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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(The organizer handles the booking and who brings each item to avoid problems like last year.) |
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(Although she knows Clara well, the speaker plans to openly discuss her romantic relationship with her.) |
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(The speaker wants to congratulate her brother on the engagement discreetly.) |
Exercise 3: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
Hola 😊 Soy Lucía. Estoy cerrando lo de la comida familiar del sábado en casa de los tíos (14:30). ¿Vienes?
Va a venir también Marta, la novia de Carlos, y algunos que solo conoces de vista. Para organizarnos: ¿puedes traer algo para compartir (una ensalada o un postre)?
Otra cosa: el tío Rafa está un poco sensible desde que se separó. Si sale el tema, prefiero poner límites y cambiar de conversación. ¿Cómo lo harías tú sin quedar borde? Gracias.
Hi 😊 I'm Lucía. I'm finalizing plans for the family meal on Saturday at our aunt and uncle's (2:30 PM). Are you coming?
Marta, Carlos's girlfriend, will also be there, and some people you only know by sight. To organize: can you bring something to share (a salad or a dessert)?
One more thing: Uncle Rafa has been a bit sensitive since his separation. If the topic comes up, I prefer we set boundaries and steer the conversation elsewhere. How would you handle it without sounding rude? Thanks.
Useful phrases:
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Si te parece bien, puedo llevar...
(If that's OK with you, I can bring...)
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En cuanto a lo del tío Rafa, yo intentaría...
(Regarding Uncle Rafa, I would try to...)
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Prefiero que acordemos de antemano que...
(I prefer that we agree in advance that...)
Sobre el tío Rafa, lo entiendo. Yo intentaría ser breve y educado: respondería algo como “es un tema delicado, mejor hablamos de otra cosa” y cambiaría rápidamente a un tema neutro (viajes, planes de verano, trabajo). Si insiste, pondría un límite con calma: “de verdad, prefiero no hablar de eso hoy”. Así no quedas borde y la conversación se reconduce. Si quieres, hablo con Carlos antes para que nos ayude.
Dime cuánta gente está confirmada y si quieres que llegue un poco antes para ayudar con la mesa.
Hi, Lucía. Yes, I'll come on Saturday at 2:30 PM. I can bring a dessert (cheesecake) and, if needed, some fruit as well.
About Uncle Rafa, I understand. I'd try to be brief and polite: say something like “it's a sensitive topic, let's talk about something else” and quickly move on to a neutral subject (travel, summer plans, work). If he insists, I'd calmly set a firmer boundary: “really, I'd rather not talk about that today.” That way you don't come across as rude and the conversation gets redirected. If you want, I can talk to Carlos beforehand so he can help.
Tell me how many people have confirmed and if you want me to arrive a bit earlier to help with the table.