Year 8 - Spanish
Say where people are going: 'ir' in plural persons
Places: -ar, -er, -ir verbs 1st and 3rd person
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Unit Summary
This unit develops pupils' verb knowledge. They recap first and third person plural -ar, -er, and -ir verbs, and learn 'van a' to express future meaning. Pupils use 'ir de' with nouns to talk about activities, and combine 'para' with the infinitive to mean 'in order to'.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to say where people are going, what they are going to do and why.
Key Notes
- The SSC [cua] is pronounced as in the word 'cuatro', [cue] as in 'escuela' and [cui] as in 'cuidar'.
- The SSC [que] is pronounced as in the word '¿por qué?' and [qui] as in 'equipo'.
- To talk about an informal plan with a specific purpose, we use the expression 'ir de + noun'.
- To talk about future plans we use the verb 'ir + a + infinitive', e.g. 'voy/vas/va/vamos/van a estudiar'.
- The word 'para' if followed by a noun translates as 'for', but if followed by a verb, translates as 'in order to'.
Vocabulary To Learn
- ir de + noun: expression usually translated in English by 'to go + -ing'
- ir + a + infinitive: 2-verb structure meaning 'going to' + infinitive
- para: word meaning 'for' or 'in order to'
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The word 'para' is always translated as 'for'.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
The SSC [cua] is pronounced as in the word 'cuatro', [cue] as in 'escuela' and [cui] as in 'cuidar'. The SSC [que] is pronounced as in the word '¿por qué?' and [qui] as in 'equipo'.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'ir de + noun'
expression usually translated in English by 'to go + -ing'. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: The word 'para' is always translated as 'for'. Correction: The word 'para' is translated as 'for' when it is followed by a noun, but it is translated as 'in order to' when followed by an infinitive.
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