IA y Formación Profesional Dual: Un futuro sin paro

🚀 Welcome to Your Future!

Esta sesión está diseñada para prepararte para el éxito profesional. Sigue esta guía para aprovechar al máximo las herramientas interactivas:

🪄 Traducción Mágica Pasa el ratón (o pulsa) sobre las palabras subrayadas en el texto para ver su significado al instante.

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📊 Barra "Takeoff" ¡Mira cómo avanza tu progreso! Completa las tareas para que el avión despegue al 100%.

👓 Modo Lectura Usa el botón flotante de las gafas para limpiar la pantalla y agrandar la letra.

💡 Consejo Pro: No tengas miedo a los errores. ¡Están ahí para ayudarte a aprender antes del examen!

🤖 AI & Dual VET: The Co-Pilot of Your Career

🐦 Comparte esta lección con @EducaAnd, @FPAndaluza y #FPDUAL

🎯 Objectives

• 🧠 Vocabulary: AI trends, employment terminology and Erasmus+ funding.
• 👂 Listening: Active listening about the future workforce adaptation.
• ✉️ Writing: Formal email skills for international internship applications.
• 📝 Grammar: Review of Passive Voice, Relatives, and Conditionals.

🗺️ Session Roadmap

🧩1. Glossary

🎧2. Reading

✈️3. Synonyms

❓4. Quiz

💬5. Interview Sim

📄6. Cheat Sheet

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1. 🧩 Glossary: Key Terms (Top 10)

English Term	Context	Español
Aim / Purpose	Goal or objective.	Ver Objetivo / Propósito
To put up with	To tolerate something difficult.	Ver Soportar / Tolerar
Workforce	All the people working in a country.	Ver Plantilla / Mano de obra
Internship	Period of work experience.	Ver Prácticas
To enhance	To improve quality or value.	Ver Mejorar / Potenciar
Abroad	In a foreign country.	Ver En el extranjero
Grant / Scholarship	Financial aid for students.	Ver Beca / Ayuda
Shortage	A lack of skilled workers.	Ver Escasez
Hiring	Selecting new employees.	Ver Contratación
To turn into	To become something else.	Ver Convertirse en

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2. 🎧 READING: "The Co-Pilot of Your Career" (Full Text)

Pulsa 🔊 para escuchar (voz natural lenta). Pasa el ratón por las palabras subrayadas para traducir.

The rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we live and work. The main aim of this technology in the educational sector is not to replace students or teachers, but to assist them in their daily journey. Its primary purpose is to optimize time and improve results. However, many people find it difficult to put up with the incredible speed of these changes, and learning to use complex digital systems can be a significant challenge for older generations.

Despite the difficulties, we must be realistic. We have to deal with this new reality and face the facts immediately. Technology is designed to support human creativity, not destroy it. In the immediate future, the successful adaptation of the global workforce will be the most essential factor to avoid structural unemployment. Jobs are being transformed by data every day, and we must be ready.

This is where Dual Vocational Training (FP Dual) becomes crucial. These practical courses are designed to enhance your technical skills by placing you in real companies from the beginning. If you study hard and stay curious, you can turn into a professional who is highly demanded by recruiters. The approach is hands-on, and the methods are strictly professional.

Nowadays, teachers are using advanced learning tools, which make lessons more interactive and realistic. For example, a student whose entire engineering project was simulated with AI assistance before building it told me that if he were a manager, he would prioritize candidates with strong digital literacy.

Finally, we must look beyond our borders. Many young students apply for Erasmus+ grants to do an internship abroad and improve their CVs. Yesterday, a recruiter asked a candidate whether he was willing to move to Germany or Ireland. Technology and English are the twin keys to a bright career.

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3. ✈️ SYNONYM GAME: Top 10 Challenge

Encuentra los 10 sinónimos exactos del texto para avanzar en tu progreso.

1. Goal / Objective:

2. To tolerate:

3. Staff / Personnel:

4. To improve:

5. Work experience:

6. Outside the country:

7. Financial aid:

8. Lack of workers:

9. Help / Aid:

10. Become:

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4. ❓ INTERACTIVE QUIZ (10 Questions)

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5. 💬 AI INTERVIEW SIMULATOR (Roleplay)

¡Practica tu entrevista de trabajo en tiempo real! Responde a la "IA" para avanzar.

Welcome! I am the Recruiter. Are you ready to start your career in an international company?

