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nota cultural
culture from ch.1 - ch.5
13
Language - Spanish
7th Grade
01/04/2012

Additional Language - Spanish Flashcards

 


 

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Term
how do spaniards and latin americans use their names?
Definition
they go by their
; first name; middle name; fathers last name; mothers last name
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How do spanish speakers greet each other?
Definition
friends greet each other with a light kiss on both cheeks. latin americans kiss only one cheek. when men greet each other, they shake hands, pat each other on the back, or hug. young people often shake hands when they meet or say goodbye. family members usually greet each other with a kiss.
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What are childrens names based on in spanish speaking countries?
Definition
its based on Roman Catholic saints names
Term
Do high school students change their class rooms?
Definition
no, students stay in the same classroom and the teachers travel from classroom to classroom.
Term
is it common to find lockers in high schools?
Definition
nope
Term
do most spanish speaking families live in houses or apartments and what do they usually look like?
Definition
they live in apartments and they only have one or two small bedrooms. often the siblings have to share bedrooms with each other
Term
How do grades work in Peruvian schools?
Definition
they use a scale of 1 to 20, with 11 the lowest passing score
Term
How do grades work in Mexican schools?
Definition
they ise a scale of 1 to 10 with the lowest passing grade being 6
Term
How many courses do most spanish speaking students take?
Definition
about nine
Term
who would you use usted with?
Definition
a parent, a teacher, or anybody else who is significantly older than you are.
Term
do spanish speaking countries generally have alot of extracurricular activities?
Definition
nope
Term
is spending time with friends valued by spanish speaking countries?
Definition
yes! they love getting together!
Term
what is important about the seasons south of the equator?
Definition
our summer is their winter and our winter is their summer. the seasons are backwards
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