Family Ties
US vs DR
Small Talk
Idioms
Grammar
100
How many children and grandchildren do Jim and Mary have, and what are their names?
Jim and Mary have 3 children, and 3 grandchildren. Their names are Clara, Frankie and Edward, Frankie Jr., Joseph and Mindy.
100
Can you name these women?
Kamala Harris is the current Vice President of the United States. Carolina Mejia is the current mayor of Santo Domingo.
100
A: __ you ___ in Santo Domingo?
B: Yes, I __.
A: ___ __ you ___ in Santo Domingo?
B: I ___ in Naco.
(vivir)
Do you live in Santo Domingo?
Yes, I do.
Where do you live in Santo Domingo?
I live in Naco.
100
"A blessing in disguise"
A blessing in disguise: A good thing that seemed bad at first
"Being laid off was a blessing in disguise – within a month I got a much better job."
100
__/him/___
she/___/hers
____ (ellos)
he/him/his
she/her/hers
them (ellos)
200
My uncle has a beard and a moustache. Him and my siblings love football, but I like to play with dolls. Who am I?
I am Mindy.
200
Miami is located in the state of _______.
Manhattan is located in the state of ___ ____.
Atlanta is located in the state of _______.
Miami is located in the state of Florida.
Manhattan is located in the state of New York.
Atlanta is located in the state of Georgia.
200
__ you ___ sports?
No, I __'_.
__ ___ of ____ __ you ___ to __?
I ___ to ____ TV, or ____ a book.
(te gusta, hacer, ver, leer)
Do you like sports?
No, I don't.
What type of things do you like to do?
I like to watch TV, or read a book.
200
"A dime a dozen"
A dime a dozen: something that is common.
People with crazy opinions are a dime a dozen these days.
200
Give me 3 adjectives to describe this.
sweet, delicious, rich, creamy, small, big, tasty
300
My brother in laws are funny, but I enjoy spending time with my sister in law because I am an only child. Who am I?
I am Rachel.
300
What is the name of this team, and can you name 3 players?
They are Las Reinas Del Caribe, the Dominican volleyball team. Bethania de La Cruz, Gaila Gonzales, Brayelin and Jineiry Martinez, Yonkairy Pena, Brenda Castillo, etc.
300
__ you ____ children?
Yes, I __. I ____ 4 children. And you? __ you ____ children?
No, I __'_. I have 3 nieces and nephews.
___ __ they ___?
They ____ in Miami, with my sister and her husband.
(tienes, vivir)
Do you have children?
Yes, I do. I have 4 children. And you? Do you have children?
No, I don't. I have 3 nieces and nephews.
Where do they live?
They live in Miami, with my sister and her husband.
300
"Beat around the bush"
Beat around the bush: Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable
"If you want to ask me, just ask; don't beat around the bush!"
300
What is this called? (it is _____.)
It is raining. It is snowing.
400
Only one of my children has children. My husband can't see that well, and neither can I. Who am I?
I am Mary.
400
Can you name the cities where these sports teams play?
Boston Celtics (Boston), Golden State Warriors (California), Miami Heat (Miami)
400
__ you ____ to the gym?
Yes, I _____ __ to the gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
__ you _____ your car?
No, I ___'_. I ride the metro and the bus.
(ir, usualmente, manejar)
Do you go to the gym?
Yes, I usuall go to the gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Do you drive your car?
No, I don't. I ride the metro and the bus.
400
"Better late than never"
Better late than never: Better to arrive late than not to come at all.
"We arrived to the wedding after the vows, but hey, better late than never!"
400
Frequency Adverbs!
100% = ______.
75% = _____.
50% = _____.
25% = ______.
0% = _______.
100% = always.
75% = frequently, usually.
50% = sometimes.
25% = rarely, almost never.
0% = never.
500
¿Cómo se dice "abuelos" en inglés?
¿Cómo se dice "sobrina" en inglés?
¿Cómo se dice "tía y tío" en inglés?
¿Cómo se dice "primo" en inglés?
What type of family is this?
grandparents, niece, uncle and aunt, cousin, nuclear family
500
Who are these people, where are they from, and what are they famous for?
Al Harford is a professional basketball player. Amelia Vega is the former Miss Universe and is a social media personality. They are both Dominican.
500
__ __ you ____ english?
Because I want to improve my conversation.
__ __ you ___ in Santo Domingo?
Because the weather is ___, and I like ___ weather. Do you ____ to ___ lunch with me?
Yes, I __. But you ____ to ___ the bill.
(estudiar, vivir, caliente, quiero, tiene que pagar)
Why do you study english?
Because I want to improve my conversation.
Why do you live in Santo Domingo?
Because the weather is hot, and I like hot weather. Do you want to have lunch with me?
Yes, I do. But you have to pay the bill.
500
"Break a leg"
Break a leg: Good luck!
"Today is the day for your interview so break a leg!"
500
Give me 3 examples of a noun.
Give me 3 adjectives to describe those nouns.
Give me 3 verbs (regular verbs)
Give me the past tense of those verbs.
Give me 3 irregular verbs.
car, laptop, cell phone, man, woman
black car, small laptop, white cell phone, tall man, short woman
walk, talk, need
walked, talked, needed
eat, sleep, take