P2-35: Estructura 3 -asi Son -practice It -

Luna added, " Así es la clase—difícil, pero aprendemos."

In the third row, Mateo and Luna exchanged nervous glances. Estructura 3 was always the hardest.

And Mateo and Luna? They finally understood: Así son wasn't just grammar. It was acceptance.

He pointed to Mateo. "Describe your sister." p2-35 estructura 3 -asi son -practice it -

" Así son means 'that's how they are,'" the professor explained. "It describes character—the essence of a person or thing."

"Good," said the professor. "Now practice it —in pairs."

Mateo tried again. " Así son mis hermanas. Impacientes y ruidosas." Luna added, " Así es la clase—difícil, pero aprendemos

Así Son Ellos

For ten minutes, the room buzzed. "How is your father?" " Así es mi padre —trabajador." "Your cat?" " Así es mi gato —dormilón."

" Así son ," corrected the professor. "Not just 'she is'—but 'that's how she is.'" They finally understood: Así son wasn't just grammar

"Your turn, Luna," said Professor Alvarez. "Describe your best friends."

The class laughed. Luna whispered, "Mine too."