To ask and answer questions well in Spanish, it’s helpful to know two phrases:

• “¿Por qué?” (Why?)
• “¿Qué piensas?” (What do you think?)

These phrases can really help you have better conversations with others.

Asking Questions

• ¿Por qué?: You can use this when you want to know why something is the way it is. For example, you might ask, “¿Por qué estudias español?” (Why do you study Spanish?).

• ¿Qué piensas?: This is a good phrase to ask someone for their opinion. You could say, “¿Qué piensas del clima hoy?” (What do you think about the weather today?).

Engaging in Dialogue

1. Practice Active Listening: Make sure to really listen to what the other person says. Try to understand their thoughts and feelings.

2. Turn-Taking: After you ask your question, let the other person answer before you say what you think.

3. Provide Clear Responses: You can express your thoughts clearly by saying things like “Creo que...” (I think that...) or “Me parece que...” (It seems to me that...).

Summarizing & Clarifying

After you talk, it’s a good idea to summarize what you discussed. You can say, “Entonces, si entendí bien, piensas que...” (So, if I understood correctly, you think that...).

Using these skills in your conversations will help you speak Spanish better and connect more with others.