verb of necessity or possibility used with a 2nd verb in the infinitive e.g., must, can, want

the modal verb that means to be able to/can. ‘Puedo’ means ‘I can/I’m able to’ and ‘puede’ means ‘she, he, it can/is able to’

A1a, A1b - 1 Hay un mercado.

A1a, A1b - 2 Escuchar música es fantástico.

A1a, A1b - 3 Estudia mucho en la escuela.

A1a, A1b - 4 El lugar está cerca.

A1a, A1b - 5 Hay un museo en la ciudad.

A1a, A1b - 6 El pueblo antiguo está lejos.

C3a, C3b - 1 Puedo preguntar en clase. 

C3a, C3b - 2 Puedo compartir los materiales.

C3a, C3b - 3 Puede llevar revistas.

C3a, C3b - 4 Puede pedir ayuda.

C3a, C3b - 5 Puede llegar tarde.

C3a, C3b - 6 Puedo pedir favores.

A friend in another school: 'poder', 'puedo', 'puede'

Spanish

What I do with others: -ar verbs 1st person plural

A pet dog: -ar verbs 1st person plural

Activities in school: 'poder', 'puedes'

What I have to do: 'deber' singular persons

What I have to do: singular modal verbs

In this unit pupils are introduced to the first person plural of -ar verbs, which they contrast with the singular. Pupils learn singular forms of modal verbs 'deber' and 'poder', modal verbs in negative statements, 'querer' with an infinitive. Key sounds revisited are e, i, u, ca, co, cu.

What we can and must do: -AR verbs 1st person plural, modals 'poder' 'deber'

Choose the correct verb to complete this sentence: '{{}} un favor es normal.'

Choose the correct verb to complete this sentence: 'Es bueno {{}} participar en clase.'

How would you say 'I can play with the family.'?

Translate into Spanish: 'She can/is able to ask for help.'

Which of the following verbs mean 'to do/to make'?

Match the first three conjugations of the verb 'hacer'.

Which of the following question words means 'how much'?

Choose the correct verb form to say 'I spend time with my family'. {{}} tiempo con mi familia.

How do you say in Spanish?: 'We rest in the bed.'

Starter Quiz

Which of the following verbs mean 'to do/to make'?