Lesson 4-2 Grammar: ¡Vamos de compras!
English Grammar Connection: There are no stem-changing verbs in the present tense of English.
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Telehistoria escena 2
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Goal: Listen to the e →, i.e., stem-changing verbs that Enrique and Maribel use while shopping for clothes. Then, use the stem-changing verbs to talk about your clothing preferences.
STRATEGIES
Cuando lees. List and practice words. While reading, list the words for family members, such as madre. Then practice! Say these words aloud several times. Say them in sentences and create questions with them.
Maribel: Tenemos que estar en el centro comercial a las doce, ¿entiendes?
Enrique: Sí, entiendo. Dos minutos más. ¿Pref ieres los vaqueros negros o los pantalones verdes?
Maribel: Pref iero ir al centro comercial, ¡ahora!
Enrique: Quiero la camisa blanca.
Vendedora: Tenemos camisas en color azul y en verde. ¿Queréis ver?
Maribel: (to the clerk) No, gracias. (to Enrique, frustrated) Pero Enrique, ¿una tienda de ropa? ¿No prefieres ir de compras al centro comercial?
Enrique: No. No quiero comprar la ropa en el centro comercial. Los precios no son buenos. (still shopping) ¿Te gustan los pantalones cortos azules?
Maribel: (rushing him) Sí, sí. Y me gustan los calcetines rojos, la camisa amarilla y los zapatos marrones…
Enrique: No, no, no. ¿Rojo, amarillo y marrón? No, no me gustan.
The following are Grammar activities. Complete the activities in your Class Journal.
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Cuando escuchas. Disregard stereotypes. Who wants to keep looking at clothes and is worried about being late? Is this expected? Why or why not?
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Overview
English Grammar Connection: Direct objects receive the verb's action in a sentence. They answer the question whom? or what? about the verb. The direct object can be a noun or a pronoun.
The following are Grammar activities. Complete the activities in your Class Journal.
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