1. What is a verb? A verb is an “action” word (something that you DO) Can you write down 8 examples of verbs in English? (Back of ex books) I’ll start you off with a couple….. To chat To dance STARTER Tenéis 2 minutos
2. El Presente LO: to be able to form the present tense in Spanish miércoles el diecisiete de marzo
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4. The present tense is used for… Habitual actions (things you normally do) Eg: I go to the shops every day Current actions and situations (things That are happening now) Eg: I am listening to Miss Griffiths Facts Eg: Spanish is difficult The earth is round Now fill these in on your Present Tense instructions sheets
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7. 1. vivir -- to live: Juan en México. 2. cenar -- to have dinner: Amanda a las siete. 3. desear -- to desire/want: Emilio y Ana una bicicleta. 4. trabajar -- to work: (we) en una tienda. 5. comprender -- to understand: (You sing,inf) mucho. EXTENSION: 6. llenar -- to fill: La señorita Pinto el vaso de agua. 7. cubrir -- to cover: El hombre la bicicleta. 8. enseñar -- to teach: (You sing,inf) inglés. 9. cantar -- to sing: Las profesoras del amor. 10. llevar -- to take: (You sing,inf) a los niños al centro. VIVE CENA DESEAN TRABAJAMOS COMPRENDES LLENA CUBRE ENSEÑAS CANTAN LLEVAS 1. vivimos 2. vivo 3. vive 1. cienan 2. cena 3. cenar 1. deseamos 2. desee 3. desean 1. trabajo 2. trabajéis 3. trabajamos 1.comprendes 2.comprendéis 3.comprenda If you found that really easy have a go at working these 5 out for yourself… Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb choosing from the 3 choices on the right – CHECK the verb endings with who is doing the verb!! (the infinitive has been given at the start of each one) Tenéis 8 minutos
12. -AR Verbs -o -as -a -amos -áis -an I You (sing,inf) He/she/it We You(pl,inf) They -ER Verbs -o -es -e -emos -éis -en -IR Verbs -o -es -e -imos -ís -en Use ONLY your verb ending table to help you if you need to HABLAR We speak – COMER she eats – SALIR You (sing) go out – JUGAR You (pl) play – EMPACAR they pack – VIVIR You (pl) live – ESCRIBIR I write – What would the following be in Spanish? REACCIONAR I react – hablamos sales come escribo vivís reacciono empacan jugáis
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14. Imagine you are a famous person. Write a 5 sentences describing how you spend your free time – use ONLY the present tense. Remember – use adverbs (normalmente/a veces) and opinions + justifications in order to make your writing flow (= level 4) BE IMAGINATIVE!! Ejemplo: Normalmente compro un coche cada día (I normally buy a car every day) DEBERES This is due Wednesday 24 th March
