Spanish · BeginnerTengo Poca BateríaI Have Low Battery

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00:00Intro
Hello everyone! Welcome to our Spanish podcast.
Hello Diego! What a joy to be here with you today.
Likewise, Camila. But look at my phone, I have a small problem.
What happened with your phone, Diego?
Oh no! I have low battery.
Ha ha ha! Always the same with you, Diego. You always leave with low charge.
It's true, I forgot to plug in the cable last night, before going to sleep.
That happens to all of us. Especially on a very busy day.
I used the map on the street, and I listened to music on the bus.
Music and maps consume a lot of energy from the cell phone.
Yes, the power bar dropped very fast on the way.
That's why today we are learning six useful phrases. They are phrases to save the day.
Let's listen to our six phrases for today, in order.
Our first phrase is: I have low battery.
The second phrase is a common question: Do you have a charger?
The third phrase is necessary on the street: I need a power outlet.
The fourth phrase happens suddenly: My phone turned off.
The fifth phrase brings relief: I have a portable battery.
And the sixth phrase helps us find each other: I'll send you my location.
Six perfect phrases for students. They are ideal for levels A1 and A2.
Yesterday I had a little adventure with my phone, downtown.
That's great! Tell us your full story from yesterday, Diego.
Yesterday afternoon, I went downtown to see Mateo.
Mateo is your friend from college, right?
Yes, we agreed to have coffee near Alameda Park.
That park has beautiful trees, and quiet benches for walking.
I walked down Juárez Avenue, and I looked at my cell phone screen.
And what did you see on the screen at that moment?
I saw a dangerous red number: I have low battery.
Oh my goodness! You only had three percent energy left.
Exactly, and before sending a message, the screen went black.
You don't say! It turned off at the most important moment.
Quickly and without warning, because my phone turned off completely.
What a big scare! How did you find Mateo without a phone?
I went into a small coffee shop, and I talked to the girl at the counter.
Very smart, there are always friendly people in cafes.
I greeted with a smile, and I asked: Do you have a charger?
And did the girl give you the cable for your cell phone?
Yes, she looked in a drawer, and she lent me a white cable.
What good luck you had with that girl at the cafe!
But I looked at the walls of the place, and I said: I need a power outlet.
And in those downtown cafes, all the power outlets are occupied.
I saw many people with computers at the tables.
What a difficult moment to get power!
But a kind gentleman, at the table next to me, heard me.
And what did that nice gentleman say to you?
The gentleman smiled calmly, and told me: I have a portable battery.
What a wonderful gentleman! He completely saved your afternoon.
I plugged in my phone for two minutes, and the screen turned on again.
And what message did you send to Mateo immediately?
I quickly wrote to him in the chat: I'll send you my location.
Mateo opened the map on his phone, and arrived in three minutes.
We ordered two iced coffees, and the gentleman told us funny stories.
I'm very glad, Diego. Now let's review each phrase calmly.
Let's start with our first phrase: I have low battery.
This phrase means in English "I have low battery".
We use it when we see the red icon on the screen.
For me, ten percent battery is already a total emergency.
I don't agree, Camila! With ten percent you still have half an hour.
How optimistic you are, Diego! I look for a charger immediately.
It is a good habit, to take care of your phone on the street.
Now we move on to the second phrase: Do you have a charger?
This question is very polite, and very easy to learn.
We say it to a friend, a classmate, or a waiter.
We can also add please, to sound more polite.
For example: Excuse me, do you have a charger, please?
Excellent example, Camila. That question opens many doors on a trip.
Let's move on to our third useful phrase: I need a power outlet.
A power outlet is the spot on the wall, where we plug in the cable.
We all look for a power outlet, when entering a cafe or the airport.
Yes, we enter the place, and we look at the walls like detectives.
Exactly! We always look for the table closest to the wall.
And if we don't see a free power outlet, we ask for help politely.
Our fourth phrase describes a sad moment: My phone turned off.
The verb to turn off indicates that the device ran out of power.
You say this phrase when the screen goes black, and you can't see anything.
For example: Sorry for not answering, my phone turned off.
The fifth phrase brings relief and peace of mind: I have a portable battery.
A portable battery is a small device, to carry power with you.
You always carry two portable batteries in your bag, Diego.
It's true! I prefer to be prepared, when I go out all day.
And our sixth phrase for today is: I'll send you my location.
This phrase is used to share our exact point, the location on the map.
You say I'll send you my location, to arrive without wasting time.
It is a modern phrase, that we use every day with friends.
Now that we know the six phrases, let's practice together.
Excellent idea! Let's practice with real and fun situations.
Let's do a short role play, Camila. Two friends in trouble.
That sounds like a fantastic idea, Diego. Let's start right now.
Imagine that we are in the library, studying for an exam.
Very well, I am sitting in silence, reading my notes.
I look at my phone screen, and I speak to you very quietly.
What do you say to me in a low voice, so as not to bother others?
Camila, I have low battery on my cell phone. I need to see my notes.
And I answer you: Do you have low battery for the whole afternoon?
Yes, I have very little charge left. Do you have a charger in your backpack?
