Textbooks teach you to describe the weather. Real life needs these. Learn them this week and use one every day.
Greetings and small talk
¿Qué tal? · How's it going?
¡Qué bien! · That's great!
Vale. · Okay. (you'll hear it everywhere in Spain)
At a café or a shop
¿Me pone un café, por favor? · Can I have a coffee, please?
¿Cuánto es? · How much is it?
La cuenta, por favor. · The check, please.
When you need help
¿Me lo puede repetir? · Could you repeat that?
Más despacio, por favor. · Slower, please.
¿Cómo se dice...? · How do you say...?
To end on a smile
¡Hasta luego! · See you later!
Tip
Pick one phrase and use it today, even with yourself in the mirror. Saying it out loud is what makes it stick.