Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match each word with its definition.
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Exercise 2: Exam preparation
Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below
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Claves para ordenar una herencia en una familia reconstruida
Cuando fallece una persona, la herencia no se reparte solo entre los hijos. En familias reconstruidas o con conviene aclarar quiénes son los herederos legales y qué papel tiene el . Si no hay testamento se aplica la sucesión intestada; si lo hay, puede evitar conflictos, sobre todo cuando existen bienes compartidos y familiares con distintas expectativas.
Notarías y registros recomiendan abordar el tema a tiempo: no es solo para grandes patrimonios. También conviene cuando hay , personas en situación de o relaciones tensas. Aun así, los especialistas insisten en mantener el respeto y evitar que alguien se sienta . En caso de dudas, es aconsejable pedir asesoramiento jurídico antes de firmar nada.When a person dies, the inheritance is not shared only among the children. In blended families or with adopted children, it is advisable to clarify who the legal heirs are and what role the spouse has. If there is no will, intestate succession applies; if there is one, it can prevent conflicts, especially when there are shared assets and family members with different expectations.
Notaries and registries recommend addressing the matter in time: making a will is not only for large estates. It is also advisable when there are minors, people in a situation of dependency, or tense relationships. Even so, specialists insist on maintaining respect and avoiding making anyone feel excluded. In case of doubts, it is advisable to seek legal advice before signing anything.
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En una familia ampliada, ¿qué situaciones concretas podrían complicar el reparto de una herencia y qué medidas prácticas propondrías para evitar conflictos familiares?
(In an extended family, what specific situations could complicate the distribution of an inheritance, and what practical measures would you propose to avoid family conflicts?)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.
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(The narrator decides to organize legal matters after the death of a very elderly ancestor.) |
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(The advice to go to the notary is given by her brother-in-law, who is at odds with part of the family.) |
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(There are tensions in the family over the distribution of assets and relatives who had been out of contact for a long time have reappeared.) |
Exercise 4: Verb conjugations
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
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1. Me parece importante que los mellizos ___ en el mismo colegio para evitar comparaciones constantes.
(It seems important to me that the twins ___ at the same school to avoid constant comparisons.)2. Está mal que los cuñados ___ por la herencia delante de los familiares cercanos.
(It’s wrong for the brothers-in-law ___ over the inheritance in front of close relatives.)3. Fue buena idea que el hijo adoptivo ___ con apoyo psicológico después de perder a sus padres biológicos.
(It was a good idea for the adopted son ___ with psychological support after losing his biological parents.)Exercise 5: Dialogue comprehension
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
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Reparto de herencia y testamento
Laura (hija mayor): Show Desde que hemos perdido a papá, todo el mundo opina: mi suegro, tu cuñada, incluso familiares lejanos que casi no veíamos.
(Ever since we lost Dad, everyone has an opinion: my father-in-law, your sister-in-law, even distant relatives we hardly saw.)
Sergio (hermano): Show Ya, y lo último que quiero es reñir por dinero. Papá hizo testamento, así que deberíamos ir al notario y ver exactamente qué corresponde heredar a cada uno.
(Yeah, and the last thing I want is to argue over money. Dad made a will, so we should go to the notary and see exactly what each person is entitled to inherit.)
Laura (hija mayor): Show Me preocupa sobre todo el piso: tú dices una cosa, tu cónyuge otra, y mi yerno se ha ofrecido a “ayudar” con números.
(I’m mostly worried about the apartment: you say one thing, your spouse another, and my son-in-law has offered to “help” with the numbers.)
Sergio (hermano): Show Mejor que opinen menos: vamos tú y yo primero, y luego se lo explicamos a la familia cercana con calma para no pelearnos.
(Better if they give fewer opinions: you and I go first, and then we explain it to the close family calmly so we don’t end up fighting.)
Laura (hija mayor): Show Vale. Y si hay algo que no está claro, pedimos al notario que lo aclare y lo dejemos por escrito, así nadie se siente atacado.
(Okay. And if there’s something that isn’t clear, we ask the notary to clarify it and put it in writing, so no one feels attacked.)
Open questions:
1. ¿Qué pasos concretos proponen Laura y Sergio para gestionar la herencia sin que haya problemas entre la familia cercana y la lejana?
What specific steps do Laura and Sergio propose to manage the inheritance so that there are no problems between the close family and the extended family?
Exercise 6: Discussion questions
Instruction: Speaking: translate and respond
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Useful expressions:
En mi caso, lo que más valoro es... / En mi familia solemos..., y por eso... / Para evitar conflictos por la herencia, lo mejor es...
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En tu entorno, ¿ha cambiado la idea de “estar en familia” con los nuevos tipos de familia (adopción, parejas reconstituidas, maternidad subrogada)? Describe un ejemplo breve.
In your environment, has the idea of “being a family” changed with the new types of family (adoption, blended couples, surrogacy)? Describe a brief example.
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Cuando fallece un familiar cercano, ¿qué te parece más importante: hablarlo en familia, hacer testamento o evitar conflictos por la herencia? Explica brevemente tu prioridad.
When a close relative dies, what seems more important to you: talking about it as a family, making a will, or avoiding conflicts over the inheritance? Briefly explain your priority.
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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
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Hola, Marta. Soy Laura (la cuñada de Javier).
Te escribo porque, desde que murió mi padre (tu suegro), estamos intentando organizar una comida familiar el domingo. Mi madre está bastante removida y ha salido el tema del piso y de si mi padre dejó testamento. También hay lío con lo que “iba para” los nietos, y no quiero que acabemos peleados. ¿Podéis venir? Si te parece, lo hablamos con calma y, si hace falta, pedimos cita con un notario.
Hi, Marta. I’m Laura (Javier’s sister-in-law).
I’m writing because, since my father died (your father-in-law), we’ve been trying to organize a family lunch on Sunday. My mother is quite shaken and the topic of the apartment and whether my father left a will has come up. There’s also confusion about what “was meant for” the grandchildren, and I don’t want us to end up fighting. Can you come? If you agree, we’ll talk it through calmly and, if necessary, we’ll make an appointment with a notary.
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...; por eso propongo...
(I see it as complicated if...; that’s why I propose...)
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Qué bien que lo hayáis planteado con tiempo.
(It’s great that you brought it up in advance.)
Podemos ir el domingo. Preferiría quedar a una hora concreta y no alargarlo demasiado. Me parece buena idea hablarlo con calma y, si hay testamento, basarnos en él para evitar malentendidos. Lo veo complicado mezclar la comida con decisiones sobre la herencia, así que propongo: primero estar en familia y, otro día, revisar papeles y, si hace falta, pedir cita con un notario.
Dime a qué hora queréis quedar y si preferís que llevemos algo.
Hi, Laura. Thanks for telling me. I’m very sorry about your father; losing parents is never easy.
We can come on Sunday. I’d prefer to meet at a specific time and not let it go on too long. I think it’s a good idea to talk it through calmly and, if there is a will, to base ourselves on it to avoid misunderstandings. I see it as complicated to mix lunch with decisions about the inheritance, so I propose: first spend time as a family and, another day, go over the papers and, if necessary, make an appointment with a notary.
Tell me what time you want to meet and whether you’d like us to bring something.