Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vxCGyF_vOE

This listening activity is based on a Spanish-language video about human values and why they are important in everyday life, at home, and in education. The speaker explains what values are and presents twelve essential values such as kindness, honesty, patience, gratitude, respect, and empathy. This activity is designed for intermediate learners and focuses on understanding definitions, identifying key ideas, and reflecting on personal values.

Pre-Listening

1. What does the word valores mean in this context? Give two examples of values you already know in Spanish.

2. Look at these words before listening: bondad, sinceridad, humildad, solidaridad, empatía. Which ones do you already know, and what do you think they mean?

3. Predict: Why do you think the speaker says values should be taught both at school and at home?

While-Listening

1. Opción múltiple: ¿Qué son los valores según la explicación del video?

• A. Reglas exclusivas de la religión
• B. Cualidades que regulan el comportamiento humano y buscan el bienestar de las personas
• C. Normas legales que todos deben obedecer
• D. Ideas personales sin relación con la sociedad

2. Respuesta corta: ¿En qué lugares o contextos se menciona que es importante inculcar los valores?

3. Opción múltiple: Según el video, ¿cuál de estas afirmaciones describe mejor la sinceridad?

• A. Decir todo lo que se piensa sin importar herir a otros
• B. Guardar silencio para evitar problemas
• C. Decir lo que se piensa de manera adecuada y sin faltar a la verdad
• D. Estar siempre de acuerdo con todos

4. Respuesta corta: ¿Cómo define el video la humildad?

5. Opción múltiple: ¿Qué significa la empatía en el video?

• A. Ayudar económicamente a otra persona
• B. Conectarse emocionalmente con los demás y comprender sus emociones
• C. Perdonar cualquier error sin pensar
• D. Reconocer solamente nuestras propias emociones

Post-Listening

1. ¿Cuál de los 12 valores consideras más importante en la vida diaria y por qué?

2. ¿Cómo se pueden enseñar mejor los valores a los hijos, estudiantes o familiares? Da ejemplos concretos.

Key Vocabulary

• bondad: kindness; the tendency to do good
• sinceridad: sincerity; speaking truthfully in an appropriate way
• honestidad: honesty; not lying, cheating, or taking unfair advantage
• gratitud: gratitude; appreciation and thankfulness
• perdón: forgiveness; accepting that people make mistakes and letting go of blame
• humildad: humility; awareness of one’s limits without feelings of superiority
• responsabilidad: responsibility; accepting the consequences of one’s actions
• solidaridad: solidarity; mutual support and helping others without expecting anything in return
• respeto: respect; valuing others and their rights even when we disagree
• empatía: empathy; the ability to understand and share another person’s feelings

Answer Key

Pre-Listening: Answers may vary. These questions are for prediction and vocabulary activation.

While-Listening 1: B

The speaker defines values as qualities that regulate human behavior and seek people’s development and well-being.

While-Listening 2: In schools, universities, and at home with children, nephews, and other family members.

The idea is that values should be taught in both educational and family settings.

While-Listening 3: C

The video explains that sincerity is not saying everything without a filter. It means saying what one thinks appropriately and truthfully.

While-Listening 4: Humility is knowing one’s own limitations and weaknesses and not feeling superior or constantly reminding others of one’s achievements.

While-Listening 5: B

The speaker explains empathy as the human capacity to connect emotionally with others and understand or even feel their emotions.

Post-Listening: Answers may vary. Students should support their opinions with clear reasons and examples.

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