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 speaker has already received the severance pay and therefore is in no hurry with the paperwork.) |
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(She still doesn't know the payment date of the severance for the dismissal.) |
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(She is taking part in a process for a temporary position; she is not only looking for a permanent contract.) |
Exercise 3: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
Asunto: Confirmación de cita y documentación – Prestación por desempleo
Estimado/a Sr./Sra. Ruiz:
Le confirmamos su cita en la oficina del SEPE (antiguo INEM) el miércoles 6 a las 10:10 para solicitar el subsidio de desempleo tras su despido. Para agilizar el trámite, traiga:
- DNI/NIE
- carta de despido o fin de contrato
- Nº de cuenta (IBAN)
- vida laboral / justificante de cotización a la Seguridad Social (si lo tiene)
Si no puede asistir, responda a este correo para reprogramar.
Atentamente,
Unidad de Prestaciones – SEPE
Subject: Confirmation of appointment and documentation – Unemployment benefit
Dear Mr./Ms. Ruiz:
We confirm your appointment at the SEPE office (formerly INEM) on Wednesday the 6th at 10:10 to apply for the unemployment subsidy following your dismissal. To expedite the procedure, please bring:
- DNI/NIE
- dismissal letter or contract termination document
- account number (IBAN)
- work history / proof of Social Security contributions (if available)
If you cannot attend, reply to this email to reschedule.
Sincerely,
Benefits Unit – SEPE
Useful phrases:
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Les escribo para confirmar mi asistencia a la cita del…
(I am writing to confirm my attendance at the appointment on…)
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Quisiera aclarar si, en mi caso, es necesario aportar…
(I would like to clarify whether, in my case, it is necessary to provide…)
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¿Sería posible reprogramar la cita para…?
(Would it be possible to reschedule the appointment for…?)
Buenos días:
Gracias por la confirmación. Confirmo mi asistencia a la cita del miércoles 6 a las 10:10.
Tengo dos consultas: 1) La empresa me entregó la carta de despido y el certificado de empresa, pero mi vida laboral aún no está actualizada. ¿Es imprescindible llevar el justificante de cotización ese día o ustedes pueden consultarlo electrónicamente? 2) Estoy pendiente de cobrar la indemnización por despido. ¿Eso impide iniciar la solicitud del subsidio o puedo tramitarlo igualmente?
Quedo a la espera de sus indicaciones.
Un saludo cordial,
Laura Ruiz
NIE: X1234567A
Tel.: 6XX XXX XXX
Subject: Re: Confirmation of appointment and documentation – Unemployment benefit
Good morning,
Thank you for the confirmation. I confirm my attendance at the appointment on Wednesday the 6th at 10:10.
I have two questions: 1) The company gave me the dismissal letter and the employer certificate, but my work history is not yet updated. Is it essential to bring the proof of contributions that day, or can you check it electronically? 2) I am awaiting receipt of the severance payment for dismissal. Does that prevent me from starting the subsidy application, or can I apply anyway?
I look forward to your instructions.
Kind regards,
Laura Ruiz
NIE: X1234567A
Tel.: 6XX XXX XXX