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Spanish Workbook IA
ADULTS
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Preface
Spanish-4-You is an effective, practical and fun program
designed for busy people who need to learn Spanish fast with a
solid foundation at the same time. This program allows students to
work at their own pace in the convenience of their home or office
with a fantastic instructor. The program is very comprehensive as
it includes a preliminary placement test, workbooks, illustrations,
vocabulary flashcards, periodic tests to assess progress and a
formal final oral test at the end of each level that is digitally
recorded and sent to the student.
Throughout Spanish I there is an ongoing story. Students can
relate to the characters of Mr. Finley and his family as they travel
through Mexico. Every lesson deals with a different topic. In each
lesson, the student learns using the workbook, the flashcards and
illustrations.
The Spanish-4-You workbooks were created by an experienced
Spanish language teacher, Ms. Laura Zayas (S-4-You director).
They are very visual with beautiful, original color artwork. The
information is clearly presented and the grammar is explained in a
simple but thorough manner. All the exercises are practical
because they are based on real-life situations. The poster-size
color illustrations shown by the instructor in each class are used to
encourage students to speak in a fun and relaxed environment.
Students feel great satisfaction when they are able to put to use
right away, with great confidence, what they have learned after
each lesson.
Structure of the Manual
Workbook I is divided into two sections: Workbook IA and Workbook IB. Each
section has 10 lessons each. The format is always the same. Vocabulary is
presented first, then grammar, followed by written and oral sections. The
vocabulary deals with the specific topic studied. Almost all the words related
to that topic are presented. Next to the vocabulary word is the translation.
The vocabulary is so comprehensive that there is no need to get a dictionary
to find additional words. At the end of each lesson, there are flashcard labels
that the student can cut and paste on flashcards. This is an optional
assignment which will really help students memorize the vocabulary.
Each lesson focuses on a few grammatical points so they do not become
overwhelming. The grammar is presented clearly without confusing
terminology. There is no information clutter and color is widely used to
emphasize concepts. The grammar is tied in with the vocabulary. All the
examples in the grammar section use words from the vocabulary of that
particular lesson.
In every lesson, students practice speaking, writing and listening skills. We
are advocates of the immersion program, where not a word of English is
spoken. That is why our students are able to learn Spanish in record time. At
first you won’t understand too much but you need to be patient. Try not to
translate in your head or ask your teacher to translate. In just a few sessions,
you will be able to understand a lot.
The written exercises are based on the vocabulary and the grammar
concepts. In every written section, there are many beautiful color
illustrations to make the learning process more enjoyable. Unlike most
programs that require specific answers, many exercises in this workbook are
open-ended to encourage creative answers. The oral exercises vary from
listening to and writing what you hear, to answering questions orally. Written
and oral exercises are not boring, out-of-context “drills”. They are related to
real-life situations. In a short time, students will be ready to talk and write
freely about certain topics related to their lives. The goal should never be
perfection but creativity and the ability to apply in the real world what
students have learned.
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About the Author
Ms. Laura Zayas was born in Puerto Rico. An enthusiastic academic, she
currently holds two Bachelor degrees; one in International Relations and
the other in French, both from Tufts University.
She also holds two Master’s Degrees; one in Education of Foreign
Languages from UCLA, and the other in Spanish Literature and
Linguistics. She has been teaching Spanish for over 15 years. She has
extensive experience working as a language instructor in both public
and private sectors. She is the owner of Spanish-4-You, a language
company in Los Angeles, California that specializes in language
instruction, translations and interpretations.
Laura takes an innovative and unique approach to teaching Spanish.
This manual was created out of necessity because she could not find
appropriate materials for her students. All the available books were
either too scholarly or too juvenile. Devising her own teaching method
and workbooks have taken her more than a decade but the effort has
paid off. The system is clear, concise and engaging. Clients who have
used this system have been very pleased and satisfied.
Laura is an active member of the American Council on the Teaching of
Foreign Languages. (www.actfl.org) She attends conferences to stay
current on the latest techniques on language acquisition. For more
information about her company and system, please visit the website at
www.spanish-4-you.com
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Table of Contents
Spanish 1A
Spanish Pronunciation Guide .....................................................
