PRACTICE
Interactive Video
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ACTIVITIES
Quiz (By Yourself)
Answer the questions in the quiz below to see how well you know the Emotions in Spanish!
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PRACTICE
WITH A FRIEND Guided Conversation
Juliana is a university student. She's just arrived at a party when she notes that her friend, Mia, seems a little strange. Act out the dialogue below with a conversation partner to find out what's going on with Mia.
Juliana: Hola, amiga. ¿Cómo estás? Juliana: Hi, friend. How are you? Mía: No estoy muy bien. Estoy cansada. Mía: I'm not very good. I'm tired. Juliana: ¿Por qué? ¿Qué pasa? ¿Por qué estás cansada? Juliana: Why? What's going on? Why are you tired? Mía: Porque no duermo bien. Estoy muy triste. Mía: Because I haven't been sleeping well. I'm really sad. Juliana: ¿Por qué estás triste? Juliana: Why are you sad? Mía: Porque mi novio me engañó. Mía: Because my boyfriend cheated on me. Juliana: Eso es horrible. Juliana: That's horrible. Mía: Sí, lo es. ¡Y también estoy enojada! Mía: Yes it is. And I'm also mad! Juliana: ¿Por qué estás enojada? Juliana: Why are you mad? Mía: Sí, Porque él me engañó contigo! Mía: Because he cheated on me with you! Juliana: Ah, sí es verdad. Estoy sorprendida que me hayas descubierto. Juliana: Oh, right, it's true. I'm surprised you found me out. Juliana: Pero también estoy avergonzada. Disculpame, amiga. Juliana: But I'm also ashamed (embarrassed). Excuse me, friend. DISCUSS TOGETHER
1. What emotions is Mia feeling? Why? 2. What emotions does Juliana feel? How come? 3. What do you think happens next in the dialogue? Do you think the two sides will continue being friends? 4. If you were Mia, what would you say to Juliana? Flexible Conversation
A ten-year old boy is in a subway station when he gets lost and can't find his mom. Fortunately there is a policeman nearby to help him. Act out the dialogue below with a conversation partner to find out what happens.
Policía: Greets the boy Niño: Greets the policeman Policía: Asks the boy how he is Niño: Says he's not very well; says he is sad and scared Policía: Asks why Niño: Says because he can't find his mom Policía: Says he is happy to help; asks the boy what his mom looks like Niño: Describes her height, weight, and skin color; also gives her eye color and hairstyle Policía: Says he saw a woman like that on Platform 9; says Puedo llevarte allá." (I can take you there.) Niño: Thanks the policeman Free Response
Say two or three emotions that you would feel in each situation. Answer using the following model:
"Yo estoy ________ y _________ porque _______________."
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