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LECCION #3
Valley: Valle
Path: camino
Tent: Tienda
Cabin: cabina
Woods: bosque
Relax: descanso
You can talk about things that you're waiting to do. You have not done
them.
Have you ever been to the cabin?
No, I still haven't been there, but I want to go.
Have you ever gone to the Food and Wine Festival?
No, I still haven't gone there. Do you want to go today?
Has he ever seen the Eiffel Tower?
No, he still hasn't seen it. We will go next year.
You can talk about many things. You can talk about things you have done
before now.
Have you been to the cabin?
Yes, I've already been there twice.
Have you ever seen his paintings?
Yes, I've seen them already.
Has she ever gone on an airplane?
Yes, she's already gone on several airplanes.
Good job! You can talk about where you have been and what you have
done. You say:
I still haven't gone to that restaurant.
I've seen this movie already.
I haven't been to Aspen yet.
UNIDAD 6
LECCION #4
You can ask questions about things that were true in the past. You ask if
they are true now. You use: still.
Do you still eat vegetables with every meal?
Do we still have a reservation for tomorrow night?
Do they still walk in the park every Saturday?
Does she still want to visit Colorado?
Does he still ride the bus to work?
You can answer questions about things that were true in the past. They're
not true now. You use: anymore.
Do they still hike in the woods?
No, they don't hike in the woods anymore.
Do you still climb rocks?
No, I don't climb rocks anymore.
Does she still want to go to the party?
No, she doesn't want to go to the party anymore.
You can answer questions about things that were true in the past. They're
true now. You use: still.
Do they still hike in the woods?
Yes, they still hike in the woods in the summer.
Do you still climb rocks?
Yes, I still climb rocks every weekend.
Does she still want to swim in the lake?
Yes, she still wants to swim in the lake.
Good job! You can talk about things that were true in the past.
Do you still watch birds in the park?
Yes, I still watch birds in the park.
Does she still travel for work?
No, she doesn't travel for work anymore.
UNIDAD 6
LECCION #5
Jacket: caqueta
Sweater: Sueter
Scarf: bufanda
Socks: medias
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You talk about things people have done. You ask a fast question because
you want to know if something is true.
You ask: haven't you?
You have climbed that mountain, haven't you?
Yes, I have!
They have eaten in that restaurant, haven't they?
No, they haven't.
She has baked cookies, hasn't she?
Yes, she has!
You talk about things people did in the past. You ask a fast question
because you want to know if something is true.
You ask: didn't you?
You bought new hiking boots, didn't you?
Yes, I did.
You fished at that lake, didn't you?
No, I didn't.
She watched the movie, didn't she?
Yes, she did.
You talk about things people are doing now and in the future.
You ask: right?
You are at the party, right?
Yes, I am.
You're doing the interview, right?
No, I'm not.
You will wear a scarf and gloves tomorrow, right?
Yes, I will.
She's going to climb the rocks, right?
Yes, she is.
Good job! You talk about the things people do. You can ask questions.
You can ask:
You have skiied in Aspen, haven't you?
You went to Miami last year, didn't you?
You're visiting your parents next summer, right?
UNIDAD 7
LECCION #1
Shelf: Estante
Vase: Florero
Mirror: espejo
Flower: flor
You can describe things that feel good. You can say: comfortable
This is my favorite chair. It's comfortable. I like to
sit on it because it feelsgood.
My bed is soft and warm. I have a comfortable bed.
This sweater is comfortable. I want to wear it every day.
If something is comfortable, you feel nice. You want to stay. You can say:
I like your house. I feel comfortable in your house.
This couch is very comfortable. I want to sit here longer.
I'm comfortable in a warm swimming pool.
You can describe things that are very wonderful. You can say: fantastic
I got a fantastic job! It's great!
Your dress is fantastic. It's very beautiful.
I love these flowers! They're fantastic!
You can talk about many things. If something is fantastic, it's amazing. It's
the best. You can say:
Fantastic! We can go to the party together.
You bought a new dog. That's fantastic!
I'm very happy. I feel fantastic today!
You can describe something that's really great. You can say: excellent
That is an excellent suit! You look great.
I'm very comfortable here. I feel excellent!
This movie is excellent. You should watch it.
You can talk about many things. If something is excellent, it's amazing.
It's very good.
Excellent! We can have dinner together this weekend.
This is an excellent vase. Where did you find it?
These flowers are amazing. They're excellent!
Good job! You can describe things with many different words. You say:
My bed is very comfortable. I always want to sleep longer.
You're fantastic! Thank you for helping me.
Excellent! We can play tennis together tomorrow morning.
Now you try! Describe something that is comfortable, fantastic, or
excellent.
UNIDAD 7
LECCION #3
Closet: Armario
Roof: techo
Bed: cama
Carpet: alfombra
You can talk about size from left to right. You say: wide
LECCION #3
Noisy: Ruidoso
Map: mapa
Remember: Sometimes, people have the same opinion. You say: Me too!
I love pizza.
Me too! It' s my favorite food.
You can say it a different way. If you have the same opinion, you agree.
I like grilled hot dogs.
I agree. I like grilled hot dogs, too.
I like the park more than the beach.
I agree. The park is better than the beach.
Sometimes, people have different opinions. If they have different
opinions, they disagree.
I enjoy grilling meat.
I disagree. I don't enjoy grilling meat.
I think that sad movies are the best.
I disagree. I think that funny movies are better.
You can talk about your opinions. You can agree or disagree with other
people.
Mary says: I think that ice cream is the best food.
Peter says: I agree. Ice cream is the best.
Mary says: However, I think that cake is not very good.
Peter says: I'm sorry, but I disagree with you. Cake is wonderful.
Good job! You can talk about your opinions. You can agree or disagree.
Olivia asks: Do you like to ride motorcycles?
John says: Yes, I love motorcycles.
Olivia says: I agree. I love motorcycles, too.
John says: I like scooters, too.
Olivia says: I'm sorry, but I disagree. I don't like scooters.
UNIDAD 9
LECCION #4
GPS: GPS
Mirrors: espejos
Park: parqueadero
Garage: garaje
00:00|00:39
A person gives you advice. You want to answer in a polite way. You can
say: may or might
Jesse says: You should go to the concert at 7p.m.
Rebecca says: You might be right. I should go there early.
You disagree with the advice, but want to be polite. You can say: may or
might
Jesse says: You should wear your new, white boots to the party.
Rebecca says: You may be right, but I think that the black boots are better
UNIDAD 9
LECCION #5
EXIT: SALIDA
DRIVER: CONDUCTOR
UNIDAD 10
LECCION #1
WORKER: TRABAJADOR
FROG: RANA
You talk about things you will do in the very near future. You say:
I will wash the floor today.
She will go to work now.
You will eat a banana this morning.
We will talk about the trip this evening.
They will buy a new suitcase after work.
You can talk about something that will happen in the far future. It will not
happen today or tomorrow. It will happen next month or next year. You
can talk about something that will happen a lot later. You say:
I will go to college next year.
He will buy a house after he starts his new job.
They will have children after they have been married for several years.
Good job! You talk about the future. You can talk about things that will
happen in the near future, and you can talk about things that will happen
in the far future. You say:
I will cook dinner tonight.
He will buy a car after he gets a new job.
She will save money to travel one day.
UNIDAD 10
LECCION #2
SHARK: Tiburon
You talk about the future. You can talk about things that will happen in the
near future, or you can talk about things that will happen in the far future.
You say:
We will watch a movie today.
You will go to college next year.
She will work in a zoo someday.
They will go to a different country in the future
You talk about the future. You want something to happen in the future. It
might happen. You can say: hope
I hope you will come to the party on Friday.
I hope to go camping next summer.
Sara hopes to see a dolphin at the zoo.
He hopes to find a new job this fall.
We hope you will come to dinner tonight.
You want something to happen in the future. You want it to happen, but
you don't think that it will happen in the near future. You say: wish
I wish I had a dog, but I can't have them in my apartment.
She wishes her garden would grow faster, but there isn't a lot
of rain thisspring.
We wish we had a bigger house. We're saving our money.
They wish they could travel more, but they don't have spare time.
We wish we had a parrot.
You can talk about things you want to happen. You want something to
happen. It might happen. You say: hope
I hope the train is not late.
She hopes to study medicine in college.
You want something to happen, but you don't think that it will happen in
the near future. You say: wish
I wish I could buy a new bike, but I need to save money first.
He wishes he could go to the party, but he needs to work.
UNIDAD 10
LECCION #3
NIVEL 5
UNIDAD 1
LECCION #1
Picture: foto
Skateboard: Patineta
UNIDAD 1
LECCION #2
Incorret: Incorrecto
Some words are verbs. A verb is something you do. You have learned
many verbs. Remember: Verbs were blue in Levels 1-4. Do you see the
verbs below? They're blue. Look:
Ian loves ice cream.
