Future plans: 'ir' + a + infinitive
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use my knowledge of 'ir' and 'ir + a + infinitive' together with other vocabulary to talk about routine actions and future plans.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Understanding and composing sentences using familiar words helps to deepen vocabulary knowledge.
- We use the present tense of ‘ir’ to say where we routinely go, e.g. 'Voy a la plaza'.
- We use the present tense of 'ir' followed by 'a' and a 2nd verb infinitive to express future plans.
- It is important to pay attention to the difference between present and future meanings.
Keywords
Present - single verb tense for repeated actions in the present, e.g. 'I do'
Infinitive - form of the verb giving its general meaning, with no subject or tense
Ir + a + infinitive - 2-verb future structure meaning, e.g. 'going to do' in English
Common misconception
In Spanish, we translate word-for-word from English to say 'I am going to', using 'soy' or 'estoy'.
Some structures do not allow for word-for-word translations between English and Spanish. To say 'I am going to' in Spanish, use the present tense of 'ir' + 'a' + 2nd infinitive verb.
Teacher tip
The final speaking activity could be very scaffolded, though there is the challenge to work from memory. To challenge pupils further, teachers could invite pupils to engage in freer dialogue about their summer plans, drawing on prior knowledge of closed (yes/no) and information questions.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The words 'a' + 'el' contract to to say 'to the'.
Q2.Which verb means 'we go'?
Q3.Match the Spanish and English.
April
to discover, discovering
March
part
like
happy
Q4.Match the English and Spanish.
cómo
cuándo
quién, quiénes
cuántos, cuántas
Q5.Write in Spanish: 'I go to Spain.'
Q6.Write in Spanish: 'you (singular) go to the beach.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.In Spanish, 'mañana' can mean 'morning' and ' '.
Q2.Choose the correct translations of 'todo el mundo'.
Q3.'Toda la gente '. Which verbs can complete this sentence?
Q4.Order the words to make a future tense sentence.
Q5.Write in Spanish: 'You (singular) go to the beach'.
Q6.Write in Spanish: 'We are going to go to the centre'.
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