Situation · Explain Your Work or Business Situation
Explain your work or business situation
Seven chapters built around one recurring contact, Lic. Daniela Áñez.
7 chapters · about 84 min of practice
The route
7 chapters, in order
From the first step to the last, in the order you will live them.
A fondo: extra questions you can open after finishing the chapter.
Where you start
The opening questionDecode her opening question, state your work arrangement precisely, say what you seek, give your availability and limits, talk about your experience, listen to what a prospective client needs, and agree the next step.
Start in the WhatsApp thread with Lic. Daniela Áñez, the marketing consultant your friend Rodrigo Justiniano just referred you to, decode her opening ¿a qué te dedicás? and answer in one natural line.
Where you arrive
The agreed next stepReport back to Daniela after meeting Álvaro Terceros of Distribuidora Kantuta, recap the agreed martes 10:00 meeting, and close the loop with the presentación personal you assembled along the way.
Field notes
What this situation tells you about Bolivia
Its chapters hold 32 field notes. Here is one of them.
In Bolivia, work arrives through introductions far more than through job ads, a precise ask like this lets a contact actually open a door, while a vague one dies politely.
Bolivia Pass
Mi español
Prepared by these Mi español lessons
Work & Do Business in Bolivia
The other situations of this goal
- Open a bank accountAsk safe questions at the bank, understand basic conditions, use cards/apps/QR, pay rent or services, and report problems.
- Professional Introductions and NetworkingMeet people professionally and build a local network, introductions at coworking spaces, events, and business lunches, plus warm follow-ups.
- Look for Work and Talk to EmployersCommunicate with employers and recruiters about opportunities, asking about openings, explaining experience, and clarifying schedule and next steps.
- Start a Job and Communicate at WorkHandle first days, routines, and team communication, asking who to coordinate with, clarifying tasks, reporting progress, and asking for feedback.
- Meetings, Calls, and PresentationsTake part in professional meetings and present ideas clearly, scheduling, opening a call, sharing a short update, and confirming action items.
- Work with Clients, Suppliers, and PartnersRequest information, compare offers, and coordinate deliverables, quotes, what’s included, deadlines, changes, and professional follow-up.
- Ask About Company, Tax, and Admin RequirementsAsk cautious questions about business admin, NIT, invoices, documents, and setup, without receiving legal, tax, or accounting advice from the app.
- Handle Problems, Delays, and Professional BoundariesManage delays, scope changes, payment follow-ups, and uncomfortable requests calmly, asking for updates, keeping agreements in writing, and refusing politely.
Work & Do Business in Bolivia
Begin with chapter 1: “What do you do?”.
Open the situation: decode Daniela’s opening question and answer in one line.
Start chapter 1 freeBolivian Spanish glossary
Words for this situation
The Bolivian words its chapters use, each with its meaning and how it is really used.
- el rubro: your sector / line of business
- nomás: just, simply (softening particle)
- ¿ya?: okay? (seeking agreement)
- dale: sure / okay
- jornada completa: full-time
- algo cortito: something short
- así sé a quién presentarte: that way I know who to introduce you to
- ¿conocés a alguien que…?: do you know anyone who…?
- cualquier cosa me contás: let me know if anything comes up
- dedicás (voseo): you do / you're engaged in (voseo form)
- en planilla: on formal payroll
- eso sí: that said / mind you
- harta gente: lots of people
- me alegro un montón: I'm really happy (for you)
- por Equipetrol: near/around Equipetrol
- quedo pendiente: I'll stay tuned
- te debo un café: I owe you a coffee
- tiendas de barrio: neighborhood corner stores