Unit 4: Lesson 2

In this our second lesson we will Identify the words Susana uses to talk about what she would like to do on vacation. Then use the words to talk about being on vacation.

Note : While reading, group the scene's expressions for vacation destinations and modes of transportation. What are some other destinations and modes of transportation?

Telehistoria escena 1

Susana reads about vacations as she waits for her brother so they can leave for school.

Susana: (daydreaming) Voy a hacer un viaje con mi familia. Podemos ir en avión, en barco...

Jorge: (yelling from the other room) ¡ Susana!

Susana: (ignoring him) ¿Voy al campo o a la ciudad? El año pasado mi familia y yo fuimos al campo. Pero yo generalmente prefiero...

Jorge: ¡Susana! ¿Qué haces?
She goes to the kitchen. Jorge is sitting calmly at the table, shaking an empty milk carton.

Jorge: Susana, ¿dónde está la leche?

Susana: ¡Mamá, papá!
Their parents come running into the kitchen.

Mamá: Susana, ,qué?

Susana: Mi hermano es imposible. ¡Me voy a quedar en un hotel!

Reflexive Verbs

Learn how to form and use reflexive verbs. Then use these verbs to describe the daily routines of yourself and others

English Grammar Connection: Reflexive verbs and reflexive pronouns show that the subject of a sentence both does and receives the action of the verb. The reflexive pronouns in English end in -self or -selves.

Use reflexive pronouns with reflexive verbs when the subject in a sentence is the same as its object.

Many verbs can be used with or without reflexive pronouns. When there is no reflexive pronoun, the person doing the action does not receive the action.

Do not use possessive adjectives with reflexive verbs. Use the definite article instead.

When an infinitive follows a conjugated verb, the reflexive pronoun When an infinitive follows a conjugated verb, the reflexive pronoun can be placed before the conjugated verb or attached to the infinitive.

Some verbs have different meanings when used reflexively.

Muy Bien! Ahora! it’s time for us to take a look at the grammar portion but before we look at reflexive verbs let’s review Direct Object Pronouns with the following videos.