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Mexican tacos and imperative commands – HearSay

Spanish A2

Master the art of ordering and making Mexican tacos with this interactive course. Enjoy listening and speaking practice on the go as you learn essential food vocabulary and commands.

Lessons

Welcome to the taquería
Arrive at a popular taco stand and learn the basics of ordering.
Vocabulary
- el taco (the taco)
- la taquería (the taco stand)
- al pastor (spit-roasted pork)
- el menú (the menu)
- ordenar (to order)
Objectives
- Greet a street food vendor
- Order food politely
Choosing your ingredients
Discover essential taco toppings and specify what you want on your plate.
Vocabulary
- la tortilla (the tortilla)
- el queso (the cheese)
- la cebolla (the onion)
- el cilantro (the coriander)
- la salsa (the sauce)
Objectives
- Identify common taco ingredients
- Specify what you want in your taco
Preparing the toppings
Step into the kitchen and learn how to use the imperative mood for chopping vegetables.
Vocabulary
- pica (chop)
- corta (cut)
- el tomate (the tomato)
- el limón (the lime)
- el cuchillo (the knife)
Objectives
- Understand simple cooking instructions
- Use the imperative to command food preparation
Cooking the meat
Continue using command forms to cook the fillings on the stove.
Vocabulary
- agrega (add)
- cocina (cook)
- la carne (the meat)
- la estufa (the stove)
- caliente (hot)
Objectives
- Give commands to cook ingredients
- Describe food temperature and preparation
Serving and eating
Plate your delicious tacos and ask for your food to go.
Vocabulary
- sirve (serve)
- para llevar (to go)
- el plato (the plate)
- picante (spicy)
- delicioso (delicious)
Objectives
- Tell someone to serve the food
- Order food to go