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Beginner Lesson 3: Sentence Structure, Check-In, and Blood Pressure

(1) Sentence Structure

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Description of Sentence Structure

  • Sentence structure in Spanish similar to sentence structure in English but it is more flexible.

  • Normally, both languages structure sentences in the following way: Subject, Verb, Object (SVO).

  • However, sometimes the sentence structure slightly differs.

  • For the purposes of this lesson, we will be focusing on sentences that match the sentence structure in English.

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Chart of Correct Sentence Structure

Quizlet

Practice what you have learned with Quizlet match. Make sure to take a screenshot when you finish!

(2) Check-In and Blood Pressure

Check-In Phrases

Blood Pressure Phrases

Audio Practice

Directions: Record yourself responding to the following audio prompts as if it were a real conversation. At the end, you can review a sample conversation. 

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Situation: You are checking someone in for blood pressure then interpreting their results.

Prompt 1

Hi, how are you? I am here for my blood pressure.

Prompt 2

I am 56 years old.

Prompt 3

What are my results?

Prompt 4

What is the normal range?

Sample

SAMPLE NOT UPDATED

Hi, how are you? I am here for my blood pressure.

- Good morning, I am well. We have some basic questions. How old are you?

I am 56 years old.

- Thanks, please go to the blood pressure station.

What are my results?

- Your blood pressure reading is 112/76
What is the normal range?

- The normal range is 120/80

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