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What is the English term for 'la paga'?
What is the English term for 'la paga'?
Mi madre me da dinero a la semana means My mother gives me money every month.
Mi madre me da dinero a la semana means My mother gives me money every month.
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What do you spend your pocket money on?
What do you spend your pocket money on?
Various expenses such as clothes, games, or hobbies.
Mi pasión es la _____
Mi pasión es la _____
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Match the activities with their translations:
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What is one way to communicate effectively with others during leisure?
What is one way to communicate effectively with others during leisure?
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The phrase 'Voy de compras' translates to 'I go shopping'.
The phrase 'Voy de compras' translates to 'I go shopping'.
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Los fines de _____, I spend time with friends.
Los fines de _____, I spend time with friends.
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What is a common reason someone might prefer watching films at home?
What is a common reason someone might prefer watching films at home?
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Tickets at the cinema are typically inexpensive.
Tickets at the cinema are typically inexpensive.
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What do people miss if they go to the toilet during a film at the cinema?
What do people miss if they go to the toilet during a film at the cinema?
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A good role model supports __________.
A good role model supports __________.
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Match the following statements with their meanings:
Match the following statements with their meanings:
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Which of the following is a reason someone might dislike going to the cinema?
Which of the following is a reason someone might dislike going to the cinema?
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People behave well at the cinema.
People behave well at the cinema.
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What is an indication that someone is a good role model?
What is an indication that someone is a good role model?
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Which of the following means 'I play...' in English?
Which of the following means 'I play...' in English?
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A 'telenovela' is a type of documentary.
A 'telenovela' is a type of documentary.
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What is the term for 'I did...' in Spanish?
What is the term for 'I did...' in Spanish?
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My favorite player is... (translate to Spanish)
My favorite player is... (translate to Spanish)
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Match the following types of sports to their translations:
Match the following types of sports to their translations:
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Which of the following sports is NOT mentioned in the content?
Which of the following sports is NOT mentioned in the content?
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The phrase 'he compartido...' means 'I have shared...'.
The phrase 'he compartido...' means 'I have shared...'.
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Translate 'I used to go...' to Spanish.
Translate 'I used to go...' to Spanish.
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This programme is ______: (Translate to Spanish) it is exciting.
This programme is ______: (Translate to Spanish) it is exciting.
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Match the following nationalities with their countries:
Match the following nationalities with their countries:
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What does 'ya no (juego)...' mean?
What does 'ya no (juego)...' mean?
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El telediario translates to 'a crime series'.
El telediario translates to 'a crime series'.
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What is the Spanish term for 'to participate in a tournament'?
What is the Spanish term for 'to participate in a tournament'?
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El ______ = The champion.
El ______ = The champion.
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What do you usually do after school?
What do you usually do after school?
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You can usually find your friends at the cinema on weekends.
You can usually find your friends at the cinema on weekends.
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What is one common way to relax in your free time?
What is one common way to relax in your free time?
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I like to __________ with my friends on weekends.
I like to __________ with my friends on weekends.
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Match the following hobbies with their descriptions:
Match the following hobbies with their descriptions:
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Which of the following describes a reason someone might find listening to music enjoyable?
Which of the following describes a reason someone might find listening to music enjoyable?
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Riding a bike is not considered a leisure activity.
Riding a bike is not considered a leisure activity.
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Which of the following is NOT a reason someone might prefer watching films at home?
Which of the following is NOT a reason someone might prefer watching films at home?
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People who go to the cinema miss parts of the movie if they go to the bathroom.
People who go to the cinema miss parts of the movie if they go to the bathroom.
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What does a good role model support?
What does a good role model support?
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Un buen modelo a seguir es alguien que apoya a __________.
Un buen modelo a seguir es alguien que apoya a __________.
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Match the following descriptions with the appropriate type of behavior associated with role models:
Match the following descriptions with the appropriate type of behavior associated with role models:
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What does 'aficionado/a' refer to?
What does 'aficionado/a' refer to?
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The phrase 'He roto...' means 'I have broken...'.
The phrase 'He roto...' means 'I have broken...'.
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Translate 'mi programa favorito es...' into English.
Translate 'mi programa favorito es...' into English.
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I used to play football is translated to '____ al fútbol.'
I used to play football is translated to '____ al fútbol.'
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Which of the following sports involves a net?
Which of the following sports involves a net?
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Match the following activities with their translations:
Match the following activities with their translations:
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'Los gráficos son interesantes' translates to 'The graphics are interesting.'
'Los gráficos son interesantes' translates to 'The graphics are interesting.'
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What is 'una película de terror' in English?
What is 'una película de terror' in English?
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What is the meaning of 'soy teleadicto/a'?
What is the meaning of 'soy teleadicto/a'?
