WRITING AN ESSAY IN SPANISH
IS NO DIFFERENT
THAN WRITING ONE IN ENGLISH
TAKE IT STEP BY STEP
AND YOU WILL DO MUY BIEN!
SO…VAMOS….LET’S GO!
LET’S START WITH A SAMPLE QUESTION…
You want to impress your neighbor with how much you know about Spanish foods and
how to be a waiter/waitress. Why? Because she owns Sabór Latino, the most
popular Spanish restaurant in New York City, and if you get a job waiting tables
there, you can make up to $1,000 a night! And you get to meet tons of celebrities
each and every night……you WANT that job!
So write a note to Señora Mouriño telling her that you understand that she is looking
for waiters/waitresses, the reasons for why you would love to work for her and why
she should hire you. Make sure to talk about your personality and good traits, your
skills with setting tables, the foods and drinks that might be served, and your
knowledge of how to set a table for lunch and dinner (Sabór Latino does not serve
breakfast.)
STEP 1:
TAKE INVENTORY OF WHAT IS
BEING ASKED FOR
WHAT EXACTLY IS NEEDED TO ANSWER COMPLETELY?
MAKE A MENTAL LIST OF WHAT IS NEEDED:
 YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A WAITER/WAITRESS
 I AM A GOOD CHOICE AND HERE ARE THE REASONS WHY
 I CAN SET A TABLE FOR LUNCH (MENTION FOODS ---ALL COURSES, BEVERAGES,
PLACE SETTINGS, CONDIMENTS )
 I CAN SET A TABLE FOR DINNER (MENTION FOODS ---ALL COURSES, BEVERAGES,
PLACE SETTINGS, CONDIMENTS )
STEP 2:
WRITE AN INTRODUCTION
If writing a letter, start with a greeting:
BUSINESS LETTER
Estimado/a Sr./Sra.
Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms.
Estimada Srta.
Dear Miss
PERSONAL LETTER
Querido/a
Dear
STEP 2:
WRITE AN INTRODUCTION
MAKE SURE TO RESTATE THE QUESTION:
Ud. busca un camarero para su restaurante, el
Sabor Latino. Yo quisiera el trabajo.
or….İ yo soy perfecto para el trabajo!
STEP 3:
DEVELOP THE BODY
GIVE THE DETAILS
Yo soy un chico sociable, simpático, trabajador,
paciente , ordenado y gracioso.
Me encantan los restaurantes. Me gusta ser
camarero.
Yo puedo limpiar mesas.
Yo puedo poner la mesa para el almuerzo y la cena.
Yo pongo el tenedor, el cuchillo, …
Se usa el plato pequeño para la ensalada.
Pongo el plato hondo para la sopa.
Pongo el plato grande para la hamburguesa…
Para la comida, yo pongo ….
STEP 3:
DEVELOP THE BODY
USE TRANSITION WORDS:
primero/segundo
first/second
tercero/cuarto
third/fourth
también/tampoco
also/neither
y
and
o
or
si
if
después
after
luego
later
entonces
so, then
STEP 3:
DEVELOP THE BODY
WITH TRANSITION WORDS,
THE ESSAY FLOWS
BETTER…
PRIMERO yo soy un chico sociable…
SEGUNDO me encantan los…
TERCERO yo puedo limpiar mesas….
TAMBIÉN yo puedo poner la mesa…
STEP 4:
WRITE THE CONCLUSION
Yo soy una persona excelente para
el trabajo.
Gracias por su atención.
STEP 4:
WRITE THE CONCLUSION
USE TRANSITION WORDS HERE TOO…
FINALMENTE, yo soy una persona excelente para
trabajar en su restaurante.
Or
EN CONCLUSIÓN, yo soy una persona excelente
para el trabajo de camarero.
Gracias por su atención.
STEP 4:
WRITE THE CONCLUSION
IF A LETTER, USE A PROPER CLOSING
Business
Atentamente
Sincerely
Saludos
Regards
Personal (both very common)
Un (fuerte) abrazo
A (strong) hug
Afectuosamente
Affectionately
STEP 4:
WRITE THE CONCLUSION
Atentamente,
Joe Johnson
SEE? YOU CAN DO THIS REALLY WELL!
TAKE IT STEP BY STEP
AND GIVE IT YOUR TODO!
PUES…İVAMOS A ESCRIBIR!
NOW TRY WRITING AN ESSAY FOR THE FOLLOWING:
The mother of your friend Ann Ramirez is a hugely successful
music agent and she represents your favorite band/performer.
You heard that she is looking to hire some of Ann’s friends to
help serve a fancy sit-down Spanish luncheon for the
band/performer and some Spanish investors. Imagine, you
could be inches away from your absolute favorite performer!
Write a letter to Mrs. Ramirez that would convince her to hire you
above all the other candidates for the job. Discuss your
character, your knowledge of Spanish and Spanish foods and
drinks, and your table serving abilities. Good luck!