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Year 9 - Spanish

Seasonal traditions: 'vais'

School is out! 'Ir' and 'ir' + a + infinitive

Unit Summary

This unit focuses on 'ir'. Pupils learn the present tense second person plural form 'vais'. They revisit preterite singular forms of 'ir' and contrast these with present tense singular forms. Pupils also revisit plural forms of 'ir a' with an infinitive to express future meaning.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use the present and future tenses to write and talk about your Christmas traditions and plans.

Key Notes

  • To talk about where someone goes or is going (present), use 'voy', 'vas', 'va', 'vamos', 'vais', 'van'.
  • To talk about what someone is going to do (future plans) use a present tense form of the verb 'ir' + a + infinitive.
  • One meaning of the word 'para' is 'for'. When used in this way, it is followed by a noun.
  • Another meaning is 'in order to'. When used in this way, it is followed by an infinitive.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • vais: you (all) go, 2nd person plural form of the verb 'ir'
  • ir + a + infinitive: 2-verb structure meaning 'going to + infinitive'
  • para: preposition meaning 'for' when followed by a noun and '(in order) to' when followed by an infinitive verb

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.

To talk about where someone goes or is going (present), use 'voy', 'vas', 'va', 'vamos', 'vais', 'van'. To talk about what someone is going to do (future plans) use a present tense form of the verb 'ir' + a + infinitive.

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

you (all) go, 2nd person plural form of the verb 'ir'. 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: The word 'para' doesn't always mean 'for'. It can also mean 'in order to' when followed by an infinitive verb.

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