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6. 🌍 ERASMUS+ EXPERIENCE

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7. 📧 WRITING: Gmail Career Simulator

Instrucciones: Solicita información sobre prácticas y becas en el extranjero.

To: admissions@european-center.eu

Subject: Inquiry regarding Erasmus+ Internship Opportunities

Dear Admissions Team,

I am a student currently studying Dual Vocational Training. I am writing to inquire about the possibility of doing an internship at your center.

I am very interested in enhancing my skills in an international environment. Could you please send me information about grants?

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

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8. 👮‍♂️ THE SUPERVISOR CHALLENGE

"I want to work in Ireland. The student who project is the best will win. The recruiter asked me that if was I ready. If I was you, I would study technical English every day."

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📄 Cheat Sheet: Final Grammar Revision

10 SENTENCES FOR THE EXAM (Self-Evaluation)

1. AI _______ (use) by many students every day. (Passive Voice)

2. The student _______ project won the prize is from Jaén. (Relative)

3. If I _______ (get) a grant, I would go to Germany. (Conditional)

4. Decisions _______ (make) by managers last week. (Passive)

5. Airbus is the company _______ manufactures large aircraft. (Relative)

6. If you _______ (be) more adaptable, you will find a job. (Conditional)

7. Technology _______ (develop) very fast right now. (Present Cont.)

8. The man _______ project was simulated is here. (Relative)

9. A new model _______ (implement) by the team next year. (Passive Future)

10. If I _______ (be) you, I would study technical English. (Conditional)

👁️ Click to see Answer Key

1. Is used | 2. Whose | 3. Got | 4. Were made | 5. Which/That | 6. Are | 7. Is developing | 8. Whose | 9. Will be implemented | 10. Were

PAGS: Ecocities. Modelo de examen para practicar en casa

🚀 Welcome to the Ecocities Masterclass!

Esta guía te ayudará a navegar por la sesión:

🪄 Hover Translation Pasa el ratón por las palabras subrayadas para traducir al instante.

🔊 Natural Voice Pulsa el altavoz para escuchar el texto a velocidad pausada.

📊 Live Progress Completa retos y escribe para ver cómo despega el avión.

🏙️ Ecocities: Building a Sustainable Future

🧩 Glossary

🎧 Reading

👉 Drag Words

❓ Quiz

✍️ Writing

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1. 🧩 Glossary: Sustainability Top 10

English Term	Spanish (Click)
Carbon Neutral	Reveal Neutral en carbono
To harness	Reveal Aprovechar / Captar
Waste Management	Reveal Gestión de residuos
Cycle Lanes	Reveal Carriles bici
Pedestrianized	Reveal Peatonalizado
Shortage	Reveal Escasez
Workforce	Reveal Mano de obra / Plantilla
Grant / Scholarship	Reveal Beca / Ayuda
Urban Sprawl	Reveal Expansión urbana
Energy Efficiency	Reveal Eficiencia energética

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2. 🎧 READING: Smart Urban Solutions (Full Text)

An Ecocity is an urban area designed to minimize its environmental footprint. The main aim is to become carbon neutral by 2050. To achieve this, cities must harness solar energy through a digital smart grid.

This transition creates a demand for a skilled workforce. However, there is a significant shortage of technicians specializing in waste management. Industry leaders find it difficult to put up with the speed of these changes.

New neighborhoods are being pedestrianized to reduce pollution. Instead of cars, citizens use cycle lanes and electric transport. If we enhance our urban planning, our quality of life will flourish significantly.

Architects use advanced software to simulate cities. For example, a student whose project focused on green roofs told me that if she were a mayor, she would prioritize green infrastructure. This knowledge is what recruiters are chasing.

Finally, Dual VET is the best path. Many students apply for grants to do an internship abroad. Technology and sustainability are the twin keys to a bright career.

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3. 👉 DRAG WORDS: 10 Sentence Challenge

carbon neutral

solar panels

harness

cycle lanes

smart grid

shortage

pedestrianized

waste management

workforce

urban sprawl

1. Ecocities aim to be

.

2. Technicians install

.

3. We must

the wind.

4. Bikes use

.

5. A

saves energy.

6. There is a

of staff.

7. Downtown is

.

8. Modern

is vital.

9. The green

is key.

10. We must stop

.