Heather remembered her keys.
Olivia has visited many countries.
I might go to the theater tomorrow.
You have learned a lot! Now, you're in Level 5. You know how to use
verbs, so verbs won't be in blue in these new lessons.
You know many verbs. Let's learn two new verbs.
You can introduce a person. You say: introduce.
I'd like to introduce you to my friend, John. I think you'll like him.
You can compare two things. You talk about things that are the same and
things that are different. You say: compare.
You can ask: How does this cafe compare to that cafe?
I answer: They serve the same food, but that cafe is less expensive.
UNIDAD 1
LECCION #4
Perfectly: perfectamente
Slowly: despacio
UNIDAD 1
LECCION #5
Know: saber
Get: obtener
Put: colocar
Let's look at some examples of what you have learned in this unit.
nouns: I went to the park and the market with my friends today.
adjectives: We went to a beautiful park with many wonderful, little
gardens.
verbs: I have been coming to this park for 10 years. I love this park.
adverbs: She excitedly prepared the party for her friend yesterday.
prepositions: The keys were on the table by the door.
UNIDAD 2
LECCION #1
Remember: Sometimes you have a lot of something and you don't want
more. You say: too much.
I have too much cake, and I'm not very hungry. Do you want some?
You can talk about being too busy. You can say: too much to do.
I have too much to do. I'm too busy.
I have too much to do. I can't finish my painting today. I will finish it
tomorrow.
She has too much to do. She needs to unpack her bags. She's going to
ask her friend for help.
Sometimes something is too difficult, and you can't do it. You say: too
hard to do.
Seeing every famous place in San Francisco is too hard to do. There are
many exciting places.
Reading my emails is not too hard to do. I like communicating with
people.
Choosing my favorite restaurant is too hard to do. I like several
restaurants in San Francisco.
You say something is easy in a different way. You say: easy enough to
do.
Calling your boss is easy enough to do. You have his phone number.
Going to the store is easy enough to do. It's around the corner.
Your friend asks you if you can do something. You answer that it's easy.
You say: That's easy enough!
Your friend asks: Can you help me practice speaking English?
You say: Sure. That's easy enough! I'm an Open English student.
You can use too much with different verbs.
I must prepare three cakes and 72 cookies for the party. I have too
much baking to do.
You can use too hard with different verbs.
This resort has too many fun things to do. It's too hard to choose.
You can use easy enough with different verbs.
That dessert is easy enough to make. I need sugar, flour, butter, and
eggs.
Great job! You can talk about too and enough in different ways.
You can say that you're too busy. You say:
I have too much work to do. This is a big project.
You can say that something is too difficult. You say:
I really like swimming, and I practice every day. However, it's too hard to
swim across that big lake.
You can say that something is easy. You say:
We can bring cookies to the party. They're easy enough to make.
UNIDAD 2
LECCION #2
Remember: You can use the words too and enough in different ways.
We have too much sightseeing to do.
Finding a cab here is too hard to do. Let's ride on the streetcar.
Getting a streetcar is easy enough. They stop at many different streets.
You can ask a polite question. You begin the question with can, will,
could, or would.
Can and will are polite.
Can you ride a streetcar in the city?
Will you give me the map, please?
Could and would are more polite.
Could you repeat that, please?
Would you email Catherine this evening, please?
Now you try! Ask questions with can, will, could, and would.
UNIDAD 2
LECCION #3
Land (lend): tierra
Board (Bord): bote
Breeze (briz): Brisa
Captain (capten): capitán
Calm (com): calma
Dolphin (dolfin): delfin
Remember: You describe something. You say it a stronger way than very.
You say: so
He is so tall! He's taller than his whole family.
I love this painting. The ocean is so blue!
The breeze is so soft. I'm relaxed.
The bay is so beautiful. I love being near the ocean.
Now you try! Describe something. Use the word: so.
You want to describe a noun in a stronger way than very. You can say:
such
He is such a tall boy! He's taller than his whole family.
This is such a soft breeze. It relaxes me.
That is such a beautiful bay. I love being near the ocean.
I love this band. They play such good music.
Those are such beautiful paintings! They're my favorite.
You use so and such to say something strongly. Look at how so and such
are different.
You use so with an adjective or an adverb.
My dog is so soft.
The artist paints so beautifully.
You use such with a noun.
I have such a soft dog.
He painted such a beautiful painting.
You use so and such to say something strongly. Look at how so and such
are different.
You use so with an adjective or an adverb.
My dog is so soft.
The artist paints so beautifully.
You use such with a noun.
I have such a soft dog.
He painted such a beautiful painting.
Good job! You've learned how to use so and such in different ways. You
can strongly describe an adjective or adverb with so.
The ocean is so beautiful. It's so calm and blue.
San Francisco is so exciting. I want to live here!
The breeze is so soft. Living near the bay is great.
You can strongly describe a noun with such.
She gave me such good advice about sightseeing.
We are such good friends. We talk everyday.
The captain has such a beautiful boat.
UNIDAD 2
LECCION #4
Remember: You can use the words so and such to say something
strongly.
I feel so calm at the resort.
That old fountain is so beautiful. Let's take a picture.
The Golden Gate Bridge is such a famous bridge.
Golden Gate Park is such a wonderful attraction!
You can talk about how you feel in different ways. Your mood is how you
feel. You can say: mood
I feel happy. I'm in a good mood.
She had a long, busy day. She's not in a good mood.
You can talk about feeling very happy.
He's in a great mood, because he's having a wonderful day.
I had such a wonderful day! I'm in a great mood.
UNIDAD 2
LECCION #5
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You haven't done something in a long time. You went swimming in July.
It's December now. That's a long time. You say: a while
I haven't gone swimming in a while. I would like to swim in the pool at the
resort today.
You want to talk about something you haven't done in a long time. You
want to talk about when you did it before. You say: since
You went swimming in July. It's December now. You say:
I haven't gone swimming since July. I would like to swim in the pool at
the resort today.
You can use since in different ways. You say:
I haven't gone shopping since last year. I don't have new clothes.
She hasn't eaten since this morning. She's hungry.
You haven't seen your brother since May. You should call him.
You haven't done something for a long time. You can use a while and
since together. You say:
It's been a while since I've been there.
It's been a while since I've gone shopping. I should go shopping this
weekend.
It's been a while since I ate pizza. Let's get some!
It's been a while since I went on vacation. I want to travel this month.
00:00|00:40
Great job! Now you can talk about things that haven't happened for a long
time.
You haven't been swimming in a while. Let's go to the pool.
We haven't seen a good movie in a while. Let's go to the movie theater this
weekend.
She hasn't traveled to China since last year.
They haven't been to the mall since last month.
It's been a while since he's had a haircut. He wants to get a haircut soon.
It's been a while since I've sunbathed outside. If the weather is sunny this
weekend, I will sunbathe.
UNIDAD 2
LECCION #6
Remember: You can talk about things that haven't happened in a long
time. You say: a while
I haven't gone to the fitness center in a while. I should work out again
tomorrow.
You say: since
She hasn't been in a hot tub since last year. It's been a long time.
You say: It's been a while since
It's been a while since they've visited San Francisco. They should visit
again next month.
You can ask your friend to do something together. You can ask in
different ways. You want to call your friend tomorrow. You ask:
How about I call you tomorrow?
Why don't I call you tomorrow?
You can ask your friend to do something together, and you can give a
reason.
How about we go to the salon tomorrow because I need a haircut?
Why don't we go to the fitness center in the morning because we haven't
worked out?
Let's go to the market because we need food for the party.
Unidad 3
LECCION #1
You can see people, places, and things. You can see with your eyes. You
say:
I was looking out the window, and I saw a blue bird sitting in the tree.
We can see the band on stage. We are watching them practice before
the concert.
You can hear music, people talking, and many other things. You hear with
your ears. You say:
I heard a great song yesterday. I was listening to the radio in my car.
It's easy enough to hear you because the music at this party is really
quiet.
You see with your eyes and you hear with your ears. What about touch?
You can touch something with your hands, and you can feel it. You say:
I touched the water. It felt cold.
I touched the baby monkey. Its fur felt soft.
You can enjoy the world in many ways.
You can see an amazing view or a beautiful painting.
You can hear a great song.
You can touch the soft grass.
You can see, hear, and touch things. Did you think about a different way
you can enjoy the world around you? Yes! You can taste things with your
tongue. You can talk about how foods and drinks taste.
This pasta tastes amazing. Can I have a little more, please?
The white wine tastes sweeter than the red wine.
This tea tastes very sweet. Did you add sugar to it?
Great job! You can see, hear, touch, taste, and smell things.
I saw the band play on stage.
We heard their music on the radio.
He touched a penguin at the zoo.
We tasted the best piece of chocolate in Belgium.
I smelled the flowers in the garden.
