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Working at a Valencia startup – HearSay Spanish B1
Join Lucía and Pablo for life inside a Valencia tech startup, one short conversation at a time. Each lesson trains your ear until you can follow every word and answer back.
Lessons Declining a quick break offer Pablo tries to convince Lucía to go down for a mid-morning lunch break, but Lucía insists she only needs a quick coffee while finishing her tasks.
Discussing workload and study breaks Lucía explains her tight study schedule for an upcoming exam, while Pablo tries to persuade her that taking a short break will boost her focus.
Comparing different working environments Pablo mentions that his nephew's startup works at La Marina, leading him and Lucía to compare quiet tech hubs with crowded co-working spaces.
Recommending a local food spot After Lucía admits she wears headphones to avoid distractions, Pablo invites her to a nearby market bar known for its signature cuttlefish sandwich.
Negotiating departure time and schedule Lucía declines eating cuttlefish so early, asks Pablo for ten minutes to finish a campaign, and asks him about his work plans for the day.
Discussing work hours and expenses Lucía shares her early remote work routine and mentions her company pays for her co-working desk, prompting Pablo to complain about his lack of perks.
Talking about commuting and weather Lucía points out that Pablo works for his nephew's firm, and the two discuss commuting around Valencia by city bike and surviving summer heat.
Inviting a colleague to an event Lucía calls out Pablo for hesitating, leading him to invite her to a tech networking event, which Lucía initially rejects due to bad experiences.
Asking a favor for someone Pablo reveals his nephew needs help with his pitch presentation, bargaining with Lucía to spare an hour in exchange for buying her whatever she wants.
Coordinating schedules around commitments Lucía brings up her afternoon exam prep class, but Pablo demonstrates that he checked the timetable and that the event starts right after her class.
Setting time limits and declining plans Lucía agrees to attend the Thursday event until ten, but firmly shuts down Pablo when he tries to invite her to a weekend startup market.
Giving advice and finishing tasks Lucía explains why family members rarely take advice from relatives, then quickly sends her email so she and Pablo can finally head downstairs.
Commenting on weather and clothing Lucía tells Pablo to grab a jacket, prompting a debate about wearing shorts in November and adapting to local habits in Valencia.
Finalizing plans and offering to pay Pablo reflects on his formal past in Madrid, and he and Lucía agree to get horchata together after he promises to cover the bill.
