Qué vas a aprender
- Abrir una conversación sobre entender instrucciones de examen con una frase clara y adecuada al contexto.
- Usar vocabulario específico de entender instrucciones de examen para dar o pedir la información central.
- Confirmar nombres, números, tiempos o próximos pasos sin depender de traducciones literales.
- Pedir aclaraciones y reformular cuando no entendés una parte de la respuesta.
Vocabulario esencial
término habitual en clases y contextos académicos
“The time limit is the part I’m not sure about.”término habitual en clases y contextos académicos
“Let’s check the library before we continue.”término habitual en clases y contextos académicos
“Could you confirm the sample?”término habitual en clases y contextos académicos
“I have a question about the presentation.”término habitual en clases y contextos académicos
“The assignment is the part I’m not sure about.”término habitual en clases y contextos académicos
“The reading is the part I’m not sure about.”término habitual en clases y contextos académicos
“The result is the part I’m not sure about.”término habitual en clases y contextos académicos
“Could you confirm the test?”término habitual en clases y contextos académicos
“I have a question about the group work.”término habitual en clases y contextos académicos
“The exam is the part I’m not sure about.”término habitual en clases y contextos académicos
“I have a question about the feedback.”término habitual en clases y contextos académicos
“Could you confirm the question?”Frases que realmente podés usar
Could you give me an example?
Could we go over the details for entender instrucciones de examen?
Could you explain that one more time?
Thank you for the feedback.
How much time do we have?
According to the text…
Just to confirm, we’re talking about entender instrucciones de examen.
Are we allowed to use notes?
I’d rather check now than make a mistake later.
Could we confirm the exact time and date?
Is there anything else I need to bring or prepare?
What happens if that changes?
Thanks — that was the part I wasn’t sure about.
Diálogo realista
Student: Hi. I’m not completely sure what the next step is, so I wanted to check with you.
Teacher: No problem. Let’s start with the most important point.
Student: Could you give me an example?
Teacher: Right. Let’s start with the time limit, because that usually determines the next step.
Student: That part is clear. My question is really about the library.
Teacher: Of course. The easiest way to think about it is that the library comes before the sample.
Student: Let me repeat that back to make sure I understood you correctly.
Teacher: Yes, that’s right. Once the presentation is confirmed, there shouldn’t be any other action for you today.
Student: Could we go over the details for entender instrucciones de examen?
Teacher: That’s a good question. If the assignment changes, let us know as soon as possible.
Student: Okay. I brought the reading too, because I wasn’t sure whether it was required.
Teacher: That would be useful. You may not need it now, but it can save time later.
Student: Could you explain that one more time?
Teacher: Absolutely. Let’s go through the result slowly so you know exactly what it means.
Student: That’s helpful. I understand the general idea; I just want to avoid missing one important detail.
Teacher: That’s a good approach. Listen for the test, the time or number, and the action you need to take.
Student: Thank you for the feedback.
Teacher: If you need to follow up, refer to the group work so the next person can see the history.
Student: One last check: there’s no change to the exam, right?
Teacher: Yes. Nothing else changes there.
Student: Excellent. I’ll follow those steps and get back in touch if anything changes.
Teacher: You’re welcome. Have a good day.
Cómo suena en inglés natural
Escuchá la función, no cada palabra
En una conversación sobre entender instrucciones de examen, identificá primero si la otra persona está pidiendo un dato, confirmando algo o indicando un próximo paso. Esa función te ayuda a responder incluso si no entendiste una palabra secundaria.
Confirmar es parte de una conversación natural
Pedir confirmación específica —un horario, un nombre o un paso— suena más natural que decir simplemente “I don’t understand”.
Usá bloques de lenguaje reutilizables
No memorices el diálogo completo. Elegí dos frases del bloque anterior y combinalas con vocabulario como “time limit”, “library” o “sample”. Así podés adaptarte si la conversación cambia.
Errores comunes de hispanohablantes
✕ I have a doubt about this.
✓ I have a question about this.
“I have a question” es la opción natural para introducir una consulta concreta.
✕ Can you repeat me that?
✓ Could you repeat that, please?
Con repeat, lo natural es usar directamente el objeto: “repeat that” o “say that again”.
✕ I need that you confirm it.
✓ I’d like you to check it.
Evitá copiar estructuras del español. En inglés cambian tanto la construcción como el registro de cortesía.
✕ Tell me the time limit.
✓ Could you tell me about the time limit, please?
Agregar could y please hace que un pedido de información suene mucho más natural.
Mini práctica
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