UNIDAD 3
LECCION #2
You know that you can see, hear, touch, taste, and smell things.
I'll see my friends in San Francisco.
They will hear a great band at the concert.
Touch the tree. It feels rough.
You can use taste and smell to describe things or to talk about something
a person is doing.
The soup smells nice and tastes good.
John smelled the soup. Then, he tasted the soup.
You can talk about taste in different ways. You can use the word: flavor.
Lisa tasted John's soup. It tasted nice, but the flavor was very salty.
There are different flavors in food. You can use many adjectives to
describe flavor.
The roasted chicken tastes delicious. The beans have
a wonderful flavor, too.
You can use specific adjectives to talk about specific flavors.
The lemonade has a sour flavor, but the sausages have a salty flavor.
The dessert tastes very sweet.
UNIDAD 3
LECCION #3
UNIDAD 3
LECCION #4
UNIDAD 3
LECCION #5
You can use these words to talk about things people have. You can say
the words at the end of the sentence. You say:
I bought this house. This house is mine.
You have a blue jacket. The blue jacket is yours.
He has a small black cat. That small black cat is his.
She bought a new car. The new car is hers.
We have green backpacks. Those green backpacks are ours.
They have a nice apartment. That nice apartment is theirs.
You can use these words to talk about things people have. You can say
the words at the front of the sentence, but you need to have a sentence
before it. You say:
Your boots are big. Mine are small.
My boots are small. Yours are big.
Her car is black. His is white.
His car is white. Hers is black.
They have a nice apartment in New York. Ours is in San Francisco.
Our apartment is in San Francisco. Theirs is in New York.
Great job! You know how to use many words. You use them at the front
of a sentence or at the end of a sentence. You say:
Your gloves are big. Mine are small. These gloves are mine.
My gloves are small. Yours are big. Those gloves are yours.
Her house is yellow. His is blue. The blue house is his.
His house is blue. Hers is yellow. The yellow house is hers.
Their park has a swimming pool. Ours has a fountain. The park with the
fountain is ours.
Our park has a fountain. Theirs has a swimming pool. The park with the
swimming pool is theirs.
UNIDAD 3
LECCION #6
Remember: You know how to use many words. You can use them at the
front of a sentence or at the end of a sentence.
This salmon has herbs. Mine doesn't. This salmon is mine.
My corn is baked. Yours is grilled. That corn is yours.
Her peas are fresh. His are frozen. The frozen peas are his.
His broccoli is fresh. Hers is frozen. The frozen broccoli is hers.
They have a peach pie. Ours is a blueberry pie. The blueberry pie
is ours.
We have an apple pie. Theirs is a peach pie. The peach pie is theirs.
You can compare two things and say a reason. You can use new words
with because. You say:
His hair is long, but hers is longer because she doesn't get haircuts
often.
My apartment is in Los Angeles, but yours is in New York because you
work at an office there.
Our children go to this school. Theirs go to a different
school because they are older.
My food is good, but hers is better because she is a chef.
You can compare two things and say a reason. You can use new words
with because. You say:
His hair is long, but hers is longer because she doesn't get haircuts
often.
My apartment is in Los Angeles, but yours is in New York because you
work at an office there.
Our children go to this school. Theirs go to a different
school because they are older.
My food is good, but hers is better because she is a chef.
You can compare two things and say a reason. You can use new words
with because. You say:
His hair is long, but hers is longer because she doesn't get haircuts
often.
My apartment is in Los Angeles, but yours is in New York because you
work at an office there.
Our children go to this school. Theirs go to a different
school because they are older.
My food is good, but hers is better because she is a chef.
Read these pieces of the conversation. Try to answer the questions.
What are Amy and Zack comparing in these sentences?
Amy: The woman at Table 3 and the man at Table 4 prepared spinach.
His was better because he added fresh herbs.
Zack: This salmon is good, but theirs is better because they added more
spices.
UNIDAD 4
LECCION #1
UNIDAD 4
LECCION #2
You can use adjectives with -ed to describe how a person feels.
The man who was wearing blue pants was surprised because his friend
jumped in the pool at the party. His friend was wearing pants!
The man felt surprised because of his friend.
You can use adjectives with -ing to describe something that is happening.
The man's friend jumped in the pool at the party. It
was surprising because his friend was wearing pants.
The thing that happened at the party was surprising.
UNIDAD 4
LECCION #3
Remember: You talk about things that started and ended in the past. You
say:
I was camping last night.
She was driving to work in the morning.
We were playing outside for four hours.
They were buying fruits and vegetables at the market.
You talk about things that were happening in the past. These things
started and ended in the past. Sometimes, you want to talk about
something that was happening at the same time. You say:
We were watching a movie when my sister called.
They were playing soccer when it began to rain.
I was walking home when I saw my friend, Terry.
Now you try! Talk to your friends about things that were happening in the
past.
You want to tell your friends stories about things that happened in the
past. You know how to do it now! You say:
I was waiting for the bus when my brother saw me and gave me a ride.
We were eating dinner when it started snowing.
She was making a snack when her friends arrived.
Now you try! Tell your friends a story about something that happened in
the past.
Great job! You can talk about things that were happening in the past. You
can talk about something that happened at the same time. You say:
I was eating lunch when I saw my colleague.
He was exercising at the gym when he saw the famous singer walk into
the gym.
We were dancing at a party when we met.
They were working on the project when the meeting started.
UNIDAD 4
LECCION #4
Remember: You talk about things that were happening in the past. You
talk about something that happened at the same time.
I was eating lunch when I saw my colleague on the set.
The hero was telling a joke when the heroine saw him.
We were dancing at a party when we met.
They were working on the movie set when the meeting started.
You want to talk about people and the things they're doing. You say:
The students were very excited. They were talking loudly.
You can say these things together. You say:
The students who were very excited were talking loudly.
Now, you can add something that happened at the same time. You say:
The students who were very excited were talking loudly when the
teacher entered the room.
The man who was a big fan of the movie was buying tickets when the
actor arrived at the theater
Read this piece of the conversation. Try to answer the questions.
Sara talks about a movie she saw.
How does she describe the character from the movie?
Sara: In her last movie, she was camping with her friends when a
thunderstorm started.
Sara: They followed their friend who was wearing the backpack to the car.
UNIDAD 4
LECCION #5
Remember: You talk about two things that happened in one sentence.
You say: that.
I read the magazine. It came in the mail. I read the magazine that came
in the mail.
You can talk about two things that happened a different way. You can use
what at the end of the sentence. You can say: what.
He painted something. They saw it. They saw what he painted.
Something happened at the end of the movie. I loved it. I loved what
happened at the end of the movie.
He said something. We wrote it. We wrote what he said.
You can talk about two things in one sentence. You can use what at the
front of a sentence. You can do this to describe things. You can say:
what.
He painted something. It was amazing. What he painted was amazing.
Something happened at the end of the movie. It was surprising. What
happened at the end of the movie was surprising.
He said something. It was beautiful. What he said was beautiful.
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You talk about two things that happened in one sentence. You use what
at the end of the sentence. You say: what.
They practiced what the trainer taught them.
We ate what we cooked last night.
I knew what they gave her for her birthday.
You talk about two things in one sentence, and you describe something.
You use what at the front of the sentence. You say: what.
What the trainer taught them was very difficult.
What we cooked last night was delicious.
What they gave her for her birthday was beautiful.
Great job! You can talk about many things in one sentence. You say:
They did what the professor told them to do.
I saw what was in the picture.
What he said was funny.
What they made for dinner was tasty.
UNIDAD 4
LECCION #6
Remember: You talk about two things in one sentence. You use: that and
what
She said that it was important to wash the clothes today.
John talked about what he wants to do tomorrow.
What we saw at the theater was awesome.
You can make long sentences when you use: that and what
What we did on the beach was fun because many people helped us.
I enjoyed that the director hired many celebrities because his action
movie was very good.
You talk about things. Sometimes you want to be more specific. You can
say the words type and kind to talk about specific things. You say:
What type of pets do you like?
The types of pets that I like are cats and fish.
You can talk about types or kinds of movies.
What kind of movie do you want to see this afternoon?
The kind of movie that I want to see is a comedy, but what Tim wants to
see is an action movie.
You can use type or kind. They are the same.
UNIDAD 5
LECCION #1
Remember: You talk about things you buy or take. You say: get.
I get fruit at this market.
He got a new car.
Sometimes, you can use get with more words. You can get together with
a friend. When you get together, you're meeting with friends. You can
say:
I get together with my sister every week. We like to chat and walk in the
park.
We are getting together after work because we're going to have dinner.
I got together with my friend. We had a nice lunch, and we talked a lot.
There are many new ways you can use get. For example, when people
are happy together, they get along. You can say:
My sister and I get along. We love the same movies, and we get
together a lot.
My colleagues and I get along. We always go out to dinner together, and
we laugh a lot after work.
The children get along. They play many games together, and they're
always laughing.
There are many new ways you can use get. You learn how to do
something new, so you will be good at it. You get the hang of it. You can
say:
I have a new job and I'm learning how to do it.
I'm getting the hang of my new job.
I learned how to use this computer.
I got the hang of using this computer.
We're learning how to play a new game.
We're getting the hang of a new game.
Great job! You know many ways to use the word get.
You say: get together.
We got together with them.
You say: get along.
We're getting along.
You say: get the hang of.
She is getting the hang of her new job.
UNIDAD 5
LECCION #2
UNIDAD 5
LECCION #3
You can say more than one thing in a sentence. Now, you will learn how
to ask more than one thing in a question. You can ask questions with:
when.
2 questions: Can you tell me something? When is the party?
1 question: Can you tell me when the party is?
2 questions: Do you know something? When does she arrive?
1 question: Do you know when she arrives?
2 questions: Can you tell me something? When will you be at the
meeting?
1 question: Can you tell me when you will be at the meeting?
They are different. The words change when you make 1 question.
You can say more than one thing in a sentence. You can ask questions
with: what.
2 questions: Can you tell me something? What is your favorite color?
1 question: Can you tell me what your favorite color is?
2 questions: Do you know something? What does she like?
1 question: Do you know what she likes?
2 questions: Can you tell me something? What are you doing tomorrow?
1 question: Can you tell me what you are doing tomorrow?
They are different. The words change when you ask 1 question.
You can say more than one thing in a sentence. You can ask questions
with: where.
Can you tell me something? Where is the party?
Can you tell me where the party is?
Do you know something? Where is the train station?
Do you know where the train station is?
Can you tell me something? Where are they traveling?
Can you tell me where they are traveling?
They are different. The words change when you ask 1 question.
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Good job! You can ask many questions together. You can use: when,
what, where.
Do you know when the party starts?
Can you tell me what you want me to cook?
Do you know where the club is?
Can you tell me when the boat arrives?
Do you know what the address is?
Can you tell me where the station is?
UNIDAD 5
LECCION #4
Remember: You ask many questions together. You use: when, what, and
where.
Do you know when the job fair begins?
Can you tell me what to bring to the party?
Could I ask you where the engineer's table is?
Does he know where to go?
Can I ask what your name is?
Could you help me when I arrive?
Remember: There are things you can say to be polite and show that
you're interested in a conversation. You can say: That's very interesting!
You use: when, what, and where.
I've always wanted to know something. What do architects do?
I've always wanted to know what architects do.
Do you know something? Where did that happen?
Do you know where that happened?
Can I ask you a question? When did you take that trip?
Can I ask you when you took that trip?
UNIDAD 5
LECCION #5
Professional: professional
Full – time (ful taim): tiempo complete 40 hrs o más a la semana
Part- time : parte del tiempo meno de 40 horas a la semana
Manage (menech): gestionar
Apply (á-plai): aplicar
Team (tím): equipo
You can talk about somethings that your friend said. You say: said that
Cathy: I bought a new house.
I didn't hear Cathy, so you want to tell me what she said.
You tell me: Cathy said that she bought a new house.
Dave: I made the cake.
You tell me: Dave said that he made the cake.
Evelyn: We played basketball.
You tell me: Evelyn said that they played basketball.
Some words change when you talk about what your friend said.
You can talk about something your friend told you. You say: told me that
Jessie: I really like this neighborhood.
You want to tell me what Jessie told you.
You tell me: Jessie told me that she really likes this neighborhood.
Matt: This is the best pizza!
You tell me: Matt told me that this is the best pizza.
Eva: I'm excited for the party!
You tell me: Eva told me that she's excited for the party.
Some words change when you talk about what your friend told you.
You can talk about a question your friend asked. You say: asked
Helen: Where are the cups?
You want to tell me what Helen asked.
You tell me: Helen asked where the cups are.
Jim: When will they arrive?
You tell me: Jim asked when they will arrive.
Patricia: What did you do on your birthday?
You tell me: Patricia asked what you did on your birthday.
Good job! You can tell people what your friends said. Read this short
conversation:
Drew: How was the concert?
Kim: The concert was wonderful!
You can say many things about the conversation. You can say:
Drew asked how the concert was.
Kim said that the concert was wonderful.
Kim told me that the concert was wonderful.
UNIDAD 5
LECCION #6
Remember: You tell people about things your friends said. Read this
short conversation.
Scott: What kind of career do you want?
Erin: I want to be an accountant.
You say many things about this conversation. You say:
Scott asked what kind of career Erin wants.
Erin said that she wanted to be an accountant.
Erin told me that she wanted to be an accountant.
Sometimes, we use a question to say a sentence again. You can say a
sentence again as a question for many reasons. Your friend Owen says:
Kate said that she's traveling to China tomorrow.
You didn't hear him. You say: I didn't hear you. Kate said that she's
traveling to China?
You're surprised! You don't think that it's true. You say: Kate said that
she's traveling to China?
You think what your friend said is interesting. You want to know if it's
true. You say: Kate said that she's traveling to China? That's wonderful!
UNIDAD 6
LECCION #1
Remember: You can put two sentences together. You can give a reason
or say why something happened. You say: because
I went to the store because there was a sale.
We went to Hawaii because we like the beaches.
Sometimes, we say it a shorter way. We say: because of.
I went the store because of the sale.
We went to Hawaii because of the beaches.
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Sometimes, you can use because of in a different way. You can say it at
the start of a sentence. You say:
I got her a gift because of her birthday.
Because of her birthday, I got her a gift.
We went to work early because of the meeting.
Because of the meeting, we went to work early.
We had the picnic on a different day because of the rain.
Because of the rain, we had the picnic on a different day.
You want to give a reason or say why something happened. You can say
it a different way. You can say: due to.
The park was closed due to the rain.
The office was empty due to the holiday.
There were many people there due to the nice weather.
Because of and due to are very similar.
Sometimes, you can use due to in a different way. We can say it at the
start of a sentence. You say:
The plane landed early due to the good pilots.
Due to the good pilots, the plane landed early.
We decided to go to the beach due to the nice weather.
Due to the nice weather, we decided to go to the beach.
There is less traffic in the city due to the new train.
Due to the new train, there is less traffic in the city.
Great job! You can use because of and due to in many ways.
I like the summer because of the sunny weather.
Because of the nice weather, we went to the beach.
They store was busy due to the holiday.
Due to the museum, many people visit this city.
UNIDAD 6
LECCION #2
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Remember: You can talk about something that was happening in the
past.
Henry was waiting for his mom to make dessert.
You can make a longer sentence and say why something was happening
in the past. You can use because of and due to.
Henry was waiting for his mom to make dessert because of her amazing pie
recipe.
Due to the article, people were talking about the new government.
She was studying English last year due to her job.
Because of my great benefits, I was visiting the doctor.
UNIDAD 6
LECCION #3
Remember: You can talk about something that could happen in the
future. You say: if.
If you have a party, I will come to it.
If the first thing happens, then the second thing will happen, too. We call
the second thing a result. A result happens because something happened
first. Read this example.
If I go to sleep early, I will feel good in the morning.
If I go to sleep early, what is the result?
The result is I will feel good in the morning.
You can talk about things that might happen. You can talk about things
that you would like to happen, but haven't happened. You say:
If I had a boat, I would go sailing every day.
If we got a dog, we would call it Fluffy.
If she had spare time, she would make art.
These things haven't happened, but they might happen.
You talk about things that you want to happen, but haven't happened.
You can say it a different way. You say:
I would go to the beach everyday if I lived in Miami.
She would make art if she had spare time.
We would stay in a hotel if we traveled to Europe.
These things haven't happened, but they might happen.
If the first thing happens, then the second thing will happen, too. The
second thing is a result. A result happens because something happens
first.
If it rains, the garden will be wet.
It rained, so the result is that the garden is wet.
You can talk about things that might happen. You say:
If I won the race, I would go to a bigger competition.
She would run the park if she had spare time.
UNIDAD 6
LECCION #4
Remember: You talk about things that might happen. You say:
If I went to the festival, I would wear comfortable shoes.
If the president spoke on television, many people would watch him.
If I got my favorite job, I would be a journalist.
She would bake an enormous pie if her whole family came to dinner.
Now you try!
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You can ask questions about things that might happen.
You ask: If she wanted to be a journalist, which school would she go to?
Your friend answers: If she wanted to be a journalist, she would go to
broadcasting school.
You ask: What would you buy if you had a lot of money?
Your friend answers: I would buy an enormous boat if I had a lot of money.
Now you try! Ask your friend a question about something that might
happen.
UNIDAD 6
LECCION #5
UNIDAD 8
LECCION #1
Let's learn some new ways to say things. Read these examples.
