Working as an Electrician – Bilingual English–Spanish Story, Audio & Grammar Practice (A1–C2)

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A1 | BEGINNER

I work as an electrician. Today I go to a house. A light does not work. I look at the switch and the bulb. Then I check the wire. I replace a small part. The light turns on again.

A1 | PRINCIPIANTE

Trabajo como electricista. Hoy voy a una casa. Una luz no funciona. Miro el interruptor y la bombilla. Después reviso el cable. Cambio una pieza pequeña. La luz se enciende otra vez.

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⏳ A1 | Past tense version Present → Past

La misma historia transformada al pasado. Los verbos que cambian aparecen destacados.

I worked as an electrician. That day I went to a house. A light did not work. I looked at the switch and the bulb. Then I checked the wire. I replaced a small part. The light turned on again.

Main changes

work→worked go→went does not work→did not work look at→looked at check→checked replace→replaced turns on→turned on

💡 A1 | Grammar point turn on

En The light turns on again, el phrasal verb turn on significa que un aparato o una luz empieza a funcionar.

turn on = start working / become lit

The light turns on. I turn on the lamp. The TV turns on quickly.

Recuerda: turn on puede usarse con objetos, como I turn on the light, o sin objeto, como The light turns on.

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A1 | Practice

Practice the Story — A1

Working as an Electrician

Vocabulary

• electrician — electricista
• house — casa
• light — luz
• switch — interruptor
• bulb — bombilla

• wire — cable
• small part — pieza pequeña
• to replace — cambiar / sustituir
• again — otra vez
• to turn on — encenderse

Complete the sentence

Today I go to a . I look at the switch and the . Then I check the . I replace a small . The light turns on .

Choose the correct answer

What do I go to today? Choose A house A store A school What does not work? Choose A light A door A fan What do I look at? Choose The switch and the bulb The window and the wall The chair and the table What do I check after that? Choose The socket The wire The floor What happens at the end? Choose The light turns on again The light breaks The bulb falls

Build the sentence

Tap the words in the correct order:

again on turns light The

Reading comprehension

1. Where do I go today?
2. What does not work?
3. What do I check after the bulb?
4. What happens at the end?

Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

• I work as an electrician.
• I replace a small part.
• The light turns on again.

Translate into English:

• Hoy voy a una casa.
• Después reviso el cable.
• La luz se enciende otra vez.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.

A2 | ELEMENTARY

I work as an electrician. Every day, I check lights, outlets, and switches. Before I start, I turn off the power to work safely. Today I fix a hallway lamp. Then I make sure everything works properly and explain the problem to the customer.

A2 | BÁSICO

Trabajo como electricista. Cada día reviso luces, enchufes e interruptores. Antes de empezar, corto la corriente para trabajar con seguridad. Hoy arreglo una lámpara del pasillo. Después compruebo que todo funciona bien y explico el problema al cliente.

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⏳ A2 | Past tense version Present → Past

La misma historia transformada al pasado. Los verbos que cambian aparecen destacados.

I worked as an electrician. Every day, I checked lights, outlets, and switches. Before I started, I turned off the power to work safely. That day I fixed a hallway lamp. Then I made sure everything worked properly and explained the problem to the customer.

Main changes

work→worked check→checked start→started turn off→turned off fix→fixed make sure→made sure works→worked explain→explained

💡 A2 | Grammar point make sure + clause

Usamos make sure para comprobar que algo está correcto o seguro: I make sure everything works properly.

make sure + subject + verb

I make sure the light works properly. She makes sure the power is off. We make sure everything is safe.

Observa: después de make sure solemos usar una oración completa, no solo una palabra.

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Practice the Story — A2

Working as an Electrician

Vocabulary

• outlets — enchufes
• switches — interruptores
• to turn off the power — cortar la corriente
• safely — con seguridad
• hallway lamp — lámpara del pasillo

• to work properly — funcionar bien
• customer — cliente
• problem — problema
• to fix — arreglar
• to explain — explicar

Complete the sentence

Every day, I check lights, , and switches. Before I start, I turn off the . Today I fix a hallway . Then I make sure everything works . I explain the problem to the .

