2. Grammar
B1.19.1 Grammar
The negative imperative: irregular verbs
Key verb
Derivar (to refer)
Key verb
Renovar (to renew)
3. Exercises
Exercise 1: Exam preparation
Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below
Correo de la aseguradora: renovación del seguro médico
Words to use: póliza, derivar, asegurado, clínicas, análisis de sangre, médico de cabecera, cubierto, renovar, cobertura, vigentes, póliza, tarjeta sanitaria, a cargo de
(Insurance company email: medical insurance renewal)
Estimado :
Le recordamos que su de seguro médico con SaludPlus Seguros caduca el 30 de junio. Para seguir estando , debe la póliza antes de esa fecha. La incluye atención en centros de salud públicos y en privadas concertadas, consultas con y especialistas, así como básicos una vez al año. El servicio de urgencias en España está del sistema público; sin embargo, algunos gastos extra pueden estar incluidos en su seguro privado.
Para renovar, acceda a nuestra web con su número de y su , y compruebe que todos sus datos estén . No olvide que, sin renovación, no podremos autorizar pruebas ni a pacientes a determinados especialistas. Si tiene dudas sobre qué servicios cubre su póliza o desea contratar un seguro dental adicional, puede pedir cita telefónica con un asesor o escribirnos a informacion@saludplus.es.Dear policyholder:
We would like to remind you that your medical insurance policy with SaludPlus Seguros expires on June 30. To remain covered, you must renew the policy before that date. The policy covers care at public health centers and at contracted private clinics, appointments with a general practitioner and specialists, as well as basic blood tests once a year. Emergency services in Spain are provided by the public system; however, some extra costs may be covered by your private insurance.
To renew, please log in to our website with your policy number and your health card, and check that all your details are up to date. Please note that without renewal we will not be able to authorize tests or refer patients to certain specialists. If you have any questions about which services your policy covers or would like to purchase additional dental insurance, you can request a telephone appointment with an advisor or write to us at informacion@saludplus.es.
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¿Qué debe hacer el asegurado para renovar su póliza antes de la fecha de vencimiento?
(What must the policyholder do to renew their policy before the expiration date?)
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¿Qué servicios incluye la póliza y qué servicio depende principalmente del sistema público?
(What services does the policy include and which service is mainly provided by the public system?)
Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Writing exercise
Instruction: Write a short email (6 to 8 lines) to your insurance company asking about renewing your policy and confirming which services are covered.
Useful expressions:
Me pongo en contacto con ustedes porque… / Quisiera confirmar si mi póliza incluye… / ¿Podrían indicarme los pasos para renovar? / Quedo a la espera de su respuesta.