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Formal Commands (Mandatos)
How do you give commands in Spanish? Use this well-organized resource to review formal commands. Extend the activity by having pairs write a dialogue between a mother or father and a small child in a candy store.
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Irregular Familiar Commands
If your Spanish speakers are learning basic commands, print this resource for some quick practice. After learners complete the sheet, have them stand up and give them some of the reviewed commands. How well do they remember them?
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Irregular Formal Commands
After learning the regular formal commands for the Spanish language, your linguists should learn the irregular formal commands. First, they complete the chart with select irregular verbs like ir, caber, and caer. Then, in the second...
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Ojala y Quizas
Are your intermediate to advanced Spanish speakers learning the subtle difference between hopefully and maybe? After providing some direct instruction on the difference, test their comprehension with these exercises.
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Using Gustar
Expressing that you like something in English is quite different from expressing that you like something in Spanish. Clarify gustar for your class with the information included here. Pupils can read the information on the webpage to find...
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Reflexive Verbs
Understanding what reflexive verbs are in English will help your class understand them better in Spanish. Use this PowerPoint as an introduction to your "Verbos Reflexivos" lesson. It outlines reflexive verbs in English and Spanish,...
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Transportation
Students read through an advertisement to explain meaning, and then present an advertisement they made to the class. They develop the uses of direct and indirect objects in Spanish
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Reverse Construction Verb: Gustar
What does reverse construction mean? This reference guide gives models and explanations, bringing confusion down to a minimum. It discusses some of the differences in English sentence construction and Spanish sentence construction. A...
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Ojala y Quizas: El subjuntivo
The Spanish expressions meaning "hopefully" and "maybe" are always followed by the subjunctive. The top half of this instructional activity provides an explanation and clear examples, while the bottom half provides a short practice...
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Irregular Familiar Commands
Irregular familiar commands are easy to understand with this chart, and there's a catchy tune provided to help you remember the irregular commands!
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Reflexive Verbs
Reflexive verbs and pronouns are a breeze with this reference guide! Explanations and examples are provided, and the chart is well-organized for easy understanding. Now provide your learners with an opportunity to put this knowledge to...
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Subjunctive in Relative Clauses
Reference guides provide information quickly and easily, so as you begin your unit on the subjunctive, distribute this guide to your learners. The first half provides examples and explanations for using the subjunctive in relative...
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Worksheet-Subjunctive vs. Infinitive
How do you teach the subjunctive? This sheet, intended for learners who already know what the subjunctive is and how it is formed, builds learners' understanding. First they'll simply change the verb from the infinitive to the...
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Subjunctive in Noun Clauses
The subjunctive is used to express a wish, desire, or doubt. How is it used in noun clauses? This worksheet gives an example of the subjunctive in a noun clause and explains the parts of the sentence. After reviewing the information, see...