Choose the correct answer

What do I turn off before I start? Choose The power The music The water What do I fix today? Choose A hallway lamp A chair A window What do I check every day? Choose Lights, outlets, and switches Boxes and doors Keys and locks What do I make sure of? Choose That everything works properly That everyone arrives early That the room is quiet Who do I explain the problem to? Choose The neighbor The customer A friend

Build the sentence

Tap the words in the correct order:

properly works everything sure make I

Reading comprehension

1. What do I check every day?
2. Why do I turn off the power?
3. What do I fix today?
4. Who do I explain the problem to?

Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

• Before I start, I turn off the power.
• Today I fix a hallway lamp.
• Everything works properly.

Translate into English:

• Trabajo como electricista.
• Cada día reviso enchufes e interruptores.
• Después explico el problema al cliente.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.

B1 | INTERMEDIATE

My day as an electrician starts by preparing my tools: screwdrivers, pliers, electrical tape, and a voltage tester. Today a customer calls me because several outlets are not working. I check the electrical panel and follow the wire route. I find a loose connection and repair it. In this job, safety always comes first.

B1 | INTERMEDIO

Mi día como electricista empieza preparando las herramientas: destornilladores, alicates, cinta aislante y un comprobador de tensión. Hoy un cliente me llama porque varios enchufes no funcionan. Reviso el cuadro eléctrico y sigo el recorrido del cable. Encuentro una conexión floja y la reparo. En este trabajo, la seguridad siempre va primero.

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⏳ B1 | Past tense version Present → Past

La misma historia transformada al pasado. Los verbos que cambian aparecen destacados.

My day as an electrician started by preparing my tools: screwdrivers, pliers, electrical tape, and a voltage tester. That day a customer called me because several outlets were not working. I checked the electrical panel and followed the wire route. I found a loose connection and repaired it. In this job, safety always came first.

Main changes

starts→started calls→called are not working→were not working check→checked follow→followed find→found repair→repaired comes first→came first

💡 B1 | Grammar point because + clause

En a customer calls me because several outlets are not working, usamos because para introducir la razón por la que ocurre algo.

main clause + because + reason

He calls because the lights are off. I check the panel because the outlets are not working. She is careful because safety comes first.

Consejo: después de because usamos una oración completa con sujeto y verbo.

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B1 | Practice

Practice the Story — B1

Working as an Electrician

Vocabulary

• screwdrivers — destornilladores
• pliers — alicates
• electrical tape — cinta aislante
• voltage tester — comprobador de tensión
• outlets — enchufes

• electrical panel — cuadro eléctrico
• wire route — recorrido del cable
• loose connection — conexión floja
• to repair — reparar
• safety comes first — la seguridad va primero

Complete the sentence

I prepare my . Several are not working. I check the electrical . I find a loose . Safety always comes .

Choose the correct answer

What do I prepare at the start of the day? Choose My tools My papers My clothes Why does the customer call? Choose Because several outlets are not working Because the kitchen is dirty Because the alarm is loud What do I check? Choose The electrical panel The ceiling The floor What do I find? Choose A broken bulb A loose connection A new switch What comes first in this job? Choose Speed Safety Money

Build the sentence

Tap the words in the correct order:

first comes always safety job, this In

Reading comprehension

1. What tools do I prepare?
2. Why does the customer call me?
3. What do I find and repair?
4. What always comes first in this job?

Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

• I prepare my tools.
• I find a loose connection and repair it.
• Safety always comes first.

Translate into English:

• Sigo el recorrido del cable.
• Varios enchufes no funcionan.
• La seguridad siempre va primero.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.

B2 | UPPER-INTERMEDIATE

Working as an electrician requires precision and great caution. A fault may seem simple, but you should not take anything for granted. Today a home has power cuts in one specific area. I check the electrical panel, inspect the outlets, and look for signs of overload. In the end, I locate the fault and leave the installation safe. In electrical work, a small oversight can cost dearly.

B2 | INTERMEDIO ALTO

Trabajar como electricista exige precisión y mucha prudencia. Una avería puede parecer sencilla, pero no conviene dar nada por sentado. Hoy una vivienda tiene cortes de luz en una zona concreta. Compruebo el cuadro, reviso los enchufes y busco señales de sobrecarga. Al final, localizo el fallo y dejo la instalación segura. En electricidad, un pequeño descuido puede salir caro.

