fix(curriculum): review describing a company basics (#67459)

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@@ -13,13 +13,13 @@ Elena: Trabajo en una empresa de tecnología. -->
In this task, you will practice how to ask and answer questions about work.
The question begins with `¿Dónde?`, which is an interrogative word used to ask about **location** (where). For example:
The question begins with `¿Dónde?`, which is an interrogative word used to ask about **location** ("Where?"). For example:
- `¿Dónde vives?` - Where do you live?
- `¿Dónde está el baño?` - Where is the bathroom?
When Elena answers, she is speaking in **first person** because she is talking about herself not about the company.
When Elena answers, she speaks in **first person** because she is talking about herself, not about the company.
# --instructions--
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ How many employees the company has.
### --feedback--
That question would begin with `¿Cuántos...?`, not `¿Dónde...?`
That question would begin with `¿Cuántos...?` ("How many?"), not `¿Dónde...?`.
---
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ What the company is called.
### --feedback--
That question would begin with `¿Cómo se llama...?`
That question would begin with `¿Cómo se llama...?` ("What's the name of...?").
---
@@ -67,8 +67,9 @@ The question is about where Elena works, not the company's headquarters.
`¿Dónde trabajas?` means "Where do you work?"
`Trabajo en una empresa de tecnología` means "I work at a technology company".
Therefore, Sebastián is asking Elena where she works.
Then, Elena replies `trabajo en una empresa de tecnología`, which means "I work at a technology company".
# --scene--
@@ -13,15 +13,15 @@ Elena: Trabajo en una empresa de tecnología. -->
In this task, focus on how Elena answers the question.
Sebastián asks the questionusing `trabajas` (second person singular `tú`).
Sebastián asks the question using `trabajas`. This is the second person singular `tú` form of the verb `trabajar` ("to work").
Elena responds using `trabajo`, which is the **first person singular** form of `trabajar`.
Elena responds using `trabajo` ("I work"), which is the **first person singular** form of `trabajar`.
In Spanish, the verb ending changes depending on who is speaking. For example:
- `Trabajo` - I work
- `Trabajo` - I work.
- `Trabajas` - you work
- `Trabajas` - you work.
# --instructions--
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ A marketing company.
### --feedback--
She does not mention marketing in her answer.
Elena does not mention marketing in her answer.
---
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ A finance company.
### --feedback--
Finance is not the industry she names.
Finance is not the industry that Elena mentions.
---
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ A design agency
### --feedback--
Although design may be related, that is not what she says.
Although design may be related, that is not what Elena says.
## --video-solution--
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ In this task, Sebastián is asking more information about the company Elena work
The question begins with `¿Dónde?`, which is used to ask about **place or location**.
Notice the word `su`. `Su` means **his / her / its / their**, depending on context.
Notice the word `su`. This word means his / her / its / their, depending on the context.
# --instructions--
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ The number of employees.
### --feedback--
That type of question would begin with `¿Cuántos...?`
That type of question would begin with `¿Cuántos...?` ("How many...?").
---
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ The name of the company.
### --feedback--
That question would begin with `¿Cómo se llama...?`
That question would begin with `¿Cómo se llama...?` ("What is the name of...?")
---
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ The department Elena works in.
### --feedback--
That question would begin with `¿En qué departamento...?`
That question would begin with `¿En qué departamento...?` ("In what department...?")
## --video-solution--
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ That question would begin with `¿En qué departamento...?`
Here, `su sede` refers to **the company's headquarters**.
The verb `está` comes from `estar`, which is usedfor location.
The verb `está` comes from the verb `estar` ("to be"), which is used to ask about location.
`Su sede está en Medellín, Colombia.` means `Its headquarters is in Medellín, Colombia.`
@@ -15,13 +15,13 @@ In this task, Sebastián asks about Elena's role within the company.
The question begins with `¿En qué...?`, which is commonly used to ask about a **specific area, category, or field**.
Notice the verb shift:
When you listen to the audio, notice how the verb changes:
`Trabajas`. Second person singular (`tú`), used in the question. For example:
`¿En qué departamento trabajas?` means "What department do you work in?"
`¿En qué departamento trabajas?` - What department do you work in?
`Trabajas` is used in the question. This is the verb form that corresponds to the second person singular (`tú`).
`Trabajo`. First person singular (`yo`), used in the answer. For example:
`Trabajo` is used in the answer. It's the first person singular (`yo`) form of the verb. For example:
`Trabajo en el departamento de diseño y experiencia de usuario.` - I work in the design and user experience department.
@@ -53,13 +53,13 @@ False
# --explanation--
`Trabajo en el departamento de diseño y experiencia de usuario.` - I work in the design and user experience department.
`Trabajo en el departamento de diseño y experiencia de usuario` means "I work in the design and user experience department".
The verb `trabajo` ends in **-o**, which indicates **first person singular (yo)**.
The verb `trabajo` ("I work") ends in **-o**, which indicates **first person singular** (`yo`).
If she were answering in third person, the verb would be `trabaja`. For example:
`Elena trabaja en el departamento de diseño y experiencia de usuario.` - Elena works in the design and user experience department.
`Elena trabaja en el departamento de diseño y experiencia de usuario.` - Elena works in the design and user experience department.
# --scene--
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ In this task, Sebastián asks about quantity using `¿Cuántos...?`.
`Cuántos` is used to ask how many, and it changes depending on gender and number. Here, it matches `empleados` (masculine plural).
Notice Elena's response: she says `La empresa tiene...`
When you listen to the audio, notice Elena's response. She says `La empresa tiene...`
She answers in third-person singular because she is talking about `la empresa`, not about herself.
@@ -13,11 +13,9 @@ Elena: Su sitio web es www.andescommerce.com -->
In this task, Sebastián asks for specific information about the company.
The question begins with `¿Cuál...?`, which is used to ask for **specific identification or information**. It is different from `¿Dónde...?` (location) or `¿Cuántos...?` (quantity).
The question begins with `¿Cuál...?`, which is used to ask for **specific identification or information**.
`Su` can mean **his, her, its, or their**, depending on context.
Here, it refers to the company, so it means **its**.
`Su` can mean **his, her, its, or their**, depending on context. Here, Elena is referring to the company, so it means **its**.
In Elena's response, the verb `es` is used because `su sitio web` is singular. This is the third person singular form of `ser`.
@@ -59,13 +57,14 @@ This is the third person singular form of `ser`, used with a singular subject li
# --explanation--
The dialogue is:
Sebastián asks `¿Cuál es su sitio web?`. This means "What is its website?"
`¿Cuál es su sitio web?`
`Su sitio web es www.andescommerce.com.`
In this dialogue, `su` ("its") refers to the company.
- `Cuál` asks for specific information.
- `Su` shows possession (its).
Elena replies `su sitio web es www.andescommerce.com`, which means "its website is www.andescommerce.com"
- `¿Cuál...?` asks for specific information.
- `Su` shows possession ("its").
- `Es` is third person singular because `sitio web` is singular.
# --scene--
@@ -49,9 +49,11 @@ Listen carefully to the question. The verb `hay` is used to ask about the existe
# --explanation--
`¿Hay empleos disponibles?` - Are there jobs available?
`¿Hay empleos disponibles?` means "Are there jobs available?"
`¡Creo que sí!` - I think so!
`¡Creo que sí!` means "I think so!"
Therefore, it's true that Sebastián is asking if there are jobs available.
# --scene--
@@ -12,7 +12,9 @@ lang: es
In this task, Elena responds to one of Sebastián's questions.
`Está` comes from the verb `estar`. Pay attention to the possessive word `su`, which refers to something belonging to the company.
`Está` comes from the verb `estar`.
Pay attention to the possessive word `su`, which refers to something belonging to the company.
# --instructions--
@@ -30,7 +32,7 @@ To which of the following questions is Elena responding?
### --feedback--
That question asks about someone's work area, not about a location.
This question asks about someone's work area, not about a location.
---
@@ -42,7 +44,7 @@ That question asks about someone's work area, not about a location.
### --feedback--
That question asks for the company's name, not its location.
This question asks for the company's name, not its location.
---
@@ -50,7 +52,7 @@ That question asks for the company's name, not its location.
### --feedback--
That question asks where a person works, not where the headquarters is located.
This question asks where a person works, not where the headquarters is located.
## --video-solution--
@@ -58,9 +60,9 @@ That question asks where a person works, not where the headquarters is located.
# --explanation--
`¿Dónde está su sede?` - Where is its headquarters?
`Su sede está en Medellín, Colombia` means its headquarters is in Medellín, Colombia.
`Su sede está en Medellín, Colombia.` - Its headquarters is in Medellín, Colombia.
Therefore, this is the answer to the question `¿Dónde está su sede?` ("Where is its headquarters?").
# --scene--
@@ -14,9 +14,9 @@ In this task, you will continue learning how to identify the correct verb form i
The verb `trabajar` changes depending on who is speaking. For example:
- `Trabajo` - I work. First person (`yo`)
- `Trabaja` - he/she/it works. Third person (`él` / `ella` / `la empresa`)
- `Trabajas` - you work. Second person (``)
- `Trabajo` - I work. First person (`yo`).
- `Trabajas` - You work. Second person (``).
- `Trabaja` - He/she/it works. Third person (`él` / `ella` / `la empresa`).
# --instructions--
@@ -40,9 +40,7 @@ This is the first person singular form of `trabajar`, used when someone talks ab
The correct form is `trabajo`.
The ending **`-o`** indicates first person singular (`yo`).
If it were third person, the verb would be `trabaja`.
The ending **`-o`** indicates first person singular (`yo`). This verb form is used because Elena is describing where she works.
# --scene--
@@ -10,13 +10,13 @@ lang: es
# --description--
In this task, you will learnhow to recognize third person singular structures.
