Survival English Phrases

Please find below a partial listing of Survival English phrases:

Yes. Sí.

No. No.

Please. Por favor.

Thank you. Gracias.

You're welcome. De nada.

Excuse me. Perdóneme.

I am sorry. Lo siento.

Good morning. Buenos días.

Good afternoon. Buenas tardes.

Good evening. Buenas tardes.

Good night. Buenas noches.

English Phrases for Meeting and Greeting

Do you speak Spanish? ¿Habla Ud. español?

Does anyone here speak Spanish? ¿Se habla español aquí?

Excuse my poor English. Discúlpeme por hablar tan mal el inglés.

I only speak a little English. Solamente hablo un poco de inglés.

What is your name? ¿Cómo se llama Ud.?

My name is Robert. Me llamo Roberto.

This is Melissa. Esta es Melissa.

How are you? ¿Cómo está Ud.?

How have you been? ¿Qué tal ha estado Ud.?

I'm fine, thank you. Estoy bien, gracias.

I am very glad to meet you. Mucho gusto en conocerlo (-la).

It was nice meeting you. Me alegro de haberlo (-la) conocido.

I don't understand. No lo entiendo.

What did you say? ¿Qué dijo Ud.?

I understand perfectly. Lo comprendo perfectamente.

Have a nice day! ¡Que tenga un buen día!

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation.

English for Specific Purposes (ESP)

Ok, so you can converse with native speakers and be understood. You can write fairly well and your reading comprehension is above normal thanks to working with a native professor. But, what about the lexicon of your profession? That is where English for Specific Purposes enters the language battle so to speak. Remember, learning of a second language never stops. Examples of English for Specific Purposes include but not limited to the following:

·English for Business (Inglés para Negocios)

·English for Nursing (Inglés para Enferemeros)

·English for Hospitality (Inglés para Turismo)

·English for Law (Inglés para el Derecho)

·English for Finance (Inglés para Finanza) ESP requires different courses or syllabuses which are designed to meet the needs of learners who want to learn how to be able to speak and write in the context of their work more than general English proficiency.

If you are in Buenos Aires, please contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations via email may also be sent to the gmail account for evaluation.Courses are designed to meet your professional requirements.

Spanish<>English Interpreter

Besides translating your documents from Spanish, French, and Portuguese, I also do Spanish<> English interpreting for any event or individual. Translation is for documents. Interpretation is for speech. The two concepts are often confused.

There are two main types of interpretation: consecutive and simultaneous.

In business meetings or visits by executives to Buenos Aires, consecutive interpreting is more likely. This occurs when one person speaks, the interpreter renders the message into the listener's language, and then waits to communicate accurately and responsibly the response. The interpreter serves as a bridge between the two parties. The interpreter is paid by the hour.

In conferences, speeches or other similar venues, simultaneous interpretation is more likely. Instant interpretation of the speaker's words occurs. It is important to have an advance copy of a speech if possible to prepare for any terms or concepts that may require extra work. Again, the interpreter is paid by the hour.

Should you need a competent and personable interpreter during any time in Buenos Aires, please contact me to schedule your event.

Professor Winn is available for your own English classes or interpretation needs at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation.