Year 7 - Spanish
Whose is it? possessive adjectives 'mi' and 'tu'
Describing people and possessions: 'mi' and 'tu'
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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 use possessive adjectives to talk about belongings.
Key Notes
- The SSC [n] is pronounced as in the word 'mano'.
- The SSC [ñ] is pronounced as in the word 'español'.
- The possessive adjective 'mi' is used before a singular or uncountable noun, and it it means 'my'.
- The possessive adjective 'tu' is used before a singular or uncountable noun, and it means 'your'.
- 'Es' is part of the verb 'ser' and 'está' is part of the verb 'estar'. They both mean 'she, he, it is'.
Vocabulary To Learn
- possessive adjectives: show who something belongs to
- mi: singular possessive adjective meaning 'my'
- tu: singular possessive adjective meaning 'your'
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- 'Mi' and 'tu' changes according to whether the noun is feminine or masculine.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
The SSC [n] is pronounced as in the word 'mano'. The SSC [ñ] is pronounced as in the word 'español'.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'possessive adjectives'
show who something belongs to. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: 'Mi' and 'tu' changes according to whether the noun is feminine or masculine. Correction: In Spanish, the possessive adjectives do not change according to whether the noun is feminine or masculine. They stay the same.
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