ESPEctrum radio program 7

PART 1: LEARN ENGLISH THROUGH SONGS

SONG: I lose control by Teddy smith
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU89X5COFs4
ACTIVITY 1
Listen to our radio program and write the sentences in Spanish and English.
NEW VOCABULARY

1.

GET (A) HOLD OF: APODERARSE/CONCEGUIR/CONTACTARSE

"I need to get hold of my manager before the meeting."
"Necesito contactar a mi gerente antes de la reunión."

2.

FEEL LIKE: SENTIR COMO/TENER GANAS - -

"I feel like dancing tonight!"
"¡Tengo ganas de bailar esta noche!"
ACTIVITY 2
3.

OUT OF your/his/her.. MIND = LOCO /FUERA DE SUS CABALES

"You’re out of your mind if you think I’ll jump off that cliff!"

"¡Estás loco si crees que saltaré de ese acantilado!"

ACTIVITY 2
FIND THE FOLLOWING FIVE NEW EXTRA WORDS, IDIOMS, ETC., IN THE SONG. COPY-PASTE THEM WITH AN
ADDITIONAL PICTURE OR VIDEO CLIP AND WRITE THE EXAMPLES THAT YOU WILL HEAR ON THE RADIO PROGRAM
IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH

SET 1
PICTURE 1 PICTURE 2

GOOD AT: BUENO PARA

EXAMPLES
1. She’s good at solving puzzles. / Ella es buena para resolver acertijos.
2. Are you good at swimming? / ¿Eres bueno nadando?

SET 2
PICTURE 1 PICTURE 2

TAKE its/their/a TOLL ON: PASAR FACTURA/HACER DAÑO

EXAMPLES
1. Stress takes its toll on your health. / El estrés pasa factura a tu salud.

SET 3
PICTURE 1 PICTURE 2

SKIN OF MY BONES: REALMENTE

EXAMPLES
1. I survived the accident by the skin of my bones. / Sobreviví al accidente por muy poco.
 SET 4
PICTURE 1 PICTURE 2

FALL APART = HACERSE PEDAZOS

EXAMPLES
1. The old book fell apart in my hands. / El libro viejo se hizo pedazos en mis manos.
2. After the breakup, she fell apart. / Después de la ruptura, se desmoronó.

SET 5
PICTURE 1 PICTURE 2

MAKE A MESS: HACER ALGO MAL/DESORDENAR

EXAMPLES
1. The kids made a mess in the kitchen. / Los niños desordenaron la cocina.
2. Don’t make a mess of this opportunity. / No arruines esta oportunidad.

PART 2: CULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

ACTIVITY 3: Listen to our radio program and fill in the gaps

Artificial Intelligence and its impact on our daily lives.

We live in a historic moment in which technology is no longer just a tool we use occasionally. It
has ____become________ a constant presence, something that shapes how we work, how we
_______live____, how we communicate, and even how we think. One of the technologies that is
most influencing this transformation is artificial intelligence—or simply AI.
Most people _____associate_______artificial intelligence with humanoid robots or scenes from
futuristic movies. But the reality is much closer. AI isn't just something for scientists in labs or
tech companies, it's already a part of your daily life. For example, every time you open Netflix
and see recommendations that "match" your tastes, you're _____interacting__________with an
artificial intelligence system. It knows what you like because it learns from your behavior—what
you watch, when you pause, what you skip.

The same thing happens when you shop online, and Amazon ___suggests_______exactly what
you need, even before you know it. Magic? No. Just algorithms that learn your habits and predict
your next move. It's a ____sense_____of efficiency and something a little unsettling, because
how much should machines know about us?

Let's also think about virtual assistants. When you say "Hey Siri" or "Hey Google," you're
__________interacting with______an intelligent assistant that uses natural language processing.
This allows it to understand (more or less) what you're saying and respond with useful
information. It ___seems________simple, but behind it are thousands of lines of code and
models trained on millions of data points.

And AI isn't just in our everyday lives; it's also _____ revolutionizing fields like education. Today,
there are platforms that adapt their content to each student's learning level and pace. If you learn
quickly, the system offers you more advanced content. If you ____ struggle________, it slows
down and offers support. It's like having a personalized tutor. Impressive advances are also being
seen in medicine: faster diagnoses, precision in robot-assisted surgeries, and predictive disease
analysis.

But we can't talk about artificial intelligence without _____ acknowledging__________its risks.
One of the most obvious is the automation of work. AI can perform tasks that previously
required human workers. And that raises a big question: what will happen to all the people
whose jobs could be ______ replaced_______by a machine? It's not just about economics, it's
about identity. Because many people don't just "do" a job; they "are" their job.
Another sensitive issue is privacy. Every click, every______ search________, every interaction
with an app generates data. And this data is used to train AI systems. That's why we sometimes
_______ feel like___ __________ our phones are "listening" to us or that the internet "knows too
much." This isn't paranoia—it's the result of technology feeding off our habits. An ethical
question comes into play here: how much control are we willing to give up for convenience?

And there's something deeper. By _____ delegating_________so many decisions to a machine,

we risk losing a certain degree of autonomy. When AI recommends what to watch, what to buy,
or even who to go out with, it's changing our decisions. Are we still _____
making__________decisions for ourselves, or are we just choosing from what a machine
suggests?

Now, it would be ___unfair________ to see only the dark side. Artificial intelligence also
represents a great opportunity to solve complex problems. It can optimize energy consumption,
_____improve_______ transportation systems, detect financial fraud, and even help in the fight
against climate change. It can be a powerful ally if we use it responsibly.

