Age: 'tener' meaning 'be'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can say how old I am and ask someone their age using 'tener'.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The sounds [n] and [ñ] are pronounced differently.
- Numbers 1-12 go before the noun to indicate how many. Numbers don't change spelling for gender.
- The verb 'tener' means 'to have, having' and with certain nouns, it also means 'to be, being'.
- We combine 'tener + number + años' to talk about age.
- To ask someone's age, say '¿Cuántos años tienes?'.
Keywords
Tengo - means 'I have' and is part of the verb 'tener'; in certain expressions 'tengo' also means 'I am'
Tienes - means 'you have' and is part of the verb 'tener'; in certain expressions 'tienes' also means 'you are'
Common misconception
The verb 'tener' has one meaning, 'to have, having'.
The verb 'tener' means 'to have, having' and with certain nouns, it also means 'to be, being'.
Teacher tip
The last speaking exercise provides lots of opportunity to practise questioning and answering as well as numbers and 'tener' meaning 'to be, being' so can be repeated with different partners for additional practice.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which sound-spelling correspondence is missing from these words? _oche, ma_o, _ostros
Q2.Match the Spanish and English.
Q3.'I am hungry'. Which is the correct translation?
Q4.Order these words to say, 'I am right. You are ten years old'.
Q5.In which sentences does 'tener' mean 'to be, being'?
Q6.Write in Spanish: 'You are thirsty'.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which sound-spelling correspondence is missing from these words? ma_ana, espa_ol, monta_a
Q2.Match the Spanish and English.
Q3.What are the next three numbers in this sequence? dos, cuatro, seis .
Q4.Match the Spanish and English.
Q5.Which words do you need to translate the question 'How old are you'?
Q6.Write in Spanish: 'I am nine years old.'
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