Year 11
Talking about the importance of learning languages (Part 2/3)
Year 11
Talking about the importance of learning languages (Part 2/3)
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- In this lesson, we will use the present continuous to talk about what is happening at the moment.
- Purpose of language use: Talk about the importance of learning languages
- Grammar: Present (continuous) CONOCER vs SABER
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13 Questions
Q1.
In the present tense, the ending for "I" is
a
e
Q2.
Mejoran means
He improves
We improve
Q3.
The three possible verb endings for "we" in the present tense are
-a, -e, -i
-an, -en, -in
Q4.
The verb "aprender" means
To improve
To increase
Q5.
"Dominar un idioma" means
To dominate the language
To speak fluent English
The next 7 questions cover some very common words you will need in Spanish in KS4. These words are very important because they give away or subtly change the meaning of a sentence. Select the correct meaning for each word. When you get your score, check your answers and write down any of these words that you didn't know.
Q7.
sin embargo
furthermore
moreover
Q8.
poder
to have to
to want to
Q9.
puedo
I must
I want to
Q10.
si
but
yes
Q11.
mi
mine
to me
Q12.
sólo
alone
one
Q13.
ejemplo
exemplary
exercise
13 Questions
Q1.
The word for "brain" is
el idioma
la mente
Q2.
To talk about what is happening at the moment, you can use the
conditional
present
Q3.
"el extranjero" means
away
confidence
Q4.
To form the present continuous
Use the correct part of estar and add an infinitive
Use the correct part of ser and a verb ending in -ando or -iendo
Q5.
Which is written correctly?
Es apdrendiendo ruso
Está aprendando mandarín
The next 7 questions cover some very common words you will need in Spanish in KS4. These words are very important because they give away or subtly change the meaning of a sentence. Select the correct meaning for each word. When you get your score, check your answers and write down any of these words that you didn't know.
Q7.
al menos
even less
the most
Q8.
sobre
too much
under
Q9.
bien
badly
quite
Q10.
aunque
however
therefore
Q11.
por un lado
at the side of
on the other hand
Q12.
por otro lado
on the one hand
on the side of
Q13.
quién
what?
where?