You finish something. You wrap up. You say:
He wants to wrap up the meeting because he needs to go.
We're wrapping up the party at 10 p.m.
You want to talk about something. You bring up a conversation.
We were talking about her birthday, and she brought up the party that
she's having.
We were talking about vacations when John brought up his trip to
Greece.
You want to be with your friends. You want to talk and do fun things with
them. You say: hang out.
Do you want to hang out today?
Let's hang out at the park.
We can hang out at my house.
We will be hanging out after work.
I was hanging out with my sister yesterday.
You want to tell your friends that you need to leave. You say: get going.
I need to get going because I have to work tomorrow.
We're gonna get going. Bye!
She has to get going because it's late.
They're gonna get going. Let's say goodbye to them.
I'm going to get going because I need to go to the market.
Great job! You can say many new things.
I'm wrapping up my homework because I want to enjoy the weekend.
He brought up an interesting conversation.
Do you want to hang out after work? We could watch a movie and order
a pizza.
I had a great time, but I have to get going. It's late.
UNIDAD 8
LECCION #2
UNIDAD 8
LECCION #3
You don't how your friend feels, but you can talk about how you think your
friend might feel. You think that your friend, Andrew, is hungry, but you
don't know. You have a reason to think that he's hungry. You can say:
must.
Andrew didn't eat breakfast this morning. He must be hungry.
You can talk about many different things that you think are probably true.
You talk about what your friends are probably going to do. You say: must.
He must exercise a lot. He's very strong.
She must like this restaurant. She comes here every day.
You think that Andrew isn't hungry, but you don't know. You have a
reason to think that he isn't hungry. You can say: can't.
Andrew ate a big breakfast this morning. He can't be hungry.
You can talk about many different things that you think are probably not
true. You talk about what your friends are probably going to do. You say:
can't.
He can't be tired. He slept for 10 hours.
She can't be leaving for work. It's too early.
You can talk about what you think. You say: must or can't.
They must be home. I saw their car.
They can't be home. It's too early.
You can say how you would feel. You say: I would be or I wouldn't be.
Henry didn't eat dinner. He must be hungry. I would be. If I didn't eat
dinner, I would be hungry, too.
Janet slept a lot last night. She can't be tired. I wouldn't be.
Great job! You talk about what you think your friends will do or how they
might feel. You say: must and can't.
They must be happy! They just bought a new house.
She can't be home. She said she was going to the competition today.
You can talk about how you would feel. You say: I would be or I wouldn't
be.
They just bought a new house. They must be happy! I would be.
They just won the lottery. They can't be working. I wouldn't be.
UNIDAD 8
LECCION #4
Windsurfer (buinsurfer)
Kayak (kayak)
You talk about what your friends are probably doing or how you think that
your friends probably feel. You say: must or can't.
They must be happy! They just learned to windsurf!
She can't be home. She said she's going kayaking today.
You can talk about what you would probably do or how you would
probably feel. You say: I would be or I wouldn't be.
They learned how to windsurf today. They must be happy! I would be.
They just won the lottery. They can't be working. I wouldn't be.
You can talk about how you think that a friend will feel in the future. You
can use: going to.
You're going to love the new bicycle I bought for you.
You're going to like that movie. I saw it, and it was great!
You can say it a different way. You can use: will.
I think that you will enjoy dinner.
They will enjoy watching the gymnasts' performance.
You will be so happy when you hear this new music!
UNIDAD 8
LECCION #5
Sometimes, you want someone to say something again. You didn't catch
it, so you want to hear it again. You say: run it by.
I didn't catch that. Could you run it by me again?
You can use it a different way. Sometimes, you want to tell someone
about something before you do it. You say: run it by.
Sally: Do you want to invite Kim to the party on Friday?
Ian: Sure. I can run it by her this afternoon.
UNIDAD 8
LECCION #6
You're talking casually with a friend. You ask your friend to repeat
something. When you ask someone to repeat something, the person says
it again.
I didn't catch that. Can you repeat it?
Sorry, but I didn't get that. Can you run it by me again?
You're talking to your boss, so you're speaking professionally. You can
ask your boss to repeat something in different ways. You ask:
Excuse me, but could you repeat that, please?
I'm sorry to bother you, but could you say that again, please?
UNIDAD 9
LECCION #1
Remember: You can talk about activities that you want to do. You say:
I want to shop this weekend.
They like to see the fireworks.
I am going to sing at the concert this week.
Now you try! What do you like to do? Tell your friend.
You can talk about what someone wants to do:
She wants to buy some flowers.
You can say something different. You can say that you want someone to
do something. In this sentence, she doesn't want to buy some flowers.
Who does she want to buy some flowers?
She wants me to buy some flowers.
Do you want someone to do something? You can talk about it now!
You can say many different things. You can say:
They wanted me to come to the show.
My boss needed me to work this weekend.
He wants me to visit him.
I want you to travel to Hawaii with me.
Now you try! What do you want someone to do? You can tell them!
Remember: You can talk about activities that people do. You say:
I am going to come to the show.
He is going to work this weekend.
I want to visit him.
You can say many different things. You can say:
They wanted her to go to the show.
The boss needed them to work this weekend.
He wants me to visit him.
UNIDAD 9
LECCION #2
UNIDAD 9
LECCION #4
Remember: You can describe things that you're doing. You put an
adjective between the verbs. You say:
He's happy to help you decorate.
We're excited to be in a new city.
I'm ready to have dinner.
Are you happy to eat the delicious strawberries?
Is she excited to celebrate at the club?
You can ask someone for help in many ways. You can ask your friend for
help. You can ask casually. You say: give me a hand
You ask: Can you give me a hand with this?
Your friend says: Sure!
You can ask your boss for help, too. You can ask professionally.
You ask: Could you help me with this, please?
Your boss says: I'd be happy to help.
Read these pieces of the conversation. Try to answer the question.
What words does Sara use to ask Zack for help?
Sara: Can you give me a hand with these tables?
Zack: Sure!
Sara: Can you help me with these flowers, please?
UNIDAD 9
LECCION #5
Remember: If you don't want more, you say enough. You say:
Do you want more water? No thank you. I have enough.
We don't have enough snow. We can't ski yet.
We have enough spare time, so we're going to take a vacation!
Do you have enough warm clothes? You can wear my coat.
Remember: You can describe the things that you do. You say:
I am happy to be here.
You can describe things that you do, and you can say enough. Alison is a
bit tired. She isn't very tired, but she could go to sleep. You can say:
Alison is tired enough to go to sleep.
You can talk about many things:
This cafe is quiet enough to read.
He is funny enough to be a comedian.
You can talk about many things with enough. You can say:
I'm tired enough to drink 10 cups of coffee!
They are nice enough to let us stay in their apartment.
You can ask questions, too! You ask:
Is the train fast enough to get to work early?
Are you hungry enough to eat a big meal?
Is she tired enough to go to sleep?
Great job! You can describe many things. You say: enough.
She is fast enough to win the race.
They are talented enough to be famous.
The bus is convenient enough to take to work.
You can ask questions, too. You ask:
Is he hot enough to go to the beach?
Are they old enough to go to college?
UNIDAD 9
LECCION #6
Remember: You can describe many things with adjectives and adverbs.
You can say: enough.
They are interesting enough to listen to all day.
The children were hard-working enough to finish their homework early.
You can ask questions, too. You ask:
Are we talented enough to win the competition?
Is he fast enough to win the race?
You describe something that is happening now. You say:
The fireworks are incredible.
You talk about something that you knew in the past. You say:
I knew that they would be.
Sometimes, you want to talk about something that you knew in the past
when it happens now. You can talk about it in one sentence. You can say:
I knew that the fireworks would be incredible.
UNIDAD 1O
LECCION #1
You know how to write your name, address, and phone number when you
fill out a form. There can be many things on a form.
Sometimes, you will see this question: What is your gender?
If you're a man, you write: male.
If you're a woman, you write: female.
Sometimes, forms have abbreviations. An abbreviation is a short way to
write something. For example:
If you're a male, you write: M
If you're a female, you write: F
Remember: titles. They are abbreviations too! Mr., Mrs., Ms., and Dr. are
all titles.
any man: Mr.
a married woman: Mrs.
any girl or woman who is not married: Ms.
a person who is a doctor: Dr.
Some forms will ask you to write your address and your phone number,
too.
You might see some abbreviations:
apartment: Apt.
telephone number: Tel.
home telephone number: H
cell phone number: C
UNIDAD 10
LECCION #2
Remember: You know many new kinds of information that you will see on
forms.
Gender: M or F
Titles: Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr.
Birthday: DOB
Telephone number: Tel.
Home Phone: H
Cell phone: C
Apartment: Apt.
When you travel, you might need to fill out forms. Here are some more
things that you might see on a form.
Family Name: What is your last name?
Passport Issued By: Which country is your passport from?