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I still do tennis is translated to '______ (todavía) ______ al tenis.'
I still do tennis is translated to '______ (todavía) ______ al tenis.'
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What does 'Mi pasión es la música' mean?
What does 'Mi pasión es la música' mean?
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Riding a skateboard is not considered a leisure activity.
Riding a skateboard is not considered a leisure activity.
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What do 'zapatillas de marca' refer to?
What do 'zapatillas de marca' refer to?
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I meet up with friends is translated to _____ con mis amigos.
I meet up with friends is translated to _____ con mis amigos.
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Match the following leisure activities with their translations:
Match the following leisure activities with their translations:
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Which term refers to the season in sports context?
Which term refers to the season in sports context?
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A 'realidad' refers to a type of animated film.
A 'realidad' refers to a type of animated film.
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What do you call a fan of a specific sport or team in Spanish?
What do you call a fan of a specific sport or team in Spanish?
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El deporte que juega con una pelota y redes se llama _____ en español.
El deporte que juega con una pelota y redes se llama _____ en español.
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Match the following types of films with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Pocket Money and Spending
- Pocket money (La paga) is money given by parents (Mis padres me dan...).
- Alternatively, it can be given by either parent (Mi madre / padre me da...).
- Frequency: Paid weekly (a la semana) or monthly (al mes).
- Amounts: Amounts in euros are unspecified. Amounts are ...euros a week / a month.
- Spending: Used to buy items like clothes (ropa), jewellery (joyas), makeup (maquillaje), designer trainers (zapatillas de marca), computer games (videojuegos), magazines (revistas).
- Additional Purchases: I also buy... (También compro...).
- Phone Credit: Pocket money can be used for phone credit (saldo para el móvil).
- Spending on: I spend my pocket money on... (Gasto mi paga en...).
Free Time Activities
- Hobbies (Pasatiempos): Students have many hobbies (Tengo muchos pasatiempos).
- Leisure Activities (Actividades de ocio): These activities are done during free time (Mis ratos libres).
- Specific Times: At lunchtime (A la hora de comer...), when I have time (Cuando tengo tiempo...), after school (Después del insti...), at weekends (Los fines de semana...).
- Whilst Eating: While I eat/have breakfast. (Mientras desayuno / como...).
- Activities Examples: Playing billiards (jugar al billar), table football (jugar al futbolín), riding a bike/skateboard (montar en bici/monopatín), meeting up with friends (quedar con mis amigos), going shopping (ir de compras), or other leisure pursuits.
- Other Activities: Listening to music/radio (escuchar música/la radio), doing sports (hacer deporte), going to the cinema (ir al cine), reading (leer libros / revistas / periódicos), and spending time with friends (salir con amigos), using the computer (usar el ordenador), or watching TV (ver la tele).
- Feelings: It's fun (Es divertido), relaxing (relajante), and healthy (sano).
- Usual Activities: I tend to / I usually... (Suelo...).
- Resting Activities: Resting (descansar).
- Creative/Lazy/Sociable: I'm creative / lazy / sociable (Soy creativo/a / perezoso/a / sociable).
- Addictions: I'm addicted to... (Soy adicto/a a...).
- Relaxation Purposes: It helps me to relax (me ayuda a relajarme).
- Forgetfulness Purposes: It helps me to forget everything (me ayuda a olvidarme de todo).
- Laughter Activities: That makes me laugh (me hace reír).
- Communication Needs: I need to have contact with other people (necesito comunicarme / relacionarme con otra gente).
Music and Entertainment
- Music Preferences: Students might enjoy genres like soul, rap, dance, hip-hop, pop, rock, jazz, classical, or electronic music (Me gusta el soul / el rap / el dance /, el hip-hop / el pop / el rock, el jazz / la música clásica / la música electrónica).
- Musical Activities: Activities can include attending concerts (asistir a un concierto), singing (cantar una canción), playing keyboards/piano/drums/flute/guitar/trumpet (tocar el teclado/el piano, la batería/la flauta/ la guitarra/la trompeta).
- Favourite Singer: Mentioning favourite singers (mi cantante preferido/a es...).
- Entertainment: Includes attending a show (un espectáculo), a world tour (una gira mundial).
Sports and Recreation
- Sports Activities (Deportes): People are involved in sports (Soy/Era... (bastante/muy) deportista).
- Sport Participation: Examples include being a member of a club/team (miembro de un club/un equipo), a fan of.... (aficionado/a/hincha de...), or a fanatic of... (un(a) fanático/a de...).
