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Book SynopsisCONECTADOS is an innovative Introductory Spanish program that features a unique blend of online and in-class activities designed to help you connect with the Spanish-speaking world, academic disciplines, your classmates, and your instructor. CONECTADOS uses current technology that allows for a variety of media-rich activities, immediate feedback, and learning through discovery and analysis rather than lectures.
Table of ContentsLECCI��N PRELIMINAR: Set a personal goal for learning Spanish. Learn strategies for success. Say hello and ask someone���s name. State your name and how to spell it. Greet people in informal and formal situations. Say what classes you have. Follow your professor���s instructions. CAP��TULO 1 ��VAMOS A CONOCERNOS! NUESTRO MUNDO. Mi pa��s: The Spanish-speaking world. Reportaje: Bolivia���s Madidi National Park. PASO 1. Vocabulario: Greetings, leave-takings, introductions. Gram��tica A: Numbers 0���100. Gram��tica B: Subject pronouns and the verb estar. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: How do you greet your friends and professors? Comunicaci��n interpretativa: Common social media abbreviations. PASO 2. Vocabulario: Classroom objects and expressions. Gram��tica A: Nouns and articles. Gram��tica B: The verb ser. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: Is technology essential in the classroom? Comunicaci��n interpersonal: Favorite chat apps. PASO 3. Vocabulario: Places around campus and location words. Gram��tica A: The verb tener and expressions with tener. Gram��tica B: The verb ir. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: Where do college students live? Comunicaci��n presentacional: A pen pal letter. NUESTRA COMUNIDAD. Nosotros: Get to know your classmates. Perspectivas: Where are you from? Exploraci��n: Famous people. Videopodcast: University of Costa Rica. M��S. Lectura: La geograf��a. Lectura aut��ntica: La neurociencia. Composici��n: A message to a former roommate. Pronunciaci��n: Vowels. CAP��TULO 2 LA VIDA ESTUDIANTIL. NUESTRO MUNDO. Mi pa��s: Spain. Reportaje: Barcelona���s street life. PASO 1. Vocabulario: Classes, professors, days of the week. Gram��tica A: Adjectives. Gram��tica B: Basic sentences and negation. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: What are the most popular majors and why do students choose them? Comunicaci��n interpretativa: Seville���s Bulebar Caf��. PASO 2. Vocabulario: Telling time and everyday activities. Gram��tica A: Present tense of -ar verbs. Gram��tica B: Yes/No questions. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: What is a college student���s course schedule like? Comunicaci��n interpersonal: Events that bring professors to the community. PASO 3. Vocabulario: Invitations, leisure activities, expressions of frequency. Gram��tica A: Present tense of -er and -ir verbs. Gram��tica B: Information and tag questions. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: What is the perfect weekend? Comunicaci��n presentacional: An ad for a caf�� lecture event. NUESTRA COMUNIDAD. Nosotros: Favorite places on or near campus. Perspectivas: Social life at the university. Exploraci��n: University curricula. Videopodcast: Interview with a UBA student. M��S. Lectura: La cinematograf��a. Lectura aut��ntica: La sociolog��a. Composici��n: A message to an exchange student. Pronunciaci��n: The letters ll, ��, r, and rr. CAP��TULO 3 ENTRE FAMILIA Y AMIGOS. NUESTRO MUNDO. Mi pa��s: Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. Reportaje: Cuba through the eyes of a photographer. PASO 1. Vocabulario: Family, friends, and pets. Gram��tica A: Possessive adjectives and pronouns. Gram��tica B: Ser and estar. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: What is the importance of the extended family? Comunicaci��n interpretativa: Amelia Vega Horford. PASO 2. Vocabulario: Physical characteristics and personality traits. Gram��tica A: Making comparisons. Gram��tica B: Superlatives. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: What does it mean to be a good friend? Comunicaci��n interpersonal: Amelia Vega and her family. PASO 3. Vocabulario: Parties, celebrations, and activities. Gram��tica A: Present tense of stem-changing verbs. Gram��tica B: Present tense of gustar. