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Spanish Language Vocabulary and Everyday Communication Syllabus
Every chapter and topic of Vocabulary and Everyday Communication examined in Spanish Language — 7 chapters, 28 topics, plus 50 flashcards written against it.
Vocabulary and Everyday Communication syllabus — full chapter and topic list
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for Vocabulary and Everyday Communication in Spanish Language, not a summary of it.
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Personal Identity and Relationships
4 topics- Greetings and Introductions
- Family and Friends
- Describing People and Personality
- Nationalities and Languages
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Daily Life and Routines
4 topics- Daily Routine Verbs
- House and Furniture
- Chores and Errands
- Hobbies and Free Time
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Food and Dining
4 topics- Food and Drink Vocabulary
- At the Restaurant
- Shopping for Groceries
- Recipes and Cooking
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Travel and Directions
4 topics- Transport and Getting Around
- Asking for and Giving Directions
- At the Hotel and Airport
- Booking and Reservations
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Work, Study, and Health
4 topics- Jobs and Professions
- School and University
- The Body and Health
- At the Doctor and Pharmacy
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Shopping, Money, and Services
4 topics- Clothing and Sizes
- Prices and Paying
- Banks and Post Office
- Phone and Online Services
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Idioms and Colloquial Spanish
4 topics- Common Idiomatic Expressions
- Fillers and Conversational Markers
- Slang and Regional Variation
- False Friends
Vocabulary and Everyday Communication flashcards for Spanish Language
24 of 50 cards from the Vocabulary and Everyday Communication deck — real questions with worked answers.
What is the difference between the greetings "¿Cómo estás?" and "¿Cómo está usted?"
Both mean "How are you?" but "¿Cómo estás?" is informal (tú), used with friends and peers, while "¿Cómo está usted?" is formal (usted), used with strangers, elders, or in professional settings.
How do you say "Nice to meet you" in Spanish, and what is the standard reply?
"Mucho gusto" (or "Encantado/Encantada de conocerte"). A common reply is "Igualmente" (Likewise) or "El gusto es mío" (The pleasure is mine).
List the standard Spanish greetings for morning, afternoon, and evening/night.
Morning: "Buenos días"; afternoon: "Buenas tardes"; evening/night: "Buenas noches."
When introducing yourself, what does "Me llamo…" literally mean, and what is an alternative?
"Me llamo…" literally means "I call myself…" (from the reflexive verb llamarse). An alternative is "Mi nombre es…" (My name is…) or simply "Soy…" (I am…).
Name the core Spanish family vocabulary: father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter.
padre (father), madre (mother), hermano (brother), hermana (sister), hijo (son), hija (daughter).
How does Spanish express grandparents, and how is the masculine plural used?
abuelo (grandfather), abuela (grandmother); the masculine plural "abuelos" means "grandparents" collectively. This pattern (masculine plural covering mixed groups) also gives "padres" = parents and "hijos" = children.
What are the Spanish words for uncle, aunt, cousin, nephew/niece?
tío (uncle), tía (aunt), primo/prima (cousin), sobrino/sobrina (nephew/niece).
How do you say "friend," "boyfriend/girlfriend," and "best friend" in Spanish?
amigo/amiga (friend), novio/novia (boyfriend/girlfriend), mejor amigo/amiga (best friend).
Which two verbs are used to describe people, and how do their uses differ?
ser and estar. "ser" describes permanent traits and identity (Es alto = He is tall; Es simpático = He is nice), while "estar" describes temporary states, moods, and conditions (Está cansado = He is tired; Está enfadado = He is angry).
Give the Spanish adjectives for tall, short, thin, and fat (physical description).
alto (tall), bajo (short), delgado (thin), gordo (fat).
How do Spanish adjectives agree with the noun they describe? Give an example with "simpático."
Adjectives agree in gender and number: simpático (m. sg.), simpática (f. sg.), simpáticos (m. pl.), simpáticas (f. pl.). Example: "Ella es simpática" / "Ellos son simpáticos."
