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What people have: 'tener' singular and plural persons

Describing people and possessions: 'mi' and 'tu'

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils learn possessive adjectives 'mi', 'mis', 'tu' and 'tus'. They contrast the third person singular with the third person plural of various verbs, and ask questions using question words. Key sounds revisited are n and ñ.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to describe what people have using the verb 'tener'.

Key Notes

  • The sound-symbol correspondence [ci] and [z] have different pronunciation to [si] in most parts of Spain.
  • The SSC [ci], [si] and [z] are pronounced the same in Latin America, parts of southern Spain and the Canary Islands.
  • The verb 'tener' is used to talk about possessions.
  • The verb 'ser' is used to talk about permanent traits.
  • The verb 'estar' is used to talk about temporary states/moods and location.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • tener: verb meaning to have, having used to talk about possessions
  • ser: verb meaning to be, being used to talk about permanent traits
  • estar: verb meaning to be, being used to talk about temporary states/mood and location

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • The sounds [ci], [si] and [z] are pronounced the same in all the Spanish-speaking countries.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

The sound-symbol correspondence [ci] and [z] have different pronunciation to [si] in most parts of Spain. The SSC [ci], [si] and [z] are pronounced the same in Latin America, parts of southern Spain and the Canary Islands.

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

verb meaning to have, having used to talk about possessions. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: The sounds [ci], [si] and [z] are pronounced the same in all the Spanish-speaking countries. Correction: In Latin America, parts of southern Spain and the Canary Island, [ci], [si] and [z] are pronounced the same. In the rest of Spain, [ci], [si] and [z] have different pronunciation.

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