In this task, you will learn how to recognize third person singular structures.
When the subject is a singular noun like a company, Spanish uses the **third person singular** verb form. For example:
When the subject is a singular noun like a company, you should use the **third person singular** verb form. For example:
- `La empresa tiene...` - The company has... (third person singular)
- `El equipo trabaja...` - The team works... (third person singular)
- `La compañía está...` - The company is... (third person singular)
- `La empresa tiene...` - The company has...
- `El equipo trabaja...` - The team works...
- `La compañía está...` - The company is...
# --instructions--
@@ -38,7 +38,9 @@ This feminine singular article matches the noun `empresa`.
# --explanation--
`La empresa tiene setenta y tres empleados.` - The company has seventy-three employees.
`La empresa tiene setenta y tres empleados` means "The company has seventy-three employees".
The article `la` matches the feminine gender of the noun `empresa`.
# --scene--
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ lang: es
# --description--
In this task, you will practice identifying whether a sentence is in first person or third person.
In this task, you will practice identifying if a sentence is in first person or third person.
Pay close attention to the subject and the verb form to determine the grammatical person being used.
@@ -42,13 +42,11 @@ False
# --explanation--
`Su sitio web es www.andescommerce.com.` - Its website is www.andescommerce.com.
`Su sitio web es www.andescommerce.com` means "Its website is www.andescommerce.com".
The subject is `Su sitio web`, which refers to the company's website.
The subject is `su sitio web`, which refers to the company's website.
The verb `es` is third person singular (from `ser`).
If it were first person, it would say something like: `Mi sitio web es...` - My website is...
The verb `es` is the third person singular form of the verb `ser` ("to be").
# --scene--
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ lang: es
# --description--
In this task, you will continue practicing how to identify whether a sentence is in first person or third person.
In this task, you will continue practicing how to identify if a sentence is in first person or third person.
# --instructions--
@@ -40,11 +40,9 @@ Pay close attention to the verb ending. Third person would use a different form.
# --explanation--
`Trabajo en una empresa de tecnología.` - I work in a technology company.
`Trabajo en una empresa de tecnología` means "I work in a technology company".
The verb `trabajo` ends in **`-o`**, which indicates **first person singular (`yo`)**.
If the sentence were in third person, it would say `trabaja` (he/she works).
The verb `trabajo` ("I work") ends in **`-o`**, which indicates **first person singular** (`yo`).
# --scene--
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ In this task, you will practice recognizing and understanding numbers in the 70s
Numbers from 31 to 99 (except 21-29) usually follow this pattern:
tens + `y` + number
Tens + `y` + number
For example:
@@ -25,6 +25,8 @@ For example:
- `Setenta y nueve` - 79
Elena mentions a number in the 70s when she answers Sebastián's question.
# --instructions--
Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.
@@ -47,6 +49,8 @@ This number follows the format: tens + `y` + number (70 + 3).
`La empresa tiene setenta y tres empleados.` means "The company has seventy-three employees".
Therefore, the word in the blank should be `setenta y tres`, which means "seventy three" (73).
# --scene--
```json
@@ -10,19 +10,19 @@ lang: es
# --description--
In this task, Sebastián is talking about a company. Since a company is a singular noun, the third person singular form of the verbb is used.
In this task, Sebastián is talking about a company. Since "company" is a singular noun, he uses the third person singular form of the verb.
The verb `es` comes from `ser` (to be).
The verb `es` comes from `ser` ("to be").
`Es` is used with `él` / `ella` / `usted`, and also with singular nouns like `la empresa`, `el equipo`, or a company name.
When describing what a company or singular noun is, use `es` because the subject is third person singular. For example:
When describing a company or singular noun, use `es` because the subject is third person singular. For example:
- `Andes Commerce es una empresa internacional`. - Andes Commerce is an international company.
- `Andes Commerce es una empresa internacional.` - Andes Commerce is an international company.
- `La oficina es grande`. - The office is big.
- `La oficina es grande.` - The office is big.
- `El proyecto es importante`. - The project is important.
- `El proyecto es importante.` - The project is important.
# --instructions--
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ Which **verb** correctly matches the subject "Andes Commerce" in this sentence?
### --feedback--
`Soy` is first person singular (yo). The subject here is not "I".
`Soy` is first person singular (`yo`). The subject in this task is not "I".
---
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ Which **verb** correctly matches the subject "Andes Commerce" in this sentence?
### --feedback--
`Eres` is used with "tú". The sentence is not addressing someone directly.
`Eres` is used with `tú`. The sentence is not addressing someone directly.
---
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ Which **verb** correctly matches the subject "Andes Commerce" in this sentence?
### --feedback--
`Somos` is first person plural (nosotros). "Andes Commerce" is singular.
`Somos` is first person plural (`nosotros`). "Andes Commerce" is singular.
## --video-solution--
@@ -68,7 +68,11 @@ Which **verb** correctly matches the subject "Andes Commerce" in this sentence?
# --explanation--
`Andes Commerce es una empresa de tecnología` means "Andes Commerce is a technology company".
`Andes Commerce es una empresa de tecnología` means "Andes Commerce is a technology company".
The `es` form of the verb `ser` ("to be") is used in this case because the sentence is describing a company. For example:
`La empresa es pequeña.` - The company is small.
# --scene--
@@ -10,11 +10,11 @@ lang: es
# --description--
In this task, we are practicing the use of the third person singular form of the verb `crear` (to create).
In this task, we are practicing the use of the third person singular form of the verb `crear` ("to create").
To conjugate `crear` in the **third person singular** `él / ella / la empresa`, it becomes **`crea`**.
The third person singular conjugation (`él / ella / la empresa`) of the verb `crear` is `crea`.
Because `La empresa` is singular and third person, `crea` used not `creo` or `creas`.
The article `la` in `la empresa` has the same purpose as "the" in "the company".
# --instructions--
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ This article matches the feminine noun `empresa`.
---
`Crea`
`crea`
### --feedback--
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ This is the third person singular form of the verb `crear`, used with `la empres
`La empresa crea productos digitales` means "The company creates digital products".
Sebastián continues talking about **the same subject**: `La empresa` (the company), which refers to **Andes Commerce**.
Sebastián continues talking about the same subject: `la empresa` (the company), which refers to Andes Commerce.
The verb here is `crear`, which means **to create**.
@@ -10,9 +10,9 @@ lang: es
# --description--
When the subject is a singular noun (like `la empresa`, `el proyecto`, `la oficina`), the verb must be in third person singular.
When the subject of a sentence is a singular noun (like `la empresa`, `el proyecto`, `la oficina`), the verb should be in third person singular.
Common third person singular endings:
These are some common third person singular verb endings:
`-a` (for `-ar` verbs) → `trabaja`, `crea`, `habla`
@@ -10,13 +10,9 @@ lang: es
# --description--
In this task, we are practicing the use of the third person singular form of the verb `ayudar` (to help).
In this task, we are practicing a conjugation of the verb `ayudar` ("to help").
The verb comes from `ayudar`, which means **to help**.
When conjugated in third person singular `él / ella / la empresa`, it becomes **`ayuda`**.
The third person form is **`ayuda`**, NOT `ayudo` or `ayudas`.
When conjugated in third person singular (`él / ella / la empresa`), this verb becomes **`ayuda`**.
# --instructions--
@@ -38,6 +34,8 @@ This is the third person singular form of `ayudar`, used with `la empresa`.
# --explanation--
`Ayuda` means "helps".
`Ayuda a otras empresas a mejorar sus servicios en línea` means "It helps other companies improve their online services".
# --scene--
@@ -10,11 +10,13 @@ lang: es
# --description--
In this task, Elena introduces the structure of the company. The following tasks will focus on the names of each department and how many employees or members are in each one.
In this task, Elena introduces the structure of the company.
The verb comes from `tener` (to have). When conjugated in third person singular, it becomes `tiene`.
The following tasks will focus on the name of each department and how many employees or members they have.
Since Andes Commerce is a singular company, the correct verb form is `tiene`.
The verb in the audio is a form of the verb `tener` ("to have"). When conjugated in third person singular, it becomes `tiene`.
Since Andes Commerce is one company (a singular noun), the correct verb form is `tiene`.
# --instructions--
@@ -28,15 +30,15 @@ Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.
## --blanks--
`Tiene`
`tiene`
### --feedback--
This is the third person singular form of `tener`, used with a singular subject like "Andes Commerce".
This is the third person singular form of the verb `tener`, used with a singular subject like "Andes Commerce".
---
`Departamentos`
`departamentos`
### --feedback--
@@ -44,7 +46,9 @@ This plural noun refers to different areas or divisions within a company.
# --explanation--
`Andes Commerce tiene varios departamentos` means "Andes Commerce has several departments".
`Tiene` means "has" and `departamentos` means "departments".
Therefore, `Andes Commerce tiene varios departamentos` means "Andes Commerce has several departments".
# --scene--
@@ -10,11 +10,11 @@ lang: es
# --description--
In this task, practice recognizing the number of employees in a department.
In this task, you will practice recognizing the number of employees in a department.
The verb `tiene` comes from `tener` (to have).
The verb `tiene` is a form of the verb `tener` ("to have").
When the subject is singular, like `El departamento de ingeniería`, we use the third person singular form `tiene`.
When the subject is singular, like `el departamento de ingeniería`, we use the third person singular form `tiene`.
# --instructions--
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ How many employees are in the `departamento de ingeniería`?
### --feedback--
This is not the correct number of members in the `departamento de ingeniería`.
This is not the correct number of employees in the `departamento de ingeniería`.
---
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ This is not the correct number of members in the `departamento de ingeniería`.
### --feedback--
This is not the number of members mentioned for the `departamento de ingeniería`.