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4. ❓ INTERACTIVE QUIZ (10 Questions)

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5. ✍️ WRITING PRO: Selectividad Trainer

Topic: "Ecocities: The solution to pollution? Give your opinion." (120-150 words)

Words: 0 / 150

(Cada 10 palabras escritas aumentan un 0.8% tu progreso)

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📄 Cheat Sheet: Grammar & Solutions

1. Solar panels _______ (install) last year. (Passive) -> Were installed

2. The city _______ I work is sustainable. (Relative) -> Where

3. If we _______ (recycle) more, we would save energy. -> Recycled

4. A smart grid _______ (build) right now. (Passive Cont.) -> Is being built

5. This is the architect _______ designed the park. (Relative) -> Who/That

6. If the government gives grants, citizens _______ (buy) solar panels. -> Will buy

7. Waste _______ (manage) by experts. (Passive) -> Is managed

8. The student _______ project won is my friend. (Relative) -> Whose

9. If I _______ (be) you, I would study Green Energy. -> Were

10. New lanes _______ (finish) next month. (Passive Future) -> Will be finished

Writing and Reading comprehension: The Importance of Learning Foreign Languages for Professional Growth

Buenos días, estimados alumnos. 

Os dejo hoy una tarea de lectura para practicar comprensión lectora en primer lugar, y practicar y hacer un writing en segundo lugar. 

Os adjunto también in glosario, para que no tengáis que perder tiempo buscando palabras en el diccionario, y un documento con las respuestas y explicaciones.

Hoy vamos a empezar con una canción cuya letra está muy relacionada con el tema que vamos a tratar. Podéis leer la letra mientras que escucháis la canción, para practicar 'listening'. Espero que os guste.

Saludos.

Reading B2: The Importance of Learning Foreign Languages for Professional Growth

 

Glossary (Key B2 words) 

• Globalized: connected across the world.
• Adaptability: ability to adjust to new situations.
• Cultural awareness: understanding different cultures.
• Competitive market: a job environment where many people compete for the same positions.
• Professional growth: developing skills to improve your career.

Reading (B2)

Learning a foreign language has become one of the most valuable skills in today’s competitive job market. As companies expand internationally and collaborate with partners around the world, the ability to communicate in another language has transformed from a simple advantage into a real necessity. For many professionals, language learning is a key element for career development, personal growth, and long-term success.

Firstly, employees who speak foreign languages have access to a wider range of job opportunities. Many international companies prefer candidates who can interact with clients and colleagues from different countries. Being able to communicate effectively in another language not only strengthens business relationships but also demonstrates adaptability, cultural awareness, and strong communication skills.

Moreover, speaking a foreign language increases your chances of working abroad. Professionals who have lived or worked in another country often develop valuable qualities such as independence, flexibility, and problem-solving abilities. These experiences enrich your CV and make you more attractive to future employers. In addition, working in an international environment can help you understand global markets and improve your ability to collaborate in multicultural teams.

Finally, studying languages is also beneficial on a personal level. Research shows that learning a new language boosts your memory, improves concentration, and enhances your creativity. These cognitive benefits contribute to better performance at work and help you face new challenges with confidence. For many people, mastering a foreign language becomes an investment in both their professional and personal future.

📝 Glosario de Palabras Clave (Inglés - Español)

Inglés (English)	Español (Spanish)
1. Foreign Language	Lengua extranjera
2. Valuable Skills	Habilidades valiosas
3. Competitive Job Market	Mercado laboral competitivo
4. Expand Internationally	Expandirse internacionalmente
5. Collaborate	Colaborar
6. Necessity	Necesidad
7. Career Development	Desarrollo profesional
8. Long-term Success	Éxito a largo plazo
9. Job Opportunities	Oportunidades de empleo
10. International Companies	Empresas internacionales
11. Clients and Colleagues	Clientes y colegas
12. Communication Skills	Habilidades comunicativas
13. Business Relationships	Relaciones comerciales
14. Cultural Awareness	Conciencia cultural
15. Working Abroad	Trabajar en el extranjero
16. Problem-solving Abilities	Habilidades de resolución de problemas
17. Multicultural Teams	Equipos multiculturales
18. Cognitive Benefits	Beneficios cognitivos
19. Boosts your Memory	Mejora tu memoria
20. Face New Challenges	Enfrentar nuevos desafíos

