Friendships: gustar-type verbs
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use indirect object pronouns and gustar-type verbs to talk about friendships.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Some verbs ending in –cer or –cir have a spelling change in the 1st person singular.
- IOPs indicate who is affected by the verb; 'le' for 'to, for him, her', and 'les' for 'to, for them'.
- Gustar-type verbs use IOPs because they show an effect on someone or something.
- These verbs end in -a for singular subjects and -an for plural - 'el libro les interesa', 'los libros les interesan'.
- In Spanish an infinitive can be used as the subject in a sentence.
Keywords
Indirect object pronoun - replaces the person, people or thing(s) that the verb action is done to, when the action is to me, for you, to them
Gustar-type verb - verb that uses indirect object pronouns and agree with the thing or activity causing the feeling
Common misconception
The verb ending for gustar-type verbs depends on who is affected, not on the subject.
The verb ending depends on the subject, i.e. what causes the feeling of liking, interest, importance or concern, etc., e.g. 'le encanta el juego' - 'the game delights him, her', 'le encantan los juegos' - 'the games delight him, her'.
Teacher tip
The teacher might want to ask students to write 2–3 sentences using gustar-type verbs and IOPs. To guide them, have them include two English versions for each sentence: the natural English way ('I like running') and a version that mirrors Spanish syntax ('running is pleasing to me').
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word means 'maybe'?
Q2.Match the Spanish and English.
to start, starting
to teach, teaching
to avoid, avoiding
to cry, crying
to forget, forgetting
to use, using
Q3.Match the Spanish and English.
quantity
end
story
loss
truth
life
Q4.Order the words to say: 'I make some changes and you make an effort'.
Q5.Write in English: 'cuido a mi hermano'.
Q6.Write in Spanish: 'Do you know Madrid?'.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.'__________ tiempo con los amigos es importante'. Choose the correct missing word.
Q2.Match the Spanish and English.
they like the book
she likes the book
they like the books
she likes the books
Q3.Order the words to say: 'I offer him an example and I give them a task'.
Q4.Write in Spanish: 'I drive and I disappear'.
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