Country of Residence: Which country do you live in?
Address of your Destination: What is the address you will stay at when
you arrive?
Flight No.: What is the number of your flight?
UNIDAD 10
LECCION #3
UNIDAD 10
LECCION #4
Remember: You can talk about things that you need to do and things that
you can and can't do. You say:
I've got to check my bags before I board the plane.
We have to leave early because our flight is at 7 a.m.
I don't have to leave early because my flight is at 9 p.m.
They can't forget to bring their documents.
We must put our tickets in our wallets.
Passengers must not bring large bags through security.
You must follow the instructions when you arrive at the airport.
Have your ID, passport, and boarding pass with you at all times.
Check your bags at the airport desk if they're too big.
Go through security with your carry-on baggage and show your
documents to the security officers.
Your plane arrives. You must:
Go through customs and get your checked baggage.
UNIDAD 10
LECCION #5
Remember: You talk about something starting in the past and happening
in the present. You say:
I have been traveling in Europe. (Iuróp)
They have not been shopping at that mall.
Remember: You talk about how long things have been happening. You
say: for
I've been traveling in Europe for two weeks.
They've been shopping at the mall for three hours.
Sometimes, you want to talk about when something started happening.
You can say: since
I started driving at 5 p.m. and I am still driving. I have been driving since
5 p.m.
We have been making dinner since 6 p.m.
Sometimes, things start in the far past. You can say:
I have been driving since I was 16 years old.
This club has been having concerts since 1973.
Great job! You can talk about things that started in the past and are still
happening now. You say:
We have been walking around the city.
We have been walking around the city for 2 hours.
We have been walking around the city since this afternoon.
What have you been doing?
UNIDAD 10
LECCION #6
Remember: You talk about things that started in the past and are still
happening now. You say:
We have been sitting in the cabin.
We have been making small talk for 15 minutes.
We have been flying in an airplane since 2:30 p.m.
You can make small talk with someone you've just met to be polite. First,
you introduce yourself. Then, you can ask questions. You ask:
Do you travel often?
What do you think about the weather?
Where are you traveling to?
You can ask a person about himself or herself.
You ask: Do you like flying?
The person answers: I love flying. It's the fastest way to travel!
UNIDAD 11
LECCION #4
You want to do something, but you want to know what your friend thinks
first. You ask him a question. You ask:
Why don't we go to the movie tonight?
How about we go to the movie tonight?
Why don't you take the train to work today?
How about you take the train to work today?
You can ask your friends to do something, and you can also give them a
reason. You can say:
Let's take the train because the bus is late.
Let's eat at the restaurant because the cafe is closed.
Let's go to sleep early because we have a busy day tomorrow.
Let's get Janice a gift because it's her birthday.
Let's get our tickets because the show starts soon.
UNIDAD 11
LECCION #5
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Remember: You talk about something that was happening in the past.
You talk about something that happened at the same time, too. You say:
I was watching a movie. My friend texted me at the same time.
You can talk about them in the same sentence. You say: when.
I was watching a movie when my friend texted (tex-ted) me.
You can talk about many things that happened in the past and things that
happened at the same time. You can talk about them in the same
sentence. You say: when.
The train was leaving the station when I arrived.
He was leaving his house when it started raining.
We were eating dinner when my parents arrived.
She was dancing with her friends when the music stopped.
I was sleeping when I heard the alarm clock.
UNIDAD 12
LECCION #1
UNIDAD 13
LECCION #1
Football: futbol
Team captain (tim captian): Capitan del equipo
Coin toss: lanzamiento de moneda
Bleachers (blichers): Gradas
Field (fild): campo
Stadium (stedium): estadio
Remember: You can describe different people and things. You say:
Tammy is excited. She's going bowling with her friends tonight.
Tom is surprised! His friends are at the restaurant for his birthday party.
I am happy. I'm buying tickets for my friends to the championship game.
The food is ready. It can be served to the guests now.
You know how to describe people and things. You say:
Tammy is excited. She's going bowling with her friends tonight.
If you put these sentences together, then you can describe the things that
are happening. You can say:
Tammy is excited to go bowling with her friends tonight.
You can describe many things that are happening. You say:
Tom is surprised to see his friends at the restaurant for his birthday
party.
I am happy to buy tickets for my friends to the championship game.
The food is ready to serve to the guests now.
UNIDAD 13
LECCION #2
Remember: You can talk about something and say whose (cuyos) it is.
You can use different words for different people. You say:
The gift is for me. The gift is mine.
The gift is for you. The gift is yours.
The gift is for her. The gift is hers.
The gift is for him. The gift is his.
The gift is for them. The gift is theirs.
The gift is for us. The gift is ours (auors).
You can put the words at the front of the sentence, too. You say:
We both have cars. Mine is smaller.
John and Sarah both have apartments. Hers is bigger.
You can give reasons, as well. You say:
Both Fred and Mary went on vacations. His was longer because he
traveled to India and Thailand.
We both have cabins in the woods. Theirs is warmer because they have
a fireplace.
UNIDAD 13
LECCION #3
Remember: You can describe many things. You can describe people, too.
You say: who or that.
The people who have the tickets are behind you.
The doctor that works here is late.
The people who ordered pizza live downstairs.
The students that finished their homework went home early.
My friend who is a business person works in that office.
Remember: You don't use the word which when you talk about people.
UNIDAD 13
LECCION #4
Remember: You can talk about what you think is happening, and you can
say how you would feel.
I say, "Janet can't be hungry. She ate two burgers and a hot dog."
You can answer, "I wouldn't be! That's a lot of food!"
I say, "Andrew must be tired. He only slept four hours."
You can answer, "I would be, too. Four hours isn't enough sleep."
You can say it another way, too. You say:
She must be hungry! I would be.
They can't be cold. I wouldn't be.
UNIDAD 13
LECCION #5
Remember: You think about something that could happen in the future.
You ask your friend what they would do if it did happen. You ask:
What would you do if you didn't have your car?
What would they do if they didn't have homework?
What would she do if she missed the bus?
What would he do if he didn't have his keys?
What would we do if we won the contest?
Remember: You can answer your friend's questions, too.
I ask, "What would you do if you had a new bicycle?"
You answer, "If I had a new bicycle, I would ride to work every day, and I
would ride to the mountains on the weekends!"
I ask, "What would you do if you won the lottery?"
You answer, "If I won the lottery, I would travel to Europe, Africa, and
Asia! (Eishia)"
UNIDAD 14
LECCION #1
Remember: You have something and you don't need any more. You
say: enough.
We have enough water. We don't need more.
We don't have enough water. Could we get some more?
There are enough forks for everyone. We don't need more.
There aren't enough forks. Can you get some more?
Remember: You can say enough and you can describe things. You say:
The table is big enough for six people to sit here.
This table isn't big enough for six people. Can we sit at a bigger table,
please?
The barbecue is hot enough to cook the meat. Can we start cooking
now?
The barbecue isn't hot enough to cook the meat. We need to wait.
The store is close enough to walk to. It's very close to us.
The store isn't close enough to walk to. We should take the train.
UNIDAD 14
LECCION #2
Remember: You can talk about how big or how small something is. You
say:
This potato is enormous! It is over five inches wide! It is more than five
inches wide.
Her new phone is small. It is under four inches long. It is less than four
inches long.
The table is over fifty-five inches long. It can't go in the room because it's
too big. We need a table that's under fifty-five inches long.
Remember: Under is less than. Over is more than.
Remember: You can talk about how much something weighs. You say:
This potato is enormous! It must weigh over two pounds! It weighs more
than two pounds.
This computer is very small. It weighs under five pounds. It weighs less
than five pounds.
Their dog is enormous! It weighs over 120 pounds. It weighs more than
120 pounds.
My luggage is very small. It weighs under ten pounds. It weighs less
than ten pounds.
UNIDAD 14
LECCION #3
Remember: You can talk about many things. You can say: every.
There was a blue shirt, a purple shirt, and a yellow shirt at the sale.
Elaine bought every shirt.
What shirts did Elaine buy?
If Elaine bought every shirt, then she bought a blue shirt, a purple shirt,
and a yellow shirt.
You can use every with many words. You say:
We didn't see every painting in the museum. We will go again next
week.
Every letter from the mailbox is on the table.
You can use a different word to talk about many things. Sometimes you
want to talk about all of the cups you have. You say:
Every cup is in the dishwasher.
Sometimes, you want to talk about one thing. You say: each.
I put each cup in the dishwasher.
We each had a plate. I had a plate, and my friend had a plate, too.
Each plate has potato salad on it.
UNIDAD 14
LECCION #4
UNIDAD 14
LECCION #5
You can talk about many things in one sentence. You say:
They made something for dinner. It was great.
You can say it a different way. You say:
What they made for dinner was great!
You can talk about many different things in one sentence. You say:
What John did in the garden is beautiful.