Visual Summary

🔗 Diagrama de Conexión de Vocabulario

Concepto Central: FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Conexión (A $\to$ B)	Relación Lógica
FOREIGN LANGUAGE $\to$ VALUABLE SKILLS	Es la habilidad principal.
VALUABLE SKILLS $\to$ COMPETITIVE JOB MARKET	Necesaria para destacar en el entorno laboral.
VALUABLE SKILLS $\to$ NECESSITY	Pasa de ser un "extra" a una exigencia.
VALUABLE SKILLS $\to$ CAREER DEVELOPMENT	Base para el avance.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT $\to$ LONG-TERM SUCCESS	El objetivo final profesional.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE $\to$ JOB OPPORTUNITIES	Abre puertas laborales.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES $\to$ INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES	Estas son las que ofrecen las mejores opciones.
INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES $\to$ EXPAND INTERNATIONALLY	Su razón de ser.
INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES $\to$ CLIENTS AND COLLEAGUES	Público con el que el empleado debe interactuar.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE $\to$ COMMUNICATION SKILLS	La habilidad que se pone en práctica.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS $\to$ BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS	Permite construir y fortalecer.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS $\to$ CULTURAL AWARENESS	La comunicación efectiva requiere sensibilidad cultural.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE $\to$ WORKING ABROAD	El destino laboral más atractivo.
WORKING ABROAD $\to$ MULTICULTURAL TEAMS	El entorno típico en el extranjero.
MULTICULTURAL TEAMS $\to$ COLLABORATE	La acción esencial para el trabajo en equipo.
WORKING ABROAD $\to$ PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITIES	Cualidad que se desarrolla con la experiencia global.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE $\to$ COGNITIVE BENEFITS	El efecto a nivel personal.
COGNITIVE BENEFITS $\to$ BOOSTS YOUR MEMORY	Un beneficio directo de la práctica mental.
COGNITIVE BENEFITS $\to$ FACE NEW CHALLENGES	Aumenta la confianza para afrontar dificultades.

 

Comprehension Activities (B2)

1. True / False

1. Companies prefer candidates who can communicate with people from different countries.
2. Working abroad rarely helps professionals develop new skills.
3. Professionals who speak foreign languages can access more job opportunities.
4. Learning a language can boost your creativity.
5. Speaking another language has no impact on communication skills.

2. Multiple Choice

1. Why do companies value employees who know foreign languages?
   
   
   • a) Because they study faster.
   • b) Because they can build stronger international connections.
   • c) Because they have more free time.
   • 
     
2. What personal qualities can working abroad help you develop?
   
   
   • a) Independence and problem-solving skills.
   • b) Cooking and driving skills.
   • c) Only physical endurance.
   • 
     
3. What do researchers say about learning a new language?
   
   
   • a) It improves concentration and creativity.
   • b) It reduces your ability to multitask.
   • c) It only helps you remember vocabulary.

3. Short Answer Questions

Answer in 2–3 complete sentences:

1. How does speaking a foreign language improve your professional opportunities?
2. Why is working in another country beneficial for your CV?
3. What cognitive benefits are associated with learning a new language?

4. Vocabulary Activity

Match the words with their meanings:

1. Adaptability
2. Cultural awareness
3. Problem-solving abilities
4. Competitive job market

a) Understanding how different societies think and behave

b) A situation in which many people compete for the same job

c) The ability to adjust to new situations

d) Skills that help you find solutions to difficult situations

5. Writing Task (B2)

Write a paragraph (120–150 words): “Do you think learning foreign languages should be compulsory in all schools? Why or why not?” Use connectors such as however, in addition, although, as a result, furthermore.

Answer Key

True / False

1. True   2. False   3. True   4. True   5. False

Multiple Choice

1. b   2. a   3. a

Short Answers (sample)

1. It improves opportunities because companies value communication with international partners.

2. It enriches your CV through multicultural experience and improved adaptability.

3. It enhances memory, creativity, and concentration.

Writing examples

B1 sample

Learning foreign languages is very important today. It helps people find better jobs and travel more easily. In addition, it allows you to meet people from other countries. I think schools should teach more languages because it is useful for the future.

B2 sample

In my opinion, learning foreign languages should be compulsory in all schools. Firstly, it prepares students for a globalized world where communication is essential. Furthermore, speaking another language increases employability and cultural understanding. Although it requires time and effort, the long-term benefits clearly outweigh the difficulties. For these reasons, I strongly believe that language education should be a priority in modern curricula.

Download

Full printable version (PDF): Download Reading_Languages_B2.pdf

Un ejemplo de pregunta de examen de comprensión lectora real. Con 'listening' incluido.

Buenas tardes, estimados alumnos.

