Curated OER
Imperative #1: Formal, Informal, and Uds. commands
Estudie esto! Are you reviewing formal and informal commands? Use this sheet for quick practice, and then have learners pair up and practice saying the commands aloud.
Curated OER
Formal Commands (Mandatos)
How do you give a formal command in Spanish? Study the charts provided and complete the practice below. This resource is easy to follow and gives learners organized information for easy recall.
Goodwill Community Foundation, Inc.
Everyday Spanish
¡Qué guay! An interactive Spanish resources takes beginning learners through some common phrases that are sure to enhance their conversational skills. ¡Buen provecho!
Curated OER
Spanish Commands (the Imperative Mood)
It is imperative that your pupils have a strong command of all the Spanish moods, including the one that is the focus of this resource. Learners can read up on formal, informal, affirmative, and negative commands as well as how to use...
Curated OER
Object Pronouns with Commands
Intermediate and advanced Spanish language learners will appreciate knowing how to shorten their sentences when making commands. After all, native language speakers usually use informal language when conversing with other native...
Curated OER
Using Infinitives
Infinitives have multiple purposes. Introduce your Spanish class to the variety of ways to use infinitives other than simply conjugating them. Use the material and presentation included here to inspire and inform a lesson on infinitives....
Curated OER
Pequeno Estudio Geografico
There is rich symbolism behind a country's flag. Have your Spanish speakers research a country's flag and inquire about its symbolism. Then, to prepare for their presentation, each learner could find a way to visually represent their...
Curated OER
El Cuerpo and Commands Vocabulary Games
Students study Spanish vocabulary words for body parts, and also study a number of action verbs. They participate in Total Physical Response by responding to teacher given commands. They play a number of games based on the vocabulary.
Curated OER
Digan Queso
Students work in groups with the assigned roles of either a photographer or a family member. The photographer gives commands in Spanish designating family members to follow where to stand for a family photo.
Curated OER
El Medio Ambiente, An Environmental Awareness Project
Students investigate environmental issue in Hispanic country, use readings from textbooks or other sources, prepare environmental awareness poster that focuses on issue of investigation, and create poster by cutting and pasting photos...
Curated OER
Making Formal Requests
Students investigate the concept of making formal requests and examples are included in the lesson for teacher presentation. They practice using the phrases in a variety of situations and then make presentations for others to hear.
Curated OER
Como Se Hace...?
Students work in groups to give step-by-step instructions to the rest of the class about an activity of interest. They write presentation proposals, research the activity and then draft and edit a presentation. Students present their...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Informal Commands (Tu)
Excellent introduction to informal commands in Spanish that use the pronoun tu. Ample examples illustrate the formation and use of informal commands in both the negative and the affirmative. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Informal Commands (Vosotros)
Excellent Spanish lesson on informal plural commands that refer to the pronoun "vosotros." Examples illustrate the formation and use of informal vosotros commands in both the negative and the affirmative. A quiz at the end of the lesson...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Irregular Commands (Tu)
Great introduction to irregular affirmative commands in Spanish that use the pronoun tu: decir, hacer, ir, poner, salir, ser, tener, and venir. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery of these irregular command forms.
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Informal Commands (Part 3)
Practice answering questions with negative tu commands, reflexive pronouns, and direct and indirect object pronouns. Stem-changers, spelling changes, regular and irregular command forms are included in this exercise.
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Informal Commands (Part 2)
Practice answering questions with affirmative and negative tu commands and direct and indirect object pronouns. Stem-changers, spelling changes, regular and irregular command forms are included in this exercise.
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Commands and Si Clauses
Great explanation of "if" clauses in the present indicative tense that are used in sentences with command forms. The exercise focuses on using the affirmative "tu" command and tests the student's mastery of a variety of present tense and...
Language Guide
Language Guide: Los Mandatos
Formation of informal commands, regular and irregular forms are addressed with links to interactive practice activities. In addition, the formation of formal commands are explained with a link to interactive practice activities. A couple...
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Informal Commands (Part 1)
Practice forming affirmative and negative tu commands with reflexive pronouns in this Spanish tutorial. Infinitives are provided as cues for the exercise as well as stem-changers, spelling changes, and regular and irregular command forms.
Trent University
Mas Arriba: Mandatos Informales
This resource provides an interactive grammar exercise on informal commands. Colorful pictures, audio, instant feedback and vocabulary help make this activity an excellent practice exercise.
Languages Online
Languages Online: Rubrics and Instructions
Online practice with singular familiar commands and vocabulary that would be used in instructions for completing assignments, tests, or forms. Matching, unscramble, and crossword exercises provide practice using the affirmative "tu"...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Commands Review Part 1
Great review of regular and irregular command forms for the pronouns tu and usted. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery of these informal and formal command forms.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Spanish Commands
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students learn informal and formal positive and negative commands including irregulars.