Ch 23: Discussing International Politics in Spanish
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Discussing International Politics in Spanish - Chapter Summary and Learning Objectives
The experienced instructors who teach the lessons in this chapter introduce you to the vocabulary and verb conjugations necessary for talking about international politics in Spanish. You'll learn how the subjunctive works when expressing doubt, and you'll be able to try out what you've learned in practice activities. After you've watched all the lessons in this chapter, you'll be familiar with:
- Appropriate vocabulary for discussing international politics
- Present subjunctive conjugations
- Doubt and negation expressions
| Video | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Spanish Vocabulary: International Politics Terms | Introduces useful words for discussing international politics. Presents words like aristocracia, conservativo, democracia, dictadura and independencia. |
| Present Subjunctive Conjugations for Stem-Change Verbs in Spanish | Introduces and describes present subjunctive conjugations used for stem-change verbs. |
| Using the Present Subjunctive to Express Doubt or Negation in Spanish | Shows how doubt or negation is expressed using the subjunctive. Vocabulary phrases introduced here include es improbable, es dudoso and no es cierto. |
| Spanish Practice Activity: Using Doubt & Negation Expressions | Presents people making predictions about the future of imaginary countries using expressions of doubt and negation. Offers opportunities to practice what you've learned. |
1. Spanish Vocabulary: International Politics Terms
In this lesson, we will learn some useful vocabulary to talk about international politics in Spanish. We'll look at different governmental systems and learn some political facts about different governments around the world.
2. Present Subjunctive Conjugations for Stem-Change Verbs in Spanish
In this lesson, we will learn how to conjugate some stem-changing and irregular verbs using the present subjunctive in Spanish. There are several changes that need to be taken into consideration and forms that need to be memorized.
3. Using the Present Subjunctive to Express Doubt or Negation in Spanish
In this lesson we will learn how to use the present subjunctive in Spanish having verbs of doubt, disbelief and denial. Also, we will learn to identify some verbs and expressions of certainty that always trigger the indicative mood.
4. Spanish Practice Activity: Using Doubt & Negation Expressions
In this lesson we will practice the Present Subjunctive in Spanish using verbs and expressions (triggers) of doubt and negation expressions. Also, we will review some other verbs and expressions that work as triggers for the Present Indicative.
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