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Contrasting past and present events: -AR verbs singular persons

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This unit introduces the preterite. Pupils form the preterite of the first and second persons singular of -ar verbs. They contrast this with the present tense of the first and second persons singular of -ar verbs. Pupils ask questions in the preterite, and form negative sentences using 'no'.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Contrasting past and present events: -AR verbs singular persons

This unit introduces the preterite. Pupils form the preterite of the first and second persons singular of -ar verbs. They contrast this with the present tense of the first and second persons singular of -ar verbs. Pupils ask questions in the preterite, and form negative sentences using 'no'.

4 lessons
  1. Summer experiences: -ar verbs 1st person present and past
  2. Comparing summer experiences: -ar verbs 1st and 2nd person singular
  3. Spanish class experiences: -ar verbs 1st person present and past
  4. Questions about the summer holidays: -ar verbs in 2nd person singular