spanish 2 unit 1: costa rica by: aishwarya s., akshaya r., kiara r., & kerowyn l
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Spanish 2 Unit 1:Costa Rica
By: Aishwarya S., Akshaya R., Kiara R., & Kerowyn L
Cultura de Costa Rica
Población: 4.195.914Área: 19,730 milesCapital: San JoséMoneda: el colónIdioma: español
Comida típica (Typical Food)● casado● gallo pinto● sopa negra
Gente famosa (Famous People)● Óscar Arias Sánchez (político)● Claudia Poll (atleta)● Francisco Zúñiga (artista)● Eunice Odio (poeta)
Nos llamamos ticos
Tico is another word to say Costa Rican. Costa Ricans put a - tico at their words (for example, gato: gático) and are therefore called “ticos” For this reason, the Costa Rican soccer team is called “the ticos”.
Las aguas termales
In costa rica there are many beautiful places where people can spend time with nature. In the resort of Tabacón in Arenal, Alajuela, one can walk through tropical gardens, see the active Volcano of Arenal and play in hot springs.
Las carretas de Costa Rica
A well known craft in Costa Rica, known as the cart of wood. Artisans painted carts with traditional designs in many colors. The carts were once used to transport coffee, but today they are mostly used as decorations.
Unit 1 Lesson 1
Vocabulariola agencia de viajesel (la) agente de viajesconfirmar el vuelohacer la maletahacer un viajeir de vacaciones
travel agencytravel agentto confirm a flightto pack a suitcaseto take a tripto go on vacation
Vocabulariollamar aviajarel boletoel boleto de ida y vueltael equipajela identificación
to call someone (by phone)to travelticket
roundtrip ticketluggage
identification
Vocabularioel itinerariola maletael pasaportela tarjeta de embarqueel traje de bañoabordar
itinerarysuitcasepassport
boarding passbathing suitto board
Vocabularioel aeropuertoel (la) auxiliar de vuelofacturar el equipajehacer colala pantallael (la) pasajero (a)
airportflight attendantto check one’s
luggageto get in linemonitor; screen passenger
Vocabulariopasar por seguridadla puertala salidael vuelola estación de trenla oficina de turismo
to go through securitygate
departureflight
train stationtourist office
Vocabulariola parada de autobústomar un taxila llegadapasar por la aduanael reclamo de equipajePor favor, ¿dónde queda…?
bus stopto take a taxi
arrivalto go through customsbaggage claim
Can you please tell me where . . . is?
Gramática
Direct Object PronounsMe: Nos:Te: Os:Lo: Los:La: Las:
MeYou (Familiar) You (formal), Him, Her, It
UsYou (Familiar)You, ThemYou, Them
Usage
Direct object pronouns are placed directly before conjugated verbs.
Veo a la profesora. Becomes:
La veo
Indirect Object Pronouns
Me: Nos:Te: Os:Le: Les:
MeYou (Familiar)You (Formal), Him, Her
UsYou (Familiar)You, Them
Usage
Indirect Object Pronouns either accompany the noun they modify or they replace the noun.
Mamá les da el dinero a José y Ana.
Mamá les da el dinero
Accompanies
Replaces
UsageWhen an infinitive follows a conjugated verb, the indirect object pronoun can be placed before the conjugated verb or attached to the infinitiveLe voy a vender mi coche a Sara
Le voy a vender mi coche
Voy a venderle mi coche
Becomesor
Cultura: Pura VidaA frequent theme of the artist Adrian Gomez are children and swings. These paintings reflect the essence of “pura vida”, a popular phrase in Costa Rica. The phrase expresses the identity of the Costa Ricans: their optimism, tranquility and happiness in life. They say “pura vida” to greet friends, give thanks and respond by saying “¿Cómo estás?”.
Cultura: La naturaleza de Costa RicaCosta Rica is a small country, but the variety of flora and fauna is enormous. There are many gardens and reserves where you can observe species native to the country. In El Jardín de Cataratas La Paz you can walk among butterflies in a large observatory. The most famous species in Costa Rica is the “morpho azul” with its special color. This park also has a hummingbird garden, a garden of orchids, five waterfalls and many tropical plants.
Unit 1 Lesson 2
Vocabularioacampardar una caminataestar de vacacioneshacer una excursiónmandar tarjetas postalesmontar a caballo
to camp to
hiketo be on vacationto go on a day
trip to send postcardsto ride a
horse
Vocabulariopescar el tiempo libretomar fotosel (la) turistaver las atraccionesvisitar un museo
to fish free
timeto take photostourist
to go sightseeingto visit a
museum
Vocabularioel alojamientoel ascensorla habitación
- doble - individualel hostal
lodgingelevator
hotel roomdouble
roomsingle roomhostel; inn
Vocabularioel hotella llavela receptiónel anilloel aretelas artesanías
hotelkey
reception deskring
earring handicraf
ts
Vocabularioel collarlas joyasel recuerdola tarjeta postalanteayerel año pasado
necklace jewelr
ysouvenir postcar
dthe day before yesterday last
year
Vocabularioel mes pasadola semana pasadaLe dejo...en…Me gustaría…¡Qué…!¡Qué bello(a)!
last monthlast week
I’ll give...to you for...I would
like...How…! How
beautiful!
Vocabulario¡Qué caro(a)! bello(a)caro(a)demasiado(a)el dinero en efectivoel mercado al aire libre
How expensive!beautifu
lexpensivetoo; too muchcash
open-air market
Vocabularioregatearla tarjeta de crédito
to bargaincredit card
Gramática
Preterite of -ar Verbs
Visitar- to visitYo Nosotros(as)Tú Vosotros(as)Usted, Él, Ella Ustedes, Ellos(as)
VisitéVisitaste
Visitó
VisitamosVisitasteis Visitaron
Preterite of Irregular Verbs
Ir- to go/Ser- to beFui FuimosFuiste FuisteisFue Fueron
Hacer- to do/makeHice HicimosHiciste HicisteisHizo Hicieron
Preterite of Irregular Verbs
Ver- to seeVi VimosViste VisteisVio Vieron
Dar- to giveDi DimosDiste DisteisDio Dieron
Cultura: La familia y sus costumbresIn the painting, Familia en el Volcán Arenal, Costa Rican artist Jeannette Carballo presents a typical family from the country-side. The father has a radio to listen to the news. The mother has one of her daughters in her arms. The other daughter has a book. The son has books and notebooks for school. The family is ready to start the day.
Cultura: Los parques nacionalesThe people that visit el Parque Nacional
Volcán Rincón de la Vieja in Costa Rica can see an active volcano, hike near waterfalls, or swim in the hot springs. Monkeys iguanas and many parrots live in the park. In El Parque Nacional Torres del Paine in Chile, there are volcanoes, glaciers, rivers and lakes. Tourists go there for camping, fishing, riding a bike, or to observe animals such as llamas, condors and pumas.
Quiz
Quiz
Fui. FuimosFuiste. FuisteisFue. Fueron
Conjugate ser in preterite
Conjugate dar in preterite
Di DimosDiste. DisteisDio Dieron
Culture QuestionsQue puedes hacer en el Parque Nacional Volcán Rincón de la Vieja en Costa Rica?
Que es un otro nombre para los costarricense?
Quien es en la pintura “Familia en el Volcán Arenal"
see an active volcano, hike near waterfalls, or swim in the hot springs
los ticos
una familia típica
Define these words
Key- Credit card-Train Station-Ticket-To travel-
llavetarjeta de creditola estación de tren
el boletoviajar