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Beginning Conversation
Series Entitled: "Conversemos! Let's Talk"

Lesson 1 introduces the vowel system, pronunciation techniques, and some simple commands and adverbs.

Lesson 2 reviews vowel sounds and introduces the consonants "ñ," "qu," and "j." It describes objects using common adjectives and introduces the concept of noun and adjective agreement.

Lesson 3 introduces vocabulary for eating utensils and reviews the content of the Melodrama.

Lesson 4 presents a simple dialogue about problems, and introduces the consonants "ll" and "ch."

Lesson 5 discusses a visit to a restaurant and uses new adjectives to compare two Melodrama characters.

Lesson 6 explains intonation and interrogative form to be used in asking question in Spanish.

Lesson 7 reviews the expressions used to count and tell time. Descriptive adjectives and phrases are used to compare two of the Melodrama characters.

Lesson 8 clarifies the relationships between each of the Melodrama characters and introduces the verb, "llamarse."

Lesson 9 introduces the consonant "g" and demonstrates the simple present tense for regular verbs.

Lesson 10 reviews the vocabulary and grammar introduced in the first nine lessons.

Lesson 11 explains how to express future time using "ir" + a + infinitive.

Lesson 12 discusses vocabulary used when shopping for clothes and demonstrates the pronunciation of the consonants "h" and "d."

Lesson 13 explores the use of the verbs "ir," "estar," "dar," and "ser."

Lesson 14 presents a version of the fairy tale "Jack and the Beanstalk," and includes vocabulary for making a salad.

Lesson 15 explores vocabulary used in a visit to a doctor's office, and explains the use of formal and familiar commands.

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