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Spanish On the Clock

McMedia 29 Episodes Mar 8, 2026

Spanish On the Clock offers short, practical lessons for learning conversational Spanish specifically for the workplace. The podcast focuses on pragmatic phrases and vocabulary rather than heavy grammar, making it easy to absorb during commutes, gym sessions, or spare moments. It encourages listeners to supplement the lessons with additional resources, reading, and conversations with native speakers. The goal is to help working professionals build practical Spanish skills quickly and effectively.

Episodes

Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 9 Mar 8, 2026 00:08:18 Hosting and Seating GuestsThe party's at the door — and the night is packed. Mike and Sofia cover the phrases every host needs to move guests from the entrance to their seat: "cuántos son" (how many are in your party), "por aquí" (this way), "está ocupada" (it's taken), "espere" (wait), "tiene" (do you have), and "reservación" (re

Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 8 Mar 8, 2026 00:07:26 Special Requests - Dietary Needs in SpanishThe order's coming in — and it's not simple. Mike and Sofia cover the phrases that keep the kitchen and the guest on the same page: "alérgico / alérgica" (allergic), "no puede comer" (can't eat), "sin" (without), "vegetariano / vegetariana" (vegetarian), "pide" (is asking for / requests), and &

Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 7 Mar 8, 2026 00:06:53 Is Everything OK? - Handling Complaints and the CheckThe food is down — now comes the moment of truth. Mike and Sofia cover the phrases that turn a rough table into a happy one: "todo bien" (everything good?), "lo siento" (I'm sorry), "ahora mismo" (right now), "lo cambio" (I'll change it), "un momento" (one moment), and "la cuenta&quo

Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 6 Mar 8, 2026 00:07:52 How Does It Taste? You can cook the food and call out the orders — now it's time to talk about what's on the plate. Mike and Sofia cover the words you'll use every shift to describe what you're serving: "picante" (spicy), "frío/fría" (cold), "dulce" (sweet), "fresco/fresca" (fresh), "grande" (large), and "pequeño/pequeña"

Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 5 Mar 8, 2026 00:08:33 Behind the Line: Kitchen Communication. The dining room is one thing — the kitchen is another. Mike and Sofia tackle the fast-paced callouts that keep a line running: "se acabó" (we're out), "necesito" (I need), "más" (more), "caliente" (hot), "cuidado" (careful), and "rápido" (fast), plus connectors like "con" (with), &quot

Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 4 Mar 8, 2026 00:06:26 Cooking Commands: Food Prep in Spanish. You can take orders and find your way around the kitchen — now it's time to cook. Mike and Sofia cover the action words that drive every shift: "corta" (cut), "mezcla" (mix), "hierve" (boil), "fríe" (fry), "hornea" (bake), and "está listo" (it's ready). You'll practice calling out commands and checking on dishes so you can keep up when the kitchen gets loud.

Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 3 Mar 8, 2026 00:04:43 Kitchen Essentials: Your Restaurant Toolkit. You know how to take orders — now it's time to learn the tools of the trade. Mike and Sofia walk you through the essential kitchen items like knives, pans, plates, glasses, and napkins, plus how to ask for any of them using one simple word: "dame." You'll practice combining these new words with phrases from earlier episodes, building real sentences you

Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 2 Mar 8, 2026 00:08:21 Taking Orders Like a Pro. You survived your first day — now it's time to actually take some orders. Mike and Sofia teach you how to ask customers what they'd like to drink, what they want for an appetizer, and what they're having for their main course. You'll learn one simple pattern that works for the entire meal, plus how to ask "anything else?" and say "coming right up" like a natural.

Restaurant and Hospitality-Episode 1 Mar 8, 2026 00:06:18 First Day in the Kitchen. You just got hired and the kitchen crew speaks Spanish — time to keep up. Mike and Sofia teach you the basics of greeting your coworkers, introducing yourself, and surviving your first day without just pointing at things. By the end, you'll have the phrases to walk in with confidence and start building real connections with your team.

