Lauren's Personal Profile and Family Review

Vocabulary and key details extracted from Lauren's lecture notes covering her home, family, personal life, and interests for Units 4, 5, and 6.

Mi madre casa

Described as not big but not small, containing many plants and a dog named Koffi.

Mi padre casa

Described as very different from the mother's house, containing many electronics like computers, video game consoles, and tablets, as well as many cooking ingredients.

Koffi

The name of the dog at the mother's house, spelled with a "k", who likes to lie on Lauren's bed.

Animales rellenos

Stuffed animals, many of which are kept in Lauren's large room at her mother's house.

Lauren's brother

A family member described as crazy, short, silly, and a football player who is not considered very intelligent by the author.

Lauren's favorite relative

Her grandmother (abuela), who is kind, funny, gives her money, and takes care of her when she is sick.

El Dorado

The location where Lauren's grandmother lives, which is near the school.

Lauren

A fifteen-year-old girl who is tall, athletic, and has played football for eleven years.

Davis

The location where Lauren plays football.

Folsom

The city where Lauren lives.

Diecinueve febrero

The date of Lauren's birthday (February 19th).

Sixteen

The age Lauren will be on her next birthday.

Morado

Lauren's favorite color (purple).

Golf

A sport Lauren does not like, although her mother and brother enjoy it.

Guantes and botas

The specific football equipment (gloves and boots) Lauren identifies as part of her favorites.