Of course, Diego. Take this white cable from my pencil case.
Thank you very much, but I look under the table, and I see nothing.
Ah, I understand your searching look. What do you need to find now?
I need a power outlet near my seat, to connect the cable.
Look to the right, there is an open power outlet next to the window.
What good eyesight you have! But as I walk over, the screen turns off.
Oh, it can't be! What do you say to me with a surprised face?
I arrived too late to the outlet, my phone turned off completely.
Don't worry, Diego. Open the small pocket of my bag.
What do you keep inside that small pocket, Camila?
I have a portable battery with a full charge, ready for you.
You are incredible, Camila! I connect the phone, and the screen turns on.
And now write a quick message to our classmates, to the class group.
Yes, I open the chat, and I write to them: I'll send you my location.
Perfect, that way they see the blue dot, and come straight to the table.
We solved all the problems, using our six phrases.
These short conversations help a lot to gain speaking confidence.
You are totally right, constant practice makes everything easier.
And now comes the most awaited moment: our quiz for today.
Yes! Tell us with joy how we are going to play our mini quiz.
Here comes our mini quiz, with six practical situations.
I am ready and very attentive to answer each situation, Camila.
Here comes situation number one.
Tell me the first situation, please.
Your screen shows three percent power. What do you say to your friend?
I tell him calmly: I have low battery.
Very good, Diego! A quick, clear, and very natural answer.
Now we move on to situation number two.
Let's go with the second question, I am ready to answer.
You are at the office, and you forgot your cable. What do you ask your coworker?
I ask politely: Do you have a charger?
Excellent answer! A very polite and useful question at work.
Now listen carefully to situation number three.
Tell me the third situation, Camila.
You arrive at a cafe with your laptop. What do you say to the waiter?
I say kindly: I need a power outlet.
Perfect, Diego! That way the waiter shows you to the right table.
Let's go straight to situation number four.
Go ahead with the fourth situation of the day.
You are on the phone, and the screen goes black. What do you explain later?
I explain what happened, and I say: My phone turned off.
Exactly! Your friend will understand everything. He will know why the call dropped.
Here we have situation number five.
Tell me the fifth situation of our quiz.
Your friend needs power, and you are carrying extra charge. What do you say?
I smile calmly, and say to her: I have a portable battery.
What a good friend you are, Diego! Always ready to help others.
And we finish our quiz with situation number six.
I am ready and very focused, for the last question on the list.
You arrive at a large square, and your friend doesn't see you. What do you text?
I quickly write in the chat: I'll send you my location.
Incredible job, Diego! You got six correct answers out of six!
What great joy! I feel very happy with this result.
And now we move on to our final recap, and today's challenge.
Let's review our six phrases once more, in their correct order.
Excellent idea, let's review together slowly, and with good pronunciation.
Phrase number one on our list is: I have low battery.
Phrase number two to ask for help is: Do you have a charger?
Phrase number three to look for power is: I need a power outlet.
Phrase number four for surprise moments is: My phone turned off.
Phrase number five to give solutions is: I have a portable battery.
And phrase number six to find each other easily is: I'll send you my location.
Six short and practical phrases to use in any country.
And now comes our challenge, the speaking challenge for everyone at home.
What a great moment! Explain today's challenge calmly, Camila.
Look at your cell phone right now, and think of a real situation.
If you have low battery right now, what phrase will you say out loud?
Say the phrase with a clear and confident voice, in front of the mirror or to a friend.
For example, say with energy: I have low battery, pass me the charger!
Repeating the phrases out loud helps a lot. It helps memorize each word.
Practice every day for a few minutes with our conversations.
Thank you very much for listening to our podcast for beginners.
We wish you a wonderful, productive day full of joy!
See you in the next episode! See you soon, dear friends!
See you soon everyone, and remember to take care of your phone battery!

Key phrases

6 to keep
Tengo poca bateríaI have low battery
¡Ay, no! Tengo poca batería.Oh no! I have low battery.
¿Tienes un cargador?Do you have a charger?
La segunda frase es una pregunta común: ¿Tienes un cargador?The second phrase is a common question: Do you have a charger?
Necesito un enchufeI need a power outlet
La tercera frase es necesaria en la calle: Necesito un enchufe.The third phrase is necessary on the street: I need a power outlet.
Se apagó mi celularMy phone turned off
La cuarta frase pasa de repente: Se apagó mi celular.The fourth phrase happens suddenly: My phone turned off.
Tengo una batería portátilI have a portable battery
La quinta frase trae alivio: Tengo una batería portátil.The fifth phrase brings relief: I have a portable battery.
Te mando mi ubicaciónI'll send you my location
Y la sexta frase nos ayuda a encontrarnos: Te mando mi ubicación.And the sixth phrase helps us find each other: I'll send you my location.

Te toca

Your turn
decirlo en voz alta
Today's small task

Imagina que tu celular tiene poca carga: ¿Qué frase vas a decir en voz alta?Imagine that your cell phone has low battery: What phrase are you going to say out loud?

cocoaTengo Poca Batería
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