¿Qué te gusta?

Many students have trouble with the verb "gustar" and similar verbs. Practice writing about the things you like or dislike, and then read aloud what you've written. If you have a friend who speaks Spanish, talk to that friend about the things you like or dislike. Pay close attention to agreement! Remember that verbs agree with subjects. "Gustar" means "to be pleasing." Therefore, if you want to say "I like funny movies," your verb has to agree with "funny movies" because what you really want to say is "Funny movies are pleasing to me" ("Me gustan las películas cómicas"). The verb is plural because "movies" is plural.
Some other verbs that fit this category are: encantar, interesar, fascinar, interesar, aburrir, molestar, importar, hacer falta, divertir, preocupar, emocionar.
For more explanation and some activities to help you practice, go to: http://www.drlemon.com/Grammar/Gustar.html
For even more practice activities, go to:
http://wps.prenhall.com/wl_heining_anda_1/87/22455/5748532.cw/index.html
http://wps.prenhall.com/wl_heining_anda_1/87/22457/5749189.cw/index.html
http://www.colby.edu/~bknelson/SLC/gustar1.php
http://www.colby.edu/~bknelson/SLC/gustar2.php
As you do these activities, say the answers out loud. Do a few now, a few later, and spread them out throughout the summer. If you spend ten or fifteen minutes at least four or five times a week throughout the summer, Spanish will be fresh in your mind when you come back in the fall!
Here is my paragraph:
Me encanta caminar por el bosque con mis hijos. Virginia es un estado bello y es perfecto para estas caminatas. Nos gusta mucho ir por el bosque por la mañana, porque hay muchos animales bonitos. Mi parte favorita es cuando camino cerca del agua, porque es bonita y tranquila. Si no hace mucho calor, no me importa mojarme los pies, pero cuando hace frío me molesta mucho estar mojada. A mis hijos les fascina trepar rocas, y aquí en Virginia hay muchas rocas preciosas para trepar. Nos interesa  aprender sobre los diferentes tipos de plantas y animales, y a mi hijo menor le divierten mucho las lagartijas, aunque le preocupan las serpientes. Esta mañana caminé con mi perro y vimos un halcón grande. Me emocionan esos pájaros, con la libertad y gracia que tienen, son los maestros de los cielos.

En inglés:
I love walking in the woods with my kids. Virginia is a beautiful state and is perfect for these walks. We very much like to go through the woods in the mornings, because there are many beautiful animals. My favorite part is when we walk close to the water, because it is beautiful and calming. If it's not too hot I don't mind getting my feet wet, but when it's cold it bothers me to be wet. My kids are fascinated by boulder climbing, and here in Virginia there are many beautiful rocks to climb. We're interested to learn about the different types of plants and animals, and my youngest son is amused by lizards, although snakes worry him. This morning I walked with my dog and we saw a big hawk. Those birds excite me with their liberty and grace, they are the masters of the skies.

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