What you made was amazing. You need to show me your art.
What Angela is going to give him for his birthday is great.
What we ate for breakfast was delicious.
UNIDAD 15
LECCION #1
You can talk about what you see, hear, and taste. You can talk about
what you can touch and smell, too.
You can touch things with your hands. When you touch things
you feelthem. You can touch a soft pillow. You say, "The pillow felt soft."
You can smell things with your nose. You can smell a nice perfume or a
sweet flower.
You can talk about different things you smell or touch:
I touched a piece of wood, and it felt rough.
He loves smelling the coffee before he drinks it.
UNIDAD 15
LECCION #2
UNIDAD 15
LECCION #3
Earth: mundo
Recycle: reciclaje
Environment: medio ambiente
Plastic: plástico
Metal: metal
Paper: papel
Remember: You can ask your friends questions about what they
have heard. You can ask in different ways. You ask:
Have you heard that there is a new park on Market Street?
Did you hear that there is a new park on Market Street?
Have you heard about the new movie?
Did you hear about the new movie?
You can answer, too. You say:
Yes, I heard about the new park!
No, I didn't hear about the new movie.
Remember: You can ask your friends questions about what they
have seen. You can ask in two different ways. You say:
Have you seen the new park on Market Street?
Did you see the new park on Market Street?
Have you seen the new movie?
Did you see the new movie?
You can answer, too.
Yes, I saw the new park! I went yesterday.
No, I haven't seen the new movie. I might go tomorrow.
UNIDAD 15
LECCION #4
Remember: You can talk about things that need to happen and things
that don't need to happen. You say:
We need to get some groceries. We have got to get some groceries.
They don't need to wake up early. They don't have to wake up early.
She has got to visit us next year.
They have to come to the party.
She doesn't have to go to the gym today.
He has to get on the train soon.
Remember: You can talk about things that need to happen and things
that don't need to happen in different ways. You say:
We can't get groceries today because we need to visit my family after
work.
She must not leave her bag here. Her laptop is in it.
They must leave their applications on this desk.
He can't ride his bike because it's raining a lot.
You must not drive on the highway today because there's a lot of traffic.
We must finish the project before the end of the day.
UNIDAD 15
LECCION #5
You can use the word even in many different sentences. You say:
They play guitar on Mondays, Wednesdays, and even Sundays.
There is a lot of traffic in this city. There is even traffic on the weekends.
Katie loves the color yellow. Her car and her bike are yellow. Even her
walls are yellow!
John plays a lot of sports. He plays soccer and baseball. Sometimes
he even plays tennis with his brother.
NIVEL 6
UNIDAD 1
LECCION #1
Remember: You talk about being early and being late. Read this
example.
You're meeting your friend at a cafe at 2 p.m.
You arrive at 1:15 p.m. You're early.
You arrive at 2:45 p.m. You're late.
You can talk about time in many ways. If you aren't early or late, you're on
time. You're meeting your friend at a cafe at 2 p.m.
You arrive at 2 p.m. You're on time.
You arrived at the cafe on time.
Remember: You can save money. You don't use it. You can save time,
too. For example, you can do something quickly so that you can save
time, or you can do something today to save time tomorrow. You say:
Let's not drive to San Francisco. If we fly, we'll save time.
You can spend money. You can use it to buy things. You can spend time,
too! You use time to do something. You say:
They spend time exercising every day because they want to be healthy.
Sometimes, things get lost. When something is lost, you don't have it.
You can lose your keys. You can lose time. You say:
I lost time today because I had to work late.
They lost time because there was traffic.
You can lose track of time, too. This is different than losing time. When
you lose track of time, you forget what time it is. You say:
We started working on the project, and we lost track of time. We've been
working for many hours. We like this project.
Great job! You can talk about time in different ways. You say:
He got to the theater on time. He saw all of the movie.
We took a small road behind the highway and we saved time.
I spent time cleaning the house today. It looks great now!
He lost time waiting for the bus.
We were having so much fun at the park that we lost track of time.
Now you try! What have you been doing with your time?
UNIDAD 1
LECCION #2
Remember: You make plans for the future. If the first thing happens, then
the second thing could happen. You say:
If we leave early, then we can go shopping.
If I arrive on time, then I won't miss the ferry.
You can say this without the word then. It's the same!
If we leave early, we can go shopping.
If I arrive on time, I won't miss the ferry.
Now you try! Talk about things that could happen.
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Read these pieces of the conversation. Try to answer the question.
What types of sentences do Zack and Sara use to talk about what could happen?
Zack: If we arrive early in Honolulu, we can eat at the cafe near the
harbor.
Zack: If we take the bus, we might lose time.
Sara: If we take a cab, we can save time.
Sara: If we go to the cafe, we can try a lot of new foods.
UNIDAD 1
LECCION #3
Remember: You can do something quickly so that you save time, or you
can do something today to save time tomorrow. You say:
I saved time today because I made my lunch yesterday.
You can describe the time that you saved, too. You say:
I saved a lot of time yesterday because I finished my work early.
He saved a little bit of time this morning because he drove to work.
We saved so much time today because we woke up early.
Remember: You spend time. You use time to do something. You say:
I spent time making my lunch last night.
You can describe the time that you spent, too. You say:
I spent a little bit of time making my lunch last night.
I spent some time traveling in China.
He got a really dark tan because he spent so much time at the beach.
They spent a lot of time downtown. They live and work there.
You can describe the time that you have in different ways. You say:
We have a lot of time to plan for the party. It's happening next month.
You can describe the time that you save. You say:
I saved a lot of time because I made all of the food last night.
You can describe the time that you spend. You say:
He spent a little bit of time reading the newspaper in the morning.
UNIDAD 1
LECCION #4
Remember:
You can describe what you have in different ways. You say:
We have a lot of time to plan for our vacation. We're going on our trip
next year.
You can describe the time that you have saved. You say:
I saved a lot of time because I planned everything last week.
You can describe the time that you spent. You say:
He spent a little bit of time standing on the deck of the boat this morning.
UNIDAD 1
LECCION #5
You can talk about different times of the day with different words. You
want to talk about something that will happen today at night. You can say:
tonight.
I'm going to the party tonight.
You want to talk about something that will happen at 12 p.m. You can
say: noon.
We're going to have lunch at noon.
You want to talk about something that will happen at 12 a.m. You can
say: midnight.
She's going to arrive at the airport at midnight.
Sometimes, you want to talk about something that hasn't happened, but
was very close to happening. You say: almost.
I almost left my keys in the car, but John told me to get them.
We almost missed our flight! We were the last people to board the
plane.
I'm almost done with my work. I will be finishing very quickly.
We're almost ready for the party. We need to do a few more things, and
we will be ready!
It's almost midnight. It's 11:45 p.m.
You want to talk about how long something will happen. You can say:
until.
The store is open until this evening. It closes at 8 p.m.
The band is playing until midnight. They'll stop playing at midnight.
You want to talk about something that will happen after a different thing
happens. You can say: until.
I won't be able to leave until I finish making dinner. I can leave after
dinner.
The show isn't finished until the conductor leaves the stage.
You want to talk about things that can happen at the same time. You can
say: during.
I slept during the movie. I didn't see it.
My boss brought lunch, and we ate during the meeting.
We had fun during our vacation.
We need to turn off our cell phones during the flight.
John was calling me during the concert, but I couldn't hear him because
the music was loud.
Great job! You know many new words. You can say:
We're having dinner at the restaurant tonight.
I'm going to the park at noon.
The concert finishes at midnight.
You can say: almost, until, and during.
We almost forgot to bring the camera to the party.
The cafe doesn't open until lunch. It's closed before lunch.
I had a great time during our vacation.
UNIDAD 1
LECCION #6
UNIDAD 2
LECCION #1
Sometimes, you can have a sentence without the word that. For example,
you don't need that in this sentence:
This is the restaurant that I went to.
This is the restaurant I went to.
These sentences are different. You need that in these sentences:
The restaurant that is on the corner is my favorite.
The people that are outside are my friends.
If the word that is before a verb, then you need it in the sentence.
UNIDAD 2
LECCION #2
UNIDAD 2
LECCION #3
You can ask a different short question about someone's opinion or what
someone is doing. You can ask: and you?
I say, "I'm not very hungry, and you?"
You say, "I'm a little bit hungry. I could eat a small sandwich."
I say, "We're going to the mall, and you?"
You say, "I'm going to the cafe. I'll meet you after."
I say, "I enjoyed the movie, and you?"
You say, "I had a good time at the movie!"
Great job! You can ask your friends if they agree. You ask:
These are great seats for the concert, don't you think?
You can ask many questions about people's opinions and what they're
doing.
You ask:
I want to travel to Hawaii. How about you?
I feel great today! What about you?
I'm going to the meeting at noon, and you?
