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 renovation is planned for a house they use mainly on weekends or for seasons, not as a main home.) |
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(The main problem with the living room is the noise because it faces the street.) |
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(To apply for financial assistance, they have been asked to submit a document related to the home's energy efficiency.) |
Exercise 3: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
Asunto: Datos para presupuesto de reforma + certificado energético
Hola, Marta:
Soy Daniel Ríos, de Reformas Ríos. Para preparar el presupuesto necesito confirmar algunos puntos: el piso da a la calle y comentaste que está mal orientado (poca luz). ¿Queréis cambiar ventanas/aislamiento o solo hacer fontanería y cocina? Además, para optar a deducciones por eficiencia hace falta un certificado energético antes y después (lo gestiona un técnico).
¿Me puedes decir m² aproximados, si es vivienda en propiedad y el plazo ideal? Con eso te mando propuesta y calendario.
Gracias,
Daniel
Subject: Information for renovation quote + energy certificate
Hi, Marta:
I’m Daniel Ríos, from Reformas Ríos. To prepare the quote I need to confirm a few points: the flat faces the street and you mentioned that it is poorly oriented (little light). Do you want to change windows/insulation or only do plumbing and the kitchen? Also, to qualify for efficiency tax deductions you need an energy certificate before and after (it’s handled by a technician).
Can you tell me the approximate m², whether it is an owner-occupied property, and your ideal timeframe? With that I’ll send you a proposal and schedule.
Thanks,
Daniel
Useful phrases:
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Para que el presupuesto sea lo más ajustado posible, confirmo que...
(So that the quote is as accurate as possible, I confirm that...)
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Nos interesa una reforma enfocada en la eficiencia energética; ¿podríais detallarnos los pasos y la documentación necesaria?
(We are interested in a renovation focused on energy efficiency; could you detail the steps and the necessary documentation for us?)
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Nuestra idea sería empezar a partir de..., siempre que...
(Our idea would be to start from..., provided that...)
Hi, Daniel:<br/><br/>Thanks for your email. I confirm that it is an owner-occupied property and that the flat is about 82 m² and faces the street; however, because of its orientation, little direct light comes in, especially in the living room. Our priority is to improve energy efficiency: replace the windows with ones that provide better insulation and add insulation in the walls if feasible. We also want to renovate the kitchen and check the bathroom plumbing (there is low pressure in the shower).<br/><br/>Could you tell us what steps you follow to arrange the energy certificate before and after, and whether you can coordinate the technician? I would also like to know what documentation is needed to apply for the grants at the renovation office and what timelines you work with. Ideally, we would like to start in mid-May and finish before August.<br/><br/>I look forward to your proposal and the schedule.<br/>Best regards,<br/>Marta