Describing people (Part 1/3)

In this lesson, we will use the verbs 'ser' and 'estar' in singular persons and look at adjectival agreement to describe someone's character.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.The Spanish for 'whereas' is

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Q2.Use.....to say 'therefore'

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Q3.Direct Object Pronouns can attach to the end of an infinitive.

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Q4.Translate: Prefiero leer en formato digital

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Q5.The direct object pronoun for las biografías is...

5/12

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.
 
Q6.que

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Q7.eso

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Q8.día

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Q9.cosa

9/12

Q10.nuevo

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Q11.único

11/12

Q12.viejo

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.The Spanish for 'whereas' is

1/12

Q2.Use.....to say 'therefore'

2/12

Q3.Direct Object Pronouns can attach to the end of an infinitive.

3/12

Q4.Translate: Prefiero leer en formato digital

4/12

Q5.The direct object pronoun for las biografías is...

5/12

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.
 
Q6.que

6/12

Q7.eso

7/12

Q8.día

8/12

Q9.cosa

9/12

Q10.nuevo

10/12

Q11.único

11/12

Q12.viejo

12/12

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Describing people 1

Plenary quiz

Q1.Spanish has two verbs meaning 'to be'. They are

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Q2.Use ...... to say "s/he is" in a place

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Q3."S/he is generally happy" translate to....

3/12

Q4.....means "I am" (permanent state)

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Q5.To ask "What is he/she like?", say....

5/12

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.
 
Q6.dar

6/12

Q7.saber

7/12

Q8.

8/12

Q9.alguno

9/12

Q10.cierto

10/12

Q11.diferente

11/12

Q12.distinto

12/12

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Quiz:

Describing people 1

Plenary quiz

Q1.Spanish has two verbs meaning 'to be'. They are

1/12

Q2.Use ...... to say "s/he is" in a place

2/12

Q3."S/he is generally happy" translate to....

3/12

Q4.....means "I am" (permanent state)

4/12

Q5.To ask "What is he/she like?", say....

5/12

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.
 
Q6.dar

6/12

Q7.saber

7/12

Q8.

8/12

Q9.alguno

9/12

Q10.cierto

10/12

Q11.diferente

11/12

Q12.distinto

12/12

Lesson summary: Describing people (Part 1/3)

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