UNIDAD 2
LECCION #4
Remember: You ask about someone's opinion or you ask about what
someone is doing. You can use short questions. You ask:
This hotel has a great lobby, don't you think?
I want to be a doctor when I'm older. How about you?
I love cake and ice cream. What about you?
I'm in an awesome mood today, and you?
Sometimes, you don't agree with a person. You want to recommend
something different, but you want to be polite. You can say:
Well, actually, I think that
To be honest, I think that
These are more polite ways than saying: I disagree. For example:
I say, "I recommend that we rent this car."
You say, "Well, actually, I think we should get a van because it's bigger."
I say, "To be honest, I think the car is less expensive."
UNIDAD 2
LECCION #5
Remember: You use the word this to talk about things that are close. You
use the word that to talk about things that are far.
This shirt is blue, and that shirt is gray.
You use the word one to talk about something that came earlier in the
sentence.
You can say: this one or that one.
This shirt is blue, and that one is gray.
You can talk about something you said earlier. You say: one.
This cake is nice, but I want the chocolate one.
You talk about things you like. You can say which one you like more. You
can say: prefer.
Do you prefer this one or that one?
I prefer this room because it's bigger.
There are two things. You're choosing, and you like one thing more. You
can say: would rather.
The cookies look good, but I would rather have the cake.
I prefer the cake.
UNIDAD 2
LECCION #6
Remember: You use the word one to talk about something you said
earlier. You say:
These appetizers are all great, but this one is my favorite. I think that
theone we ate last night was good, too. Did you like that one?
You know many ways to talk about what you want more. You say:
I prefer turning off the fan before I sleep.
We would rather go to the cafe that has wi-fi.
I'd rather swim at the beach instead of in the pool.
You can agree with someone. You can tell someone you agree in
different ways.
You can say: on the same page.
I like the cafe that has wi-fi, and you do, too. We're on the same page.
You can say: see eye to eye.
We agree that we should rent a van. We see eye to eye.
You can say: couldn't agree more.
Owen says, "I think the director's last film was the best."
Molly says, "I couldn't agree more. I think it was his best film, too."
UNIDAD 3
LECCION #1
Remember: You use the word that to describe people or things. You can
say some sentences without the word that. You say:
These are the flowers that I got from the garden.
These are the flowers I got from the garden.
Remember: If the word that is before a verb, you need it in the sentence.
You say:
She's the friend that has the green scooter.
This is the cafe that makes really delicious desserts.
Remember: You use the word which to describe things, but not people.
Some sentences don't need the word which. You say:
These are the gifts which I got for my friends.
These are the gifts I got for my friends.
The word which is similar to the word that. You need the word which if it is
before a verb. You say:
These are the letters which came in the mail.
That's the house which has the nice yard.
Remember: You use the word who to describe people.
Remember: You use the word who to describe people, but not things.
Some sentences don't need the word who. You say:
They're the people who I work with.
They're the people I work with.
The word who is similar to the words which and that. You need the
word whoif it's before a verb. You say:
She's the girl who brought the gift.
They're the people who live in the house across the street.
UNIDAD 3
LECCION #2
Remember: You can put two sentences together. You can say sentences
without the words that, which, and who. You say:
That's the cave Chelsea told us about.
That's the teacher I gave an apple to.
You need to say the words that, which, and who if they're before a verb.
You say:
This is the volcano which erupted last year.
I met an interesting man who works with computers.
Remember: You talk about advice a person gave you. You say:
Sam recommended that we finish the project tomorrow.
If a person told you a little bit about something, they mentioned it. You
can say:
Alice mentioned that the volcano is very big.
If a person helped you understand something, they explained it. You can
say:
Tim explained we should see the movie early.
You can use many verbs to talk about what people said. You use the
word that after the verb in these sentences, but you can choose not to
use it.
UNIDAD 3
LECCION #3
You want to add information that isn't very important in a sentence. You
can use the words which and who, but you can't use the word that. You
can mention the information at the end of the sentence. You say:
I like the new cafe on 1st St., which we went to yesterday.
This phrase doesn't have very important information, so you use a
comma. Sometimes, a phrase is important. If you need the phrase to
understand what the sentence is about, you don't use a comma. You say:
Tom: Which cafe do you like?
Kim: I like the new cafe which is on 1st St.
UNIDAD 3
LECCION #4
UNIDAD 3
LECCION #5
Remember: You ask many questions together. You say: when, what, and
where.
Do you know when the party starts?
Can you tell me what you want me to cook?
Do you know where the club is?
Can you tell me when the boat arrives?
Do you know what the address is?
Can you tell me where the station is?
You can ask more than one thing in a question. You want to know the
reason why something is happening. You can ask: why?
Can you tell me something? Why are they going to Canada?
Can you tell me why they are going to Canada?
Do you know something? Why is the meeting at 10 a.m.?
Do you know why the meeting is at 10 a.m.?
Did you see? The words change in the longer question.
You ask for many reasons. Read this example: The store is closed. Jim
wants to know the reason, so he asks Cassie.
Jim: Do you know why the store is closed?
Cassie: Yes. It's a holiday today. They will be open tomorrow.
Read some more examples:
Can you tell me why this computer is less expensive?
Do you know why they're driving to the store?
Can you tell us why the museum is opening early?
Good job! You can ask your friend for a reason. You ask: why?
Do you know why they're coming at 10 p.m?
Can you tell me why they went to the park?
Do you know why the cafe isn't open?
Can you tell me why the school is closed today?
Now you try! Ask your friend for a reason.
UNIDAD 3
LECCION #6
Remember: You ask your friend for a reason. You ask: why?
Do you know why we need to arrive early?
Can you tell me why the visitor center is closed?
I was wondering why you wanted to go to the park.
Did he mention why he had to go to the store?
Can I ask you why you prefer coffee without sugar?
Did she explain why she would rather go to the restaurant?
UNIDAD 4
LECCION #1
Good job! You can compare many things, and you can give a reason why
they are similar. You say:
This couch is like a bed. It's so big and comfortable.
His apartment is like a gallery. There are so many paintings on the walls.
This lake is like a mirror. I can see myself in it.
This park is like a forest! There are so many trees!
Now you try! Compare two things.
UNIDAD 4
LECCION #2
Remember: You can compare many things that are similar. You say:
This couch is as big as a bed.
My party was like a festival. So many people attended it.
This competition is like an action movie. It's so exciting.
This appetizer is like a potato chip. It's so crispy.
You can compare things that are a little bit different, too. You say:
This weather is like magic. It's so wonderful!
Your job is like a party! You're always having fun.
You hear a word or a phrase you don't know. You want to know what it
means. It can have several meanings. Remember: on the same page.
We're on the same page can mean that we're looking at the same page
in our magazines.
We're on the same page can mean that we agree, too.
UNIDAD 4
LECCION #3
Remember: You have used the word if many different ways. You use it to
talk about things that might happen. You say:
If it rains, the ground will be wet.
Jane asked if we were going to the party.
Frank is coming to the party if he finishes work early.
You can use if with many words. You say:
I don't know if they're going to the party.
She wanted to know if we got the gift.
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You can use a different word to talk about things that might happen. You
can say: whether.
Jane asked whether we were going to the party.
She wanted to know whether we got the gift.
Sometimes, you can't use the word whether. You have to use the
word if in these sentences. You say:
Frank is coming to the party if he finishes work early.
If it rains, the ground will be wet.
Sometimes, you can add some words to whether. You can say: whether
or not.
Felix doesn't know whether or not he is going to the party.
Felix doesn't know whether he's going to the party.
Greg asked whether or not they were bringing the games.
You can say it a different way, too. You can move some words to the end
of the sentence. You say:
Felix doesn't know whether he's going to the party or not.
You can use these words a different way. You say: whether or not.
They're going to the beach whether or not it rains.
They're going to beach if it rains, and they're going if it doesn't rain. You
use whether or not to talk about something that you know is going to
happen. You say:
The flight is leaving whether it snows or not.
The flight is leaving whether or not it snows.
The flight is going to leave if it snows and if it doesn't snow.
Great job! You can use: if, whether, and whether or not:
Kelly asked if we want to stay at her house.
Kelly asked whether we want to stay at her house.
Kelly asked whether or not we want to stay at her house.
Kelly asked whether we want to stay at her house or not.
We can use whether or not in a different way:
She rides her bike to work whether or not it's raining.
We're going to work out whether the gym is open or not.
UNIDAD 4
LECCION #4
You want to be sure the guests at your party have what they need. If
you're sure about something, you know it. You say: make sure.
I want to make sure you have enough food.
Someone asks you a question. You don't know the answer. You say: not
sure.
Someone asks: Is there enough ice?
You say: I'm not sure. Let me check.
You want someone to tell you if they need something. You say: keep me
posted.
We have enough ice now. Please keep me posted if we need more.
UNIDAD 4
LECCION #5