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Free A1 Spanish reading passage

Una cita en la peluquería

A 58-word text about hair salon appointment with vocabulary, line-by-line help, comprehension questions, prompts, and a printable answer key.

Level
A1
Length
58
Topic
Hair salon appointment
A158 words · 1 min read

Una cita en la peluquería

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English translation
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Paula wants to get her hair cut on Friday.

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She calls a hair salon near her home.

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Paula asks, “Is there an appointment at five?”

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The receptionist says no.

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There is only an appointment at six.

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Paula replies, “Six o'clock is fine.”

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She also asks how much the haircut costs.

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The haircut costs fifteen euros, and Paula confirms the appointment.

Key vocabulary

cortarse el pelo·to get a haircut
cerca de·near
¿Hay una cita?·Is there an appointment?
está bien·that's fine
¿Cuánto cuesta?·How much does it cost?

Comprehension check

1.What does Paula want to do?
2.What time does Paula request first?
3.What time does Paula accept?
4.Why does Paula confirm the appointment?

Use the language

Writing prompt

Write a short appointment request with a day, preferred time, alternative time, and price question.

Speaking prompt

Role-play Paula and the receptionist from the first time request to the final confirmation.

Focused practice

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Answers

Una cita en la peluquería — questions

Q01

What is “Una cita en la peluquería” about?

“Una cita en la peluquería” is a 58-word A1 Spanish reading passage about hair salon appointment. It is designed as a short practice text rather than a serialized story.

Q02

Which Spanish grammar appears in “Una cita en la peluquería”?

The main grammar in “Una cita en la peluquería” is querer + infinitive, questions with a qué hora, time expressions. The line notes explain the structures in context, and the vocabulary recap highlights the words needed to understand the scene.

Q03

How should I study this A1 Spanish text?

Read once for the main idea without opening the English support. Listen at normal speed if audio is available, check only the words that block meaning, then answer the comprehension questions and use the writing or speaking prompt.

Q04

Is this a Spanish text or a Spanish story?

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