This is not the number of employees mentioned for the `departamento de ingeniería`.
---
@@ -63,6 +63,10 @@ Pay attention to the word Elena says after `tiene`.
`El departamento de ingeniería tiene veinticinco empleados` means "The Engineering Department has twenty-five employees".
Twenty-five translates to `veinticinco` in Spanish.
Therefore, the department has `veinticinco` (25) employees.
# --scene--
```json
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ lang: es
In this task, Elena continues describing the company's structure by specifying the number of employees in a department.
You have already seen the verb `tiene`, which comes from `tener` (to have). Now take a look at this verb in context. For example:
You have already seen the verb `tiene`, which comes from the verb `tener` ("to have"). Now take a look at this verb in context. For example:
- `María tiene dos hermanos.` - María has two brothers.
@@ -51,6 +51,10 @@ False
`El departamento de datos y analítica tiene doce empleados` means "The Data and Analytics Department has twelve employees".
`Doce` means "twelve".
Therefore, the department has twelve employees, not twenty-one employees.
# --scene--
```json
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Which department is Elena describing?
### --feedback--
That is a different department elsewhere.
That is a different department.
---
@@ -57,6 +57,8 @@ That department focuses on testing and quality assurance.
`Producto y gestión de proyectos tiene ocho empleados.` means "Product and Project Management has eight employees".
Therefore, Elena is describing the department of `Producto y gestión de proyectos`.
# --scene--
```json
@@ -78,7 +80,7 @@ That department focuses on testing and quality assurance.
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"startTime": 1,
"startTimestamp": 16.08,
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@@ -12,8 +12,9 @@ lang: es
In this task, Elena names another department and mentions how many employees it has.
Even though the department name includes two areas, `diseño` and `experiencia de usuario`, it is still one singular department.
Because the subject is singular, the verb remains `tiene`, the third person singular form of `tener`.
Even though the department name includes two areas, `diseño` and `experiencia de usuario`, it is still one singular department.
Since the subject is singular, the verb is still `tiene`, the third person singular form of the verb `tener` ("to have").
# --instructions--
@@ -23,7 +24,7 @@ Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.
## --sentence--
`BLANK y BLANK de Usuario tiene diez empleados.`
`BLANK y BLANK de usuario tiene diez empleados.`
## --blanks--
@@ -35,7 +36,7 @@ This word refers to the visual and creative part of product development. Dont
---
`Experiencia`
`experiencia`
### --feedback--
@@ -44,7 +45,11 @@ This word means “experience” and is part of the department name related to u
# --explanation--
`Diseño y experiencia de usuario tiene diez empleados.` means "Design and User Experience has ten employees".
`Diseño` means "design".
`Experiencia de usuario` means "user experience".
Therefore, `diseño y experiencia de usuario tiene diez empleados.` means "Design and User Experience has ten employees".
# --scene--
@@ -12,9 +12,9 @@ lang: es
In this task, Elena refers to a team within the company and specifies how many people are part of it.
The subject here is `el equipo de marketing`. Even though a team includes many people, the word `equipo` is singular. Because of that, the verb stays in the third person singular form: `tiene`.
The subject in this sentence is `el equipo de marketing`.
You will also continue practicing numbers with `seis`.
Even though a team includes many people, the word `equipo` is singular. Because of that, the verb stays in the third person singular form: `tiene`.
# --instructions--
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ How many members are in the marketing team?
### --feedback--
That number corresponds to a different team.
This is not the number that Elena mentions.
---
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ That number corresponds to a different team.
### --feedback--
Listen carefully. The number of members in a team is mentioned.
Listen carefully. The number of team members is different.
---
@@ -62,6 +62,10 @@ That number refers to a different team within the company.
`El equipo de marketing tiene seis miembros.` means "The marketing team has six members".
`Seis` means "six" (6).
Therefore, the marketing team has six members.
# --scene--
```json
@@ -12,9 +12,7 @@ lang: es
In this task, Elena is referring to a department that reviews products, tests for errors, and ensures everything works properly before release.
Even though the team includes several people, the noun `equipo` is grammatically singular, so the verb stays in third person singular: `tiene`.
You will also practice recognizing the department name and the number of members in it.
Even though the team includes several people, the noun `equipo` is singular, so the verb should be in third person singular: `tiene`.
# --instructions--
@@ -28,7 +26,7 @@ Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.
## --blanks--
`Equipo`
`equipo`
### --feedback--
@@ -36,7 +34,7 @@ This singular noun means "team".
---
`Control de calidad`
`control de calidad`
### --feedback--
@@ -44,7 +42,11 @@ This phrase refers to the department responsible for quality testing. Make sure
# --explanation--
`El equipo de control de calidad tiene cinco miembros` means "The Quality Control team has five members".
`Equipo` means "team".
`Control de calidad` means "quality control".
Therefore, `el equipo de control de calidad tiene cinco miembros` means "The Quality Control team has five members".
# --scene--
@@ -12,11 +12,11 @@ lang: es
In this task, Elena is talking about the department that manages hiring, employee relations, and workplace policies.
This sentence uses the verb `hay`, which comes from `haber`.
She uses the verb `hay`, which is a form of the verb `haber`.
Unlike `tiene`, the verb `hay` does not change, it is used to express existence (there is / there are).
Unlike `tiene`, the verb `hay` does not change, it is used to express existence ("there is" / "there are").
You will focus on identifying the department being mentioned.
Focus on identifying the department that Elena is referring to.
# --instructions--
@@ -48,6 +48,10 @@ False
`Hay cuatro personas en el equipo de recursos humanos.` means "There are four people in the Human Resources team".
`Recursos humanos` means "Human Resources".
Therefore, Elena is not talking about the marketing department. She's talking about a different department.
# --scene--
```json
@@ -12,11 +12,9 @@ lang: es
In this task, Elena refers to the department focused on employee growth, training, and professional development.
The sentence uses the verb `hay`, which comes from `haber`.
The sentence uses the verb `hay` ("there is"/ "there are"), which is a form of the verb `haber`.
`Hay` is used to express existence (there is / there are) and does not change for singular or plural nouns.
You will also practice recognizing the department name and the number mentioned.
`Hay` is used to express existence and does not change for singular or plural nouns.
# --instructions--
@@ -40,6 +38,8 @@ This number means 3 in Spanish.
`Hay tres personas en el departamento de aprendizaje y desarrollo` means "There are three people in the Learning and Development Department".
Therefore, the number is `tres`, which means "three" (3).
# --scene--
```json
@@ -11,7 +11,9 @@ lang: es
# --description--
This task is continuation of the previous one. This time you will practice recognizing a number.
This task is a continuation of the previous one. Elena is still talking about the departments of the company.
This time, you will practice recognizing the number of employees in a department.
# --instructions--
@@ -35,6 +37,10 @@ This number means 10 in Spanish. Make sure to type it in letters, not digits.
`Diseño y experiencia de usuario tiene diez empleados.` means "Design and User Experience has ten employees".
`Diez` means "ten" (10).
Therefore, the department has ten (10) employees.
# --scene--
```json
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ lang: es
In this task, you will practice recognizing numbers in Spanish and connecting them to their digit form.
Listen carefully to the number Elena mentions in the sentence.
Listen carefully to the number that Elena mentions in the sentence.
# --instructions--
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ How many members are in the `control de calidad` team?
### --feedback--
That number is mentioned for a different team.
This is not the number that Elena mentions.
---
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ Listen carefully to the number Elena says.
### --feedback--
That number corresponds to another department.
That number doesn't correspond to this department.
## --video-solution--
@@ -58,9 +58,11 @@ That number corresponds to another department.
# --explanation--
This task practices recognizing spoken numbers and matching them to digits.
`El equipo de control de calidad tiene cinco miembros.` translates to "The quality control team has five members".
`Cinco` corresponds to the digit 5.
`Cinco` means "five".
Therefore, the team has five members.
# --scene--
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ lang: es
# --description--
In this task, you will practice identifying department names in Spanish and connecting them to their meaning.
In this task, you will practice identifying departments in Spanish.
# --instructions--
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ Human Resources
### --feedback--
That department is `recursos humanos`, not the one mentioned in the audio.
This department is `recursos humanos`, not the one mentioned in the audio.
---
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ Marketing
### --feedback--
Listen carefully to the department name Elena says.
Listen carefully to the department Elena is referring to.
---
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Engineering
### --feedback--
That department would be `ingeniería`.
This department would be `ingeniería`.
## --video-solution--
@@ -55,7 +55,9 @@ That department would be `ingeniería`.
# --explanation--
`Aprendizaje y desarrollo` means Learning and Development
`Aprendizaje y desarrollo` means "Learning and Development".
Therefore, `Hay tres personas en el departamento de aprendizaje y desarrollo` means "There are three people in the department of Learning and Development".
# --scene--
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Seventeen employees.
### --feedback--
Pay attention to the full number stated in Spanish.
This is not the correct number of employees.
---
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ Seventy employees.
### --feedback--
The number given is more specific than this.
This is not the correct number of employees.
## --video-solution--
@@ -60,19 +60,19 @@ The number given is more specific than this.
When answering quantity questions, listen for key number patterns such as:
- Numbers in the 70s: `setenta y`...
- Numbers in the 30s: `treinta y`...
- Numbers in the tens: `dieci`...
- Numbers in the 70s: `setenta y...`
- Numbers in the 30s: `treinta y...`
- Numbers in the tens: `dieci...`
Being able to distinguish similar-sounding numbers is important for comprehension.
`¿Cuántos...?` is used to ask about **quantity**. For example:
`¿Cuántos empleados?` - How many employees?
`¿Cuántos empleados...?` - How many employees...?
