Beginning Spanish ¡Empecemos por aquí!

Module D: Social identities and community values  • 165 67. Traducir Complete the translations. 1. They try to imagine the result. ____________________________ imaginar el resultado. 2. We don’t know how to begin. No _______________________________________empezar. 3. James needs to change his schedule. James ________________ ________________su horario. 4. I don’t plan to return soon. No ____________________ ____________________pronto. 5. What time do you hope to go? ¿A qué hora __________________ ___________________? 6. We have to try to learn. ______________que ________________ ________________. Learning objectives check, Lengua 2.8: Expressions with the infinitive 1 ❏ I understand what an infinitive is. ❏ When I am reading or listening, I can understand many expressions with the infinitive. ❏ I can use a few common expressions with the infinitive in my speech and writing, though I am likely to use them only in first person ( Tengo que . . .  , Quiero . . .  , No puedo . . . ). ❏ I understand that some expressions with the infinitive require prepositions that do not translate into English. ❏ I understand how to use the verb ir to express plans, and I can sometimes use this expression in my speech and writing. 68. Presentational communication skills: Practice assessment Spend approximately thirty minutes completing the task below. Do not look up any words while you are writing. After thirty minutes, look over previous exercises in order to study pieces of the task that were especially difficult. Make sure, however, that you are being realistic in how much you expect of yourself at this level. The goal is to express yourself successfully. Be detailed and thorough. Your grammar will not be perfect, but your reader should not feel confused about what you are trying to say. Imagine that your pen pal is going to visit you next month and will be staying with you for one month. You do not know each other very well, and during their stay, they will be spending a lot of time with you and your family as well as engaging with your community. Write them a letter giv- ing plenty of pertinent information. Tell them who you are and what you are like. Describe your family and friends, going into detail with a couple of the most significant people in your life. Talk about what is important in your community. Be sure to give plenty of details and be thorough in your descriptions. You may choose to ask a few questions, but the main purpose of this letter is to provide your pen pal with a great deal of information about the people and perspectives they will encounter during their stay with you.