The Gold Mine of Vocational Training in Spain 🚀
🎯 Learning Objectives
- Analyze labor market trends in 2026.
- Master 10+ B2 English career terms.
- Identify key growth sectors in Spain.
- Practice Future Continuous & Passive Voice structures.
🗺️ Road Map
1. Technical Vocabulary to Kick Off
| Term | TTS | Context / Spanish |
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| Workforce | ShowThe total number of people working. (Mano de obra) |
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| Shortage | ShowA lack of workers or resources. (Escasez) |
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| Sought-after | ShowIn high demand. (Muy solicitado) |
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| Vacancy | ShowAn available job position. (Vacante) |
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| Entry-level salary | ShowThe initial salary for a beginner. (Sueldo inicial) |
2. Deep Reading: Why Vocational Training?
The Spanish labor market is undergoing a significant shift. Recent data suggests that Advanced Vocational Training (FP de Grado Superior) is currently more in-demand than many university degrees.
Firstly, Digitalization and Cybersecurity have become the backbone of the economy. Experts in "Web Application Development" and "Network Systems" are constantly sought-after. With the rise of AI, these roles offer entry-level salaries starting at €24,000, quickly reaching €40,000 as experience grows.
Secondly, the Healthcare sector remains a titan. Degrees in "Dietetics" and "Laboratory Technician" have near-zero unemployment rates. This is due to an aging population and a growing concern for wellness. These professionals are being hired by both public hospitals and private clinics across the country.
Finally, Renewable Energies and Industrial Maintenance are vital for the green transition. Spain is becoming a European hub for wind and solar energy.
📺 Video Case: VET System in Spain
3. Drag & Drop: Vocational Challenge 🧩
Match the term with its correct definition.
4. Knowledge Check 🧠
1. Which sector is called the "backbone of the economy"?
2. Why is Healthcare in such high demand in Spain?
3. What is the typical starting salary for IT technicians?
4. Which sector is crucial for the "green transition"?
5. How do these programs close the "gap" between theory and practice?
5. The Supervisor Challenge 🔍
Find and click the 3 errors in this student's report. Click the speaker icons to hear the text.
Errors fixed: 0/3
6. Grammar Master: Passive Voice ✍️
Complete the sentences using the Passive Voice based on the verb in parentheses.
📚 Grammar Help: Passive Voice
Structure: Subject + Verb "To Be" + Participle (3rd column)
- Present: am / is / are + written
- Past: was / were + written
- Future: will be + written
Translation
El informe es escrito por el experto.Translation
Muchos trabajos son creados en este sector.Translation
El software fue instalado ayer.Translation
La decisión será tomada mañana.Translation
Las clases se imparten en inglés.Translation
El correo fue enviado anoche.Translation
El proyecto será terminado la próxima semana.Translation
Estas herramientas son usadas a diario.Translation
El error fue encontrado rápidamente.Translation
Nuevos trabajadores serán contratados pronto.📚 Summary & Homework Packet
Student Name: _______________________ Date: _______________
1. Grammar Recap
Passive Voice
Use when the action is more important than who does it.
- Present: am/is/are + participle
- Past: was/were + participle
- Future: will be + participle
Future Continuous
Use for actions in progress at a specific time in the future.
- Structure: Subject + will be + verb(-ing)
2. Homework Exercises
Exercise A: Vocabulary
Fill in the gaps with: shortage, hub, vacancy, overhaul, sought-after
- Madrid is becoming a major technological __________ in Europe.
- There is a serious __________ of nurses in rural areas.
- This engineer position is highly __________ by graduates.
- We need to __________ the entire computer system next month.
- I saw a job __________ for a web developer on LinkedIn.
Exercise B: Passive Voice
Rewrite these sentences in Passive Voice.
- They build cars in this factory.
→ Cars __________________________________________. - Someone stole my laptop yesterday.
→ My laptop __________________________________________. - The company will hire new staff soon.
→ New staff __________________________________________. - People speak Spanish in many countries.
→ Spanish __________________________________________. - The chef prepared the meal perfectly.
→ The meal __________________________________________.
Exercise C: Future Forms
Choose the correct form: Future Simple (will + V) or Future Continuous (will be + V-ing).
- Don't call me at 8 PM. I ____________________ (have) dinner.
- I promise I ____________________ (help) you with your CV tomorrow.
- This time next year, she ____________________ (study) in London.
- I think robots ____________________ (do) most of our jobs in 2050.
- At 10 AM, we ____________________ (meet) the new boss.
🔑 Answer Key (Don't peek until you finish!)
Ex A: 1.hub 2.shortage 3.sought-after 4.overhaul 5.vacancy
Ex B: 1. are built 2. was stolen 3. will be hired 4. is spoken 5. was prepared
Ex C: 1. will be having 2. will help 3. will be studying 4. will do 5. will be meeting
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Lesson Accomplished!
Excellent work. You have mastered the 2026 Vocational Training trends.
