Lección 6 introducción

In this lesson, you will learn…

A variety of words and expressions such as:

  • preposiciones de lugar
  • lugares de la universidad
  • la ciudad
  • los estados anímicos
  • los estados físicos

You will also learn the following grammar tools:

  • conjugation of the verb estar and its usage to express the location of people and things
  • the present progressive tense
  • uses of estar and tener to describe physical and emotional states

These words, expressions and grammar tools enable you to do the following in Spanish:

  • to talk about places in your university or city
  • to explain about where objects are located in your room or class
  • to discuss how you and others are feeling, both physically and emotionally
  • to express actions that are in progress

As well, you will also learn about culture. In this lesson you will read about:

  • Puerto Rico – its political status and a marathon that marks an important cultural event
  • the different traditions celebrating los quince años in the Spanish-speaking world