Hoy os dejo para trabajar a vuestro ritmo un ejercicio de lectura comprensiva pensado para practicar las últimas preguntas de vuestro examen que, si no hay cambios inesperados, serán de comprensión lectora, a tenor de lo visto en los modelos que nos han facilitado hasta ahora.

https://elpais.com/cultura/2016/05/05/actualidad/1462455169_690739.html

ATENCIÓN: Este ejercicio es en realidad un examen real usado para otras pruebas.

Vamos a por él.

Movie theaters must urgently rethink the experience, a study says.

    About 49 per cent of prepandemic moviegoers are no longer buying tickets. Some of them, approximately 8 per cent, have likely been lost forever. To win back the rest, cinema owners must urgently rethink pricing and customer perks in addition to focusing on coronavirus safety.

    Those were some of the results from a new study on the state of the American movie theater business, which was troubled before the pandemic -attendance declining, streaming services proliferating- and has struggled to rebound from coronavirus- forced closings in 2020. Over the weekend, tickets sales in the Unites States and Canda stood at around $96 million, compared to $181 million over the same period in 2019.

    The study was commissioned by three research companies, which intend to run the survey once a quarter.

    'The research clearly shows that theaters are suffering because the pandemic intensified, accelerated, amplified all of the nascent trends that were underway,' Ms. Linda Ong, head of one of the companies, said. 'That is the definition of a perfect storm -not that various problems exist at the same time, but that they have an intensifying effect on each other.'

    'The nascent trends? Rising ticket prices. Decreasing 'experiential value,' including the perception that moviegoing has become a hassle. The run-down state of shopping malls, where many theaters are. A generational shift toward streaming, gaming and other smartphone-based entertainment.

Texto adaptado de www.nytimes.com

Pues escuchar el texto pinchando en este enlace: aquí.

Vocabulario:

1) Perks: ventajas.

2) Underway: en marcha.

3) Rebound: recuperarse.

4) Hassle: engorro, problema, tostón.

5) Quarter: trimestre.

6) Rundown: deteriorado, hecho picón, en muy mal estado.

7) Nascent: naciente, incipiente, que empieza.

8) Theater: cine o teatro.

9) Shift: giro, cambio.

10) Commissioned: encargado.

11) Struggled: luchado, peleado por.

12) To win back: recuperar.

13) Pricing: precios.

14) Research: investigación.

15) Survey: encuesta.

16) Once: una vez

17) Moviegoers: personas que van al cine con frecuencia.

Tareas:

1) Indica si las siguientes afirmaciones son verdaderas o falsas.

a) More people used to go to the cinema before the pandemic than now.

b) Streaming services make fewer people go to the cinema.

c) A different research company will conduct the survey every three months.

d) The problem of the cinema business is that it has many problems.

e) Younger people usually get their entertainment from their smartphones now.

Vocabulario:

1) few: pocos

2) fewer: menos

2) Marca las respuesta que mejor se ajuste a lo expresado en el texto:

A) 8 per cent of moviegoers... 

1. -would like cheaper ticket prices. (cheaper: más barato)

2. -will probably never return to the cinema. (return: volver)

3. -are no longer buying tickets. (no longer: ya no se hace)

B) In 2020...

1. -cinemas had to be closed due to coronavirus. (due to: debido a)

2. -coronavirus forced the proliferation of streaming services. (forced: obligó)

3. -ticket sales stood at almost %100 million on weekends. (stood at: se quedó en)

C) A perfect storm...

1. -has intensified the pandemic.

2. -has had a terrible effect on the cinema business.

3. -is a metaphorical way of calling a serious problem. (way: manera, forma de)

D) The pandemic...

1. -caused many problems that affect the movie industry.

2. -exposed some new trends in moviegoing. (trends: modas, tendencias)

3. -made existing problems much worse. (worse: peor)

E) Moviegoing...

1. -is less convenient than it used to be. (used to: solía)

2. -has become a problem.

3. -is the favorite pastime of older generations.

AYUDA CON LA GRAMÁTICA:

Para que podáis buscar en este mismo blog aquello que necesitéis reforzar:

1.  have likely been lost: presente perfecto.

2.  has struggled to: presente perfecto.

3.  which was troubled before the pandemic: relativos y oraciones pasivas.

4.  which intend to run:

5.  was commissioned by: oraciones pasivas.

6.  must urgently rethink: verbos modales.

Y para todos aquellos que preferís tener el documento impreso para trabajar, podéis descargarlo aquí: 

Saludos y buen fin de semana.