- Types of Sports: A variety of sports like badminton, basketball, baseball, handball, cricket, football, hockey, ping-pong, rugby, tennis, volleyball, cycling, boxing, dancing, water sports, horseriding, climbing, swimming, gymnastics, judo, karate, ice skating, canoeing, rowing, diving, and archery (bádminton, baloncesto, béisbol, balonmano, críquet, fútbol, hockey, ping-pong, rugby, tenis, voleibol, ciclismo, boxeo, baile, deportes acuáticos, equitación, escalada, gimnasia, judo, kárate, natación, patinaje sobre hielo, piragüismo, remo, submarinismo, tiro con arco).
- Playing/Used to Play: Examples include playing (juego al...), played (jugué al...), used to play (jugaba al...), doing (hago), did (hice), still do (todavía hago...), and no longer play (ya no juego...).
- Specific Sports Actions: Examples include breaking a record (batir un récord), running (correr), training (entrenar), playing a match against (jugar un partido contra...), scoring a goal (marcar un gol), riding a horse (montar a caballo), participating in a tournament (participar en un torneo), skating (patinar).
- Achievements and Goals: Examples include, winning a championship (el campeón/la campeona), and the highlight of a season (la temporada).
Television and Films
- TV Preferences: Like or dislike TV. People could be (or not be) TV addicts (No) Soy teleadicto/a).
- Favourite Programs: Preferring different TV programs like game shows (un concurso), sports programs (un programa de deportes), reality shows (un reality), documentaries (un documental), soap operas (un culebrón/una telenovela), comedies (una comedia), and crime series (una serie policíaca).
- News and Information: Watching news (el telediario / las noticias).
- Types of Film: Preferences for film types such as mysteries (un misterio), love stories (una película de amor), horror (una película de terror), action (una película de acción), adventure (una película de aventuras), animation (una película de animación), sci-fi (una película de ciencia ficción), fantasy films, and foreign films.
- Film Analysis: Focusing on characteristics like plot, soundtrack, actors, special effects, graphics, characters, animations, and songs; and whether they're good, bad, or original/repetitive (el argumento, la banda sonora, los actores, los efectos especiales, los gráficos, los personajes, las animaciones, las canciones; son guapos/as/guay, son estupendos/as/impresionantes, son originales/repetitivos/as).
- Film Viewing Preferences: Whether they prefer watching at home (en casa) or at the cinema (en el cine).
Going Out and Socializing
- Social Activities: Planning events like what to do this evening, tomorrow, or Friday, like going to a concert, festival, dance show, cinema, theatre, or circus (¿Qué vamos a hacer esta tarde? ¿Tienes ganas de ir a un concierto / un festival? /...).
- Finding Tickets: Discussing how to find tickets for shows (¿Qué ponen?, ¿A qué hora empieza/termina?).
- Reasons for choices: Reasons for preferring to go to cinema or home for films (¿En el cine o en casa?).
- Ticket Information: Questions and answers regarding tickets for shows (e.g., showing times, price, availability).
Role Models
- Role Models (Modelos a seguir): People who are admired (Admiro a...). Inspiration or idols (Mi inspiración / ídolo es...).
- Positive Qualities: Examples include someone who supports charities, raises funds, is talented or successful, works to defend animals and uses their fame to help others, is good, nice, affectionate, strong, fights for / against various issues (poverty, homophobia, women's rights, refugee rights, underprivileged children, social justice).
- Negative Qualities: Examples include getting drunk, behaving badly, getting into trouble with the police.
- Examples of role models: Someone who has beaten several records, created something new, won several medals/awards, or overcome problems; or always smiles/thinks of others (a pesar de sus problemas..., ha batido varios récords, ha creado..., has ganado ...medallas/premios, ha sufrido varias enfermedades, ha superado sus problemas...).
- Success and Achievements: examples include surpassing past struggles, winning awards/medals, creating something groundbreaking or breaking records.
Trending Topics
- Shared Experiences: Discussing what has been seen, bought, played, read, heard, broken, uploaded, or tried. (he compartido..., he comprado..., he jugado..., he leído..., he oído..., he roto..., he subido..., ¿Has probado...?).
- Recent Events: Including details about new songs, books, films premieres, and other relevant events (la nueva canción..., el último libro..., se ha estrenado...).
- Observations: Describing what film or event was about, includes what the plot is about and other similar observations (cuenta la historia de..., trata de..., combina el misterio con la acción, el argumento es fuerte / débil la banda sonora es buena / mala).
- Additional information: Examples of specific observations include whether the actor's performances, special effects, or graphics are good/bad., new releases, new music, popular items.
- Viewing/Using/Experiencing: Having already viewed/played/tried/broken/uploaded recent shared topics (Ya lo/la/los/las he visto.) or whether there is any more to see yet (No lo/la/los/las he visto todavía). Describing (just seen/played) recent activities (acabo de ver / jugar a...).
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Explore the world of pocket money and how it's used for spending on various items such as clothes and games. Understand the leisure activities and hobbies that students engage in during their free time, including after school and on weekends.
