### Weekly Schedule
- **Monday:**
- 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Spanish (Professor García)
- 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: History (Professor Martínez)
- **Tuesday:**
- 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Biology (Professor López)
- 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Chemistry (Professor Pérez)
- **Wednesday:**
- 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Spanish (Professor García)
- 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: History (Professor Martínez)
- **Thursday:**
- 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Biology (Professor López)
- 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Chemistry (Professor Pérez)
- **Friday:**
- 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Literature (Professor Sánchez)
### -ar Verb Conjugations
Let's study the conjugation of -ar verbs using "hablar" (to speak) as an example.
- **Yo hablo** (I speak)
- **Tú hablas** (You speak - informal singular)
- **Él/Ella/Usted habla** (He/She/You speak - formal singular)
- **Nosotros/Nosotras hablamos** (We speak)
- **Vosotros/Vosotras habláis** (You all speak - informal plural, used in Spain)
- **Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes hablan** (They/You all speak - formal plural)
**Make sure to memorize this table and practice using different -ar verbs like "estudiar" (to study), "enseñar" (to teach), "trabajar" (to work), etc.**
### Understanding "Gustar"
The verb "gustar" functions differently compared to regular -ar verbs. It translates to "to like" but is structured in a way where the thing being liked is the subject.
- **Me gusta el chocolate.** (I like chocolate. - Literally: Chocolate is pleasing to me.)
- **Te gustan los libros.** (You like books. - Literally: Books are pleasing to you.)
**Key Points:**
- Use "gusta" when the thing liked is singular.
- Use "gustan" when the things liked are plural.
- Pronouns: me (to me), te (to you), le (to him/her/you formal), nos (to us), os (to you all informal), les (to them/you all formal).
### Prepositions of Location & "Estar"
The verb "estar" (to be) is used to indicate location or states of being.
- **Yo estoy** (I am)
- **Tú estás** (You are - informal singular)
- **Él/Ella/Usted está** (He/She/You are - formal singular)
- **Nosotros/Nosotras estamos** (We are)
- **Vosotros/Vosotras estáis** (You all are - informal plural, used in Spain)
- **Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes están** (They/You all are - formal plural)
**Prepositions of Location:**
- al lado de (next to)
- a la derecha de (to the right of)
- a la izquierda de (to the left of)
- cerca de (near)
- lejos de (far from)
- debajo de (under)
- encima de (on top of)
- enfrente de (in front of)
- detrás de (behind)
Example:
- **¿Dónde está la biblioteca?** (Where is the library?)
- **La biblioteca está cerca de la cafetería.** (The library is near the cafeteria.)
### Cultural Sections: University Life and Spain
Make sure to read and immerse yourself in the culture sections about university life and Spain to better understand the context in which the language is spoken.
**Practice Tip: Answer the example question:**
- **¿Dónde está la sala de clases de español?**
- **La sala de clases de español está al lado de la oficina del profesor.**
By mastering the schedule description, -ar verbs, "gustar", prepositions of location, and "estar," along with cultural insights, you'll be well-prepared for your language practice.
L2:
- Describe your weekly schedule including classes, times, and professors.
- Study -ar verbs and their conjugations.
- Understand the usage of "gustar".
- Learn prepositions of location and how to conjugate the verb "estar".
- Read cultural sections about university life and Spain.
L2 Practice Tips:
Be able to tell about your typical week by describing your schedule for the week including classes, times and professors. If you do not have 3 classes, make up a scenario in which you do.
Study -ar verbs. Should memorize the table on p. 51 and know how to apply these in a question or sentence.
Understand how gustar works and how it is different from an ar verb. Even if I randomize all other questions, THIS WILL DEFINITELY BE ONE OF THE QUESTIONS.
Answer question :
¿Dónde está/están? You will need to know prepositions of location to answer this question as well and how to conjugate the verb estar.
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