Description
Explore one of the most relevant developments in European financial policy while developing your Spanish vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, listening and oral argumentation skills.
This five-page B2 Spanish lesson examines the proposed digital euro, the risks of payment fraud and the importance of consumer protection. It is based on an article published by Confilegal on 14 October 2026, discussing concerns raised by Spanish consumer organisations ASUFIN and CECU.
Designed for learners interested in legal, financial and business Spanish, the resource combines authentic current affairs with structured language practice.
What is included?
1. Legal and financial vocabulary
Twenty multiple-choice questions and twelve contextualised gap-fill sentences introduce and reinforce expressions such as asumir pérdidas, mecanismo de reembolso, disputa comercial, responsabilidad, pago transfronterizo, soberanía, fiabilidad and resolución de conflictos.
2. Reading comprehension
Eight questions based on the linked Confilegal article encourage students to identify the main arguments, interpret information, compare payment methods and distinguish proposals from measures already approved.
3. Grammar: Passive and impersonal constructions
A structured explanation of constructions frequently used in legal and financial Spanish, including:
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Pasiva refleja and impersonal constructions with se.
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Pasiva perifrástica with ser + participio.
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Impersonal expressions of obligation.
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Se exige que and se solicita que followed by the subjunctive.
Students practise these structures through sentence completion, reformulation and error correction.
4. Listening comprehension
A fictional interview about the digital euro explores the distinction between fraud prevention, consumer reimbursement and the resolution of commercial disputes.
The activity includes open comprehension questions, true or false statements and a complete transcript.
5. Debate and oral argumentation
Four discussion questions encourage students to examine consumer rights, the allocation of responsibility, reimbursement procedures and the relationship between technological sovereignty and consumer protection.
6. Complete answer key
Answers to the vocabulary, grammar and listening activities are included, together with guidance for the reading comprehension questions.
Resource details
| Level | B2 |
| Format | Downloadable PDF |
| Length | 5 pages |
| Subject | Digital euro, fraud and consumer protection |
| Grammar | Passive and impersonal constructions |
| Skills | Vocabulary, reading, listening, grammar and speaking |
| Answers | Included |
| Listening transcript | Included |
Internet access and external links
This resource contains a clickable link to the original Confilegal article, which students must consult to complete the reading comprehension activities. Internet access is therefore required.
The listening activity also requires access to its accompanying audio recording. The transcript is included in the PDF.
The material is intended exclusively for Spanish language learning. It does not constitute legal, financial or professional advice.