The big question isn't whether artificial intelligence will change the world. It's already doing so.
The real question is: how are we going to _______respond____? How are we going to
____prepare_______ the new generations to understand this technology, use it critically and
ethically, and not just as passive consumers?

Because in the end, the most important intelligence isn't the one we program, but the one we
_____develop_________. Emotional intelligence, ethical intelligence, human intelligence. That
can't be ___replicated____________ or automated.

Technology is neither good nor bad in itself. It's a tool. And like any tool, it
____depends_______ on how we use it. We can allow it to connect us more with the world, or
let it ____disconnect_______ us. We can use it to learn, create, and share... or simply to consume
mindlessly.
AI is a mirror: it reflects the values of those who ____create_______ it and those who
___use_______ it. And that's where our responsibility comes in.

PART 3: INTERVIEW

LEVELS V-VI-VII-VIII
Activity 4: Listen to this interview and answer the questions summing up the interviewee’s answers.

QUESTION 1
Could you tell us what motivated you to explore cooking as a tool for stress reduction?

Yes, what motivated me was my own experience. I realized that cooking helped me disconnect
from stress and focus on the present moment. It became a form of mindfulness and therapy
during difficult times.

QUESTION 2
What main benefits do you think cooking has for mental and emotional health?

Cooking promotes relaxation, creativity, and a sense of accomplishment. It also allows us to care
for ourselves and others, which is emotionally fulfilling. It can even lower anxiety levels and
boost our mood.

QUESTION 3
Could you share with us some simple techniques or recipes that people can try at home to relax
while cooking?

Absolutely! One easy technique is to try slow, intentional cooking—like preparing homemade
soup or baking bread. Recipes like herbal teas, vegetable stir-fries, or fruit salads can be both
healthy and soothing to make.

QUESTION 4

In such a fast-paced world, how can we integrate therapeutic cooking into our daily routine,
especially when we're short on time?
Even with little time, we can choose one or two days a week to cook mindfully. It’s not about
how much time you spend, but how present you are. Setting aside just 30 minutes without
distractions can make a big difference.

QUESTION 5

Aside from the relaxing aspect, is there any connection between cooking and learning English? We know
you are part of Cambridge University Press. How do these topics relate?

Definitely. Cooking can be an interactive way to learn English—following recipes, watching

cooking shows in English, or joining cooking classes that teach language and culinary skills
together. It makes learning more practical and fun.

Finally, what advice would you give to those who want to start using cooking as a means to
improve their emotional well-being?

Start simple and don’t worry about perfection. Choose ingredients you enjoy and focus on the
process, not just the result. Cooking with intention can become a calming daily ritual that
supports your mental health.

PART 4
THIS WEEK’S INSPIRING PHRASES, SAYINGS AND IDIOMS

IDIOM: TAKE A RAIN CHECK

POSPONER ALGO PARA OTRA OCASIÓN

INSPIRING PHRASE: “Has lo que puedas, con lo que tengas, donde estes”
ACTIVITY 5
Listen to us on ESPEctrum and we’ll help you UNSCRAMBLE/UNJUMBLE the following example using the
idiom TAKE A RAIN CHECK
- Spanish: "Aprecio tu invitación al cine, pero tengo una emergencia familiar. ¿Podemos posponerlo?"
- English: "I appreciate your invitation to the movies, but I have a family emergency. Can I take a rain
check?"
Invitation/the/can/emergency/I/family/appreciate/a/your/movies/have/I/invitation/I/take a rain
check/but/to

PART 5: LEARN ENGLISH THROUGH SONGS

SONG: Nice to meet you by Myles Smith
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQLA-Sequag
ACTIVITY 6
Listen to our radio program and write the sentences in Spanish and English.
NEW VOCABULARY

1.

CROWD: Multitud
- - English: "The crowd cheered loudly at the concert."
- Spanish: "La multitud vitoreó fuerte en el concierto."

2.

AWAY = LEJOS
- English: "She moved away from the noisy street."
- Spanish: "Se mudó lejos de la calle ruidosa."
 3.

SLIP BY = PASAR
- English: "Time slips by when you’re having fun."
- Spanish: "El tiempo pasa rápido cuando te diviertes."

Activity 7
FIND THE FOLLOWING FIVE NEW EXTRA WORDS, IDIOMS, ETC., IN THE SONG. COPY-PASTE THEM WITH AN
ADDITIONAL PICTURE OR VIDEO CLIP AND WRITE THE EXAMPLES THAT YOU WILL HEAR ON THE RADIO PROGRAM
IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH
SET 1
PICTURE 1 PICTURE 2

CATCH somebody’s EYE: Llamar la atención

EXAMPLES
1. The colorful dress caught my eye. / El vestido colorido llamó mi atención.
SET 2
PICTURE 1 PICTURE 2
COME UP TO: Acercarse/llegar
EXAMPLES
1. 1. He came up to me and smiled. / Se acercó a mí y sonrió.
SET 3
PICTURE 1 PICTURE 2

LET’S = permite que los verbos en ingles terminen en OS

EXAMPLES
1. 1. Let’s go to the park! / ¡Vamos al parque!
SET 4
PICTURE 1 PICTURE 2

THROUGH: A TRAVEZ
EXAMPLES
1. 1. We walked through the forest. / Caminamos a través del bosque.
SET 5
PICTURE 1 PICTURE 2

FEEL THE BEAT: Siente el ritmo

EXAMPLES
1. Close your eyes and feel the beat. / Cierra los ojos y siente el ritmo.