On our desk: 'detrás', 'debajo' and 'en'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can say what's on my desk using 'detrás de', 'debajo de' and 'en'.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- [z] is always followed by [a], [o] or [u]; [z] sounds the same as [c] in front of [e] and [i].
- 'Tener' means to have, having; to say 'they have', use 'tienen', to say 'we have' use 'tenemos'.
- 'Un' and 'una' are used with singular nouns; 'unos' and 'unas' are used with plural nouns.
- 'Detrás (de)', 'debajo (de) ' and 'en' are used to say where something is; 'detrás' and 'debajo' are followed by 'de'.
Keywords
Tenemos - part of the verb 'tener' meaning 'to have, having', meaning 'we have'
Tienen - part of the verb 'tener' meaning 'to have, having', meaning 'they have'
Detrás de - prepositional phrase meaning 'behind'
Debajo de - prepositional phrase meaning behind 'under'
En - preposition meaning 'at', 'in' and 'on'
Common misconception
In Spanish, the words 'detrás' (behind) and 'debajo' (under) are used in the same way as in English, followed directly by an article and noun.
In Spanish, 'detrás' (behind) and 'debajo' (under) are folowed by 'de' in Spanish and then the article and the noun; used like this, they are known as prepositional phrases.
Teacher tip
As an additional and practical activity, pupils could gather some equipment on their desks and then work with a partner to describe it.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the Spanish to the English.
Q2.Which word means 'room'?
Q3.Order the words to say 'we have an ugly plant behind the garden'.
Q4.Order the numbers from smallest to biggest.
Q5.'Ella tiene una profesora estricta.' Translate this sentence into English.
Q6.'They don't have a comfortable chair.' Translate this sentence into Spanish in 5 words.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the Spanish to the English.
Q2.Which answer is a preposition?
Q3.'Tengo una mochila debajo de la mesa.' Which answer best translates this sentence?
Q4.Order the words from latest in the year to earliest.
Q5.'¿Tienes un gato divertido?' Translate this sentence into English.
Q6.'I have an enormous but ugly house.' Translate this sentence into Spanish in 5 words.
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