Spanish Vocabulary and Expressions Review

Test Date: The second-period test is scheduled for the 20th.
Day of the Week: The exam will take place on Wednesday.
Preparation Instructions: Students are advised to pay attention as the teacher reviews material they should already know. The review is intended to clarify expressions students are unfamiliar with rather than just providing the answers to specific questions.

The Concept of "Tiempo": The teacher clarifies a common confusion regarding the word "Tiempo." - Double Meaning: In Spanish, the word "Tiempo" refers to both "Time" and "Weather." - Clarification: There was confusion regarding the name "Pietro," but the teacher specifies the focus is on "Tiempo."
Weather Conditions: - Today (Hoy): The word "Hoy" is defined simply as "Today." - Cloudiness: The word for clouds is "Nubes," and the adjective for cloudy is "Nublado." - Temperature and Sensations: - Hot: Calor. - Cool/Cold: Frío. - Spring (Primavera): Spring weather is usually described as nice or pleasant.
Logical Expressions: The teacher notes that you do not say "I pay the weather"; specific idiomatic structures must be used when describing current conditions.

The Word for Month: "Mes" means one month. The plural form is "Meses."
Specific Months Mentioned: - Mayo: May. The teacher references the holiday "Cinco de Mayo" as a mnemonic for remembering this month.
Months of the Year: Students are expected to know all the months of the year for the examination.

Physical Traits: - Green Eyes: "Tengo los ojos verdes."
Personality and Character Traits: - Simpático: Defined as "Nice." - Antipático: Defined as "Not nice," "Mean," or a "Loser." - Generoso: Generous. This is categorized as a characteristic or trait. - Nervioso: Nervous. - Aburrido: This refers to being "Bored."
Behaviors and Feelings: - Molesto/Molestar: Refers to something or someone being "Annoying" or "Bothering" someone else.

School Supplies: - Mochila: Backpack. The teacher instructs students to put phones away inside their "mochila."
The Gym (El Gimnasio): - Referred to colloquially in the transcript as "Jim." - Purpose: Students go to the gym specifically to practice sports with friends.
Verbs associated with activities: - Practicar deportes: To practice sports.

Verbs: - Beber: To drink.
Specific Items: - Jugo de Naranja: Orange juice. - Manzanas: Apples. - Pan: Bread.
Distinctions: When choosing answers for questions regarding beverages, students must filter out solid foods (like apples or bananas) in favor of liquid options (like orange juice).

Subject-Verb Agreement: - For the first-person singular subject "Yo" (I), the verb ending typically changes to "o." - Example: "Yo" + "Comer" becomes "Como."
Subject Pronoun Replacement: - A phrase like "Mi amigo" (My friend) can be replaced by the third-person singular pronoun "Él" (He). - If the subject is "Mi amiga," it would be replaced by "Ella" (She).
Logical Understanding: The teacher emphasizes that students should understand the logic of the language rather than just memorizing it "mechanically."

Distractions and Discipline: - The teacher repeatedly warns a student named Lawson to put away his phone, noting it was hidden under his chair and then instructing him to put it in his "mochila." - An interaction occurs regarding a student named Amber, who is told to put something down so the teacher can see her hands. - The teacher expresses frustration that the review session is being hindered by students talking at the same time and laughing, which requires the teacher to yell.
Anecdotes: - A story is mentioned regarding a student putting gum behind their ear.
Specific Questions Addressed: - Question 39: Clarifies that the subject is "Yo," leading to the verb ending "o" (Como). - Question 42: Discusses how "Mi Amigo" functions as the subject and can be replaced by "Él." - Question 20: Clarifies the definition of "Simpático" (Nice) versus "Antipático" (Not nice).
Peer Discussions: There is a brief exchange where students ask why others are being "nosy."