Year 9 - Spanish
Holiday plans: 'ir' + a + infinitive
Plans for the holidays: 'ir' + a + infinitive
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils revisit the first person plural in the present tense, and contrast it with the first person plural in the preterite. They also revisit the present tense with future meaning, and all persons of the verb 'ir' with 'a' and an infinitive to express future intention.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use 'ir' + a + infinitive and 'para' + infinitive to describe a future trip.
Key Notes
- The verb 'ir' ('to go, going') is irregular in the present tense.
- 'Voy', 'vas' and 'va' mean 'I go', 'you go' and 'she, he, it goes' respectively.
- 'Vamos', 'vais' and 'van' mean 'we go', 'you all go' and 'they go'.
- A present-tense form of 'ir' + a + infinitive means 'going to' + infinitive. It expresses future plans.
- 'Para' + infinitive means 'in order to' + infinitive. It describes a purpose.
Vocabulary To Learn
- infinitive: form of the verb giving its general meaning
- 'ir'+ a + infinitive: 2-verb structure meaning 'going to' + infinitive
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- 'Para' always means 'for'.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
The verb 'ir' ('to go, going') is irregular in the present tense. 'Voy', 'vas' and 'va' mean 'I go', 'you go' and 'she, he, it goes' respectively.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'infinitive'
form of the verb giving its general meaning. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: 'Para' always means 'for'. Correction: 'Para' often means 'for'. However, when followed by an infinitive, it means 'in order to'.
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