What I am like: intonation questions
Learning outcomes
I can use 'ser' to describe people and ask questions.
I can recognise, write and pronounce [a], [o], [e], [i] and [u].
- Year 7
What I am like: intonation questions
Learning outcomes
I can use 'ser' to describe people and ask questions.
I can recognise, write and pronounce [a], [o], [e], [i] and [u].
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The Spanish vowels are [a] as in 'alto', [o] as in 'yo', [e] as in elefante, [i] as in 'idea' and [u] as in 'universo'.
- The verb 'ser' is used to describe general traits.
- Masculine adjectives ending in -o change to -a in the feminine form.
- In Spanish, you can change a statement into an intonation question by raising your voice at the end.
Keywords
Ser - verb 'to be, being' for general traits
Masculine form - form of an adjective that describes a boy, man, or masculine noun
Feminine form - form of an adjective that describes a girl, woman, or feminine noun
Intonation - rise and fall of the voice in speaking
Common misconception
To turn a statement into a question in Spanish you need to alter the order of the words as in English.
It is not necessary to alter word order when forming questions in Spanish. To turn a statement into a question, you can raise your voice at the end.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? Each [a] sound in 'España' is pronounced the same.
Q2.Which Spanish verb is used when describing general traits?
Q3.Match up the Spanish and English verbs.
