Spanish Week 2 Study Notes

Study Notes

Week 2 Study Notes

Days of the Week:
- Lunes (Monday), Martes (Tuesday), Miércoles (Wednesday), Jueves (Thursday), Viernes (Friday), Sábado (Saturday), Domingo (Sunday).
- Practice matching Spanish days of the week with their English counterparts.
- Practice expressing dates: "¿Qué día es hoy?" (What day is it today?), "Hoy es lunes." (Today is Monday).
Telling Time:
- Vocabulary: hora (hour), minuto (minute), cuarto (quarter), media (half), AM, PM.
- Practice stating times: "Son las tres y media." (It's 3:30)
- Practice asking and answering the time using "¿Qué hora es?" and "Es la [hora] or Son las [hora] y [minutos]?"
Family Vocabulary:
- Vocabulary: Madre (Mother), Padre (Father), Hermano/a (Brother/Sister), Abuelo/a (Grandfather/Grandmother), Tío/a (Uncle/Aunt), Primo/a (Cousin), Hijo/a (Son/Daughter).
- Practice matching family members in English and Spanish using flashcards.
- Practice introducing family members using possessive adjectives.
Possessive Adjectives:
- Vocabulary: Mi (My), Tu (Your), Su (His/Her), Nuestro/a (Our), Vuestro/a (Your - plural), Su (Their).
- Create sentences about family members using possessive adjectives.
- Example: "Mi hermano se llama Juan" (My brother's name is Juan).
Present Tense Verbs (Regular AR, ER, IR):
- AR verbs: hablar (to talk), comer (to eat), bailar (to dance)
- ER verbs: comer (to eat), beber (to drink), aprender (to learn)
- IR verbs: vivir (to live), escribir (to write), abrir (to open)
- Conjugate verbs in the present tense for different subject pronouns (yo, tú, él/ella, nosotros, etc.).
- Example: Yo hablo (I talk).
- Practice using verbs in sentences.
- Example: "Yo como una manzana, y tú?" (I eat an apple, and you?)
Food Vocabulary:
- Vocabulary: Comida (Food), Pan (Bread), Manzana (Apple), Leche (Milk), Pollo (Chicken), Ensalada (Salad), Fruta (Fruit), Carne (Meat)
- Use flashcards to learn food vocabulary.
- Practice ordering food at a restaurant. Example: "Quiero una ensalada, por favor." (I want a salad, please.)
Review and Practice:
- Review all vocabulary and grammar from the week.
- Use quizzes, games (like Kahoot or Bingo), or group discussions.
- Write a paragraph about your family and daily routines.
Optional Cultural Activities:
- Explore Spanish culture (e.g., traditional meals, music, landmarks) through videos or presentations.
- Discuss what you learned about Spanish culture.
Conversation Practice:
- Practice speaking in pairs, introducing yourselves, and asking about family, hobbies, and routines.
Assessment and Homework:
- Complete a self-assessment.
- Use resources like Duolingo or Memrise for extra practice.
Additional Notes:
- Conjugate the verbs comer, beber, and pedir in sentences.
- Example: "Yo como pollo." (I eat chicken.)

Description

This quiz covers essential vocabulary for the days of the week, telling time, and family members in Spanish. It includes practice for matching terms with their English counterparts and forming sentences for discussing time and family. Perfect for beginners learning the basics of Spanish.