Year 11 - Spanish
Mi tiempo libre de todos los días: present tense, conversation practice
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 talk on the topic of free time in the present tense using adverbs of time and a range of grammatical persons.
Key Notes
- It is importantly to see words in context to effectively strengthen vocabulary.
- The simple present describes habitual actions in the present, e.g. 'I play football'.
- Conversation answers can be developed using adverbs of time and 3rd person language.
Vocabulary To Learn
- simple present: describes habitual actions in the present, e.g. 'I play football'
- adverb of time: words or phrases that tell you when something happens
- 3rd person: form of pronouns and verbs used to refer to 'she', 'he', 'it', 'they'
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Conversation answers should be kept as short and simple as possible.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
It is importantly to see words in context to effectively strengthen vocabulary. The simple present describes habitual actions in the present, e.g. 'I play football'.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'simple present'
describes habitual actions in the present, e.g. 'I play football'. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: Conversation answers should be kept as short and simple as possible. Correction: It is important to develop conversation answers to showcase a range of vocabulary and grammar. This can be achieved by using adverbs to add more detail and by incorporating a range of grammatical persons.
More Lessons In This Unit
- El fútbol: regular and irregular -er / -ir verbs Study Guide
- El fútbol: suffix -able, indirect object pronouns Study Guide
- Entrevista a un futbolista: extended listening 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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