Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match each word with its definition.
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Exercise 2: Exam preparation (QR: Audio)
Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below
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Actualización del servicio: cambios en música y podcasts
Fill in the gaps: reseñas, plataforma de streaming, lista de reproducción, episodios, servicio de suscripción, oyente
(Service update: changes to music and podcasts)
Desde el 1 de junio, la Sonar+ ajusta su . La tarifa básica mantiene la música sin anuncios, pero limita las descargas. En podcasts, algunos títulos pasan a ser “solo para suscriptores”: el podrá escuchar los nuevos el día de estreno, mientras que la versión gratuita se publicará una semana después. El equipo explica que así financian colaboraciones y más contenido original.
Varios usuarios han dejado : algunos agradecen que la recomiende géneros musicales variados; otros critican que el reproductor pause el episodio cuando se cambia de red. A la empresa le preocupa que esta crítica afecte a la fidelidad, pero insiste en que revisará el problema técnico y ampliará las recomendaciones para que cada persona encuentre lo que le interesa.Since June 1, the Sonar+ streaming platform has adjusted its subscription service. The basic plan keeps music ad-free, but limits downloads. In podcasts, some titles become “subscribers only”: the listener will be able to listen to new episodes on the release day, while the free version will be published a week later. The team explains that this is how they fund collaborations and more original content.
Several users have left reviews: some appreciate that the playlist recommends a variety of musical genres; others criticize that the player pauses the episode when the network is changed. The company is concerned that this criticism will affect loyalty, but insists that it will review the technical problem and expand the recommendations so that each person finds what interests them.
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¿Qué cambios introduce Sonar+ en los podcasts y cómo reaccionan los usuarios según el texto?
(What changes does Sonar+ introduce in podcasts and how do users react according to the text?)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.
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(During the commute to work, the speaker usually uses a streaming platform to listen to music.) |
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(Today’s podcast focuses on political news from Madrid.) |
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Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
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1. Me alegra que la plataforma de streaming ___ la lista de reproducción sin cortes cuando trabajo.
(I'm glad that the streaming platform ___ the playlist without interruptions when I work.)2. Me molesta que el reproductor ___ el podcast desde el principio cada vez que lo pauso.
(It bothers me that the player ___ the podcast from the beginning every time I pause it.)3. Me preocupa que no te ___ al servicio de suscripción y te pierdas los episodios nuevos.
(I'm worried that you don't ___ to the subscription service and you'll miss the new episodes.)Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
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Exercise 6: Discussion questions (QR: AI+)
Instruction: Speaking: translate and respond (QR: AI+)
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Useful expressions:
Me alegra que haya episodios nuevos con regularidad. / Me gusta que la plataforma permita pausar y suscribirse fácilmente. / Siento que la banda sonora o las letras conectan conmigo.
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Cuando usas una plataforma de streaming, ¿prefieres escuchar música o podcasts? ¿Por qué?
When you use a streaming platform, do you prefer to listen to music or podcasts? Why?
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Háblame de una serie o un podcast que te guste: ¿qué te alegra y qué te molesta de un episodio o de la temporada?
Tell me about a series or a podcast you like: what makes you happy and what annoys you about an episode or the season?
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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence (QR: AI+)
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
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Hola 😊 Soy Laura. Oye, para el viaje del sábado a Valencia (3 horas), ¿qué te apetece escuchar en el coche?
Yo tengo una lista de reproducción en Spotify con pop español, pero también podemos poner un podcast. A mí me gustó mucho la última temporada de “Crímenes”, aunque algunos episodios son un poco fuertes.
¿Tú qué recomiendas? Si quieres, te paso el enlace para que la edites. Ah, y el altavoz del coche a veces se queda en pausa…
Hi 😊 I’m Laura. Hey, for Saturday’s trip to Valencia (3 hours), what do you feel like listening to in the car?
I have a playlist on Spotify with Spanish pop, but we can also put on a podcast. I really liked the latest season of “Crímenes”, although some episodes are a bit intense.
What do you recommend? If you want, I’ll send you the link so you can edit it. Oh, and the car speaker sometimes gets stuck on pause…
Useful phrases:
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Me gusta que… / Me molesta que…
(I like it when… / It bothers me when…)
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Te recomiendo… porque…
(I recommend… because…)
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Si quieres, puedo… / ¿Te parece bien si…?
(If you want, I can… / Does it seem okay to you if…?)
Hi Laura, great! I love that you already have a playlist ready. I suggest alternating music and podcast so the trip feels shorter. I’m interested in the latest season of “Crímenes”, but I prefer to listen to less intense episodes in the morning. If you want, I’ll add an interview podcast and some indie rock to the list. It bothers me when the speaker gets stuck on pause, so I can bring an AUX cable or use my phone as a player. Should I send you my playlist so we can edit it together?