Pages
i
Intro Lesson
Important Words & Phrases Commands......................................... 1
Lesson 1:
Greetings • People ................................................................
6
Lesson 2A:
Office Objects • Definite Articles .............................................. 14
Lesson 2B:
Office Objects • Indefinite Articles • Structure Hay .......................
Lesson 3:
Colors • Verbs Is & Are ...........................................................
Lesson 4A:
Regular -AR Verbs • Subject Pronouns.........................................
29
38
50
Lesson 4B:
Regular -ER and -IR Verbs .......................................................
74
Lesson 4C
Creating sentences with Verbs • How to ask questions.....................
76
Lesson 5:
Days/Months/Seasons • Places • Verbs Necesitar(to need)•
Places• More Verbs ................................................................ 87
Lesson 6:
Numbers 1-2014 • Dates • Time • Phone numbers and addresses.........
102
Lesson 7:
Foods • At the Restaurant • Verb Gustar (to like)-2nd part- .............
118
Lesson 8:
Personal Characteristics • Adverbs • Verb Ser (to be)
Comparatives (1st part).........................................................
138
Lesson 9: Professions • Positions in a Company•
Comparatives (2nd part)........................................................
159
Lesson 10:
Human Body • Facial Characteristics • Verb Tener (to have) •
Use Tener to express aches/pains/conditions & tell age •
Position of Nouns and Adjectives.............................................
170
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Spanish Pronunciation Guide
I. The Alphabet
A
H
Ñ*
U
B
I
O
V
C
J
P
W
D
K
Q
X
E
L
R
Y
F
M
S
Z
G
N
T
*This is the only letter that does not exist in English, but the sound does.
II. Sound of Vowels
There are five vowels in Spanish. These vowels are always pronounced the
same. They are clear and short.
Note: The words in the examples don’t have a translation because what is
important is the sound, not the meaning.
A- Pronounced a as in far
E- Pronounced e as in pet
I- Pronounced ee as in see
O- Pronounced o as in for
U- Pronounced oo as in food
Ex:
Ex:
Ex:
Ex:
Ex:
mañana
este
silla
solo
luna
III. Sound of Consonants
Most consonants in Spanish are pronounced like in English. Some have different
sounds.
B- Pronounced the same
C- Has two sounds
Before a, o, u – hard c-Pronounced like the c in can
Before e or i – soft c- Pronounced like the c in circle
Ex: burro
Ex: casa
cosa
cuna
Ex: cena
cita
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D- Pronounced similarly like the d in day
Ex: deseo
F- Pronounced the same. This sound is never represented
by ph
Ex: teléfono
G- Has two sounds
Before a, o, u – hard g-Pronounced like the g in go
Before e or i – soft g-Pronounced like the h in hello
Ex: gato
goma
gusto
Ex: gente
gigante
H- Is always silent as in honest
Ex: hombre
J- Pronounced like the h in hello
Ex: jamón
K- Pronounced the same. Used only in foreign words.
Ex: ketchup
L- Pronounced the same
Ex: lobo
M- Pronounced the same
Ex: mirar
N- Pronounced the same
Ex: novia
Ñ- Similar to the sound of ni as in onion
Ex: tamaño
P- Pronounced similarly like the p in spell. It is softer
with no puff of air coming out.
Ex: papel
Q- Can only be found before letters ue or ui
Makes the sound of k as in keep but softer
R- Has two sounds
At the beginning of a word, it is pronounced like
the r in red
In the middle of a word, it is pronounced like
the r in Mary
Ex: queso
quiero
Ex: rojo
Ex: María
S- Pronounced the same
Ex: sano
T- Pronounced similarly but it is softer with no puff of air
coming out.
Ex: total
V- Pronounced the same
Ex: vino
W-Pronounced the same. Found only in foreign words.
Ex: sandwich
X- Similar to the sound in English
Ex: exagerar
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Y- Has two sounds:
Makes the sound of y as in yell
Makes the sound of y as in sunny
Ex: yo
Ex: muy
Z– In Latin America, it is pronounced like the
s in sing.
