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A1Spanish phrases for Starting a New Job
Handle your first days at work. Professional courtesy in Spanish starts with short, respectful lines you can use in meetings, calls, and everyday office life.
This guide to Starting a New Job is for beginners learning Spanish for colleagues, clients, and meetings. At work, clear Spanish builds trust even at beginner level. These phrases cover greetings, scheduling, asking for help, and polite closings you will use in offices, calls, and meetings.
A1 Spanish means simple verbs and familiar nouns. The goal is communication, not perfection — locals respect the effort. Most people will speak at normal speed, but they usually slow down if you ask politely or look confused. Do not worry about every verb ending — tone and key words carry the message at A1 level.
Core phrases include "Es mi primer día", "¿Dónde está mi puesto?", and "¿Con quién trabajo?". Practice them in order or jump to the line you need most — every phrase includes a natural English gloss so you never guess the meaning.
Record yourself saying two phrases back-to-back, then compare with Slapp audio. Small gaps in pronunciation shrink quickly when you practice with feedback and repetition. Treat this page as your script and Slapp as your rehearsal room. Short daily practice beats last-minute panic every time.
Browse all fifteen phrases for starting a new job below — each with Spanish, English, and Slapp practice when available. Focus on work and professional settings vocabulary you will reuse in nearby situations too.
15 A1 phrases for this scene
Phrase 1
ENIt's my primer día
Phrase 2
ENWhere is puesto?
Phrase 3
ENWho I work
Phrase 4
ENCuál is horario
Phrase 6
ENI have ¿Tengo mail corporativo?
Phrase 7
ENWho is jefe
Phrase 8
ENWhere is lunch?
Phrase 9
ENIs there Formation is week?
Phrase 10
ENI need ¿Necesito card acceso?
Phrase 11
ENWhen I start trabajar
Phrase 12
ENI am very contento estar here
Phrase 13
ENWhere is aparco?
Phrase 14
ENIs there manual empleado?
Phrase 15
ENCan you orientarme?
The Slapp 5× repeat method
Don't cram. Let your brain collect the pattern in the background.
- 1Listen to the phrase audio once without pressure
- 2Read the Spanish and English together
- 3Replay tomorrow — same phrase, fresh context
- 4Repeat on day 3, day 5, and day 7
- 5Move on when it sounds obvious