Curated OER
Las Caras (The Faces)
First graders create masks. They practice using Spanish words to describe facial expressions and their individual masks. They review the verb"tener," to show characteristics than can be expressed on a mask: "tengo calor" or "Tengo miedo."
Curated OER
Subjunctive in Noun Clauses
The subjunctive is used to express a wish, desire, or doubt. How is it used in noun clauses? This learning exercise gives an example of the subjunctive in a noun clause and explains the parts of the sentence. After reviewing the...
Curated OER
¿Qué tienes que hacer?
What do you have to do to get ready? Here are four graphics to inspire your beginning Spanish speakers to write simple sentences using the verb tener. The first one is done for them, but they must rewrite it in the space provided. Note:...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Preterite vs Imperfect Part Iii
This site is an introduction to verbs that change meaning according to which past tense is applied, preterite or imperfect. Examples in English and Spanish illustrate the change of meaning. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Preterite vs Imperfect Review
Comprehensive review of the preterite and imperfect past tenses. Includes regular, irregular, and stem-changing conjugations. Rules for usage and time expressions in Spanish are listed. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the student's...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Irregular Verbs Tener and Venir
Good explanation on the use of "tener que" and "hay que" A short quiz, oral activity and test at the end of the lesson evaluates the student's mastery of this grammar principle. A printer-friendly page produces a nice grammar summary of...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Preterite Part 6
Great lesson on some of the most common irregular verbs in the preterite tense that follow the same pattern for their endings: andar, estar, tener, caber, haber, poder, poner, saber, hacer, querer, and venir. A quiz at the end of the...
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Preterites Irregular Meanings
Practice using verbs that change their meaning in the preterite tense: conocer, saber, querer, tener, and poder. Complete translations from English to Spanish by choosing the correct form of a verb in the preterite or imperfect. Answers...
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Expresiones Con Tener
Great exercise for practicing idiomatic expressions using the verb, "tener." Based on the context of each sentence, the student selects the words from a drop-down menu that completes the appropriate expression. Immediate feedback...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Idiomatic Expressions With "Tener"
Fantastic explanation of idioms which focuses on the use of idiomatic expressions with the verb tener. This comprehensive lesson does an outstanding job of presenting idioms which use the verb tener. A short quiz, oral exercise and test...
Language Guide
Language Guide: Irregular Stem Changes
Learn and practice the correct formation of stem changing verbs in Spanish. A link to interactive verb conjugation practice is provided under the grammar explanation.
Quia
Quia: Expressions With Tener
This self-scoring 12-question quiz has students practice using the Spanish verb tener.
BBC
Bbc Languages: Talk Age and Siblings
This site is focused on the context of talking about the family and includes a video and a worksheet. This video explores the vocabulary and structures of family, age, marriage and family celebrations. The grammar areas of focus are on...