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: What makes a party fun? Comunicaci��n presentacional: A message regarding a guest speaker. NUESTRA COMUNIDAD. Nosotros: A special person. Perspectivas: Birthday celebrations. Exploraci��n: Pets for adoption. Videopodcast: Family presentation. M��S. Lectura: La biolog��a. Lectura aut��ntica: Las ciencias. Composici��n: A letter to a host family. Pronunciaci��n: The letters j, h, and ch. CAP��TULO 4 ��BUEN VIAJE! NUESTRO MUNDO. Mi pa��s: Mexico. Reportaje: Mexico���s culture and natural wonders. PASO 1. Vocabulario: Vacation activities. Gram��tica A: Irregular verbs in the present tense. Gram��tica B: Future: ir + a + infinitive. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: Why do people travel? Comunicaci��n interpretativa: Scuba diving in a cenote. PASO 2. Vocabulario: Weather expressions, months of the year, and seasons. Gram��tica A: Numbers over 100. Gram��tica B: Present progressive. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: With what activities do we associate each season? Comunicaci��n interpersonal: Hidden gems. PASO 3. Vocabulario: Travel-related expressions, transportation, directions. Gram��tica A: Verb phrases. Gram��tica B: Indefinite and negative expressions. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: What should a tourist know before traveling to your country? Comunicaci��n presentacional: A letter with travel recommendations. NUESTRA COMUNIDAD. Nosotros: Vacation experiences. Perspectivas: Tourist destinations. Exploraci��n: A trip to Los Cabos. Videopodcast: San Jos��, Costa Rica. M��S. Lectura: La m��sica. Lectura aut��ntica: La religi��n. Composici��n: An article on a popular vacation destination. Pronunciaci��n: Intonation of statements and questions. CAP��TULO 5 TODO EN UN D��A. NUESTRO MUNDO. Mi pa��s: Guatemala and Honduras. Reportaje: Guatemala���s Mayan ruins. PASO 1. Vocabulario: Daily routine activities; sequence, frequency, and time words. Gram��tica A: Reflexive verbs in the present tense. Gram��tica B: Reflexives in verb phrases and the present progressive. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: How do weekday routines change on the weekend? Comunicaci��n interpretativa: Roommate finder on Rumis.com. PASO 2. Vocabulario: Describing a room, complaining, and talking about chores. Gram��tica A: Direct objects (nouns and pronouns). Gram��tica B: Regular verbs in the preterite. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: Should children help with household chores? Comunicaci��n interpersonal: Rental rooms and apartment mates. PASO 3. Vocabulario: Describing where you live and spatial relationships; welcoming a friend. Gram��tica A: The preterite of ir, ser, hacer, and tener. Gram��tica B: Uses of the preterite. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: How do you welcome guests into your home? Comunicaci��n presentacional: A message about a shared apartment. NUESTRA COMUNIDAD. Nosotros: Where you live. Perspectivas: Household chores. Exploraci��n: Vacation home in Guatemala. Videopodcast: Machu Picchu. M��S. Lectura: La arquitectura. Lectura aut��ntica: La arqueolog��a. Composici��n: A message about your summer job. Pronunciaci��n: The letter g. CAP��TULO 6 LA BUENA COMIDA. NUESTRO MUNDO. Mi pa��s: El Salvador and Nicaragua. Reportaje: Nicaragua���s history, nature, and architecture. PASO 1. Vocabulario: Foods, drinks, and expressions at the table. Gram��tica A: Indirect object pronouns. Gram��tica B: The preterite of irregular verbs. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: At what time do people eat and what does each meal consist of? Comunicaci��n interpretativa: Restaurants in unusual places. PASO 2. Vocabulario: Menu items, expressions at a restaurant, place settings. Gram��tica A: The preterite of stem-changing verbs. Gram��tica B: Summary of the preterite. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: How often do people eat out and what kind of restaurants are popular? Comunicaci��n interpersonal: Theme restaurants. PASO 3. Vocabulario: Food wheel; healthy and unhealthy habits; health and nutrition advice. Gram��tica A: Impersonal expressions. Gram��tica B: Adverbs. