In this first section, you will be introduced to the practical function that the lesson serves in the real world – what it will enable you to do and why it is important. You will gain insight into how speakers of Spanish use certain types of language, for example how to express politeness or formality. In addition, through the presentation of short dialogues, this section contains much of the active vocabulary you will need for the lesson as a whole, so pay close attention! It is important to understand that you may not understand each and every word; don’t be frustrated, that is part of the learning process — to understand as much as possible from context without knowing each and every word.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN TO DO:
- recognize and respond to greetings, leave-taking expressions, and expressions of courtesy
- to present yourself and your friends
- describe the typical people and items in your classroom
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
The learning activities for this section include:
- Reading: Funciones comunicativas
- Reading: Saludos
- Reading: Despedidas
- Reading: Presentaciones
- Video: Presentaciones
- Reading: Identificar personas y cosas
Practice speaking aloud when you read through these lessons. Take time to complete all of the exercises and reflect on each of the activities.
