Spanish week 7 EXPLANATION TASK 1 TASK 2
In learning Spanish, verb conjugation is an essential skill to learn.
But…What is a verb conjugation? To conjugate a verb we need:
Subject pronoun + verb
Verbs are actions done by the subject. In Spanish, verbs are designated to the different types of person (subject pronouns).
Spanish subject pronouns: He She I You
Singular
Plural
We You both They
The subject pronouns are often called the persons of verb conjugation. Each person of the Spanish pronouns is associated with a verb with a different ending.
When verbs are used in Spanish, they are assigned a singular (only one person) and plural (more than one person).
Example:
Verb conjugation of ‘to eat’ (COMER)
Subject pronoun + verb Subject pronoun + verb
I eat Yo como You eat Tú comes He/She eats Él/Ella come
We eat Nosotros comemos You both eat Vosotros coméis They eat Ellos/Ellas comen
Subject pronouns just need to be translated from English to Spanish.
However, the verb ‘comer’ cannot be used for all the subject pronouns. Instead, the verb must be conjugated ( root of the word: COM + different suffix depending on the pronoun).
If you remember these suffixes for each pronoun, you will be able to conjugate any verb from the green box (those ending in –ER).
- o -es -e -emos -éis
-en
TASK 1: Complete the sentences with the missing verbs of ‘comer’ (to eat) according to the different pronouns. Follow the table above if it’s necessary. Finally, translate these sentences to English.
1. Él ______espaguetis.
2. Nosotros ______una ensalada.
3. Tú ______una manzana.
4. Ella ______una tarta.
5. Vosotros ______una hamburguesa con queso.
6. Ellos ______arroz.
7. Yo ______una pizza.
TASK 2: Let’s create a window of verbs using ‘-ER verbs’! This window should include subject pronouns in English and Spanish in the front page. Then, it’s time to conjugate the verb in the inside! Have a look at my window (I chose the verb ‘comer’) and have a go with your own one.
STEPS:
For this craft you will need: a rectangle of paper, scissors and your Spanish skills!
1. Cut a rectangle from your paper and fold the sides equally to create a window.
2. Conjugate ANY verb from the green box (those ending in –ER) in the inside of your window following the rules of the suffixes.
3. Fold your window and decorate it!
4. Don’t forget to write the subject pronouns at the front!