miércoles, el veintisiete de enero del dos mil diez

Español Uno (1):

Today’s Agenda:

1. Listen to our song of the week: “Bonito.” Nice job catching the next two missing words: empuja, hay.

Cultural note: Nice job noticing the subtle pronunciation difference in this song! Distinción is the term used to describe the “th” sound you heard for ce, ci, and z. This pronunciation difference (distinción) is typical of Spanish speakers from Spain. It is not used in Latin America. Careful not to term it a lisp!!! It is technically not a lisp (it is intentional, and the th does not apply to s sounds). It is sometimes considered offensive if distinción is termed a lisp.

There are many myths around the "origin" of distinción. All stories (such as a king from centuries ago who had a lisp) are considered to be just stories.

2. Receive our next pink packet for chapter six, and define some of the vocabulary.

Cultural note: Quick discussion about some of our clothing terms: shorts, jeans, t-shirts, tennis shoes. In much of Spain and Latin America, these casual clothing items are seen as too casual for many everyday activities. A “business casual” appearance would be the best choice for most days. For instance, it would not be considered the best choice to wear shorts to a museum or doctor’s appointment. Shorts are usually only considered appropriate as beach wear. Another example is that you would not wear jeans to a nice restaurant or often even to a university class.

Homework: None, though making flashcards for our new chapter six vocabulary is highly recommended.

Español Dos (2):

Today’s Agenda:

1. Listen to our song of the week: “Desde que llegaste.”

2. Answer the next five of our 34 essential Spanish 2 questions.

3. Review the homework: 5-5, 5-6.

4. Begin the homework

Homework: 5-7, 5-8 (evens translated).