Exercise 1: Language immersion
Instruction: Recognize the indicated vocabulary in the video and answer the questions.
| Word | Translation |
|---|---|
| El orador | the speaker |
| Al inicio y al cierre | at the beginning and the close |
| Tienes al público delante | you have the audience in front of you |
| Romper los nervios | shake off nerves |
| Dar una clase | teach a class |
| Estás en tensión | you feel tense |
| Empezar la sesión | start the session |
Comprehension questions:
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(At what moments during a presentation does the speaker usually feel most vulnerable?)
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(What trick does the presenter use to reduce nerves when starting the session?)
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(How does that trick benefit the two people taking part in the talk?)