The verb `tiene` is third person because it refers to `la empresa`. For example:
The verb `tiene` is the third person form of the verb `tener` ("to have") because it refers to `la empresa`. For example:
`La empresa tiene` - The company has (third person singular).
`La empresa tiene...` - The company has...
# --scene--
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Pay attention to:
# --instructions--
This task doesn't have audio. Review the dialogue and use the following words: `dónde`, `cómo`, `está`, `trabajas`, `tiene` to complete the sentences below.
This task doesn't have audio. Review the dialogue and use the following words: `dónde`, `cómo`, `está`, `trabajas`, `tiene` to complete the sentences below. You may write the same word multiple times.
# --fillInTheBlank--
@@ -114,6 +114,6 @@ This task reinforces several important structures:
`Tiene` is third person singular because it refers to `la empresa`. For example:
- `La empresa tiene diez empleados`. - The company has ten employees.
- `El equipo tiene un nuevo proyecto`. - The team has a new project.
- `La empresa tiene diez empleados.` - The company has ten employees.
- `El equipo tiene un nuevo proyecto.` - The team has a new project.
@@ -36,10 +36,11 @@ Where is the company's headquarters located?
---
`Lima, Peru.`
`Lima, Perú.`
### --feedback--
That city is not mentioned in the audio.
This city is not mentioned in the audio.
---
@@ -55,7 +56,7 @@ Listen carefully to the country mentioned in the monologue.
### --feedback--
That city is not the one stated in the audio.
This city is not the one mentioned in the audio.
## --video-solution--
@@ -63,10 +64,12 @@ That city is not the one stated in the audio.
# --explanation--
Based on Elena's monologue, the verb `está` signals location. For example:
Based on Elena's monologue, the verb `está` refers to location. She mentions:
`Su sede está en Medellín, Colombia.` - The headquarters is located in Medellín, Colombia.
Therefore, the company's headquarters is located in Medellín, Colombia.
`Está` is a form of the verb `estar`, which is also used to indicate state of being and temporary conditions. For example:
- `¿Cómo estás?` - How are you?
@@ -12,13 +12,13 @@ This practice task reviews key verb forms in first and third person, as well as
# --instructions--
This task doesn't have audio. Review the monologue and use the following words: `trabajo`, `tiene`, `se llama`, `está`, `Su`, to complete the sentences below.
This task doesn't have audio. Review the monologue and use the following words: `trabajo`, `tiene`, `se llama`, `está`, `su`, to complete the sentences below.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`Hola! BLANK en una empresa de tecnología.`
`¡Hola! BLANK en una empresa de tecnología.`
`La empresa BLANK Andes Commerce.`
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ This is the first person singular form used when someone talks about themselves.
---
`Se llama`
`se llama`
### --feedback--
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ This structure is used to state the name of something.
---
`Está`
`está`
### --feedback--
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ This verb is used for location.
---
`Tiene`
`tiene`
### --feedback--
@@ -93,4 +93,3 @@ The structure `se llama` is used to give names. For example:
- `Su oficina es moderna.` - Their office is modern.
- `Su número es correcto.` - Their number is correct.
@@ -5,15 +5,19 @@ challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-5
lang: es
---
<!-- (Audio)
Andes Commerce es una empresa de tecnología.
Su sede está en Medellín.
Tiene setenta y tres empleados.
Tiene ocho departamentos.
-->
# --description--
This practice task checks your listening comprehension. Focus on the key facts mentioned about the company.
This practice task checks your listening comprehension.
Focus on the key facts mentioned about the company.
# --instructions--
@@ -35,7 +39,7 @@ Seventy-three departments.
### --feedback--
Listen carefully. That number refers to something else in the monologue.
Listen carefully. That number refers to something else about the company.
---
@@ -59,12 +63,16 @@ Pay attention to the exact number you hear.
# --explanation--
In the monologue, two different numbers are mentioned. One refers to the number of employees, and the other refers to the number of departments. Let's review the key vocabulary and structures that help you understand these details. For example:
Sebastián mentions two different numbers.
One refers to the number of employees, and the other one refers to the number of departments.
Let's review the key vocabulary and structures that help you understand these details. These include:
- `Tiene setenta y tres empleados.` - It has seventy-three employees.
- `Tiene ocho departamentos.` - It has eight departments.
`Tiene` is the verb used to indicate possession, and based on the monologue, the number that follows specifies the quantity of employees or departments.
`Tiene` ("has") is the verb used to indicate possession. Sebastián uses this verb to indicate the number of departments.
# --scene--
@@ -15,7 +15,9 @@ Tiene ocho departamentos.
# --description--
This practice task checks your listening comprehension. Pay attention to the type of company being described.
This practice task checks your listening comprehension.
Pay attention to the type of company being described.
# --instructions--
@@ -37,7 +39,7 @@ A marketing company.
### --feedback--
Marketing is not mentioned as the main industry.
Sebastián mentions something different.
---
@@ -45,7 +47,7 @@ A finance company.
### --feedback--
Finance is not referenced in the monologue.
Finance is not mentioned in the audio.
---
@@ -53,7 +55,7 @@ A design company.
### --feedback--
Design is not described as the main type of company.
Sebastián doesn't describe Andes Commerce as a design company.
## --video-solution--
@@ -65,6 +67,10 @@ This task practices listening for descriptive information.
When you hear `es una empresa de...`, the speaker is describing the type of company.
Sebastián says `Andes Commerce es una empresa de tecnología`, which means that "Andes Commerce is a technology company".
Therefore, Andes Commerce is a technology company.
# --scene--
```json
@@ -16,7 +16,9 @@ Sitio web: www.andescommerce.com
# --description--
This practice task checks your listening comprehension. Focus on the company details mentioned in the profile.
This practice task checks your listening comprehension.
Focus on the company details mentioned in the profile.
# --instructions--
@@ -46,7 +48,7 @@ Listen carefully to the domain ending.
### --feedback--
Pay attention to the word order in the website name.
This is different from what Sebastián mentions.
---
@@ -54,7 +56,7 @@ Pay attention to the word order in the website name.
### --feedback--
That domain is not mentioned in the audio.
This domain is not mentioned in the audio.
## --video-solution--
@@ -64,18 +66,7 @@ That domain is not mentioned in the audio.
The company's website is `www.andescommerce.com`.
More review of numbers in Spanish:
`Setenta y tres` follows the pattern:
`Setenta` (70) + `y` + `tres` (3)
The verb `tiene` is the third person singular form of `tener`, used with singular subjects. For example:
- `Tiene cuarenta y cinco estudiantes`. - It has forty-five students.
- `El proyecto tiene sesenta y dos fases`. - The project has sixty-two phases.
- `La oficina tiene veinte computadoras`. - The office has twenty computers.
- `El equipo tiene diez miembros`. - The team has ten members.
The `.` ("period") is known as `punto` in Spanish.
# --scene--
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ This practice task reviews key verb forms and company profile vocabulary. Comple
# --instructions--
This task doesn't have audio. Review the dialogue and use the following words: `se llama`, `es`, `está`, `tiene`, `setenta y tres`, `sitio` to complete the sentences below.
This task doesn't have audio. Review the dialogue and use the following words and phrases: `se llama`, `es`, `está`, `tiene`, `setenta y tres`, `sitio` to complete the sentences below.
# --fillInTheBlank--
@@ -26,11 +26,11 @@ This task doesn't have audio. Review the dialogue and use the following words: `
`BLANK BLANK empleados.`
`El BLANK web es www.andescommerce.com.`
`Su BLANK web es www.andescommerce.com.`
## --blanks--
`Se llama`
`se llama`
### --feedback--
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ This structure is used to state the name of something.
---
`Es`
`es`
### --feedback--
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ This is the third person singular form of `ser`.
---
`Está`
`está`
### --feedback--
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ This verb is used for location.
---
`Tiene`
`tiene`
### --feedback--
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ This is the third person singular form of `tener`.
---
`Setenta y tres`
`setenta y tres`
### --feedback--
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ This number follows the pattern tens + `y` + unit.
---
`Sitio`
`sitio`
### --feedback--
@@ -87,19 +87,19 @@ This task reinforces third person singular structures used when describing a com
`Es` is used to describe what something is. For example:
- `Es una empresa internacional`. - It is an international company.
- `Es un curso avanzado`. - It is an advanced course.
- `Es una empresa internacional`. - It's an international company.
- `Es un curso avanzado`. - It's an advanced course.
`Está` is used for location. For example:
- `La oficina está en Lima`. - The office is in Lima.
- `El edificio está en el centro`. - The building is in the center.
`Tiene` expresses possession or quantity. For example:
- `La empresa tiene veinte empleados`. - The company has twenty employees.
- `El equipo tiene cinco miembros`. - The team has five members.
`Setenta y tres` - seventy-three
These terms are also important in this context:
`Sitio web` - website
- `Setenta y tres` - Seventy-three.
- `Sitio web` - Website.
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Read the dialogue and decide if the following statement is true or false.
## --text--
Is it true or false: When Sebastián asks `¿Cuál es su sitio web?`, he is asking for the company's website address.
Is it true or false: When Sebastián asks `¿Cuál es su sitio web?`, he is asking for the company's website.
## --answers--
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ False
### --feedback--
Review what type of information `¿Cuál...?` is used to request in this context.
Sebastián is asking about the company's `sitio web`, which means "website".
## --video-solution--
@@ -43,12 +43,11 @@ Review what type of information `¿Cuál...?` is used to request in this context
`¿Cuál...?` is used to ask for specific information or identification. For example:
- `¿Cuál es tu nombre?` - What is your name?
- `¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono?` - What is your phone number?
In the dialogue, `¿Cuál es su sitio web?` asks for a specific piece of information: the website.
`Su` refers to the company (its), and `es` is third person singular because the subject is `su sitio web`.
