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School is out! 'Ir' and 'ir' + a + infinitive

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Why this, why now

This unit focuses on 'ir'. Pupils learn the present tense second person plural form 'vais'. They revisit preterite singular forms of 'ir' and contrast these with present tense singular forms. Pupils also revisit plural forms of 'ir a' with an infinitive to express future meaning.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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School is out! 'Ir' and 'ir' + a + infinitive

This unit focuses on 'ir'. Pupils learn the present tense second person plural form 'vais'. They revisit preterite singular forms of 'ir' and contrast these with present tense singular forms. Pupils also revisit plural forms of 'ir a' with an infinitive to express future meaning.

3 lessons
  1. Where people go and went: 'ir' in singular persons
  2. Seasonal traditions: 'vais'
  3. Where people go and went: simple present and preterite