Spanish
Grade 2
15 min
Cultura: La Tecnología en el Mundo Hispano - Culture: Technology in the Hispanic World
Learn about the use of technology in Spanish-speaking countries.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify 4 common technology devices in Spanish.
Say 'I use' (Yo uso) with a technology device.
Say 'I like' (Me gusta) with a social media action.
Name 3 things people share online (fotos, videos, juegos).
Understand that technology connects families.
Count up to 5 'likes' (me gusta) in Spanish.
¡Hola! 👋 ¿Usas un teléfono o una tableta para hablar con tu familia? 📱
Today, we will learn Spanish words for technology. We will see how friends and family in places like México 🇲🇽 and Colombia 🇨🇴 use technology to share fun things.
Real-World Applications
Talking to abuela (grandma) on a video call.
Sharing a drawing with your cousins.
Watching a funny cat video in Spanish.
Playing a game on a tablet with a friend.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
El teléfonoA phone. We use it to talk and take pictures. 📞Yo uso el teléfono para llamar a mi mamá.
La tabletaA tablet. It's like a big phone for games and videos. 🕹️Me gusta jugar en la tableta.
La fotoA picture. You can take a picture of your dog. 🐶Mira, ¡una foto de un perro grande!
El videoA moving picture with sound. Like a cartoon. 🎬Veo un video de un mono gracioso.
CompartirTo share. To show your friends your toy or a photo. 🤝Yo comparto mis galletas. Yo comparto una foto.
Me gustaI like it. The little heart ❤️ or thumbs up 👍 button.¡Me gusta la foto de tu gato!
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Using 'Yo uso...' (I use...)
Yo uso + el/la + [technology word]
Use this to say what technology you use. Remember 'el' for boy words and 'la' for girl words.
Using 'Me gusta...' (I like...)
Me gusta + el/la + [thing you like]
Use this to say you like a photo or video. 'Me gusta' means 'It is pleasing to me'.
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Challenging
You want to play a game online at the same time as your cousin in Ecuador. What is the ONE thing you BOTH must have for the game to work?
A.The same kind of computer
B.connection to the internet
C.The same favorite color
D.snack
Challenging
A person you don't know sends you a message in Spanish saying 'Hola, ¿dónde está tu escuela?' (Hello, where is your school?). What is the most important safety rule to follow?
A.Try to answer in Spanish
B.Ask them for their school's name first
C.Do not answer and tell a parent or trusted grown-up right away
D.Look up their name online to see if they are nice
Challenging
Many Hispanic families create private groups on apps like Facebook or WhatsApp. What is the main reason they do this instead of posting for everyone to see?
A.To share family photos and news only with family members
B.Because they don't have many friends
C.Because it is the only way to post videos
D.To practice typing in Spanish
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