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What we can and must do: -AR verbs 1st person plural, modals 'poder' 'deber'

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Why this, why now

In this unit pupils are introduced to the first person plural of -ar verbs, which they contrast with the singular. Pupils learn singular forms of modal verbs 'deber' and 'poder', modal verbs in negative statements, 'querer' with an infinitive. Key sounds revisited are e, i, u, ca, co, cu.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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What we can and must do: -AR verbs 1st person plural, modals 'poder' 'deber'

In this unit pupils are introduced to the first person plural of -ar verbs, which they contrast with the singular. Pupils learn singular forms of modal verbs 'deber' and 'poder', modal verbs in negative statements, 'querer' with an infinitive. Key sounds revisited are e, i, u, ca, co, cu.

6 lessons
  1. What I have to do: singular modal verbs
  2. What I do with others: -ar verbs 1st person plural
  3. What I have to do: 'deber' singular persons
  4. A friend in another school: 'poder', 'puedo', 'puede'
  5. A pet dog: -ar verbs 1st person plural
  6. Activities in school: 'poder', 'puedes'