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# 6.1 Recognising idiomatic language

Language becomes more complicated for the learner when people use day-to-day language, familiar expressions or ways of putting things that can be difficult to understand. In this section, you will practise identifying idiomatic language.

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Watch the whole video of Antonio and write down in Spanish how he expresses the following ideas.

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I retired 4 years ago | Me jubilé hace 4 años
I perform the functions… | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
I fundamentally value affection | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
…gathered around a table | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
I have a gift for languages | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
I am determined to learn Chinese right now | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
To be born again | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
For a change! | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)

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I retired 4 years ago | Me jubilé hace 4 años
I perform the functions | Desempeño las funciones como
I fundamentally value affection | Fundamentalmente valoro el cariño
…gathered around a table | Reunidos en torno a una mesa
I have a gift for languages | Tengo facilidad para los idiomas
I am determined to learn Chinese right now | Estoy empeñado en aprender chino ahora mismo
To be born again | Volver a nacer
For a change! | ¡Por variar!

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