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 de reserva para una ceremonia familiar
Fill in the gaps: cáterin, brindis, conmemorar, parroquia, tarta, proveedor
(Reservation update for a family ceremony)
Muy señor mío: Tras el aniversario de mis padres, confirmamos la reserva del salón y el para una ceremonia familiar (acto informal, con ). Agradeceríamos que el mantuviera el presupuesto acordado e incluyera una opción sin alcohol y otra sin gluten. También pedimos confirmar el horario de montaje y el responsable de sala asignado.
No obstante, ha surgido un cambio de última hora: la familia ha decidido trasladar el acto religioso a otra y adelantar el inicio 30 minutos. Como ya habíamos encargado la , necesitamos saber si pueden ajustar la entrega y la música de entrada. En caso de no ser posible, indíquenos las condiciones de cancelación parcial y el plazo para comunicarlo.Dear Sir/Madam: After commemorating my parents’ anniversary, we confirm the reservation of the hall and the catering for a family ceremony (informal event, with a toast). We would appreciate it if the supplier maintained the agreed budget and included an alcohol-free option and a gluten-free one. We also ask you to confirm the setup schedule and the assigned room manager.
However, a last-minute change has arisen: the family has decided to move the religious service to another parish and bring the start time forward by 30 minutes. As we had already ordered the cake, we need to know whether you can adjust the delivery and the entrance music. If this is not possible, please indicate the conditions for partial cancellation and the deadline for notifying it.
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¿Qué instrucciones y solicitudes concretas hace la persona que escribe y qué problema de organización necesita resolver con urgencia?
(What specific instructions and requests does the person writing make, and what organizational problem do they need to resolve urgently?)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.
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(The original plan was to celebrate the anniversary at a hotel with a cocktail and a toast.) |
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(The hotel canceled the entire reservation, including the room, because they couldn't offer even drinks.) |
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(If they don't receive confirmation today, they will hold the celebration at home and adjust the food to something simpler.) |
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
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1. Cuando llegamos al restaurante, el encargado nos dijo que ya ___ ___ el aniversario con un brindis improvisado.
(When we arrived at the restaurant, the manager told us that they had already ___ ___ the anniversary with an improvised toast.)2. A última hora, la fotógrafa canceló y nosotros ya ___ ___ por la reserva sin saberlo.
(At the last minute, the photographer canceled and we already ___ ___ to the reservation without knowing it.)3. Muy señor mío, le escribimos para confirmar que ya ___ ___ la fecha en la invitación, tal como nos pidió.
(Dear Sir, we are writing to confirm that we already ___ ___ the date in the invitation, just as you asked us.)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:
Quería pedirle que... si fuera posible. / ¿Podría confirmarme por escrito qué incluye el servicio y en qué condiciones? / Nos vendría bien ajustar el servicio a... sin que se dispare el presupuesto.
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Estás organizando un bautizo o un aniversario familiar y llamas a un restaurante para reservar un espacio. ¿Qué instrucciones y peticiones concretas harías al proveedor para que todo salga como lo habéis planeado?
You are organizing a christening or a family anniversary and you call a restaurant to reserve a space. What specific instructions and requests would you make to the provider so that everything turns out as you have planned?
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A última hora el proveedor cancela parte del servicio para la ceremonia y la celebración posterior. ¿Qué solución propondrías y cómo lo negociarías con él para mantener el evento sin perder calidad?
At the last minute the provider cancels part of the service for the ceremony and the celebration afterward. What solution would you propose and how would you negotiate it with them to keep the event going without losing quality?
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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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Asunto: Cóctel sábado - cambio de personal y alergias
Buenos días, Marta:
Soy Laura Peña, de Catering La Encina. Te escribo porque el camarero asignado para la barra se ha puesto enfermo y, si no encontramos sustituto, el servicio de cóctel empezaría 20 minutos más tarde. Además, el proveedor de la tarta nupcial nos acaba de avisar de que no puede garantizar la decoración con flores naturales.
¿Podrías confirmarme cuántos invitados son finalmente y si mantenemos el brindis a las 19:30? También necesito la lista de alergias actualizada.
Un saludo,
Laura Peña
Subject: Saturday cocktail - staffing change and allergies
Good morning, Marta:
I'm Laura Peña, from Catering La Encina. I'm writing because the waiter assigned to the bar has fallen ill and, if we don't find a replacement, the cocktail service would start 20 minutes later. Also, the supplier of the wedding cake has just informed us that they cannot guarantee the decoration with natural flowers.
Could you confirm how many guests there are finally and whether we are keeping the toast at 19:30? I also need the updated list of allergies.
Kind regards,
Laura Peña
Useful phrases:
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Muy señora mía, le confirmo que…
(Madam, I confirm that…)
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Respecto a la tarta nupcial, ¿sería posible…?
(Regarding the wedding cake, would it be possible…?)
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Para evitar retrasos, propongo que… ¿Le encaja?
(To avoid delays, I propose that… Does that work for you?)
Gracias por avisar. Confirmo que finalmente somos 84 invitados (incluidos 6 niños). Mantenemos el brindis a las 19:30, porque después tenemos las fotos y queremos respetar el horario.
Sobre el camarero de la barra: si no conseguís sustituto, os agradecería que reforzaseis la barra con una persona del equipo de sala durante la primera media hora para evitar colas. Si eso supone un ajuste de precio, indícamelo antes de confirmarlo.
Respecto a la tarta nupcial, preferimos asegurar el aspecto. Si no es posible usar flores naturales, adelante con decoración de flores preservadas en tonos blancos y verdes, sin olor fuerte.
Adjunto la lista de alergias actualizada (celiaquía: 2; frutos secos: 3; marisco: 1; intolerancia a la lactosa: 2). Cualquier duda, estoy disponible.
Un saludo,
Marta Ruiz
Good morning, Laura:
Thank you for letting me know. I confirm that in the end we are 84 guests (including 6 children). We are keeping the toast at 19:30, because afterwards we have the photos and we want to stick to the schedule.
About the bar waiter: if you can't find a replacement, I would appreciate it if you could reinforce the bar with one person from the floor team during the first half hour to avoid queues. If that means a price adjustment, let me know before I confirm it.
Regarding the wedding cake, we prefer to ensure the look. If it isn’t possible to use natural flowers, go ahead with preserved-flower decoration in white and green tones, without a strong smell.
I’m attaching the updated list of allergies (celiac disease: 2; nuts: 3; shellfish: 1; lactose intolerance: 2). If you have any questions, I’m available.
Kind regards,
Marta Ruiz