In this video we explore a variety of everyday household activities, from cleaning to basic repairs. Through various scenes, the characters interact using useful vocabulary and common Spanish phrases. This script is ideal for students of Spanish who want to learn practical terms and expressions related to home maintenance.
Important Vocabulary and Phrases:
Doing the dishes: "Mamma mia mia, how many dishes to do!"
Taking out the rubbish: "While you get on with the dishes I'll take out the rubbish."
Ironing: "Then I have to iron the clothes."
Making the beds: "Could you help me make the beds?"
Vacuuming: "Could you vacuum the living room? There are crumbs everywhere.
Doing the laundry: "Where is the detergent? I can't find it anywhere.
Repairing the washing machine: "I think we'll have to repair it. I'll call the repairman if it's still like this."
Hanging a picture: "Do you like the way the picture looks here?"
Drive a nail: "I can fix it but I'll need to drive a new nail."
Putting in screws with the drill: "I'll go put screws in with the drill to fix the shelf."
00:02 Scene 1: In the Kitchen
Present tense to describe habitual actions.
Everyday phrases to talk about cleaning up after a meeting.
01:05 Scene 2: In the Bedroom
Vocabulary related to the organisation of the bedroom.
Use of the imperative to ask for help.
01:49 Scene 3: In the Laundry Room
Specific terms about laundry and appliance maintenance.
Conversation about the value of repairing versus replacing.
02:48 Scene 4: In the Living Room
Expressions for hanging and adjusting pictures.
Use of common tools such as hammer and drill.
03:44 Scene 5: In the Hallway
Vocabulary about using the hoover and cleaning carpets.
04:24 Scene 6: In the Laundry Room
Common problems with the washing machine and how to solve them.
05:25 Scene 7: In the Bedroom
Completion of tasks and satisfaction with the work done.
Featured Verb Tenses:
Present: To describe habitual actions and current situations.
Imperative: To give orders or ask for help.
Near future: To talk about actions that are going to be carried out soon ("I'm going to iron the clothes").