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⏳ B2 | Past tense version Present → Past

La misma historia transformada al pasado. Los verbos que cambian aparecen destacados.

Working as an electrician required precision and great caution. A fault might seem simple, but you should not have taken anything for granted. That day a home had power cuts in one specific area. I checked the electrical panel, inspected the outlets, and looked for signs of overload. In the end, I located the fault and left the installation safe. In electrical work, a small oversight could cost dearly.

Main changes

requires→required has→had check→checked inspect→inspected look→looked locate→located leave→left

💡 B2 | Grammar point look for + noun

En I look for signs of overload, usamos look for cuando buscamos algo de forma activa.

look for + thing / sign / person

I look for signs of overload. She looks for the fault. We look for a loose wire.

Importante: look for significa “buscar”, mientras que look at significa “mirar”.

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Practice the Story — B2

Working as an Electrician

Vocabulary

• precision — precisión
• caution — prudencia
• fault — avería / fallo
• take for granted — dar por sentado
• power cut — corte de luz
• specific area — zona concreta

• overload — sobrecarga
• to locate — localizar
• installation — instalación
• oversight — descuido
• cost dearly — salir caro

Complete the sentence

Working as an electrician requires and great caution. Today a home has power in one specific area. I look for signs of . In the end, I locate the . A small oversight can cost .

Choose the correct answer

What should you not take for granted? Choose Anything Your tools Your time What problem does the home have? Choose Power cuts in one area Peeling paint A water leak What do I inspect? Choose The outlets The curtains The stairs What do I look for? Choose Signs of overload Signs of dust Signs of rain What can a small oversight do? Choose Cost happily Cost dearly Move slowly

Build the sentence

Tap the words in the correct order:

dearly cost can oversight small A

Reading comprehension

1. Why does this job require caution?
2. What problem does the home have today?
3. What do I look for during the inspection?
4. What can happen if there is a small oversight?

Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

• You should not take anything for granted.
• I look for signs of overload.
• A small oversight can cost dearly.

Translate into English:

• Una avería puede parecer sencilla.
• Localizo el fallo y dejo la instalación segura.
• Un pequeño descuido puede salir caro.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.

C1 | ADVANCED

Over the years, I have learned that an electrical system speaks through small signs: a buzzing sound, a flickering light, or an outlet that gets warm. It is not enough to fix what is obvious; you have to get to the cause. I work methodically, check every step, and leave nothing to chance. In this trade, trust depends on invisible safety.

C1 | AVANZADO

Con los años, he aprendido que una instalación eléctrica habla a través de pequeños signos: un zumbido, una luz que parpadea o un enchufe que se calienta. No basta con arreglar lo evidente; hay que llegar a la causa. Trabajo con método, verifico cada paso y no dejo nada al azar. En este oficio, la confianza depende de la seguridad invisible.

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⏳ C1 | Past tense version Present → Past

La misma historia transformada al pasado. Los verbos que cambian aparecen destacados.

Over the years, I had learned that an electrical system spoke through small signs: a buzzing sound, a flickering light, or an outlet that got warm. It was not enough to fix what was obvious; you had to get to the cause. I worked methodically, checked every step, and left nothing to chance. In this trade, trust depended on invisible safety.

Main changes

have learned→had learned speaks→spoke gets→got is→was have to get→had to get work→worked check→checked leave→left depends on→depended on

💡 C1 | Grammar point it is not enough to + verb

La estructura it is not enough to + verb expresa que una acción por sí sola no basta: It is not enough to fix what is obvious.

it is not enough to + base verb

It is not enough to replace one part. It is not enough to check the switch. It is not enough to fix the obvious problem.

Fíjate: después de to usamos el verbo en infinitivo sin cambios: to fix, to check, to replace.

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Practice the Story — C1

Working as an Electrician

Vocabulary

• electrical system — instalación / sistema eléctrico
• buzzing sound — zumbido
• flickering light — luz que parpadea
• outlet — enchufe
• to get warm — calentarse

• obvious — evidente
• cause — causa
• methodically — con método
• to leave nothing to chance — no dejar nada al azar
• invisible safety — seguridad invisible

Complete the sentence

An electrical system speaks through small . An outlet can get . It is not enough to fix what is . I leave nothing to . Trust depends on invisible .

