Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match each word with its definition.
Exercise 2: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio fragment and indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
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(Because the speaker lives abroad, her brother-in-law handled part of the paperwork.) |
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(The will excludes the adopted son and only the biological grandchildren inherit.) |
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(They ultimately accept the division without the dispute with a distant relative breaking up the family.) |
Exercise 3: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
Hola, [Tu nombre]. Soy Dani, tu cuñado.
Te escribo por lo de la abuela: desde que falleció, mi madre (tu suegra) está muy agobiada con el tema de heredar y el piso. Dice que el testamento existe, pero nadie lo ha visto todavía.
¿Te viene bien que nos juntemos el domingo para hablarlo en familia y evitar malentendidos? La última vez casi nos peleamos y no quiero que se repita.
Hi, [Your name]. I’m Dani, your brother-in-law.
I’m writing about Grandma: since she passed away, my mother (your mother-in-law) has been very stressed about the inheritance and the apartment. She says the will exists, but no one has seen it yet.
Would it work for you if we get together on Sunday to talk about it as a family and avoid misunderstandings? Last time we almost got into a fight and I don’t want that to happen again.
Useful phrases:
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Me parece buena idea que…
(I think it’s a good idea that…)
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Lo veo complicado si…, pero podríamos…
(I see it as complicated if…, but we could…)
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¡Qué bien que lo plantees con tiempo!
(Great that you’re planning this ahead of time!)
Lo veo complicado si nadie ha visto el testamento todavía, así que sería mejor que tu madre confirme con el notario dónde está y qué documentos hacen falta. El domingo puedo llevar una lista de preguntas y sugerencias para que salgamos con los pasos claros. ¡Me alegra que lo estéis organizando con tiempo!
Hi Dani, thanks for letting me know. I think it’s a good idea that we meet on Sunday and talk about it calmly to avoid arguments. The afternoon works for me, around 5:30 p.m.; if you prefer another time I can adjust.
I see it as complicated if no one has seen the will yet, so it would be best if your mother confirms with the notary where it is and which documents are needed. On Sunday I can bring a list of questions and suggestions so we leave with clear next steps. I’m glad you’re organizing this with time!