Spanish B2 module 4: Event organization (Event organization)

This is learning module 4 of 6 of our Spanish B2 syllabus. Each learning module contains 6 till 8 chapters.

Learning goals:

  • Plan and organize social and family events, managing services, purchases, and practical arrangements.
  • Interact with shops and service providers
  • Participate appropriately in social and cultural occasions

Lessons (7)

B2.24 - En la panadería (At the bakery)

  • Food products and catering
  • Handle food selection and ingredients for events under time and budget
  • Agreement

B2.25 - En la joyería (At the jewellery shop)

  • Select and discuss personal items for special occasions
  • Talk about accessories, valuables, and personal objects
  • Imperatives of encouragement and reaction: venga, anda, vaya...

B2.26 - Familia ampliada (Enlarged family)

  • Describe family structures and generations
  • Talk about major life events (loss, adoption, upbringing )
  • Talk about inheritance
  • Valuing opinions: ha ido bien, salió fatal, es buena idea

B2.27 - Reunión de familiares y amigos (Family and friends reunion)

  • Describe personal relationships, expressing emotions and boundaries
  • Organize social gatherings
  • Discussing life changes (career, moves, relationships, children)
  • Metaphors: es fuerte como un toro, se quedó de piedra...

B2.28 - Organizar grandes celebraciones (Organizing major celebrations)

  • Communicate with providers, giving instructions and making requests (wedding, anniversary, baptism)
  • Solve problems relating to event organization (last-minute changes or cancellations)
  • Los posesivos: ¡Madre mía! - el libro tuyo, muy señor mío...

B2.29 - En la sastrería (At the tailor shop)

  • Discuss garment fit, measurements, and alterations
  • Request and manage clothing care or repair services
  • Prepare appropriate outfits and accessories for formal or special occasions
  • Indirect speech

B2.30 - En el spa (At the spa)

  • Book and organize wellness services
  • Describe physical needs and expectations, ask about treatments, products, and results
  • Give feedback and make recommendations or complaints
  • Comparatives: el doble de, lo mismo que, no más que...