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The vowels: [a] [e] [i] [o] [u]: classroom instructions

In class: infinitive verbs, estar + location/state

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils embed vowel sounds and singular persons of 'estar' to be, being. They respond to the register and ask and answer questions about how and where they are. Pupils learn new verbs in the context of classroom instructions and practise listening and responding to these.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to recognise and understand instructions in the classroom.

Key Notes

  • The vowels [a] [e] [i] [o] [u] are pronounced differently in Spanish and in English.
  • When you know the sound-symbol correspondences (SSCs) you can read aloud words and short sentences correctly.
  • Knowledge of Spanish sound-spelling correspondences can be strengthed by joining in with a song.
  • Spanish verbs escuchar, escribir, leer and hablar are useful words to use in the classroom.
  • Common instructions in Spanish lessons include escucha (listen), escribe (write), lee (read) and habla (speak).

Vocabulary To Learn

  • vowels: letters [a] [e] [i] [o] [u]
  • SSC: sound-symbol correspondence is the relationship between letters and their sounds
  • verb: a word that communicates actions or states

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Vowels sound the same in Spanish and English.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

The vowels [a] [e] [i] [o] [u] are pronounced differently in Spanish and in English. When you know the sound-symbol correspondences (SSCs) you can read aloud words and short sentences correctly.

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

letters [a] [e] [i] [o] [u]. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: Vowels sound the same in Spanish and English. Correction: Although the letters look the same, the vowel sounds are different in Spanish and English.

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