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: What is considered junk food? Comunicaci��n presentacional: Ideas and recommendations for a new restaurant. NUESTRA COMUNIDAD. Nosotros: Your favorite restaurant. Perspectivas: Typical dishes. Exploraci��n: Restaurants in Nicaragua. Videopodcast: A typical lunch. M��S. Lectura: La agricultura. Lectura aut��ntica: Las artes culinarias. Composici��n: A blog entry about healthy dining advice. Pronunciaci��n: The letters z and c. CAP��TULO 7 DE COMPRAS. NUESTRO MUNDO. Mi pa��s: Costa Rica and Panama. Reportaje: Panama���s biological research station. PASO 1. Vocabulario: Clothes, colors, and designs. Gram��tica A: Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns. Gram��tica B: Verbs like gustar. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: What are some cultural norms related to clothing? Comunicaci��n interpretativa: Fashion museum in Santiago, Chile. PASO 2. Vocabulario: Ordinal numbers; talking about prices; expressions at a store. Gram��tica A: Por and para. Gram��tica B: Present prefect tense. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: What factors are important to you when you shop? Comunicaci��n interpersonal: Museo de la Moda���s garment collection. PASO 3. Vocabulario: Typical souvenirs; jewelry and accessories; what something is made of. Gram��tica A: Review of direct and indirect object pronouns. Gram��tica B: Double object pronouns. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: Where and how do you haggle over prices? Comunicaci��n presentacional: A proposal for a museum���s garment collection. NUESTRA COMUNIDAD. Nosotros: Your favorite t-shirt. Perspectivas: Typical souvenirs. Exploraci��n: Shopping online. Videopodcast: A Costa Rican Market. M��S. Lectura: La mercadotecnia. Lectura aut��ntica: La zoolog��a. Composici��n: A post about a shopping experience. Pronunciaci��n: Vowel combinations. CAP��TULO 8 NUESTRAS TRADICIONES. NUESTRO MUNDO. Mi pa��s: Colombia and Venezuela. Reportaje: Venezuela���s ancient rock formations. PASO 1. Vocabulario: Holidays; holiday customs and greetings. Gram��tica A: Impersonal and passive se. Gram��tica B: Past, present, and future. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: What historical event is celebrated with pride? Comunicaci��n interpretativa: El D��a del Amor y la Amistad in Colombia. PASO 2. Vocabulario: Festivals, cultural and sporting events; invitations. Gram��tica A: The imperfect. Gram��tica B: Uses of the imperfect. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: What impact do sporting events have in people���s lives? Comunicaci��n interpersonal: Valentine���s Day as a child. PASO 3. Vocabulario: Myths and legends; storytelling. Gram��tica A: Using the preterite and the imperfect (I). Gram��tica B: Using the preterite and the imperfect (II). EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: What is a popular legend in your country? Comunicaci��n presentacional: A contest entry for Valentine���s Day. NUESTRA COMUNIDAD. Nosotros: Memories of childhood. Perspectivas: Favorite holidays. Exploraci��n: Fairs. Videopodcast: Day of Independence celebration. M��S. Lectura: La historia del arte. Lectura aut��ntica: La historia. Composici��n: A personal anecdote. Pronunciaci��n: Linking. CAP��TULO 9 LA SALUD Y EL BIENESTAR. NUESTRO MUNDO. Mi pa��s: Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Reportaje: Ecuador���s Galapagos Islands. PASO 1. Vocabulario: Parts of the body; symptoms and illnesses; talking about your health. Gram��tica A: The verb doler. Gram��tica B: More reflexive verbs. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: What are the illnesses of greatest concern? Comunicaci��n interpretativa: A Kichwa traditional healer. PASO 2. Vocabulario: Medical exam; medical treatments. Gram��tica A: Formal commands. Gram��tica B: Time expressions with hacer. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: What are some popular beliefs about health and illness? Comunicaci��n interpersonal: Herbal pharmacy. PASO 3. Vocabulario: Diagnosis; medical advice. Gram��tica A: Present subjunctive with expressions of influence. Gram��tica B: Stem-changing and irregular verbs in the present subjunctive. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: What is well-being? Comunicaci��n presentacional: A message regarding a course about medicinal plants. NUESTRA COMUNIDAD. Nosotros: A poem you wrote. Perspectivas: Home remedies. Exploraci��n: Spas. Videopodcast: Hot springs. M��S. Lectura: La medicina. Lectura aut��ntica: La antropolog��a. Composici��n: An article about healthy lifestyles. Pronunciaci��n: The letters b, v, and x. CAP��TULO 10. NUESTRO MUNDO. Mi pa��s: Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Reportaje: Argentina���s gauchos. PASO 1. Vocabulario: Strengths and abilities; professions and responsibilities. Gram��tica A: Review of present perfect tense. Gram��tica B: Past perfect tense. