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¿Qué tipo de programa? Photo description and conversations

Communication and the world around us: conversaciones

Unit Summary

This unit revisits regular comparative structures and irregular comparatives 'mejor que' and 'peor que', and introduces regular superlative structures. Pupils learn 'quisiera' with an infinitive and 'me/te/le gustaría' with an infinitive to express 'would like to'.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to describe photos and respond to questions about TV programmes and viewing habits.

Key Notes

  • When describing photos in Spanish, it is important to convey a range of information.
  • The PALM acronym is a useful prompt to include a range of information when describing photos.
  • When describing photos in Spanish, it is important to use full sentences with verbs.
  • You can form answers to questions in Spanish by converting 2nd person language into 1st person language.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • PALM: acronym for photo description (people and objects, action, location, mood)
  • 1st person: form of pronouns and verbs used to refer to yourself ('I')
  • 2nd person: form of pronouns and verbs used to refer to who the speaker is addressing ('you')

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • In Spanish, you can always repeat language used in the question to form your answer.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.

When describing photos in Spanish, it is important to convey a range of information. The PALM acronym is a useful prompt to include a range of information when describing photos.

2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'PALM'

acronym for photo description (people and objects, action, location, mood). Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: In Spanish, you can always repeat language used in the question to form your answer. Correction: If 2nd person language is used in a Spanish question, this must be converted into 1st person language for the answer.

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