Healthcare-Episode 10 Mar 7, 2026 00:08:12 Call for Help - Emergency Spanish on the Floor. You can greet patients and give instructions — now it's time to handle the moments that can't wait. Mike and Sofia cover the words you need when an emergency hits: "llame" (call), "ayuda" (help), "no respira" (not breathing), "se cayó" (fell), "ahora" (now), and "venga" (come). You'll practice reporting what happened, directing your team, and keeping

Healthcare-Episode 9 Mar 7, 2026 00:08:16 Healthcare Episode 9 — Allergies and MedicationsEvery shift brings patients who can't tell you what they can't take. Mike and Sofia cover the words that keep medication safe: "alérgico / alérgica" (allergic), "no puede" (can't / he or she can't), "pastilla" (pill), "cada" (every), "cuántas" (how many), and "Sín" (without),

Healthcare-Episode 8 Mar 7, 2026 00:07:55 Healthcare Episode 8 — Numbers and Vital SignsNumbers matter most when the patient is right in front of you. Mike and Sofia cover the phrases that let you take and report vitals in Spanish: "la presión" (blood pressure), "el pulso" (the pulse), "la temperatura" (temperature), "alto / alta" (high), "bajo / baja" (low), and "normal" (normal), plus "un poco" (a little) to soften a reading that needs

Healthcare-Episode 7 Mar 7, 2026 00:06:55 Healthcare Episode 7 — Going Home - Discharge InstructionsThe hardest part of the visit is over — now you need to send them home right. Mike and Sofia cover the discharge phrases every healthcare worker needs: "tome" (take), "agua" (water), "descanse" (rest), "regrese" (come back), "mañana" (tomorrow), and "medicina" (medicine), plus &quo

Healthcare-Episode 6 Mar 7, 2026 00:07:15 Something's Not Right. You know how to greet patients and ask where it hurts — now it's time to describe what you're seeing. Mike and Sofia cover the symptoms you'll encounter every shift: "tiene fiebre" (has a fever), "mareado" (dizzy), "hinchado" (swollen), "vómito" (vomiting), and "está mejor" (getting better), plus "señor&q

Healthcare-Episode 5 Mar 7, 2026 00:08:00 What Happens Next: Explaining Procedures. Your patients trust you more when they know what's coming. Mike and Sofia walk through the phrases that keep patients calm during exams: "voy a" (I'm going to), "necesito" (I need), "va a sentir" (you're going to feel), "no se preocupe" (don't worry), and "listo/lista" (ready). By the end, y

Healthcare-Episode 4 Mar 7, 2026 00:06:40 Giving Instructions to Patients. Your patients are in the room — now you need them to follow along. Mike and Sofia walk through the key exam commands: "acuéstese" (lie down), "respire profundo" (breathe deeply), "abra la boca" (open your mouth), "levante el brazo" (raise your arm), and "no se mueva" (don't move). You'll practice giving clear, confident instructions so your next patient interaction

Healthcare-Episode 3 Mar 7, 2026 00:07:10 Body Parts: Where Does It Hurt? You know how to ask where it hurts — now it's time to understand the answer. Mike and Sofia teach you the body parts you'll hear most in a clinical setting: head, arm, leg, back, and stomach. You'll learn to say "me duele" (it hurts me) and combine it with each body part to understand exactly what your patient is telling you. By the end, you'll handle a full pain as

Healthcare-Episode 2 Mar 7, 2026 00:06:24 Patient Basics: How Are You Feeling? Now that you can say hello, it's time to actually help your patients. Mike and Sofia cover the phrases you'll use every single shift: asking how someone feels, finding out where it hurts, and giving simple instructions like "sit down" and "one moment." You'll practice a full patient check-in from start to finish — in Spanish.

Healthcare-Episode 1 Mar 7, 2026 00:06:33 First Day at the Clinic. Your first shift at the clinic just got a lot less awkward. Mike learns how to greet patients, introduce himself as a nurse, and make a great first impression — all in Spanish. Sofia keeps it simple and practical so you can walk into any exam room and start connecting with Spanish-speaking patients right away.

