What do they have? 'Tiene' vs 'tienen'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can say what others have using 'tiene' and 'tienen'.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The sound-spelling correspondences [ce] and [ci] are soft sounds.
- 'Hay' means 'there is' or 'there are' dependent on whether it's followed by a singular or plural noun.
- The verb 'tener' means 'to have, having'. 'Tiene' means 'she, he, it has'; 'tienen' means 'they have'.
- To say what you or others don't have, put 'no' before the verb to make it negative; this works for any verb and person.
- Using vocabulary in context helps improve reading and speaking skills.
Keywords
Tiene - 'she, he, is has', part of the verb 'tener' meaning ‘to have, having’
Tienen - 'they have', part of the verb 'tener' meaning ‘to have, having’
Hay - meaning 'there is' or 'there are' depending on whether it's followed by singular or plural nouns
Common misconception
To make a verb negative in Spanish, you have to add an additional verb, like 'do not' or 'does not', like in English.
In Spanish, no extra verb is necessary. You just add 'no' before the verb. This works for any verb and person.
Teacher tip
Pupils could practise the use of 'en la clase hay' and 'la clase tiene' with additional objects of vocabulary they know and use the classroom around them for inspiration.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word means 'quite'?
Q2.Match the Spanish and English.
to learn, learning
to listen, listening
to write, writing
to be, being (temporary)
to pronounce, pronouncing
to be, being (permanent)
Q3.Match the Spanish and English.
happy
slow
serious
calm
useful
old
Q4.Order the words to say: 'the white flowers and the red exercise books'.
Q5.Write in English: 'hablo con la profesora'.
Q6.Write in Spanish: 'you read a book'.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Which words are missing the sound [ci]?
Q2.'Quique does not have a rabbit'. How many words are in the Spanish translation of this sentence?
Q3.'La clase __________ una ventana'. Choose the correct missing word.
Q4.Write in Spanish: 'they don't have a rucksack'.
Q5.Write in Spanish: 'there are two gifts'.
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