Lesson 24 – Unit 2 Review
Unit 2: En la Comunidad | Unit Overview | Course Home
What You’ve Learned in Unit 2
| Skill | Lesson |
|---|---|
| Ask for and understand directions | Lesson 13 |
| Use buses and taxis | Lesson 14 |
| Shop at a market | Lesson 15 |
| Order food in a restaurant or home | Lesson 16 |
| Use ser vs. estar correctly | Lesson 17 |
| Express possession and existence with tener and hay | Lesson 18 |
| Describe a home | Lesson 19 |
| Conjugate present-tense verbs | Lesson 20 |
| Express likes and dislikes | Lesson 21 |
| Describe people’s appearance and character | Lesson 22 |
| Handle money and shopping | Lesson 23 |
Vocabulary Review
Directions and Transportation
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Turn right | Doble a la derecha |
| Go straight | Siga recto |
| The bus stop | La parada |
| How much is the fare? | ¿Cuánto cuesta el pasaje? |
| Where do I get off? | ¿Dónde me bajo? |
Food and Shopping
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| I would like | Quisiera |
| How much does it cost? | ¿Cuánto cuesta/n? |
| The check, please | La cuenta, por favor |
| Enjoy your meal! | ¡Buen provecho! |
| Change (money) | El cambio |
| Cash | En efectivo |
| Inexpensive | Barato/a |
Core Verbs
| Infinitive | Yo | Usted | Nosotros |
|---|---|---|---|
| hablar | hablo | habla | hablamos |
| comer | como | come | comemos |
| vivir | vivo | vive | vivimos |
| tener | tengo | tiene | tenemos |
| ir | voy | va | vamos |
| ser | soy | es | somos |
| estar | estoy | está | estamos |
Grammar Review
Ser vs. Estar
- Ser: identity, origin, profession, faith, relationships, time, inherent qualities
- Estar: location, temporary states, emotions, ongoing actions
Tener
- Possession: Tengo una Biblia.
- Age: Tengo treinta años.
- Physical feelings: Tengo hambre/sed/sueño.
- Obligation: Tengo que ir.
Hay
- Existence (unknown): ¿Hay una farmacia?
- Contrast with está (known location): ¿Dónde está la farmacia?
Gustar
- Singular/infinitive: Me gusta el café. / Me gusta orar.
- Plural: Me gustan los frijoles.
- Expressing love: Me encanta…
Cumulative Scenario Practice
Work through each scenario out loud for at least 60 seconds.
Scenario 1: First day in the city
You’ve just arrived and need to get to the church. You’re at the bus station. Practice:
- Asking if the bus goes to the church neighborhood
- Buying a ticket (ask the price, pay, get change)
- Asking the driver to let you know when to get off
- Arriving and asking a local for directions to the church on foot
Scenario 2: Market run for the community meal
Your team is preparing lunch for 40 people. Practice:
- Greeting the vendor
- Asking what they have
- Asking prices for rice, beans, tomatoes, and onions
- Calculating the total and paying
- Thanking them and mentioning the community meal
Scenario 3: Visiting a family’s home
A local family has invited you to dinner. Practice:
- Greeting them and entering their home
- Accepting the meal with appreciation
- Describing what you like about the food
- Asking about their family (names, ages, how many people live there)
- Describing your own family in return
- Saying goodbye at the end of the evening
Scenario 4: Talking about your day
A team member who stayed at the base asks you what you did today. Practice:
- Using present tense verbs to describe your activities
- Describing two or three people you met
- Saying what you liked and didn’t like about the day
- Mentioning how much things cost and what you bought
Self-Assessment
| Skill | Rating (1–3) |
|---|---|
| I can give and follow directions | |
| I can use transportation confidently | |
| I can shop at a market and handle money | |
| I can order food and accept hospitality | |
| I use ser and estar correctly | |
| I conjugate present-tense verbs naturally | |
| I can express likes and dislikes | |
| I can describe people I meet |
Return to any lesson where you scored a 1 before starting Unit 3.
Looking Ahead: Unit 3
You now have the tools to function in daily life in Latin America. Unit 3 takes you to the heart of why you’re there: sharing your faith. You’ll learn church vocabulary, testimony language, the gospel in simple Spanish, prayer, and Bible study.
Esta es la razón por la que vine. (This is the reason I came.)
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