Descripción de cada unidad de la cátedra

UNIT 1

Getting Acquainted

COMMUNICATION GOALS

1. Meet someone new.

2. Identify and describe people.
3. Provide personal information.
4. Introduce someone to a group.

UNIT 2

Going Out

COMMUNICATION GOALS

1. Accept or decline an invation.

2. Express locations and give directions.
3. Make plans to see an event.
4. Talk about musical tastes.

UNIT 3

The Extended Family

COMMUNICATION GOALS

1. Report news about relationships.

2. Describe extended families.
3. Compare people.
4. Discuss family cultural traditions.

UNIT 4

Food and Restaurants

COMMUNICATION GOALS

1. Ask for a restaurant recommendation.

2. Order from a menú.
3. Speak to a server and pay for a meal.
4. Discuss food and health.
UNIT 5

Technology and You

COMMUNICATION GOALS

1. Recommend a brand or model.

2. Express sympathy for a problema.
3. Complain whe things don’t work.
4. Describe features of products.

UNIT 6

Staying in Shape

COMMUNICATION GOALS

1. Plan an activity with someone.

2. Talk about habitual activities and plans.
3. Discuss fitness and eating habits.
4. Describe your rotines.

UNIT 7

On Vacation

COMMUNICATION GOALS

1. Greet someone arriving from a trip.

2. Ask about someone’s vacation.
3. Discuss vacation preferences.
4. Describe vacation experinces.

UNIT 8

Shopping For Clothes

COMMUNICATION GOALS

1. Shop and pay for clothes.

2. Ask for a different size or color.
3. Navigate a mal or department store.
4. Discuss clothing do’s and don’ts.
UNIT 9

Taking Transportation

COMMUNICATION GOALS

1. Discuss schedules and by tickets.

2. Book travel services.
3. Understand airport announcements.
4. Describe transportation problems.

UNIT 10

Spending Money

COMMUNICATION GOALS

1. Ask for a recommendation.

2. Bargain for a lower price.
3. Discuss showing appreciation.
4. Describe where to get the best deals.