Country panorama
Capital, island, language, tourist zones, and daily life beyond the resort.
Free intro · Dominican Republic
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This intro gives you the basics to understand the country, greet people, introduce yourself, recognize a few Dominican expressions, and test your memory with the quiz and flashcards.
- 4sections to explore
- 5quiz questions
- 12flashcards
- 1mini-dialogue
Essential questions
Before memorizing, we understand the country.
- 1What makes the Dominican Republic more than just a resort destination?
- 2Why is Santo Domingo so important in the history of the Americas?
- 3What should I understand to speak with respect and confidence?
By the end of this intro
I can…
- locate the Dominican Republic
- recognize key cultural elements
- greet people and introduce myself simply
- understand a few Dominican expressions
- tell my teacher what I want to practice
First mission
Imagine your arrival: you greet someone, introduce yourself, and tell your teacher what you want to practice.
Buenas tardes. Me llamo Marc. Quiero practicar la conversación.
Intro · Dominican Republic
4 mini-modules · ~12 min
Historical panorama
Taíno presence, Santo Domingo, independence, and modern culture without memorizing a date list.
Eat like a local
Flavours, classic dishes, and table-side expressions.
Your first useful phrases
Greetings, politeness, introductions, and goodbyes — plus a hotel mini-dialogue.
- Buenos díasGood morning
- Buenas tardesGood afternoon
- Buenas nochesGood evening / Good night
- Mucho gustoNice to meet you
- Hasta luegoSee you later
Cultural panorama
What makes the Dominican Republic unique
YoPratiqo teaches language inside culture: rhythm, places, gestures, and situations that give words meaning.
Merengue and bachata
Music is not just a show: it is part of celebrations, streets, families, and the country's memory.
Baseball everywhere
Baseball is a social language: people talk about it at the colmado, at home, and with pride.
Colmados and guaguas
Small shops and shared transport show everyday life beyond tourist zones.
Family, food, hospitality
Meals, family gatherings, and warm hospitality give meaning to the words you learn.
Pocket Dominican dictionary
Useful local expressions, filtered for level A1.
Level A1 · no profanity
¿Qué lo qué?
What’s up?
¡Tato!
Perfect / OK
una vaina
a thing / a deal
un chin
a little bit
¡Qué chévere!
How cool!
la guagua
the bus / minibus
la ñapa
the small free extra
chinola
passion fruit
lechosa
papaya
el colmado
neighborhood corner store
¡Provecho!
Enjoy your meal
¡Salud!
Cheers
¡Diache!
Goodness / wow
Smart flashcards
Demo · SM-2 review in the full program
Card 1 / 12
Card · greetingsLocal expression
Flip¿Qué lo qué?
Tap the card to reveal the translation.
How did it go?
No pressure — flip the card first if you need to see the answer.
Quick quiz
Question 1 / 5
Why is Santo Domingo important in the history of the Americas?
Teacher connection
What your teacher will soon be able to see
YoPratiqo is not only for self-paced study. It also helps your Pratiqo teacher know what to practice with you.
Vocabulary to review
Difficult Dominican expressions
Phrases mastered
Speaking confidence
Recommended next mission
Full program
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- 5 full modules
- Real-world missions
- Quiz + Flashcards + Audio
- Local Dominican expressions
- Smart review
- One-time payment
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- Smart flashcards
- Everyday missions
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Practice worksheets · Module 1
Put your first Dominican words into practice
Three exercises you can print or fill in on screen. Answers live in the collapsible "Answer key".
Vocabulary · Greetings
vocabularyMatch each greeting to its meaning
Write the letter of the meaning on the right next to the matching Spanish phrase.
- 1.Buenos días
- 2.Buenas tardes
- 3.Buenas noches
- 4.¿Qué lo qué?
- 5.¡Tato!
- 6.Muchas gracias
- 7.De nada
- 8.Por favor
- D.What's up? (informal, Dominican)
- G.You're welcome
- A.Good morning
- H.Please
- C.Good evening / Good night
- B.Good afternoon
- E.Perfect / OK (informal, Dominican)
- F.Thank you very much
Answer key▾
- 1.Buenos días→ A· Good morning
- 2.Buenas tardes→ B· Good afternoon
- 3.Buenas noches→ C· Good evening / Good night
- 4.¿Qué lo qué?→ D· What's up? (informal, Dominican)
- 5.¡Tato!→ E· Perfect / OK (informal, Dominican)
- 6.Muchas gracias→ F· Thank you very much
- 7.De nada→ G· You're welcome
- 8.Por favor→ H· Please
Fill in · Reception
fill inComplete each sentence with the right Spanish word
Write the missing word directly on the worksheet. Useful words: reservación, gracias, días, baño, ayuda.
1. You arrive at the hotel and check in at the front desk.
Buenos ____ , tengo una ____ a nombre de Marie.
2. You are looking for the restroom in the lobby.
¿Dónde está el ____ , por favor?
3. You need help carrying a suitcase.
Necesito ____ con la maleta, por favor.
4. Someone helped you. You thank them politely.
Muchas ____ por su ayuda.
Answer key▾
1. Buenos días, tengo una reservación a nombre de Marie.
Good morning, I have a reservation under the name Marie.
2. ¿Dónde está el baño, por favor?
Where is the restroom, please?
3. Necesito ayuda con la maleta, por favor.
I need help with the suitcase, please.
4. Muchas gracias por su ayuda.
Thank you very much for your help.
Scenario practice · Arrival
productionWhat would you say in each situation?
Write a short answer in Spanish (one sentence). Use the intro vocabulary.
1. You meet the concierge at 9 a.m. How do you greet them?
2. The concierge gives you a city map. You thank them.
3. You can't find your room. Ask for help politely.
Answer key▾
1. Buenos días, ¿cómo está usted?
Good morning, how are you?
2. Muchas gracias, muy amable.
Thank you very much, that's very kind.
3. Disculpe, ¿me puede ayudar a encontrar mi habitación?
Excuse me, can you help me find my room?
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