`Su` refers to the company ("its"), and `es` is third person singular because the subject is `su sitio web`.
# --scene--
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ This possessive adjective refers to the company.
---
`Es`
`es`
### --feedback--
@@ -48,21 +48,16 @@ This is the third person singular form of `ser`, used with a singular subject.
# --explanation--
`¿Cuál...?` is used to ask for identification or specific details. For example:
- `¿Cuál es tu nombre?` - What is your name?
`¿Cuál...?` is used to ask for specific details. For example:
- `¿Cuál es tu correo electrónico?` - What is your email?
`Su` is a possessive adjective used in third person. It can mean his, her, its, or their depending on context. In this dialogue, it refers to the company (its website). For example:
`Su` is a possessive adjective used in third person. In this dialogue, it refers to the company. For example:
- `Su oficina está en Lima.` - His/Her/Its office is in Lima.
- `Su oficina está en Lima.` - His/her/its office is in Lima.
- `Su número es correcto.` - His/Her/Its number is correct.
`Es` is third person singular from `ser`. For example:
`Es` is third person singular form of the verb `ser`. For example:
- `El sitio web es oficial.` - The website is official.
- `La dirección es correcta.` - The address is correct.
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ lang: es
# --description--
This is a practice task to help you review how to identify basic information about a company in Spanish.
This practice task will help you review how to identify basic information about a company in Spanish.
Focus on listening for key words that describe what the company is and what it does.
@@ -64,11 +64,11 @@ The correct answer is `A technology company` because the audio says `Andes Comme
The phrase `empresa de tecnología` identifies the type of company. The next sentence, `La empresa crea productos digitales`, supports this idea by showing the kind of work the company does.
`Es` is the 3rd person singular of `ser` (to be). When describing what a company is, Spanish uses this structure:
`Es` is the third-person singular of the verb `ser` ("to be"). When describing what a company is, you should use this structure in Spanish:
[Company name] + `es` + `una empresa de` + [sector]
The sector here is `tecnología`. This verb form (`es`) is used whenever a singular subject **is** being described.
The sector here is `tecnología`. This verb form (`es`) is used whenever a singular subject is being described.
# --scene--
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ lang: es
# --description--
In this task, you will practice choosing the correct third-person singular conjugation of the verb `crear` for a singular subject.
In this task, you will practice the third-person singular conjugation of the verb `crear` for a singular subject.
# --instructions--
@@ -24,31 +24,31 @@ Which of the following sentences has the correct conjugation of the verb `crear`
## --answers--
`La empresa crear productos digitales`
`La empresa crear productos digitales.`
### --feedback--
`Crear` is the infinitive — the base form of the verb. Spanish requires a conjugated form here. When the subject is `la empresa` (singular, 3rd person), use `crea`.
`Crear` is the infinitive form of the verb. You should use a different form of this verb to match the subject.
---
`La empresa crean productos digitales`
`La empresa crean productos digitales.`
### --feedback--
`Crean` is the third-person **plural** form (they create). The subject `la empresa` is singular, so the verb must also be singular: `crea`.
`Crean` is the third-person **plural** form. The subject `la empresa` is singular.
---
`La empresa creo productos digitales`
`La empresa creo productos digitales.`
### --feedback--
`Creo` is the 1st person singular form (I create). The subject here is `la empresa`, not `yo`. Use `crea` for a singular 3rd person subject.
`Creo` is the first-person singular form. The subject here is `la empresa`, not `yo`.
---
`La empresa crea productos digitales`
`La empresa crea productos digitales.`
## --video-solution--
@@ -56,16 +56,16 @@ Which of the following sentences has the correct conjugation of the verb `crear`
# --explanation--
`La empresa crea productos digitales.` — The company creates digital products.
`La empresa crea productos digitales.` means "the company creates digital products".
The verb must agree with its subject. `La empresa` is singular and 3rd person, so `crear` conjugates as `crea`.
The verb must agree with its subject. `La empresa` is singular, so `crear` conjugates as `crea` in third person.
The pattern:
These are verb conjugations for different subjects:
- `Crear` — infinitive (never used after a subject on its own)
- `Yo creo` — I create
- `Tú creas`you create (informal)
- `Él/ella/la empresa crea`he/she/the company creates
- `Ellos/ellas crean`they create
- `Crear` — infinitive (never used after a subject on its own).
- `Yo creo` — I create.
- `Tú creas`You create (informal).
- `Él/ella/la empresa crea`He/She/The company creates.
- `Ellos/ellas crean`They create.
This same pattern applies to `trabaja` and `ayuda`, and many other regular `-ar` verbs.
This also applies to other verbs like `trabaja` and `ayuda`, and many other regular `-ar` verbs.
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ dashedName: task-3
lang: es
---
<!-- (No Audio) -->
<!-- (No Audio) -->
# --description--
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Read the question and answer below.
## --text--
Which sentence grammatically uses the correct verb to complete this statement?
Which sentence uses the correct verb to complete this statement?
## --answers--
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Which sentence grammatically uses the correct verb to complete this statement?
### --feedback--
`Han` is not the correct form here to say that employees exist in a place.
`Han` is not the correct verb form to refer to employees.
---
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ Which sentence grammatically uses the correct verb to complete this statement?
### --feedback--
`Ha` is not the correct form for this structure. Spanish uses `hay` to say that something or someone is in a place.
`Ha` is not the correct form for this structure.
---
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ Which sentence grammatically uses the correct verb to complete this statement?
### --feedback--
`Había` is a past form, but the sentence needs the present form.
`Había` is a past form, but the sentence should have the present form.
---
@@ -58,7 +58,6 @@ Which sentence grammatically uses the correct verb to complete this statement?
`En el departamento de ingeniería hay veinticinco empleados.` - In the engineering department, there are twenty-five employees.
In Spanish, `hay` is the form used to say that something or someone exists in a place.
In Spanish, `hay` is the verb form used to say that something or someone exists in a place. It's equivalent to "there are" or "there is".
Here, `en el departamento de ingeniería` gives the location, and `veinticinco empleados` tells how many employees there are.
@@ -10,7 +10,9 @@ lang: es
# --description--
This task helps you practice listening for specific information about company departments and their employees. Focus on numbers and department names mentioned in the audio to answer the question correctly.
This task helps you practice listening for specific information about company departments and their employees.
Focus on the numbers and departments mentioned in the audio.
# --instructions--
@@ -56,9 +58,9 @@ That number is not the one mentioned in the audio.
# --explanation--
The correct answer is `Twelve employees`.
The correct answer is twelve employees (`doce empleados`).
`El departamento de datos y Analítica tiene doce empleados.` - The Data and Analytics department has twelve employees.
`El departamento de datos y analítica tiene doce empleados.` - The Data and Analytics department has twelve employees.
Notice the consistent pattern throughout the audio:
@@ -108,7 +110,7 @@ Notice the consistent pattern throughout the audio:
"startTime": 5.18,
"finishTime": 9.65,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de Ingeniería tiene veinticinco empleados.",
"text": "El departamento de ingeniería tiene veinticinco empleados.",
"align": "center"
}
},
@@ -117,7 +119,7 @@ Notice the consistent pattern throughout the audio:
"startTime": 10.03,
"finishTime": 15.61,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de Datos y Analítica tiene doce empleados.",
"text": "El departamento de datos y analítica tiene doce empleados.",
"align": "center"
}
},
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ lang: es
# --description--
This task helps you practice choosing the correct verb form for a singular department.
This task helps you practice choosing the correct verb form for a department.
# --instructions--
@@ -20,11 +20,11 @@ Listen to the audio and answer the question below.
## --text--
Which sentence grammatically uses the correct verb to complete this sentence?
Which option uses the correct verb to complete the sentence?
## --answers--
`El departamento de ingeniería desarrollan el software`.
`El departamento de ingeniería desarrollan el software.`
### --feedback--
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ Which sentence grammatically uses the correct verb to complete this sentence?
---
`El departamento de ingeniería desarrollar el software`.
`El departamento de ingeniería desarrollar el software.`
### --feedback--
@@ -40,15 +40,15 @@ Which sentence grammatically uses the correct verb to complete this sentence?
---
`El departamento de ingeniería desarrolla el software`.
`El departamento de ingeniería desarrolla el software.`
---
`El departamento de ingeniería desarrollas el software`.
`El departamento de ingeniería desarrollas el software.`
### --feedback--
`Desarrollas` is the form for `tú`, not for `el departamento`.
`Desarrollas` is the verb form for `tú`, not for `el departamento`.
## --video-solution--
@@ -56,9 +56,9 @@ Which sentence grammatically uses the correct verb to complete this sentence?
# --explanation--
The correct answer is `El departamento de ingeniería desarrolla el software.`
The correct answer is `El departamento de ingeniería desarrolla el software`, which means "the department of engineering develops the software".
The subject `el departamento` is singular, so it needs the singular verb form `desarrolla`.
The subject `el departamento` is singular, so it needs the singular verb form `desarrolla` ("develops").
