FAM: Overview

A family celebrates a birthday, with six family members around a table with a cake and presents.La familia - Overview

Can you imagine what life would be like without your family? No way! No matter how annoying your little brother can be or how much your parents might sometimes nag at you to clear your room, the fact is that families are amazing. Whether we like it or not, our family defines who we are from the beginning.

Every time we start making a new friend, what’s the one thing we’re likely to talk about? That’s right, our family! In this module, you’ll learn how to talk about your family in Spanish using all sorts of new vocabulary words, useful verbs, and solid grammar tips. 

Module Goals

Have fun and use la familia vocabulary words and expressions in Spanish each day as you talk with your amigos and familia. For example, you can say: Can I call mi hermano? Or: Are we going to go visit los abuelos mañana? Find practical easy ways to put into practice what you are learning. Remember, daily repetition is the way you learn how to speak a new language! 

Are you ready? ¿Estás listo? Let´s begin, vamos a comenzar.

Essential Questions

  • Who makes up a family?
  • What is your family like?
  • How do you ask about someone else's family?

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