Local and international events: present continuous
Learning outcomes
I can describe what I and others are doing at events now using the present continuous.
I know that the sounds [b] and [v] are the same in Spanish.
- Year 9
Local and international events: present continuous
Learning outcomes
I can describe what I and others are doing at events now using the present continuous.
I know that the sounds [b] and [v] are the same in Spanish.
Lesson details
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Key learning points
- In Spanish, the sounds [b] and [v] are the same, as in 'abuela' and 'verde', so we need to learn spellings by heart.
- To say what is happening now, we use the verb 'estar' with a present participle; this is called the present continuous.
- The present participle is formed by removing the infinitive ending and adding -ando for -ar verbs and -iendo for others.
- To say 'these' for masculine nouns we use 'estos' and for feminine nouns 'estas'; these are demonstrative adjectives.
- Relative pronoun 'que' means 'who' or 'that'. 'Donde' means 'where'; there is no accent when it's a relative pronoun.
Keywords
Present continous - describes events happening right now: 'I am doing'
Demonstrative adjective - specifies a particular noun, indicating 'this', 'that', 'these' or 'those'
Relative pronoun - pronoun, e.g. 'que' that introduces a relative clause
Common misconception
The feminine plural demonstrative adjective for 'these' is the same as the 'tú' form of the verb 'estar'.
Accents are really important in Spanish. The 'tú' form of 'estar' has an accent on the á: 'estás' (you are) whereas the demonstrative adjective for plural feminine nouns, 'estas' does not: 'estas flores' (these flowers).
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word means 'message'?
Q2.Match the Spanish to the English.
Q3.Order these words to say 'these flowers are growing in the sunlight'.
Q4.Order the words to say 'he is walking to the house where there is a party'.
Q5.'¿Estás buscando esta bolsa?' Translate this sentence into English.
Q6.'Are you opening the door?' Translate this sentence into Spanish.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which phrase means 'straight away'?
Q2.Which word means 'hit, bang'?
Q3.Match the Spanish to the English.
