Compass points in Spain: 'voy' and 'va'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use compass points and the verb 'ir' to say where I and others go.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The sound-spelling correspondences [b] and [v] sound the same.
- The compass points, norte, sur, este and oeste can be used to say where places are in Spain.
- The verb 'ir' means to go, going and is an irregular verb. To say 'I go' use 'voy'. To say 'she, he, it goes' use 'va'.
- Spanish word 'a' means to. When used before a feminine noun, use 'a la'. When used before a masculine noun, use 'al'.
Keywords
Ir - irregular verb 'to go, going'
Voy - I go, part of the verb 'ir' meaning 'to go, going'
Va - she, he, it goes, part of the verb 'ir' meaning 'to go, going'
Common misconception
The preposition 'a' stays the same regardless of the noun it precedes.
In English the preposition 'to' stays the same. In Spanish, the word 'a' changes to 'al' before masculine nouns and to 'a la' before feminine nouns.
Teacher tip
As an additional activity, pupils could create their own maps adding places using familiar Spanish vocabulary (casa, playa, montaña, lago, ciudad etc ...) They can then work with a partner to ask ¿Dónde está ...? and respond as per the B1 activity in the slidedeck.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'Ella tiene el pelo moreno y las __________ grandes.' Which word completes this sentence?
Q2.'La silla está __________ de la mesa.' Which words could complete this sentence?
Q3.Match the Spanish to the English.
perfect
short
long
small
excellent
happy
Q4.Order the words to say 'the lake is to the north of the island'.
Q5.Order the words to say 'I am going to travel to the east of Spain'.
Q6.'The horse is in the countryside.' Translate this sentence into Spanish.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'En el verano, tú __________ a la playa.' Which word completes this sentence?
Q2.Which word means 'countryside'?
Q3.Match the Spanish to the English.
to write, writing
to listen, listening
to be, being (temporary states)
to reply, replying
to be, being (permanent traits)
to have, having
Q4.Order the words to say 'she plays the guitar in the village'.
Q5.Order the words to say 'he has a round face and blonde hair'.
Q6.'The black cow is inside.' Translate this sentence into Spanish.
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