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Capítulo 3: El hotel y los medios de transporte

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    • Erica Brown, Alejandra Escudero, María Cristina Montoya, and Elizabeth Small
    • SUNY Oneonta via OER SUNY

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    Learning Objectives
    • Use vocabulary related to hotels and lodging
    • Use direct and indirect object pronouns together
    • Use of informal commands
    • Use of formal commands
    • Use of adverbs
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    • 3.1: Introducción- ¿Le dio un regalo?
      This page offers concise introductions to notable Latin music artists, including J Balvin, Thalia, La Doña, Ha*Ash, Georgel, and Ozuna, highlighting their backgrounds and significant contributions to the music industry, particularly in reggaeton and Latin pop.
    • 3.2: Vocabulario- El hotel y los medios de transporte
      This page focuses on essential vocabulary for hotels, lodging, and transportation. It details the stages of hotel stays, including reservations, check-in, and amenities, while also covering transportation modes, centers, and personnel. Key terms and related verbs enhance travelers' comprehension and communication in Spanish-speaking environments.
    • 3.3: En contexto- Pronombres de objeto indirecto y objeto directo usados juntos
      This page covers Spanish direct and indirect object pronouns, focusing on their placement in sentences. It emphasizes that the indirect pronoun should precede the direct pronoun when both are present and explains the phonetic change from "le" or "les" to "se" in third-person scenarios. Examples and a dialogue between Xavier and Marta enhance comprehension of these grammatical rules.
    • 3.4: Lección- Pronombres de objeto indirecto y objeto directo usados juntos
      This page covers essential aspects of Spanish sentence structure, focusing on the necessity of a subject and conjugated verb, along with direct and indirect objects. It highlights the placement of object pronouns, specifically how indirect pronouns usually precede direct ones and the transformation of 'le' or 'les' to 'se'.
    • 3.5: Lección- Adverbios
      This page covers the use of adverbs of time and frequency in Spanish, illustrated through a conversation between parents and a babysitter. Key adverbs such as “siempre,” “nunca,” and “a menudo” are discussed, along with their flexible placement in sentences. It explains expressing activities related to time using “antes de” and “después de,” proper use of “vez” for frequency, and how to use “cada” to indicate repetitiveness.
    • 3.6: Lección- Los mandatos formales
      This page explains how to form formal commands in Spanish for "usted" and "ustedes," detailing the conjugation of verbs in the present "yo" form and modifying endings based on verb types. It highlights irregular "yo" forms and specific spelling changes for verbs ending in -car, -gar, -zar. The placement of pronouns in both affirmative and negative commands is also discussed, emphasizing the use of accent marks when necessary.
    • 3.7: Lección- Los mandatos informales
      This page covers informal commands in Spanish for the "tú" form, detailing the formation of both affirmative and negative commands. Affirmative commands stem from the present indicative "él" form for regular verbs, while irregular verbs follow specific patterns. Pronouns attach to the command's end. Negative commands require the verb to be in the present "yo" form preceded by "no," with specific rules for different verb types and the correct use of pronouns.
    • 3.8: Lectura- Las maravillas del mundo suramericano
      This page narrates a love journey between Ximena and Mike from Argentina to the U.S., exploring significant South American landmarks while strengthening their bond. It also details a trip through Colombia, emphasizing cultural experiences and local cuisine, while encouraging students to plan their own trips by considering logistics and immersing themselves in local culture.
    • 3.9: Repaso ¿Le dio un regalo?
      This page covers essential Spanish vocabulary for hotel stays, focusing on making reservations, check-in/out procedures, room types, and services. It includes terms for amenities, packing, and luggage handling, while also introducing indirect object pronouns, particularly their use with verbs like "gustar." The content highlights special cases involving two third-person pronouns to enhance clarity.

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