmigo.». Say your two chosen lines aloud in that order.
Recall with roles switched
Now you play the friend who is going through a hard time. Another person, or the audio, plays the supportive speaker.
Your task: Listen to «Oye, supe que estás pasando por un momento difícil. Estoy aquí para ti.» and reply with «Gracias. La verdad es que me siento muy solo.». Then listen to «¿Quieres que te escuche? ¿O prefieres que te ayude con algo?» and reply with «¿Puedes acompañarme a la cita médica mañana?». After that, switch back: you say «Oye, supe que estás pasando por un momento difícil. Estoy aquí para ti.», then «Gracias. La verdad es que me siento muy solo.», then «¿Quieres que te escuche? ¿O prefieres que te ayude con algo?», then «¿Puedes acompañarme a la cita médica mañana?» in the same order.
Common questions
Can I practice these lines alone without a partner?
Yes. You can play the audio for one role and speak the other role aloud. Then replay the audio and switch roles. There is no automatic assessment, so use the success criteria to check your own order and tone.
What should I say first when a friend shares a hard feeling?
Begin with a support line such as «Estoy aquí para ti.» or «Cuenta conmigo.». Then you can ask a gentle question like «¿Quieres que te escuche? ¿O prefieres que te ayude con algo?» to find out whether your friend wants you to listen or wants help with something practical.
Sources and further reading
- spanish: support friend in crisisChecked September 2026
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