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A1.18 (Spanish lesson): Asking things

Preguntar cosas

A1.18 (Spanish lesson): Asking things

Learning goals:

  • Situation: Cómo hacer preguntas (How to ask questions)
  • Situation: Responder preguntas (Answering questions)
  • Situation: Usar palabras interrogativas (Using question words)
  • Verb: Preguntar (to ask) - Presente, indicativo (Present, indicative)
  • Verb: Pedir (to ask) - Presente, indicativo (Present, indicative)
  • Verb: Responder (to respond) - Presente, indicativo (Present, indicative)
  • Grammar: Palabras interrogativas (Interrogative Words)
  • Culture: ¿Cómo se pregunta y responde en España? (How do people ask and answer questions in Spain?)

Learning module 3 (A1): Día a día (Day to day)

Teaching guidelines +/- 60 minutes

The learning materials of this lesson are available for students who are registered in our conversation classes.

Curriculum A1.18: Preguntar cosas

Interactive exercises

Audio with translations

Presentations and student worksheets

Subtitled videos (self-study).

(Conversation) exercises

1. Vocabulary

Study the vocabulary and verbs before doing the listening exercises.

Vocabulary

27 words
Free
Verbs

Preguntar (To ask) - Presente, indicativo. Pedir (To ask) - Presente, indicativo. Responder (To respond) - Presente, indicativo

2. Listening materials

Our listening exercises implement the vocabulary and grammar of this lesson.

A1.18.1 Homemade bread: Pedro and Ana's recipe

Pedro and Ana talk about a homemade recipe and the necessary ingredients.

Teaching guidelines +/- 15 minutes

A1.18.2 Spanish grammar: Interrogative Words

Interrogative words are used to ask questions.

Teaching guidelines +/- 15 minutes

A1.18.3 Spanish short story: Pedro and his questions

We learn to ask for information in a market. Pedro asks the seller questions to get information.

Teaching guidelines +/- 15 minutes

A1.18.4 Spanish culture: How do people ask and answer questions in Spain?

We learn to ask questions and respond politely. We use words like 'thank you', 'you're welcome', 'sorry' to use them in our questions.

Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes

3. Exercises

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Writing exercises

These exercises implement all grammar, vocabulary and culture and are great as self study or homework.
Conversation exercise

Exercise designed for conversation classes in small groups or during individual lessons.

4. Lesson preparation and recap exercises

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Recap exercises

Interactive exercises to repeat vocabulary and grammar of previous lessons.
Known vocabulary

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Previously studied grammar

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