Construction-Episode 10 Mar 6, 2026 00:06:35 Numbers on the Job Site. The count is on — and the crew needs to move. Mike and Sofia cover the numbers every worker needs to keep materials flowing: "uno" through "diez" (one through ten), "cuánto" (how many), and "más o menos" (more or less). By the end, you'll be able to call out a quantity, ask a coworker for a count, confirm exactly how many you nee

Construction-Episode 9 Mar 6, 2026 00:07:35 Construction Episode 9 — Putting It Together: Connectors for the Job SiteThe job site runs on more than single words. Mike and Sofia cover the connectors that turn what you know into full instructions: "y" (and), "pero" (but), "porque" (because), "hay" (there is / there are), "con" (with), and "para" (for / in order to), plus "el cem

Construction-Episode 8 Mar 6, 2026 00:07:15 Construction Episode 8 — Good Job - Giving Feedback on SiteThe work is done — now you have to tell them if it's right. Mike and Sofia cover the feedback phrases every supervisor and crew member needs: "bien hecho" (good job), "mal hecho" (not right), "así" (like this / that's it), "de nuevo" (again), "otra vez" (one more time), and "más cuidado" (more careful), plus "eso" (that's it) and "muy" (ve

Construction-Episode 7 Mar 6, 2026 00:07:14 Construction Episode 7 — When Does It Happen? - Time and Scheduling on SiteThe crew is ready. Are you? Mike and Sofia tackle the time words that keep a job site on schedule: "hoy" (today), "mañana" (tomorrow), "temprano" (early), "tarde" (late), "espera" (wait), and "empieza" (start), plus the quick connector "ya" (already/right

Construction-Episode 6 Mar 6, 2026 00:07:12 When Things Go Wrong. You can greet the crew and ask where things are — now it's time to handle the hard stuff. Mike and Sofia cover the phrases every worker needs when a job goes sideways: "está rota" (it's broken), "necesito" (I need), "más" (more), "pesado" (heavy), "ayúdame" (help me), "se acabó" (we're out), and "otr

Construction-Episode 5 Mar 6, 2026 00:06:40 Where Does It Go? Directions on Site. You can name your tools and tell people what to do with them — now you need to say where. Mike and Sofia cover the directions that keep materials moving: "arriba" (up), "abajo" (down), "a la derecha" (to the right), "a la izquierda" (to the left), "al lado de" (next to), and "ponlo ahí" (put it there)

Construction-Episode 4 Mar 6, 2026 00:07:44 Get to Work: Action Commands on Site. You know your tools — now it's time to put them to use. Mike and Sofia tackle the action words that keep a job site moving: "corta" (cut), "lleva" (carry), "sube" (lift), "baja" (lower), and "agarra" (grab). Toss in "rápido" when things need to move fast. By the end, you'll be giving and understanding the commands you hear all day on site.

Construction-Episode 3 Mar 6, 2026 00:07:24 Tools of the Trade: Asking for What You Need. You've got your safety gear down — now it's time to learn the tools. Mike and Sofia cover the Spanish names for hammer, saw, drill, and level, plus the two most useful phrases on any job site: "dame" (give me) and "pásame" (pass me). You'll practice asking for tools by name and putting together real requests you can use the moment you're back on site.

Construction-Episode 2 Mar 6, 2026 00:08:11 Safety First. On a construction site, safety isn't optional — and neither is knowing how to say it in Spanish. Mike and Sofia teach you the words that matter most: how to warn someone of danger, name your protective gear, and tell a coworker to put on their hard hat. You'll practice real scenarios like spotting a hazard and shouting the right thing before someone gets hurt.

Construction-Episode 1 Mar 6, 2026 00:06:16 First Day Greetings. It's your first morning on a construction site and you don't speak a word of Spanish — until now. Mike and Sofia walk you through the essentials: how to say hello, introduce yourself, and ask how someone's doing. By the end, you'll be walking up to your crew saying "Buenos días, me llamo..." like you've been doing it for years.

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