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: What professions are most admired and why are they admired? Comunicaci��n interpretativa: Argentine inventor Gino Tubaro. PASO 2. Vocabulario: Plans for the future; short-term and long-term goals. Gram��tica A: Present subjunctive with expressions of emotion (I). Gram��tica B: Present subjunctive with expressions of emotion (II). EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: How is success defined in your country? Comunicaci��n interpersonal: Manot��n and prosthetic hands. PASO 3. Vocabulario: Applying for a job; job interview. Gram��tica A: Present subjunctive with expressions of doubt and denial. Gram��tica B: Present indicative with expressions of certainty and belief. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: What should you do to impress the interviewer in a job interview? Comunicaci��n presentacional: Message to volunteer at Atomic Lab. NUESTRA COMUNIDAD. Nosotros: An interesting job. Perspectivas: Majors and career goals. Exploraci��n: Job ads. Videopodcast: Interview with a young professional. M��S. Lectura: El dise��o de videojuegos. Lectura aut��ntica: La m��sica. Composici��n: A job application letter. Pronunciaci��n: The letters d and q. CAP��TULO 11. NUESTRO MUNDO. Mi pa��s: Chile. Reportaje: Chile���s pumas. PASO 1. Vocabulario: Geography and climate; cardinal points; tourist activities. Gram��tica A: Adjective clauses. Gram��tica B: Present subjunctive in adjective clauses. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: How does climate and geography affect tourism? Comunicaci��n interpretativa: Astronomy in Chile. PASO 2. Vocabulario: At the airport; renting a car. Gram��tica A: Future tense of regular verbs. Gram��tica B: Future tense of irregular verbs. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: How do people travel between cities? Comunicaci��n interpersonal: Excursions in Chile. PASO 3. Vocabulario: Asking for and giving walking directions and driving directions. Gram��tica A: Familiar commands. Gram��tica B: Let���s commands. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: What cultural events and public spaces give identity to a city? Comunicaci��n presentacional: Message about an excursion in Chile. NUESTRA COMUNIDAD. Nosotros: A tourist attraction. Perspectivas: Hometowns. Exploraci��n: Car rentals. Videopodcast: A rainforest in Costa Rica. M��S. Lectura: La poes��a de Pablo Neruda. Lectura aut��ntica: La poes��a de Roque Dalton. Composici��n: A blog entry about the perfect spring break destination. Pronunciaci��n: Syllable division and stress. CAP��TULO 12 ��ADELANTE! NUESTRO MUNDO. Mi pa��s: United States. Reportaje: Miami���s genographic project. PASO 1. Vocabulario: Study abroad programs; advice about studying abroad; common feelings. Gram��tica A: The subjunctive in adverbial clauses. Gram��tica B: Review of uses of the present subjunctive. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: Should all students study abroad? Comunicaci��n interpretativa: A Spaniard���s experience in New Zealand. PASO 2. Vocabulario: Volunteering; places to volunteer. Gram��tica A: The past subjunctive. Gram��tica B: Uses of the past subjunctive. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: How can we use Spanish to serve our community? Comunicaci��n interpersonal: Volunteer work abroad. PASO 3. Vocabulario: The news; natural disasters; politics. Gram��tica A: The conditional. Gram��tica B: If clauses. EN ACCI��N. Preguntas esenciales: What type of news is of most interest to students and how do they stay informed? Comunicaci��n presentacional: Blog post about volunteering after a natural disaster. NUESTRA COMUNIDAD. Nosotros: Past volunteer experience. Perspectivas: Studying abroad. Exploraci��n: Current events. Videopodcast: Centro humanitario in Denver, Colorado. M��S. Lectura: La literatura de Francisco Jim��nez. Lectura aut��ntica: La literatura de Julia ��lvarez. Composici��n: An article for your school newspaper. Pronunciaci��n: Review.