Choose the correct answer

What can speak through small signs? Choose An electrical system A lamp A box What can an outlet do? Choose Get warm Get painted Open itself What is not enough to fix? Choose Every wire What is obvious The ceiling What do I leave nothing to? Choose Chance The customer Time What does trust depend on? Choose Price Invisible safety Speed only

Build the sentence

Tap the words in the correct order:

safety invisible on depends trust trade, this In

Reading comprehension

1. What signs can show an electrical problem?
2. Why is fixing the obvious not enough?
3. How does the electrician work?
4. What does trust depend on in this trade?

Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

• A flickering light can show a problem.
• It is not enough to fix what is obvious.
• Trust depends on invisible safety.

Translate into English:

• Una luz que parpadea puede indicar un fallo.
• Hay que llegar a la causa.
• No dejo nada al azar.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.

C2 | PROFICIENT

My work as an electrician has taught me that everyday safety often depends on what nobody sees. Behind a light that turns on, there are wires, safety devices, connections, and technical decisions that must be made properly. A responsible repair does not aim simply to make something work again, but to make it work without risk. In electricity, the invisible supports visible peace of mind.

C2 | COMPETENTE

Mi trabajo como electricista me ha enseñado que la seguridad cotidiana suele depender de aquello que nadie ve. Detrás de una luz que se enciende hay cables, protecciones, conexiones y decisiones técnicas que deben estar bien tomadas. Una reparación responsable no busca solo que algo vuelva a funcionar, sino que lo haga sin riesgos. En electricidad, lo invisible sostiene la tranquilidad visible.

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⏳ C2 | Past tense version Present → Past

La misma historia transformada al pasado. Los verbos que cambian aparecen destacados.

My work as an electrician had taught me that everyday safety often depended on what nobody saw. Behind a light that turned on, there were wires, safety devices, connections, and technical decisions that had to be made properly. A responsible repair did not aim simply to make something work again, but to make it work without risk. In electricity, the invisible supported visible peace of mind.

Main changes

has taught→had taught depends on→depended on sees→saw turns on→turned on are→were does not aim→did not aim supports→supported

💡 C2 | Grammar point not simply to … but to …

La estructura not simply to … but to … contrasta un objetivo insuficiente con otro más importante: no solo hacer que algo funcione, sino hacerlo funcionar sin riesgo.

not simply to + verb, but to + verb

The goal is not simply to repair it, but to make it safe. I am here not simply to fix the light, but to prevent future problems.

Observa: tras ambas partes de la estructura usamos el infinitivo con to: to repair, to make, to prevent.

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Practice the Story — C2

Working as an Electrician

Vocabulary

• everyday safety — seguridad cotidiana
• wires — cables
• safety devices — protecciones / dispositivos de seguridad
• connections — conexiones
• technical decisions — decisiones técnicas

• responsible repair — reparación responsable
• work again — volver a funcionar
• without risk — sin riesgos
• the invisible — lo invisible
• support peace of mind — sostener la tranquilidad

Complete the sentence

Everyday safety often depends on what nobody . Behind a light that turns on, there are and connections. A responsible repair does not aim simply to make something work . It must make it work without . The invisible supports visible peace of .

Choose the correct answer

What does everyday safety often depend on? Choose What nobody sees What everybody hears What the wall color is What is behind a light that turns on? Choose Wires, safety devices, and connections Flowers and pictures Paint and brushes What does a responsible repair not aim simply to do? Choose Make something work again Move the furniture Make it shine How should it work? Choose Very fast Without risk All alone What supports visible peace of mind? Choose Money The invisible The customer

Build the sentence

Tap the words in the correct order:

mind of peace visible supports invisible The

Reading comprehension

1. What does everyday safety depend on?
2. What is behind a light that turns on?
3. What is the real goal of a responsible repair?
4. What supports visible peace of mind in electricity?

Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

• Everyday safety often depends on what nobody sees.
• A responsible repair must make it work without risk.
• The invisible supports visible peace of mind.

Translate into English:

• Detrás de una luz que se enciende hay cables y conexiones.
• Algo debe volver a funcionar sin riesgos.
• Lo invisible sostiene la tranquilidad visible.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.