Conversation with a friend: -ar verbs 1st and 3rd person singular
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the 1st and 3rd person singular forms of regular -ar verbs.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- [ce] and [ci] are pronounced as in 'centro' and 'decir'. These sounds differ accross the Spanish-speaking world.
- The indefinite articles in Spanish are 'un', 'una', 'unos' and 'unas'. They mean 'a', 'an', and 'some'.
- Spanish verb endings change depending on who the verb refers to.
- Regular -ar verbs in 1st person singular end in -o.
- Regular -ar verbs in 3rd person singular end in -a.
Keywords
[ce] and [ci] - pronounced as in 'centro' and 'decir'
Indefinite article - the 'a', 'an' or 'some' that comes before a noun (a tree, an elephant, some books)
Verb - a word that communicates actions or states
1st person singular - the form of pronouns and verbs used to refer to yourself
3rd person singular - the form of pronouns and verbs used to refer to another person
Common misconception
Pronouns are necessary to understand who the subject of a verb is in Spanish.
Pronouns are not necessary to understand who the subject of a verb is in Spanish. Verb endings tell us who the subject is.
Teacher tip
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? Spanish is only spoken in Spain.
Q2.Which words are indefinite articles?
Q3.'una' means 'a' or 'an' before a noun.
Q4.Match the nouns to their categories.
Q5.'He listens' is 'escuch '.
Q6.Match the verbs to their categories.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? The pronunciation of [ce] and [ci] is the same in all Spanish-speaking countries.
Q2.Match the Spanish and English.
Q3.Match the indefinite articles with their nouns.
Q4.True or false? In Spanish, the end of the verb indicates who is performing the action.
Q5.Match the Spanish and English.
Q6.Translate 'I use a product, he uses some products'.
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