De compras: demonstrative pronoun 'aquello'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the demonstrative pronoun 'aquello' and verbs like 'conocer' and 'poner' in the context of a clothes shop.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- 'Aquel' and 'aquella' both mean 'that' before a singular or uncountable noun.
- 'Aquello' means 'that (thing)' for something that is unspecified.
- 'Aquello' never appears before a noun and often appears before the relative pronoun 'que'.
- Verbs like 'poner' add 'g' to the end of the stem in the first person singular of the present tense.
- Verbs like 'conocer' add 'z' before the final 'c' of the stem in the first person singular of the present tense.
Keywords
Demonstrative adjective - specifies a particular noun, indicating 'this', 'that', 'these' or 'those'
Demonstrative pronoun - replaces the noun, indicating 'this (one)', 'that (one)', 'these (ones)' or 'those (ones)'
Aquello - demonstrative pronoun meaning ‘that (thing)'
Stem - part of the verb that appears in all forms
Common misconception
The verb 'hacer' follows the same rule as 'poner' for forming the 1st person singular of the present tense.
The letter 'g' replaces the 'c' in hacer in the first person singular of the present tense.
Teacher tip
'Aquello' is an example of a Higher-tier grammar feature. A1 option 1 practises new vocabulary, while option 2 practises revisited vocabulary.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Empareja las palabras.
oil (for cooking)
orange
lively
smooth, mild
laughter
food, meal
Q2.Which word means 'delay' in Spanish?
Q3.Choose the form of the verb that could appear after 'voy a seguir'.
Q4.Choose the form of the verb that could appear after 'vamos a dejar de'.
Q5.Write in Spanish: 'I like that vehicle'.
Q6.Write in Spanish: 'I have just arrived'.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'__________ agencia'. Choose the correct missing word.
Q2.Which word means 'your' for two or more people?
Q3.Which words or phrases commonly appear with exclamation marks in Spanish?
Q4.Which of these is a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'that thing'?
Q5.Write the verb 'conocer' ('to know') in the first person singular of the present tense.
Q6.Write in Spanish: 'I put and I make'.
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