De compras y en el restaurante: 'tú' and 'usted'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use 'tú' and 'usted' to address others in commercial settings such as shops and restaurants.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The negatives 'nada', 'nunca', 'nadie' and 'ninguno' can be used before a verb, or after as part of a double negative.
- To mean 'you' in an informal context, use 'tú'. In a formal context, use 'usted'.
- It is common to address unfamiliar as people 'usted', for example in commercial settings like a shop or restaurant.
- The plural form of 'usted' is 'ustedes'.
- 'usted' and 'ustedes' respectively take the 3rd person singular and plural forms of the verb.
Keywords
Negative - word that negates the meaning of other words and clauses
Tú - informal way to address 'you'
Usted - formal way to address 'you'
3rd person - form of pronouns and verbs used to refer to 'she, he, it, they', or 'you (formal)'
Common misconception
The only way to mean 'you (sg)' in Spanish is 'tú'.
There are two ways to mean 'you (sg)' in Spanish. Use 'tú' to mean 'you' in an informal context, and 'usted' to mean 'you' in a formal context.
Teacher tip
As well as verb endings, remind students to be aware of stem-change rules in Task B2, as these apply to verbs such as 'tener' and 'poder'.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Order the numbers from smallest to largest.
Q2.'Vosotras hecho los deberes'. Choose the correct verb.
Q3.Match the Spanish and English.
surname
team
table
chair
size
health
Q4.Order the words to say: 'the hardworking pupils are in the classroom'.
Q5.Write in English: 'deseo estudiar más español'.
Q6.Write in Spanish: 'the fruit is fresh'.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which words mean 'you (singular)'?
Q2.Match the Spanish and English.
nothing, not ... anything
nobody, not ... anybody
never, not ... ever
none, not a single
Q3.'Tú _____ aquí pero ustedes no _____'. Choose the correct missing verbs.
Q4.Order the words to say: 'you (informal) have the bill and you (formal) have the list'.
Q5.Write in English: 'no tienes nada'.
Q6.Write in Spanish: 'you (formal) never eat bread'.
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