# --scene--
@@ -81,8 +81,8 @@ The subject `el departamento` is singular, so it needs the singular verb form `d
"audio": {
"filename": "ES_A1_what_each_department_does.mp3",
"startTime": 1,
"startTimestamp": 0.35,
"finishTimestamp": 42.38
"startTimestamp": 0.29,
"finishTimestamp": 4.76
}
},
"commands": [
@@ -94,82 +94,17 @@ The subject `el departamento` is singular, so it needs the singular verb form `d
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 1,
"finishTime": 5.34,
"finishTime": 5.47,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El Departamento de Ingeniería desarrolla el software.",
"align": "center"
}
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 0.65,
"finishTime": 0.97,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El Departamento de Datos y Analítica analiza la información.",
"align": "center"
}
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 6.61,
"finishTime": 11.64,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El Departamento de Producto y Gestión de Proyectos organiza los proyectos.",
"align": "center"
}
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 13.03,
"finishTime": 18.92,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El Departamento de Diseño y Experiencia de Usuario diseña los productos.",
"align": "center"
}
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 20.32,
"finishTime": 25.84,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El Departamento de Marketing promueve la empresa.",
"align": "center"
}
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 27.06,
"finishTime": 31.05,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El Departamento de Control de Calidad verifica el software.",
"align": "center"
}
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 32.29,
"finishTime": 37.07,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El Departamento de Recursos Humanos apoya a los empleados.",
"align": "center"
}
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 37.96,
"finishTime": 43.03,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El Departamento de Aprendizaje y Desarrollo capacita al equipo.",
"text": "El departamento de ingeniería desarrolla el software.",
"align": "center"
}
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"opacity": 0,
"startTime": 43.53
"startTime": 5.97
}
]
}
```
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ lang: es
# --description--
Practice choosing the correct verb form for a singular department.
Practice choosing the correct verb form for a department.
# --instructions--
@@ -24,19 +24,19 @@ Which sentence uses the correct verb?
## --answers--
`El departamento de control de calidad verifica el software`.
`El departamento de control de calidad verifica el software.`
---
`El departamento de control de calidad verifican el software`.
`El departamento de control de calidad verifican el software.`
### --feedback--
`Verifican` is the form for `ellos/ellas`, but `el departamento` is singular.
`Verifican` is the verb form for `ellos/ellas` (plural), but `el departamento` is singular.
---
`El departamento de control de calidad verificar el software`.
`El departamento de control de calidad verificar el software.`
### --feedback--
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ Which sentence uses the correct verb?
---
`El departamento de control de calidad verificas el software`.
`El departamento de control de calidad verificas el software.`
### --feedback--
@@ -56,9 +56,9 @@ Which sentence uses the correct verb?
# --explanation--
`El departamento de control de calidad verifica el software.` - The Quality Control department checks the software.
The correct answer is `el departamento de control de calidad verifica el software`, which means "the Quality Control department checks the software".
The subject `el departamento` is singular, so it needs the singular verb form `verifica`.
The subject `el departamento` is singular, so it needs the singular verb form `verifica`.
# --scene--
@@ -80,8 +80,8 @@ The subject `el departamento` is singular, so it needs the singular verb form `v
"audio": {
"filename": "ES_A1_what_each_department_does.mp3",
"startTime": 1,
"startTimestamp": 0.35,
"finishTimestamp": 42.38
"startTimestamp": 31.63,
"finishTimestamp": 36.44
}
},
"commands": [
@@ -93,79 +93,16 @@ The subject `el departamento` is singular, so it needs the singular verb form `v
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 1,
"finishTime": 5.34,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de ingeniería desarrolla el software.",
"align": "center"
}
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 0.65,
"finishTime": 0.97,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de datos y analítica analiza la información.",
"align": "center"
}
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 6.61,
"finishTime": 11.64,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de producto y gestión de proyectos organiza los proyectos.",
"align": "center"
}
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 13.03,
"finishTime": 18.92,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de diseño y experiencia de usuario diseña los productos.",
"align": "center"
}
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 20.32,
"finishTime": 25.84,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de marketing promueve la empresa.",
"align": "center"
}
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 27.06,
"finishTime": 31.05,
"finishTime": 5.81,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de control de calidad verifica el software.",
"align": "center"
}
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 32.29,
"finishTime": 37.07,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de recursos humanos apoya a los empleados.",
"align": "center"
}
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 37.96,
"finishTime": 43.03,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de aprendizaje y desarrollo capacita al equipo.",
"align": "center"
}
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"opacity": 0,
"startTime": 43.53
"startTime": 6.31
}
]
}
@@ -10,11 +10,11 @@ lang: es
# --description--
In this task, you will practice identifying departments from the actions they perform.
In this task, you will practice identifying departments based on their tasks.
# --instructions--
Listen and complete each sentence with the correct department.
Listen and complete the sentence with the correct department.
# --fillInTheBlank--
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Listen and complete each sentence with the correct department.
## --blanks--
`Recursos humanos`
`recursos humanos`
### --feedback--
@@ -32,7 +32,9 @@ This department supports the employees.
# --explanation--
`El departamento de recursos humanos apoya a los empleados.` — The Human Resources department supports the employees.
`Recursos humanos` means "Human Resources".
Sebastián says `el departamento de recursos humanos apoya a los empleados`, which means "The Human Resources department supports the employees".
# --scene--
@@ -54,8 +56,8 @@ This department supports the employees.
"audio": {
"filename": "ES_A1_what_each_department_does.mp3",
"startTime": 1,
"startTimestamp": 0.35,
"finishTimestamp": 42.38
"startTimestamp": 0.29,
"finishTimestamp": 48.26
}
},
"commands": [
@@ -67,7 +69,7 @@ This department supports the employees.
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 1,
"finishTime": 5.34,
"finishTime": 5.47,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de ingeniería desarrolla el software.",
"align": "center"
@@ -75,8 +77,8 @@ This department supports the employees.
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 0.65,
"finishTime": 0.97,
"startTime": 6.63,
"finishTime": 11.84,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de datos y analítica analiza la información.",
"align": "center"
@@ -84,8 +86,8 @@ This department supports the employees.
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 6.61,
"finishTime": 11.64,
"startTime": 13.2,
"finishTime": 18.96,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de producto y gestión de proyectos organiza los proyectos.",
"align": "center"
@@ -93,8 +95,8 @@ This department supports the employees.
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 13.03,
"finishTime": 18.92,
"startTime": 20.45,
"finishTime": 25.94,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de diseño y experiencia de usuario diseña los productos.",
"align": "center"
@@ -102,8 +104,8 @@ This department supports the employees.
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 20.32,
"finishTime": 25.84,
"startTime": 27.14,
"finishTime": 31.06,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de marketing promueve la empresa.",
"align": "center"
@@ -111,8 +113,8 @@ This department supports the employees.
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 27.06,
"finishTime": 31.05,
"startTime": 32.34,
"finishTime": 37.15,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de control de calidad verifica el software.",
"align": "center"
@@ -120,8 +122,8 @@ This department supports the employees.
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 32.29,
"finishTime": 37.07,
"startTime": 38.31,
"finishTime": 43.19,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de recursos humanos apoya a los empleados.",
"align": "center"
@@ -129,8 +131,8 @@ This department supports the employees.
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 37.96,
"finishTime": 43.03,
"startTime": 43.94,
"finishTime": 48.97,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de aprendizaje y desarrollo capacita al equipo.",
"align": "center"
@@ -139,7 +141,7 @@ This department supports the employees.
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"opacity": 0,
"startTime": 43.53
"startTime": 49.47
}
]
}
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Which department promotes the company?
## --answers--
`El departamento de ingeniería`.
`El departamento de ingeniería.`
### --feedback--
@@ -32,11 +32,11 @@ This department creates or develops the software, not the company promotion.
---
`El departamento de marketing`.
`El departamento de marketing.`
---
`El departamento de recursos humanos`.
`El departamento de recursos humanos.`
### --feedback--
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ This department supports employees, not company promotion.
---
`El departamento de control de calidad`.
`El departamento de control de calidad.`
### --feedback--
@@ -56,8 +56,7 @@ This department checks or verifies the software, not the company promotion.
# --explanation--
The correct answer is `El departamento de marketing` because the audio says `El departamento de marketing promueve la empresa.`
The correct answer is `el departamento de marketing` because Sebastián says `el departamento de marketing promueve la empresa`, which means "the Marketing department promotes the company".
# --scene--
@@ -79,8 +78,8 @@ The correct answer is `El departamento de marketing` because the audio says `El
"audio": {
"filename": "ES_A1_what_each_department_does.mp3",
"startTime": 1,
"startTimestamp": 0.35,
"finishTimestamp": 42.38
"startTimestamp": 0.29,
"finishTimestamp": 48.26
}
},
"commands": [
@@ -92,7 +91,7 @@ The correct answer is `El departamento de marketing` because the audio says `El
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 1,
"finishTime": 5.34,
"finishTime": 5.47,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de ingeniería desarrolla el software.",
"align": "center"
@@ -100,8 +99,8 @@ The correct answer is `El departamento de marketing` because the audio says `El
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 0.65,
"finishTime": 0.97,
"startTime": 6.63,
"finishTime": 11.84,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de datos y analítica analiza la información.",
"align": "center"
@@ -109,8 +108,8 @@ The correct answer is `El departamento de marketing` because the audio says `El
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 6.61,
"finishTime": 11.64,
"startTime": 13.2,
"finishTime": 18.96,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de producto y gestión de proyectos organiza los proyectos.",
"align": "center"
@@ -118,8 +117,8 @@ The correct answer is `El departamento de marketing` because the audio says `El
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 13.03,
"finishTime": 18.92,
"startTime": 20.45,
"finishTime": 25.94,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de diseño y experiencia de usuario diseña los productos.",
"align": "center"
@@ -127,8 +126,8 @@ The correct answer is `El departamento de marketing` because the audio says `El
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 20.32,
"finishTime": 25.84,
"startTime": 27.14,
"finishTime": 31.06,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de marketing promueve la empresa.",
"align": "center"
@@ -136,8 +135,8 @@ The correct answer is `El departamento de marketing` because the audio says `El
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 27.06,
"finishTime": 31.05,
"startTime": 32.34,
"finishTime": 37.15,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de control de calidad verifica el software.",
"align": "center"
@@ -145,8 +144,8 @@ The correct answer is `El departamento de marketing` because the audio says `El
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 32.29,
"finishTime": 37.07,
"startTime": 38.31,
"finishTime": 43.19,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de recursos humanos apoya a los empleados.",
"align": "center"
@@ -154,8 +153,8 @@ The correct answer is `El departamento de marketing` because the audio says `El
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 37.96,
"finishTime": 43.03,
"startTime": 43.94,
"finishTime": 48.97,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de aprendizaje y desarrollo capacita al equipo.",
"align": "center"
@@ -164,7 +163,7 @@ The correct answer is `El departamento de marketing` because the audio says `El
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"opacity": 0,
"startTime": 43.53
"startTime": 49.47
}
]
}
@@ -10,11 +10,11 @@ lang: es
# --description--
In this task, you will practice identifying departments from the actions they perform.
