KS4 · Spanish · Year 11
¿Qué hay que ver? Impersonal uses of verbs
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Your learning goal
I can make suggestions and express opinions about what to see and do in Spain using impersonal verbs.
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I can make suggestions and express opinions about what to see and do in Spain using impersonal verbs.
Key learning points
- Andalusia (Andalucía in Spanish) is a region in southern Spain known for its rich history and culture.
- To express opinions and make suggestions, we can use some impersonal verbs in the 3rd person singular.
- Examples of impersonal uses of verbs are ‘basta (con)’, ‘falta’, ‘hace falta’, ‘parece’ and ‘vale la pena’ .
- These impersonal verbs are used without a subject and followed by an infinitive.
Words to know
- impersonal verb
- 3rd person form of a verb that doesn’t refer to a specific person and is used without a subject
- infinitive
- form of the verb giving its general meaning, with no subject or tense
Common mistakes
I can translate verbs like 'basta' and 'hace falta' word-for-word.
Verbs like 'basta' and 'hace falta' can’t always be translated word-for-word - they don’t work the same way as English verbs. You need to choose the most idiomatic or natural-sounding translation based on the context.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Learning Cycle 2 contains Higher-tier grammar. Task B3 Option 1 has Higher-tier structures and vocabulary. Option 2 is for Foundation tier. The teacher uses Option 1 in both cases in the video. The Option 2 slides, audio and worksheets are available as required.