Free Time and Entertainment

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{
  "level": "A2",
  "slug": "free-time-and-entertainment",
  "title": "Free Time and Entertainment",
  "mode": "intensive",
  "core_vocab": {
    "items": [
      {
        "en": "free time",
        "es": "tiempo libre",
        "pos": "noun"
      },
      {
        "en": "hobby",
        "es": "pasatiempo",
        "pos": "noun"
      },
      {
        "en": "relax",
        "es": "relajarse",
        "pos": "verb"
      },
      {
        "en": "watch",
        "es": "ver",
        "pos": "verb"
      },
      {
        "en": "movie",
        "es": "película",
        "pos": "noun"
      },
      {
        "en": "series",
        "es": "serie",
        "pos": "noun"
      },
      {
        "en": "weekend",
        "es": "fin de semana",
        "pos": "noun"
      },
      {
        "en": "concert",
        "es": "concierto",
        "pos": "noun"
      },
      {
        "en": "exciting",
        "es": "emocionante",
        "pos": "adjective"
      },
      {
        "en": "boring",
        "es": "aburrido",
        "pos": "adjective"
      }
    ],
    "phonology_notes": [
      {
        "item": "free time",
        "note": "Linking: it often sounds like “free-time” together in fast speech."
      },
      {
        "item": "movie",
        "note": "The first syllable is stressed: MOO-vie."
      }
    ]
  },
  "useful_phrases": {
    "items": [
      {
        "en": "In my free time, I watch series.",
        "es": "En mi tiempo libre, veo series."
      },
      {
        "en": "I like relaxing at home on the weekend.",
        "es": "Me gusta relajarme en casa el fin de semana."
      },
      {
        "en": "Going to concerts is very exciting.",
        "es": "Ir a conciertos es muy emocionante."
      },
      {
        "en": "Sometimes I stay in and watch a movie.",
        "es": "A veces me quedo en casa y veo una película."
      },
      {
        "en": "I think this show is a bit boring.",
        "es": "Creo que este programa es un poco aburrido."
      }
    ],
    "phonology_notes": [
      {
        "item": "In my free time, I watch series.",
        "note": "Weak form: “my” is often very short in fast speech."
      }
    ]
  },
  "conversation_starters": {
    "items": [
      {
        "en": "What do you usually do in your free time?",
        "es": "¿Qué sueles hacer en tu tiempo libre?"
      },
      {
        "en": "Do you prefer watching movies at home or at the cinema?",
        "es": "¿Prefieres ver películas en casa o en el cine?"
      },
      {
        "en": "How often do you go to concerts or events?",
        "es": "¿Con qué frecuencia vas a conciertos o eventos?"
      }
    ]
  },
  "pattern_practice": {
    "items": [
      {
        "pattern": "I usually + verb in my free time",
        "examples": [
          {
            "en": "I usually watch series in my free time.",
            "es": "Normalmente veo series en mi tiempo libre."
          },
          {
            "en": "I usually relax at home in my free time.",
            "es": "Normalmente me relajo en casa en mi tiempo libre."
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "pattern": "On the weekend, I + verb",
        "examples": [
          {
            "en": "On the weekend, I go to a concert.",
            "es": "El fin de semana voy a un concierto."
          },
          {
            "en": "On the weekend, I watch a movie with friends.",
            "es": "El fin de semana veo una película con amigos."
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "mini_dialogue": {
    "turns": [
      {
        "A": "What do you usually do in your free time?"
      },
      {
        "B": "I usually watch series and relax at home."
      },
      {
        "A": "Do you ever go to concerts on the weekend?"
      },
      {
        "B": "Yes, sometimes I go to a concert with friends."
      },
      {
        "A": "That sounds exciting. Do you watch movies too?"
      },
      {
        "B": "Yes, I love watching movies on Saturday night."
      },
      {
        "A": "Nice. I think some shows are fun, but others are boring."
      },
      {
        "B": "I agree. When a series is boring, I stop watching it."
      }
    ]
  },
  "grammar": {
    "title": "Frequency Adverbs with the Present Simple",
    "pattern": "subject + adverb of frequency + base verb",
    "explanation_en": "We use adverbs like usually, often, sometimes, and always with the present simple to talk about how often we do something.",
    "explanation_es": "Usamos adverbios como usually, often, sometimes y always con el presente simple para hablar de con qué frecuencia hacemos algo.",
    "examples": [
      {
        "en": "I usually watch series in my free time.",
        "es": "Normalmente veo series en mi tiempo libre."
      },
      {
        "en": "We sometimes go to concerts on the weekend.",
        "es": "A veces vamos a conciertos el fin de semana."
      }
    ]
  },
  "reading": {
    "text": "Carla has a busy week, so her free time is very important. From Monday to Friday she usually relaxes at home in the evening. She often watches a movie or one episode of her favourite series. On the weekend, her routine changes. On Saturday afternoon, she sometimes goes to a concert with friends. On Sunday, she usually stays in, reads a book, and enjoys a quiet night. For her, good entertainment is a balance between exciting events and calm time at home."
  },
  "listening_script": {
    "text": "In my free time, I like to mix quiet days and exciting plans. During the week, I usually stay at home after work. I relax on the sofa and watch a movie or a short series episode. At the weekend, I often meet my friends. Sometimes we go to a concert in the city, and other times we just stay in and play games or watch something together. This mix of calm nights and fun events helps me feel happy and ready for the next week."
  },
  "tasks": {
    "comprehension": {
      "type": "A",
      "instructions": "Read the text about Carla and choose the correct answers.",
      "questions": [
        {
          "q": "What does Carla usually do in the evenings during the week?",
          "options": [
            "She goes to concerts.",
            "She relaxes at home and watches something.",
            "She meets friends in the city."
          ],
          "answer": "She relaxes at home and watches something."
        },
        {
          "q": "When does Carla sometimes go to concerts?",
          "options": [
            "On Monday evening",
            "On Saturday afternoon",
            "On Sunday morning"
          ],
          "answer": "On Saturday afternoon"
        }
      ]
    },
    "form_practice": {
      "type": "B",
      "instructions": "Complete the sentences with an adverb of frequency: always, usually, often, sometimes.",
      "items": [
        {
          "prompt": "I ________ watch a movie on Friday night.",
          "answer": "often"
        },
        {
          "prompt": "We ________ go to concerts on the weekend when we have money.",
          "answer": "sometimes"
        }
      ]
    },
    "guided_production": {
      "type": "C",
      "instructions": "Use frequency adverbs to write about your free time.",
      "prompts": [
        "Write two sentences with usually about your free time.",
        "Write one sentence with sometimes about entertainment outside your home."
      ]
    },
    "free_production": {
      "type": "D",
      "instructions": "Describe your ideal weekend of entertainment.",
      "prompts": [
        "Write 4–5 sentences about what you do, where you go, and how you relax."
      ]
    }
  },
  "tiny_quiz": {
    "items": [
      {
        "q": "Which word is an adverb of frequency: movie, usually, concert?",
        "a": "usually"
      },
      {
        "q": "True or false: Carla always goes out on Sunday.",
        "a": "False"
      },
      {
        "q": "Fill in the blank: In my free time, I like to ______ at home and watch series.",
        "a": "relax"
      }
    ]
  }
}