Year 11 - Spanish
El fútbol: suffix -able, indirect object pronouns
Lifestyle and wellbeing: el deporte
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn to add '-able' to a verb stem to create an adjective where the English meaning is '-able'. The addition of 'y' in the third person for some present tense verbs is introduced. Pupils learn the second person plural imperative for -ar, -er, and -ir verbs.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use the suffix -able and indirect object pronouns in the context of football and other sports.
Key Notes
- The suffix -able is used to form adjectives and it is typically added to -ar verbs.
- Indirect object pronouns replace the person or thing that the action is done to, when it is to me, for you, to them.
- Indirect object pronouns in Spanish are 'me', 'te', 'le' and 'les'.
- Indirect object pronouns precede the verb in 1-verb constructions, e.g. 'me da la pelota'.
Vocabulary To Learn
- suffix: a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or how it is used
- -able: suffix meaning 'that can be …' or 'worthy of being …'
- indirect object pronoun: replaces the person, people or thing(s) that the verb action is done to, when the action is to me, for you, to them
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- As in English, indirect object pronouns follow the verb in Spanish.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
The suffix -able is used to form adjectives and it is typically added to -ar verbs. Indirect object pronouns replace the person or thing that the action is done to, when it is to me, for you, to them.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'suffix'
a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or how it is used. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: As in English, indirect object pronouns follow the verb in Spanish. Correction: In 1-verb constructions, indirect object pronouns precede the verb in Spanish. This word order is different to English.
More Lessons In This Unit
- El fútbol: regular and irregular -er / -ir verbs Study Guide
- Entrevista a un futbolista: extended listening Study Guide
- Mi tiempo libre de todos los días: present tense, conversation practice Study Guide
- Órdenes del profe de deporte: singular affirmative commands Study Guide
- Órdenes para el equipo: plural affirmative commands Study Guide
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