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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Guía rápida para elegir joyas de compromiso y boda
Fill in the gaps: valor sentimental, oro blanco, reloj de pulsera, certificado de autenticidad, joya, combina con, alianzas
(Quick guide to choosing engagement and wedding jewelry)
Antes de comprar una para un compromiso o una boda, varias joyerías de Madrid recomiendan pedir el y comprobar el tipo de metal: de 18 quilates, plata de ley o acero inoxidable. Si buscas algo para uso diario, conviene valorar el mantenimiento y si la pieza tu estilo, no solo el precio.
En anillos, el solitario sigue siendo el más solicitado, pero crecen las tipo "eternity" y los diseños con zafiro. Para regalar, muchos clientes prefieren un o unos pendientes discretos. Los expertos recuerdan que algunas piezas tienen un : pueden ajustarse, grabarse o repararse sin perder su sentido.Before buying a piece of jewelry for an engagement or a wedding, several jewelry stores in Madrid recommend asking for the certificate of authenticity and checking the type of metal: 18-carat white gold, sterling silver, or stainless steel. If you are looking for something for everyday use, it is worth considering the maintenance and whether the piece matches your style, not just the price.
When it comes to rings, the solitaire is still the most requested, but "eternity" bands and designs with sapphire are growing. For gifting, many customers prefer a wristwatch or discreet earrings. Experts remind us that some pieces have sentimental value: they can be resized, engraved, or repaired without losing their meaning.
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¿Qué criterios seguirías tú para elegir una joya para una ocasión especial y cómo justificarías la elección (material, uso diario, estilo y valor sentimental)?
(What criteria would you follow to choose a piece of jewelry for a special occasion and how would you justify the choice (material, everyday use, style, and sentimental value)?)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.
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(The speaker is looking for a gift for her sister's wedding, which will be soon.) |
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(She has decided to buy the white gold necklace because it is her sister's usual style.) |
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(To spend less, she plans to buy a bracelet and postpone buying a ring.) |
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
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1. Venga, ___ esta gargantilla de plata de ley con los pendientes y dime si te convence para la boda.
(Come on, ___ this sterling silver choker with the earrings and tell me if you like it for the wedding.)2. Anda, ___ el anillo de oro blanco un momento y comprueba si te queda cómodo.
(Go on, ___ the white gold ring for a moment and check if it feels comfortable.)3. No te preocupes, ___ la alianza con una cadena de oro fina y quedará elegante sin recargar.
(Don't worry, ___ the wedding band with a fine gold chain and it will look elegant without being too much.)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 interesa algo que combine con… / ¿Me puede explicar la diferencia entre…? / Antes de decidir, quisiera ver el certificado de autenticidad.
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Estás en una joyería en España con presupuesto limitado para una ocasión especial. ¿Qué le pedirías al dependiente y qué criterios usarías para decidirte?
You are in a jewelry store in Spain with a limited budget for a special occasion. What would you ask the sales assistant for and what criteria would you use to make your decision?
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Has heredado un reloj o una joya con valor sentimental que no encaja con tu estilo actual. ¿Qué harías con ese objeto y cómo se lo explicarías a tu familia?
You have inherited a watch or a piece of jewelry with sentimental value that doesn’t fit your current style. What would you do with that object and how would you explain it to your family?
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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, Marta. Estoy en la joyería de la calle Serrano y me estoy volviendo loca… Busco un regalo para la boda de mi hermana: algo que pueda ponerse ese día y también después. Me enseñan una gargantilla de plata de ley y unos pendientes pequeños (dicen que combinan con casi todo). También hay un anillo en oro blanco, pero se me va de presupuesto.
¿Qué elegirías tú? Y si compro aquí, ¿crees que debería pedir certificado de autenticidad o es exagerado?
- Laura
Hi, Marta. I’m at the jewelry store on Serrano Street and I’m going crazy… I’m looking for a gift for my sister’s wedding: something she can wear that day and also afterwards. They’re showing me a choker necklace made of sterling silver and some small earrings (they say they go with almost everything). There’s also a ring in white gold, but it’s out of my budget.
What would you choose? And if I buy here, do you think I should ask for a certificate of authenticity or is that over the top?
- Laura
Useful phrases:
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Si yo estuviera en tu lugar, me inclinaría por…
(If I were in your shoes, I would lean toward…)
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Venga, comprueba si el cierre es cómodo y…
(Come on, check whether the clasp is comfortable and…)
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No te preocupes: también puedes preguntar por la política de cambios si…
(Don’t worry: you can also ask about the exchange policy if…)
Yo elegiría los pendientes pequeños o la gargantilla de plata de ley. Son piezas que tu hermana podrá llevar a diario y combinar con otras joyas; además suelen encajar bien con vestidos de boda y con ropa informal. Venga, fíjate en el acabado y en el cierre de los pendientes y comprueba que la gargantilla no sea demasiado corta.
Sobre el certificado de autenticidad, yo lo pediría si vas a pagar una cantidad considerable o si te dicen que es plata de ley u oro blanco: así tienes prueba del material y del valor. También pregunta por la política de devoluciones y garantía por si no le gusta o hay algún defecto.
¿Cuál es tu presupuesto exacto y cuánto cuesta cada pieza? Con esos datos te ayudo a decidir.
Un abrazo,
Marta
Hi, Laura:
I would choose the small earrings or the sterling silver choker necklace. They are pieces your sister can wear every day and pair with other jewelry; plus, they usually work well with wedding dresses and with casual clothes. Come on, look at the finish and the clasp of the earrings and check that the choker necklace isn’t too short.
As for the certificate of authenticity, I would ask for it if you’re going to pay a considerable amount or if they tell you it’s sterling silver or white gold: that way you have proof of the material and its value. Also ask about the returns policy and warranty in case she doesn’t like it or there’s some defect.
What exactly is your budget and how much does each piece cost? With that information I’ll help you decide.
Hugs,
Marta