What people have: 'tener' singular and plural persons
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe what people have using the verb 'tener'.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The sound-symbol correspondence [ci] and [z] have different pronunciation to [si] in most parts of Spain.
- The SSC [ci], [si] and [z] are pronounced the same in Latin America, parts of southern Spain and the Canary Islands.
- The verb 'tener' is used to talk about possessions.
- The verb 'ser' is used to talk about permanent traits.
- The verb 'estar' is used to talk about temporary states/moods and location.
Keywords
Tener - verb meaning to have, having used to talk about possessions
Ser - verb meaning to be, being used to talk about permanent traits
Estar - verb meaning to be, being used to talk about temporary states/mood and location
Common misconception
The sounds [ci], [si] and [z] are pronounced the same in all the Spanish-speaking countries.
In Latin America, parts of southern Spain and the Canary Island, [ci], [si] and [z] are pronounced the same. In the rest of Spain, [ci], [si] and [z] have different pronunciation.
Teacher tip
The teacher might want to bring to class more images for students to describe using the verbs 'tener', 'ser', 'estar' and 'hay'.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the Spanish to the English.
Q2.Match the English to the Spanish.
Q3.How do you say 'to have, having' in Spanish?
Q4.Put the forms of the verb 'tener' in this order: I, you, she/he/it, we, they.
Q5.Choose the correct translation: 'The bed is big.'
Q6.Translate into Spanish: 'We have a lot of books.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.In Latin America, the Canary Islands and parts of southern Spain the sounds [ci], [si] and [z] are pronounced the same, .
Q2.Order the words to say: 'Behind the house I have a park with lots of trees.'
Q3.Choose the correct translation: 'You have pretty views in front of the house.'
Q4.Write the correct form of the verb 'tener': 'Mi padre una oficina donde hace el trabajo de la escuela.'
Q5.Order the words to say: 'We have two calm birds and a silly dog'.
Q6.Translate into Spanish: 'They have lots of shops nearby.'
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