Translate the personality adjectives: kind, shy, hardworking, lazy.
amable/simpático (kind), tímido (shy), trabajador (hardworking), perezoso/vago (lazy).
How are most Spanish nationalities and languages capitalized compared to English?
Unlike English, nationalities and languages are NOT capitalized in Spanish: "Soy español" (I am Spanish), "Hablo inglés" (I speak English).
How do you form nationality adjectives for masculine/feminine? Give examples for Spanish and French.
Many add/change endings for gender: español/española (Spanish), francés/francesa (French). Note the accent on "francés" (m.) drops in "francesa" (f.).
Which verb is used to say what languages you speak, and how do you say "I speak three languages"?
The verb "hablar" (to speak): "Hablo tres idiomas/lenguas." (idioma and lengua both mean "language").
What is a reflexive verb, and why are many daily-routine verbs reflexive in Spanish?
A reflexive verb's action reflects back on the subject, using pronouns me/te/se/nos/os/se. Daily routine verbs are reflexive because you do them to yourself: levantarse (to get up), ducharse (to shower), vestirse (to get dressed).
Conjugate the reflexive verb "levantarse" (to get up) in the present tense for all persons.
me levanto, te levantas, se levanta, nos levantamos, os levantáis, se levantan.
Give five common daily-routine verbs in Spanish with their meanings.
despertarse (to wake up), levantarse (to get up), ducharse (to shower), desayunar (to have breakfast), acostarse (to go to bed).
How do you say "I wake up at seven o'clock" in Spanish, showing time expression?
"Me despierto a las siete." Times use "a las" + hour; "a la" is used only for one o'clock (a la una).
Name the main rooms of a house in Spanish.
cocina (kitchen), salón/sala (living room), dormitorio/habitación (bedroom), baño (bathroom), comedor (dining room).
Translate the furniture items: bed, table, chair, sofa, wardrobe.
cama (bed), mesa (table), silla (chair), sofá (sofa), armario (wardrobe).
How does Spanish express "there is / there are," and what word is it?
"hay" (from haber) means both "there is" and "there are," invariable regardless of number: "Hay una mesa" (There is a table), "Hay dos sillas" (There are two chairs).
Give the Spanish for common household chores: to clean, to wash dishes, to do laundry, to vacuum.
limpiar (to clean), fregar los platos/lavar los platos (to wash dishes), lavar la ropa (to do laundry), pasar la aspiradora (to vacuum).
How do you say "to run errands" and "to go shopping" in Spanish?
"hacer recados/hacer mandados" (to run errands) and "ir de compras" (to go shopping).
Planning Vocabulary and Everyday Communication for Spanish Language
Vocabulary and Everyday Communication is about 21% of the Spanish Language syllabus by topic count — 28 of 132 topics, spread over 7 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 20 hours.
The heaviest chapters are Personal Identity and Relationships (4 topics), Daily Life and Routines (4 topics), Food and Dining (4 topics) . Front-load those while your energy is high; the short chapters are better revision filler later.
Work top-down: read the chapter, then tick topics off individually rather than marking the whole chapter done. Sub-topics are where silent gaps hide.
Vocabulary and Everyday Communication (Spanish Language) FAQ
What is in the Spanish Language Vocabulary and Everyday Communication syllabus?
Vocabulary and Everyday Communication is split into 7 chapters — Personal Identity and Relationships, Daily Life and Routines, Food and Dining, Travel and Directions, Work, Study, and Health and Shopping, Money, and Services, and 1 more, containing 28 topics and 0 sub-topics in total.
How many chapters are there in Vocabulary and Everyday Communication for Spanish Language?
7 chapters. Vocabulary and Everyday Communication accounts for about 21% of the topics in the whole Spanish Language syllabus (28 of 132).
How long should I spend on Vocabulary and Everyday Communication for Spanish Language?
Budget around 20 hours for a first pass through Vocabulary and Everyday Communication — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 28 topics. Add revision cycles on top.
Are there flashcards for Spanish Language Vocabulary and Everyday Communication?
Yes — a 50-card Vocabulary and Everyday Communication deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.