Unit 2 Lesson 1: Mis actividades Flashcards
In Spanish, there are several different words for the English word play. Explain the them
We use practicar with deportes to mean play sports. We use tocar with instruments, such as la guitarra, to mean play the guitar. We use jugar with videojuegos to mean play video games.
What does the verb gustar really mean
Gustar is a verb in Spanish that is loosely translated as like, but a more accurate translation is to be pleasing.
What is Las casas de cultura?
Las casas de cultura (sometimes known as casas de barrios, centros cÃvicos, or centros culturales) aim to promote the local culture and arts. They are usually public spaces run by the government and a building that has a lot of different spaces that can be used for different functions to bring the arts and culture to people. At una casa de cultura, there might be concerts, lectures, workshops, music, dance, or art courses and the like. Casas de cultura are a great resource for learning, socializing, and preserving local traditions. In fact, the main goal of las casas de cultura is to support cultural and artistic activities, though some casas de cultura offer workshops on topics like learning English, finding a job, or using computers.
What ages are las casas de cultura for?
The great thing about las casas de cultura is that they are open to people of all ages and there are lots of different activities to take part in or just watch. For younger people, there are workshops for doing crafts, drama, writing, and other arts. For older participants, like high school students and adults, there are a lot of activities such as yoga, dance, folklore courses, and cooking. Crafts, painting, and other arts, as well as playing an instrument, are popular activities with high school students.
What is the International Soccer Academy of Madrid, or Intersoccer?
(Spain) This is a prestigious academy, which is managed in part by the professional soccer club, Atlético de Madrid. This academy has a program for boys from all over the world between the ages of 12 and 25 to study and improve their soccer skills. It is a great way for people to come to Spain and learn about our culture, language, and share their love of soccer!
What is the United Soccer Academy
In Argentina, there is the United Soccer Academy that works with soccer teams and clubs from high schools and colleges. They arrange programs to suit the needs of each team. What a great way to get a team in shape and improve their skills!
