Description
A 5 page B1 Spanish lesson using digital evidence and new technologies as the professional context for developing vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar and written expression.
Students begin with linked vocabulary practice before reading a substantial text about the use of email, WhatsApp messages, social media, screenshots, video, audio, websites and other digital material in judicial proceedings.
The reading introduces useful professional Spanish including prueba electrónica, metadatos, autenticidad, impugnar, prueba pericial informática, acta notarial, cotejo and dictamen pericial. Students then complete ten verdadero, falso o no se menciona questions to develop detailed reading comprehension.
The grammar section focuses on prepositions in formal and legal Spanish. Students complete a text by choosing among four possible prepositions, working with combinations such as de Enjuiciamiento Civil, en su apartado, medios de prueba, conforme a, reproducción de, llevar a cabo, con fines and relevante para.
The final task develops written production. Students prepare a 120 to 180 word escrito de ofrecimiento de prueba documental digital, identifying the type of digital evidence, explaining what it is intended to demonstrate and referring to authentication of the material.
Complete answers are included for the reading comprehension and grammar activities.
This is a Spanish language learning resource. The legal subject matter provides the context for practising Spanish vocabulary, comprehension, grammar and writing. It is not intended to teach law or provide legal or professional advice.
The resource contains external links to online learning material. Internet access is required. A free Quizlet account may be required for linked Quizlet activities.