In this task, you will practice identifying departments from the actions they perform.
# --instructions--
Listen and complete each sentence with the correct department.
Listen and complete the sentence with the correct department.
# --fillInTheBlank--
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Listen and complete each sentence with the correct department.
## --blanks--
`Aprendizaje y desarrollo`
`aprendizaje y desarrollo`
### --feedback--
@@ -32,11 +32,11 @@ This department trains the team.
# --explanation--
`El departamento de aprendizaje y desarrollo capacita al equipo.` — The Learning and Development department trains the team.
`El departamento de aprendizaje y desarrollo capacita al equipo` means "the Learning and Development department trains the team".
Both `apoyar` (to support) and `capacitar` (to train) are third-person singular `-ar` verbs.
Both `apoyar` ("to support") and `capacitar` ("to train") are third-person singular verbs that end with `-ar`.
Following the same pattern as `desarrolla`, `verifica`, and `crea` from earlier tasks.
They follow the same pattern as `desarrolla`, `verifica`, and `crea` from earlier tasks.
# --scene--
@@ -58,8 +58,8 @@ Following the same pattern as `desarrolla`, `verifica`, and `crea` from earlier
"audio": {
"filename": "ES_A1_what_each_department_does.mp3",
"startTime": 1,
"startTimestamp": 0.35,
"finishTimestamp": 42.38
"startTimestamp": 0.29,
"finishTimestamp": 48.26
}
},
"commands": [
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ Following the same pattern as `desarrolla`, `verifica`, and `crea` from earlier
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 1,
"finishTime": 5.34,
"finishTime": 5.47,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de ingeniería desarrolla el software.",
"align": "center"
@@ -79,8 +79,8 @@ Following the same pattern as `desarrolla`, `verifica`, and `crea` from earlier
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 0.65,
"finishTime": 0.97,
"startTime": 6.63,
"finishTime": 11.84,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de datos y analítica analiza la información.",
"align": "center"
@@ -88,8 +88,8 @@ Following the same pattern as `desarrolla`, `verifica`, and `crea` from earlier
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 6.61,
"finishTime": 11.64,
"startTime": 13.2,
"finishTime": 18.96,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de producto y gestión de proyectos organiza los proyectos.",
"align": "center"
@@ -97,8 +97,8 @@ Following the same pattern as `desarrolla`, `verifica`, and `crea` from earlier
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 13.03,
"finishTime": 18.92,
"startTime": 20.45,
"finishTime": 25.94,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de diseño y experiencia de usuario diseña los productos.",
"align": "center"
@@ -106,8 +106,8 @@ Following the same pattern as `desarrolla`, `verifica`, and `crea` from earlier
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 20.32,
"finishTime": 25.84,
"startTime": 27.14,
"finishTime": 31.06,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de marketing promueve la empresa.",
"align": "center"
@@ -115,8 +115,8 @@ Following the same pattern as `desarrolla`, `verifica`, and `crea` from earlier
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 27.06,
"finishTime": 31.05,
"startTime": 32.34,
"finishTime": 37.15,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de control de calidad verifica el software.",
"align": "center"
@@ -124,8 +124,8 @@ Following the same pattern as `desarrolla`, `verifica`, and `crea` from earlier
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 32.29,
"finishTime": 37.07,
"startTime": 38.31,
"finishTime": 43.19,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de recursos humanos apoya a los empleados.",
"align": "center"
@@ -133,8 +133,8 @@ Following the same pattern as `desarrolla`, `verifica`, and `crea` from earlier
},
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"startTime": 37.96,
"finishTime": 43.03,
"startTime": 43.94,
"finishTime": 48.97,
"dialogue": {
"text": "El departamento de aprendizaje y desarrollo capacita al equipo.",
"align": "center"
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ Following the same pattern as `desarrolla`, `verifica`, and `crea` from earlier
{
"character": "Sebastián",
"opacity": 0,
"startTime": 43.53
"startTime": 49.47
}
]
}
@@ -24,19 +24,19 @@ Which of the following sentences has the correct verb?
#### --distractors--
`La empresa tiene una empresa de tecnología.`
`Andes Commerce tiene una empresa de tecnología.`
---
`La empresa esta una empresa de tecnología.`
`Andes Commerce está una empresa de tecnología.`
---
`La empresa se llama una empresa de tecnología.`
`Andes Commerce se llama una empresa de tecnología.`
#### --answer--
`La empresa es una empresa de tecnología.`
`Andes Commerce es una empresa de tecnología.`
### --question--
@@ -46,19 +46,19 @@ Which sentence correctly uses third person singular to name a company?
#### --distractors--
`La empresa llamo Andes Commerce`.
`La empresa llamo Andes Commerce.`
---
`La empresa llamar Andes Commerce`.
`La empresa llamar Andes Commerce.`
---
`La empresa llama Andes Commerce`.
`La empresa llama Andes Commerce.`
#### --answer--
`La empresa se llama Andes Commerce`.
`La empresa se llama Andes Commerce.`
### --question--
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ Which sentence correctly describes the location of a company?
#### --answer--
`La empresa está en Medellín`.
`La empresa está en Medellín.`
### --question--
@@ -112,41 +112,41 @@ Which sentence follows the correct structure **noun + third person verb**?
#### --distractors--
`Empresa es tecnología`.
`Empresa es tecnología.`
---
`Tiene la empresa setenta empleados`.
`Tiene la empresa setenta empleados.`
---
`Es empresa tecnología`.
`Es empresa tecnología.`
#### --answer--
`La empresa es una empresa de tecnología`.
`La empresa es una empresa de tecnología.`
### --question--
#### --text--
Which sentence correctly uses an article with a department?
Which sentence uses the correct article to describe a department?
#### --distractors--
`Departamento ingeniería tiene empleados`.
`La departamento de ingeniería tiene diez empleados.`
---
`Ingeniería departamento tiene empleados`.
`Ingeniería departamento tiene diez empleados.`
---
`Departamento de ingeniería tiene empleados`.
`Departamento de ingeniería tiene diez empleados.`
#### --answer--
`El departamento de ingeniería tiene empleados.`
`El departamento de ingeniería tiene diez empleados.`
### --question--
@@ -158,19 +158,19 @@ Which verb correctly completes the sentence?
#### --distractors--
`Es`
`es`
---
`Está`
`está`
---
`Se llama`
`se llama`
#### --answer--
`Tiene`
`tiene`
### --question--
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ Which sentence correctly describes the company's website?
#### --distractors--
`La empresa tiene www.andescommerce.com.`
`Su sitio web tiene www.andescommerce.com.`
---
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ Which sentence correctly describes the company's website?
---
`La empresa es www.andescommerce.com.`
`Está la empresa es www.andescommerce.com.`
#### --answer--
@@ -198,9 +198,9 @@ Which sentence correctly describes the company's website?
#### --text--
Which of the following sentences is the correct translation of:
What is the correct translation of this sentence?
`La empresa se llama Andes Commerce.`?
`La empresa se llama Andes Commerce.`
#### --distractors--
@@ -16,11 +16,11 @@ lang: es
In Spanish, company descriptions often follow the structure:
**Subject + verb (3rd person singular) + information**
**Subject + verb (third-person singular) + information**
Examples:
- `La empresa es una empresa de tecnología.` The company is a technology company.
- `Andes Commerce es una empresa de tecnología.` Andes Commerce is a technology company.
- `La empresa tiene setenta y tres empleados.` The company has seventy-three employees.
- `Su sede está en Medellín.` Its headquarters is in Medellín.
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ When the subject is a **company or department**, the verb appears in **third per
Structure:
`La empresa / El departamento` + verb
`La empresa / el departamento` + verb
Examples:
@@ -58,13 +58,15 @@ Examples:
### Articles with Company Vocabulary
Spanish commonly uses **articles** when referring to organizations and departments.
Spanish commonly uses **articles** like `la` and `el` when referring to organizations and departments.
Articles must match the gender of the noun they describe. `La` is used for feminine nouns, while `el` is used for masculine nouns.
Examples:
- `La empresa`
- `El departamento de ingeniería`
- `El equipo de marketing`
- `La empresa.`
- `El departamento de ingeniería.`
- `El equipo de marketing.`
Examples in sentences:
@@ -73,117 +75,13 @@ Examples in sentences:
---
### Key Company Vocabulary
#### Empresa y sector
- `Empresa` Company
- `Empresa de tecnología` Technology company
- `Sector` Sector / Industry
Examples:
- `Es una empresa de tecnología.`
- `El sector es tecnología.`
---
#### Estructura organizativa
- `Departamento` Department
- `Empleados` Employees
Examples:
- `El departamento tiene diez empleados.`
- `La empresa tiene varios departamentos.`
---
#### Departamentos
- `Ingeniería` Engineering
- `Datos y analítica` Data and analytics
- `Producto y gestión de proyectos` Product and project management
- `Diseño y experiencia de usuario` Design and user experience
- `Marketing` Marketing
- `Control de calidad` Quality control
- `Recursos humanos` Human resources
- `Aprendizaje y desarrollo` Learning and development
Examples:
- `El departamento de ingeniería tiene veinticinco empleados.`
- `Trabajo en el departamento de diseño y experiencia de usuario.`
---
### Numbers Used in Company Information
Numbers are often used to describe employees or departments.
