Study skills in MFL: use of word reference resources
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use word reference resources to support my language learning journey.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The SSC [que] is pronounced as in the word '¿por qué?' and [qui] as in the word 'equipo'.
- Guessing the meaning is not a reliable strategy for most Spanish words.
- In a paper dictionary, words are listed in alphabetical order.
- An online dictionary gives us the meaning(s) of the word, its word class, examples of usage, and pronunciation.
- Both dictionaries give us the word class using abbreviations - often in italics and sometimes in a different colour.
Keywords
Que - pronounced as in '¿por qué?'
Qui - pronounced as in 'equipo'
Common misconception
I can guess the meaning of the words I don't know just by looking at them.
Guessing the meaning is not a reliable strategy for most words in Spanish as it may lead to misunderstanding, especially for tricky or abstract vocabulary.
Teacher tip
The teacher might want to show students how an online dictionary works by demonstrating the process on screen.
Equipment
Students will need access to paper or online dictionaries for tasks C2a and C2b.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.¿__________ cuesta el libro?'. Choose the correct missing word.
Q2.Match the Spanish and English.
to do, make
she, he it does, makes
you do, make
to be, being
they are
we are
Q3.Match the Spanish and English.
sport
station, season
tomorrow, morning
night
afternoon, evening
train
Q4.Order the words to say: 'it is in front of my brother's car'.
Q5.Write in English: 'no me gusta la actividad'.
Q6.Write in Spanish: 'I do my homework'.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which statement is incorrect?
Q2.Which words are missing the sound [que]?
Q3.Match the Spanish and English.
to love, loving
to kiss, kissing
to think, thinking
head
man
without
Q4.Write in English: 'me gusta tu dibujo'.
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