KS3 · Spanish · Year 7
Conversation with a friend: -ar verbs 1st and 3rd person singular
Activities: singular -AR verbs in the present tense
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Your learning goal
I can use the 1st and 3rd person singular forms of regular -ar verbs.
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I can use the 1st and 3rd person singular forms of regular -ar verbs.
Key learning points
- [ce] and [ci] are pronounced as in 'centro' and 'decir'. These sounds differ accross the Spanish-speaking world.
- The indefinite articles in Spanish are 'un', 'una', 'unos' and 'unas'. They mean 'a', 'an', and 'some'.
- Spanish verb endings change depending on who the verb refers to.
- Regular -ar verbs in 1st person singular end in -o.
- Regular -ar verbs in 3rd person singular end in -a.
Words to know
- [ce] and [ci]
- pronounced as in 'centro' and 'decir'
- indefinite article
- the 'a', 'an' or 'some' that comes before a noun (a tree, an elephant, some books)
- verb
- a word that communicates actions or states
- 1st person singular
- the form of pronouns and verbs used to refer to yourself
- 3rd person singular
- the form of pronouns and verbs used to refer to another person
Common mistakes
Pronouns are necessary to understand who the subject of a verb is in Spanish.
Pronouns are not necessary to understand who the subject of a verb is in Spanish. Verb endings tell us who the subject is.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Assess for whole-class learning using mini-whiteboards during Task C2. This will allow you to address any misconceptions as they arise and provide instant feedback.