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Sport and exercise: present continuous with -AR verbs

Sport and healthy living: present continuous, 'vuestro/a'

Unit Summary

This unit introduces the second person plural form of -ar verbs, which pupils contrast with the second person singular. They learn forms 'sois' and 'estáis', and form the present continuous using 'estáis'. Second person plural possessive adjective 'vuestro/a' is introduced in singular forms.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use 2nd person singular and plural forms of the present continuous in the context of a PE lesson.

Key Notes

  • A diphthong is a sound formed by the combination of two vowels in one syllable.
  • To say you (sg) are doing something with an -ar verb, use 'estás' + a verb ending in -ando.
  • To say you (pl) are doing something with an -ar verb, use 'estáis' + a verb ending in -ando.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • diphthong: sound formed by the combination of two vowels in one syllable
  • present continuous: describes events happening right now, e.g. 'I am playing'

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Like in English, I can use the same form of the verb to adress 'you' for one person and 'you' for several people.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

A diphthong is a sound formed by the combination of two vowels in one syllable. To say you (sg) are doing something with an -ar verb, use 'estás' + a verb ending in -ando.

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

sound formed by the combination of two vowels in one syllable. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: Like in English, I can use the same form of the verb to adress 'you' for one person and 'you' for several people. Correction: In Spanish, there are different verb endings to refer to 'you' (singular) and 'you' (plural). For -ar verbs these are -as and -áis.

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