#### Numbers 09
| Number | Spanish |
|------|------|
| 0 | `cero` |
| 1 | `uno` |
| 2 | `dos` |
| 3 | `tres` |
| 4 | `cuatro` |
| 5 | `cinco` |
| 6 | `seis` |
| 7 | `siete` |
| 8 | `ocho` |
| 9 | `nueve` |
---
#### Numbers 3039
| Number | Spanish |
|------|------|
| 30 | `treinta` |
| 31 | `treinta y uno` |
| 32 | `treinta y dos` |
| 33 | `treinta y tres` |
| 34 | `treinta y cuatro` |
| 35 | `treinta y cinco` |
| 36 | `treinta y seis` |
| 37 | `treinta y siete` |
| 38 | `treinta y ocho` |
| 39 | `treinta y nueve` |
---
#### Numbers 7079
| Number | Spanish |
|------|------|
| 70 | `setenta` |
| 71 | `setenta y uno` |
| 72 | `setenta y dos` |
| 73 | `setenta y tres` |
| 74 | `setenta y cuatro` |
| 75 | `setenta y cinco` |
| 76 | `setenta y seis` |
| 77 | `setenta y siete` |
| 78 | `setenta y ocho` |
| 79 | `setenta y nueve` |
Example:
- `La empresa tiene setenta y tres empleados.`
---
### Asking for Basic Company Information
Common question patterns:
| Question | Meaning |
|---|---|
| `¿Cómo se llama la empresa?` | What is the company called? |
| `¿Cómo se llama la empresa?` | What is the name of the company? |
| `¿Dónde está su sede?` | Where is its headquarters? |
| `¿En qué departamento trabajas?` | What department do you work in? |
| `¿Cuántos empleados tiene la empresa?` | How many employees does the company have? |
@@ -195,13 +93,13 @@ Common question patterns:
Common answer patterns:
- `Trabajo en una empresa de tecnología.`
- `La empresa se llama Andes Commerce.`
- `La empresa tiene setenta y tres empleados.`
- `Su sede está en Medellín.`
- `Su sitio web es www.andescommerce.com.`
- `Trabajo en una empresa de tecnología.` - I work in a technology company.
- `La empresa se llama Andes Commerce.` - The company's name is Andes Commerce.
- `La empresa tiene setenta y tres empleados.` - The company has seventy-three employees.
- `Su sede está en Medellín.` - Its headquarters is in Medellín.
- `Su sitio web es www.andescommerce.com.` - Its website is www.andescommerce.com.
These structures help you **identify and describe a company and its departments**.
These structures help you identify and describe a company and its departments.
# --assignment--
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ lang: es
Review this glossary as a quick reference of the most important words and phrases in the monologues and dialogue.
## Empresa y sector
## Company and Sector
- `Empresa` - Company
- `Empresa de tecnología` - Technology company.
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Review this glossary as a quick reference of the most important words and phrase
<br>
## Estructura organizativa
## Organizational Structure
- `Departamento` - Department
- `Empleados` - Employees
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ Review this glossary as a quick reference of the most important words and phrase
<br>
## Departamentos
## Departments
- `Aprendizaje y desarrollo` - Learning and development.
- `Control de calidad` - Quality control.
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Review this glossary as a quick reference of the most important words and phrase
<br>
## Información corporativa
## Company Information
- `Nombre de la empresa` - Company name.
- `Número de empleados` - Number of employees.
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ Review this glossary as a quick reference of the most important words and phrase
<br>
## Verbos y expresiones útiles
## Helpful Verbs and Expressions
- `Ayuda` - Help
- `Crea` - Creates
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ Review this glossary as a quick reference of the most important words and phrase
<br>
## Preguntas sobre la empresa
## Questions About the Company
- `¿Cómo se llama la empresa?` - What is the name of the company?
- `¿Cuántos empleados tiene la empresa?` - How many employees does the company have?
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ Review this glossary as a quick reference of the most important words and phrase
<br>
## Números: 09
## Numbers: 09
- `Cero` - Zero
- `Uno` - One
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ Review this glossary as a quick reference of the most important words and phrase
<br>
## Números: 3039
## Numbers: 3039
- `Treinta` - Thirty
- `Treinta y uno` - Thirty-one
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ lang: es
# --description--
Before you go into some fundamental vocabulary words covered in this module, please take a moment to review the pronunciation of the numbers you've learned on previous modules.
Before you learn some fundamental vocabulary words covered in this module, please take a moment to review the pronunciation of the numbers you've learned on previous modules.
# --assignment--
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ lang: es
# --description--
Let's continue practicing both pronunciation and listening recognition of numbers in Spanish, focusing on the range from 30 to 39.
Let's continue practicing pronunciation and listening recognition of numbers in Spanish, focusing on the range from 30 to 39.
# --assignment--
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ lang: es
# --description--
Let's wrap up our number practice by focusing on pronunciation and listening recognition for the numbers 70 to 79.
Let's wrap up our number practice by focusing on the numbers from 70 to 79.
# --assignment--
@@ -14,9 +14,9 @@ In this sentence, Sebastián mentions where he works.
The word `empresa` means **company** or **business**.
The phrase `de tecnología` translates to "technology". Notice we are omitting the article `de` before `tecnología` in this context. The full translation of `empresa de tecnología` is "technology company".
The phrase `de tecnología` translates to "technology". The full translation of `empresa de tecnología` is "technology company".
The first syllable is `tec`, spelled with a `c` not a `k`, which is a common mistake.
The first syllable of the word `tecnología` is `tec`, spelled with a `c` not a `k`, even if their sounds are similar.
# --instructions--
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ This word means "company" or "business" and is often used to describe where some
In Spanish, `empresa de tecnología` refers to a tech company.
`Empresa` - Company
`Empresa` - Company
`Tecnología` - Technology
@@ -43,7 +43,10 @@ False
# --explanation--
The word `Ingeniería` means **engineering** in Spanish.
The department is responsible for building the technical infrastructure and writing the code that makes the platform work and not managing people within the company.
The engineering department is responsible for building the technical infrastructure and writing the code that makes the platform work.
Therefore, it's not responsible for managing people within the company.
# --scene--
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ This is a type of engineering.
### --feedback--
This refers to digital Marketing.
This refers to digital marketing.
## --video-solution--
@@ -10,7 +10,9 @@ lang: es
# --description--
Every feature needs a roadmap and a leader to ensure deadlines are met. Sebastián is mentioning the department that coordinates the "what" and the "when" of a release.
Every feature needs a roadmap and a leader to ensure deadlines are met.
Sebastián is mentioning the department that coordinates the "what" and the "when" of a release.
# --instructions--
@@ -56,7 +58,7 @@ Technical support helps users.
# --explanation--
`Producto y gestión de proyectos` means "Product and project management".
Sebastián mentions `Producto y gestión de proyectos`. This means "Product and project management".
# --scene--
@@ -28,18 +28,20 @@ Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.
### --feedback--
This word refers to the visual and functional creation of a product. Dont forget the `ñ`.
This word refers to the visual and functional creation of a product. Remember to use the letter `ñ`.
---
`Usuario`
`usuario`
### --feedback--
This word means "user" the person interacting with the product.
This word means "user". This is the person interacting with the product.
# --explanation--
`Diseño` means "design" and `usuario` means "user".
`Diseño y experiencia de usuario` means "Design and user experience".
# --scene--
@@ -10,7 +10,9 @@ lang: es
# --description--
Even the best software needs an audience. Sebastián refers to the team responsible for brand awareness, advertising, and reaching new customers.
Even the best software needs an audience.
Sebastián refers to the team responsible for brand awareness, advertising, and reaching new customers.
# --instructions--
@@ -95,7 +97,7 @@ This department is responsible for promotion, communication, advertising, and at
"startTime": 1,
"finishTime": 1.78,
"dialogue": {
"text": "marketing",
"text": "Marketing",
"align": "center"
}
},
@@ -10,7 +10,9 @@ lang: es
# --description--
Before a product reaches a client, it must be tested for bugs and errors. Sebastián is identifying the department that ensures everything functions properly.
Before a product reaches a client, it must be tested for bugs and errors.
Sebastián is identifying the department that ensures everything functions properly.
# --instructions--
@@ -28,11 +30,11 @@ Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.
### --feedback--
This word refers to supervision or inspection of something.
This word refers to the supervision or inspection of something.
---
`Calidad`
`calidad`
### --feedback--
@@ -10,7 +10,9 @@ lang: es
# --description--
This department manages the people within the company, from hiring new talent to handling employee relations. Sebastián is naming the area focused on the organization's social capital.
This department manages the people within the company, from hiring new talent to handling employee relations.
Sebastián is naming the area focused on the organization's social capital.
# --instructions--
@@ -48,7 +50,7 @@ Marketing focuses on promotion and brand awareness, not internal company managem
### --feedback--
Technology teams build and maintain systems, but they do not manage hiring or workplace policies.
Technology teams build and maintain systems. They don't manage hiring or workplace policies.
## --video-solution--
@@ -10,7 +10,9 @@ lang: es
# --description--
Companies want their employees to grow professionally and learn new skills through workshops and training. Sebastián refers to the specific sub-department dedicated to continuous education.
Companies want their employees to grow professionally and learn new skills through workshops and training.
Sebastián refers to the specific sub-department dedicated to continuous education.
# --instructions--
@@ -32,7 +34,7 @@ This word means "learning". The process of acquiring knowledge or skills.
---
`Desarrollo`
`desarrollo`
### --feedback--