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Engaging Introduction to "Likes and Dislikes" in Spanish

Introduction

As college students embarking on mastering a new language, it’s important to make our lessons lively and relevant. Today, we will delve into expressing likes and dislikes in Spanish, a fundamental skill that helps you connect with others on a personal level. To kick off our lesson, we'll start with an engaging activity designed to spark discussion and encourage interaction.

Activity: "¿Qué te gusta?" (What do you like?)

Objective:

To create a dynamic classroom atmosphere while encouraging the students to express their preferences in Spanish.

Instructions:

  1. Setup:

    • Arrange the classroom into small groups of 3-4 students.
    • Provide each group with a large sheet of paper and colored markers.

  2. Brainstorming Session (10 minutes):

    • Ask students to think about their likes and dislikes across various categories such as food, music, hobbies, and vacation spots.
    • Each group will compile a list of at least five things they like and five things they dislike.

  3. Creative Sharing (15 minutes):

    • Once the lists are complete, each group will choose one category to present to the class.
    • They will create a vibrant poster using the colored markers to illustrate their likes and dislikes (e.g., drawings, symbols, or simple phrases).
    • Encourage the use of Spanish phrases: For likes, they can use “Me gusta…” and for dislikes, “No me gusta…”

  4. Group Presentations (10 minutes):

    • Each group will share their poster with the class, explaining their choices using simple Spanish sentences while the rest of the class listens. Encourage all students to ask questions in Spanish about their peers' choices.

Conclusion:

This engaging start to the lesson not only makes students practice their Spanish but also enhances their speaking and listening skills in a fun, collaborative environment. By actively discussing their preferences, they begin to internalize the use of "gustar," paving the way for deeper discussions on identity, culture, and personal interests later in the lesson.

Let’s dive into the details of how “gustar” works and explore more phrases for expressing likes and dislikes!