Ex: zapato
IV. Other Sounds
CH- Makes the sound of ch as in church
Ex: muchacha
LL- Makes the sound of y as in yell
Ex: caballo
RR- No English equivalent. Trilled
Ex: carro
V. Stress in Words
As in English, all the words in Spanish have a syllable that is stressed more. For
total beginners, it is difficult to know how to pronounce correctly.
A) If a word ends in a vowel or n or s, the stress will be in the second to
last syllable.
Ex: casino
mesa
tamales
orden
An accent mark is needed only if the stress does not follow the rule.
Ex: mamá
corazón
B) If a word ends in a consonant except n or s, the stress will be in the
last syllable.
Ex: papel
reloj
pared
practicar
An accent mark is needed only if the stress does not follow the rule.
Ex: lápiz
fácil
C) If a word has 3 or more syllables and the stress is in the third syllable
from right to left, there is an accent mark.
Ex: cámara
fantástico
D) An accent mark is needed sometimes to differentiate between words.
Words with or without accents marks are pronounced the same.
Ex: el means the
tu means your
él means he
tú means you
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INTRO LESSON
Important Words & Phrases
Commands
I. VOCABULARY
A. Very important words and phrases
•
•
•
•
Por favor Please
• ¿Cómo se dice? How do you say?
Gracias Thank You
• Tengo una pregunta I have a question
De nada You are welcome
• Si/No Yes/No
No comprendo I don’t understand • No sé I don’t know
B. You will hear these words a lot in class
• Clase de español
Spanish class
• Libro
Book
LESSON 1
• Lección
GREETINGS
BASIC QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Lesson
I. VOCABULARY -GREETINGSA. Basic Expressions
• Página
-próxima página
• Hola
• Buenos días
• Buenas tardes
• Buenas noches
• Adiós
• Hasta luego
• Hasta mañana
• Mucho gusto
Me llamo ______________.
• ¿Cómo está(s)?
Muy bien, gracias.
• ¿Dónde trabaja(s)?
Trabajo en ____________.
• ¿Dónde vive(s)?
Vivo en _______________.
• ¿Comprende(s) español?
Sí, comprendo un poco.
No, no comprendo.
-palabra importante
Page
-next page
B. Basic Questions and Answers
• ¿Cómo se llama? (formal)
• ¿Cómo te llamas? (informal)
• Palabra
Hello
Good morning
Good afternoon
Good evening
Good bye
See you later
See you tomorrow
Nice to meet you
What is your name?
What is your name?
My name is_____________.
How are you?
Very well, thanks.
Where do you work?
I work in _______________.
Where do you live?
I live in ________________.
Do you understand Spanish?
Yes, I understand a little.
No, I don’t understand.
• Señor (Sr.)
• Señora (Sra.)
• Señorita (Srta.)
Word
-important word
C. People
Sir/Mr.
Madam/Mrs.
Miss
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• Letra
• Tarea
(l • e • t • r • a)
Letter (alphabet)
Homework
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C. You will hear these commands a lot in class
Tome el libro
Take the book
Abra el libro
Open the book
Cierre el libro
Close the book
Escuche
Listen
Mire
Look
Repita
Repeat
Lea
Read
Escriba:
Write
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II. MINI-FLASHCARDS
Instructions:
Cut the labels of words for this lesson and paste them on
flashcards to practice memorization. Paste the Spanish (black)
on one side, and the English (red) on the other.
Make sure to practice these words often.
Example:
Por favor
Front
Por favor
Please
Back
Please
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Por favor
Gracias
De nada
No comprendo
¿Cómo se dice?
Tengo una pregunta
Sí/No
No sé
Clase de español
libro
lección
página
palabra importante
letra
tarea
Tome el libro
Abra/Cierre el libro
Escuche/Mire
Repita/Lea
Escriba
Please
Thank you
You are welcome
I don’t understand
How do you say?
I have a question
Yes/No
I don’t know
Spanish class
book
lesson
page
important word
letter
homework
Take the book
Open/Close the book
Listen/Look
Repeat/Read
Write
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