Organisation and delegation
Organización y delegación
- Vocabulary on organisational hierarchy
- Giving orders
- Expressing agreement and disagreement
This lesson on "Organisation and delegation" teaches how to express agreements, disagreements, and delegate tasks using phrases like "Estoy seguro de" (I'm sure), "No creo que" (I don't think), and verbs such as "organizar" (to organize) and "delegar" (to delegate), essential for efficient teamwork and meetings.
Listening & reading materials
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A2.42.2 Cultura
El arte de delegar: las Fallas de Valencia
The art of delegating: the Fallas of Valencia
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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Completar
To complete
2
La fecha límite
The deadline
3
El retraso
The delay
4
Supervisar
To supervise
5
Informar
To inform
Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Creo que es importante ______ bien el proyecto para evitar retrasos.
(I believe it is important to ______ the project well to avoid delays.)2. No creo que ______ la fecha límite sin consultarlo con el líder.
(I don’t think you will ______ the deadline without consulting the leader.)3. Está claro que debemos ______ todas las tareas pendientes antes de la reunión.
(It is clear that we must ______ all the pending tasks before the meeting.)4. No es verdad que ______ todas las responsabilidades sin supervisar el informe final.
(It is not true that you ______ all the responsibilities without supervising the final report.)Exercise 4: Organizing the Project in the Office
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Cambiar - Change
Subjuntivo presente
- yo cambie
- tú cambies
- él/ella/Ud. cambie
- nosotros/nosotras cambiemos
- vosotros/vosotras cambiéis
- ellos/ellas/Uds. cambien
Organizar - Organize
Subjuntivo presente
- yo organice
- tú organices
- él/ella/Ud. organice
- nosotros/nosotras organicemos
- vosotros/vosotras organicéis
- ellos/ellas/Uds. organicen
Organizar - Organize
Indicativo presente
- yo organizo
- tú organizas
- él/ella/Ud. organiza
- nosotros/nosotras organizamos
- vosotros/vosotras organizáis
- ellos/ellas/Uds. organizan
Exercise 5: Expresar acuerdo y desacuerdo
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Expressing agreement and disagreement
Show translation Show answersNo estoy seguro de que, Estoy seguro de que, Es verdad que, No es verdad que, Está claro que, No creo que, No está claro que
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Cambiar to change Share Copied!
Subjuntivo presente
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| (yo) cambie | I change |
| (tú) cambies | you change |
| (él/ella) cambie | he changes/she changes |
| (nosotros/nosotras) cambiemos | we change |
| (vosotros/vosotras) cambiéis | you change |
| (ellos/ellas) cambien | they change |
Organizar to organize Share Copied!
Subjuntivo presente
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| (yo) organice | I organise |
| (tú) organices | You organise |
| (él/ella) organice | he/she organises |
| (nosotros/nosotras) organicemos | we organise |
| (vosotros/vosotras) organicéis | You organise |
| (ellos/ellas) organicen | they organise |
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Lesson Overview: Organisation and Delegation in Spanish
This Spanish lesson focuses on practical communication skills for organising projects and delegating tasks within a team or office setting. You will learn how to express agreement and disagreement, give instructions, discuss roles and responsibilities, and manage teamwork efficiently using everyday expressions and relevant vocabulary.
Key Topics Covered
- Urgent projects and prioritising tasks.
- The art of delegating, inspired by the cultural example of Las Fallas de Valencia.
- Expressing agreement and disagreement in meetings.
- Organising weekly meetings with clear instructions and schedules.
- Delegating tasks effectively within a team.
- Hierarchy and office responsibilities for clarifying roles.
Important Words and Expressions
- deber (must/should) – e.g., "Creo que debemos empezar la reunión a las nueve."
- encargarse de (to take charge of) – "Por favor, encárgate tú de mandar las invitaciones."
- no estar seguro de (not to be sure of) – "No estoy seguro de que todos puedan a esa hora."
- está claro que (it is clear that) – "Está claro que necesitamos preparar la agenda."
- creo que vs. no creo que (I think that / I don't think that) – used to express opinions and uncertainty.
- Verb forms in the indicative and subjunctive to express certainty, doubt, or necessity.
Language Features and Grammar Highlights
The lesson practices the use of the present subjunctive to talk about uncertainty or hypothetical situations, especially in contexts of delegation and scheduling. For example:
- Creo que es importante coordinar bien el proyecto. (indicative – certainty)
- No creo que cambies la fecha sin consultarlo. (subjunctive – doubt or negation)
You will also see common phrases for giving instructions and expressing opinions in meetings, useful for professional situations.
Instruction Language vs. Spanish
English frequently uses modal verbs like must and auxiliary verbs for negation and questions, whereas Spanish uses verb moods like the subjunctive to express doubt, wishes, or non-factual events. For instance, "I think" translates as creo que, which leads to the indicative, but "I don't think that" (no creo que) triggers the subjunctive in the following verb. Understanding these subtleties is crucial for accurate communication.
Useful phrases include:
- Estoy seguro de que... — I am sure that...
- No estoy seguro de que... — I am not sure that...
- Por favor, encárgate de... — Please take care of...
- ¿Puedes delegar esa tarea a...? — Can you delegate that task to...?
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