Where things are: adverbs of position
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use adverbs of position to talk about where things are.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The SSC [cue] is pronounced as in 'cuerpo', the SSC [cua] as in 'cuatro' and the SSC [cui] as in 'cuidar'
- The SSC [ce] is pronounced as in 'centro', the SSC [ci] as in 'decir'
- An adverb of position provides information of the location of things. We often use 'del' and 'de la' after them.
- When the preposition de is followed by ‘el’ it becomes del.
- To talk about where things are we use the verb 'estar' with 'estoy' meaning 'I am' and 'está' meaning 'she, he, it is'.
Keywords
Adverb of position - a word that provides information about the location or position of things or people, e.g. close, inside
Common misconception
The word 'coche' means 'coach'.
In Spanish, the word 'coche' means 'car'. 'Coach' is 'autobús'.
Teacher tip
The teacher might want to bring a box and an object to class to help students learn the adverbs of position.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the English to the Spanish.
el balcón
el caballero
la dama
la flor
la plaza
la torre
Q2.'Tengo una flor .' Complete the sentence.
Q3.What is the verb 'to be, being' for location?
Q4.'Sofia en España con la familia.' Complete the sentence.
Q5.Match each verb with a noun.
un animal
en el campo
la comida
el tiempo
en la cama
un bolso
Q6.Translate into Spanish: 'The lady is in the tower.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Put the compass points in order: north, south, east, west.
Q2.Match the Spanish to the English.
outside
in front of
behind
under
close
far
Q3.Choose the nouns that go with this adverb of position: 'detrás del '
Q4.Choose the nouns that go with this adverb of position: 'delante de la '
Q5.Choose the right translation: 'The train is close to the station.'
Q6.Translate into Spanish: 'The flower is behind the present.'
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