1 Spanish 2 Unit 1: Costa RicaBy: Aishwarya S., Akshaya R., Kiara R., & Kerowyn L

2 Cultura de Costa Rica

3 Población: Área: 19,730 miles Capital: San José Moneda: el colón Idioma: español

4 Comida típica (Typical Food)casado gallo pinto sopa negra

5 Gente famosa (Famous People)Óscar Arias Sánchez (político) Claudia Poll (atleta) Francisco Zúñiga (artista) Eunice Odio (poeta)

6 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”.

7 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.

8 Las carretas de Costa RicaA 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.

9 Unit 1 Lesson 1

10 Vocabulario la agencia de viajes travel agencyel (la) agente de viajes confirmar el vuelo hacer la maleta hacer un viaje ir de vacaciones travel agency travel agent to confirm a flight to pack a suitcase to take a trip to go on vacation

11 Vocabulario llamar a viajar el boleto el boleto de ida y vueltael equipaje la identificación to call someone (by phone) to travel ticket roundtrip ticket luggage identification

12 Vocabulario el itinerario la maleta el pasaportela tarjeta de embarque el traje de baño abordar itinerary suitcase passport boarding pass bathing suit to board

13 Vocabulario el aeropuerto el (la) auxiliar de vuelofacturar el equipaje hacer cola la pantalla el (la) pasajero (a) airport flight attendant to check one’s luggage to get in line monitor; screen passenger

14 Vocabulario pasar por seguridad la puerta la salida el vuelola estación de tren la oficina de turismo to go through security gate departure flight train station tourist office

15 Vocabulario bus stop la parada de autobús tomar un taxi la llegadapasar por la aduana el reclamo de equipaje Por favor, ¿dónde queda…? to take a taxi arrival to go through customs baggage claim Can you please tell me where is?

16 Gramática

17 Direct Object PronounsMe You (Familiar) You (formal), Him, Her, It Me: Nos: Te: Os: Lo: Los: La: Las: Us You (Familiar) You, Them

18 Usage Direct object pronouns are placed directly before conjugated verbs. Veo a la profesora. Becomes: La veo

19 Indirect Object PronounsMe: Nos: Te: Os: Le: Les: Me You (Familiar) You (Formal), Him, Her Us You (Familiar) You, Them

20 Usage Indirect Object Pronouns either accompany the noun they modify or they replace the noun. Accompanies Mamá les da el dinero a José y Ana. Mamá les da el dinero Replaces

21 Usage When an infinitive follows a conjugated verb, the indirect object pronoun can be placed before the conjugated verb or attached to the infinitive Le voy a vender mi coche a Sara Le voy a vender mi coche Becomes or Voy a venderle mi coche

22 Cultura: Pura Vida A 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?”.

23 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.

24 Unit 1 Lesson 2

25 Vocabulario acampar dar una caminata estar de vacacioneshacer una excursión mandar tarjetas postales montar a caballo to camp to hike to be on vacation to go on a day trip to send postcards to ride a horse

26 Vocabulario pescar el tiempo libre tomar fotos el (la) turistaver las atracciones visitar un museo to fish free time to take photos tourist to go sightseeing to visit a museum

27 Vocabulario el alojamiento el ascensor la habitación - doble- individual el hostal lodging elevator hotel room double room single room hostel; inn

28 Vocabulario el hotel la llave la receptión el anillo el aretelas artesanías hotel key reception desk ring earring handicrafts

29 Vocabulario el collar las joyas el recuerdo la tarjeta postal anteayerel año pasado necklace jewelry souvenir postcard the day before yesterday last year

30 Vocabulario el mes pasado la semana pasada Le dejo...en… Me gustaría…¡Qué…! ¡Qué bello(a)! last month last week I’ll give...to you for... I would like... How…! How beautiful!

31 Vocabulario ¡Qué caro(a)! bello(a) caro(a) demasiado(a)el dinero en efectivo el mercado al aire libre How expensive! beautiful expensive too; too much cash open-air market

32 Vocabulario regatear la tarjeta de crédito to bargain credit card

33 Gramática

34 Preterite of -ar Verbs Visitar- to visit Yo Nosotros(as)Tú Vosotros(as) Usted, Él, Ella Ustedes, Ellos(as) Visité Visitamos Visitaste Visitasteis Visitó Visitaron

35 Preterite of Irregular VerbsIr- to go/Ser- to be Fui Fuimos Fuiste Fuisteis Fue Fueron Hacer- to do/make Hice Hicimos Hiciste Hicisteis Hizo Hicieron

36 Preterite of Irregular VerbsVer- to see Vi Vimos Viste Visteis Vio Vieron Dar- to give Di Dimos Diste Disteis Dio Dieron

37 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.

38 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.

39 Quiz

40 Quiz Conjugate ser in preterite Conjugate dar in preterite Di DimosFui Fuimos Fuiste Fuisteis Fue Fueron Conjugate dar in preterite Di Dimos Diste Disteis Dio Dieron

41 Culture Questions Que 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

42 Define these words Key- llave Credit card- Train Station-Ticket- To travel- llave tarjeta de credito la estación de tren el boleto viajar