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In class: -ar infinitive verbs

What I and others do: singular regular verbs in the present tense

Unit Summary

This unit introduces infinitives and singular persons of -ar regular verbs. Pupils use these verbs in the context of in class and outdoor activities to ask and answer about what they and others do. Pupils also learn singular definite articles 'el' and 'la' meaning 'the'.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to understand a number of -ar infinitive verbs describing activities in the classroom.

Key Notes

  • The sound-symbol correspondence [l] sounds like the 'l' in l, luz, salir.
  • The infinitive form of a verb gives its general meaning, e.g., to listen.
  • Spanish infinitives often end in -ar, e.g., escuchar.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • l: pronounced as in the word 'libro'
  • Infinitive: the form of the verb you find in the dictionary; it describes the general meaning of the verb.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Spanish infinitives, like English, have two words: 'to + verb' like the infinitive 'to eat'.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

The sound-symbol correspondence [l] sounds like the 'l' in l, luz, salir. The infinitive form of a verb gives its general meaning, e.g., to listen.

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

pronounced as in the word 'libro'. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: Spanish infinitives, like English, have two words: 'to + verb' like the infinitive 'to eat'. Correction: In English, infinites are often written as 'to + verb' whereas in Spanish infinitives often end in -ar.

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