Verbs with more than one part

Just like in English, some verbs are compound verbs meaning that they consist of more than one part.   Here are a few useful compound verbs that were learned this year.

Ir + a + inf = to be going to do something

You've already learned and reviewed the verb "ir" which means "to go". When you want to talk about an action that you or someone else wants to do in the future you use the 3 part phrase above.

Ejemplos:

  • Voy a bailar en la fiesta. I am going to dance at the party.
  • Mi madre y yo vamos a comer la cena. My mother and I are going to eat dinner.

Tener + que + inf = to have to do something

You have already learned the verb TENER (to have). TENER is a very important verb. It is used to express something one "has to" do.  It is also used in many expressions that do not translate easily to English. These are called IDIOMS. 

You will know learn about those idioms and how to use TENER with QUE.  When using Tener + que, you must conjugate it correctly and use the infinitive of the action verb:

Ejemplos: 

  • Tengo que hablar por teléfono. I have to talk on the phone.
  • Paco tiene que estudiar para la clase de ciencias. Paco has to study for science class.

View the following information to learn about the verb TENER when used with QUE and with Idiomatic expressions.

 

 

Conversar (Speaking)

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Dropbox icon Pretend you live in either Salamanca, Spain or Oaxaca, México and your friend, Jen or Ben (respectively), is headed back to America after spending a week in your country. Write a letter giving her/him advice about what one must do in the terminal. Pick either air travel or travel by train.  Be sure to mention things like having luggage and having a passport. Even by train in Europe, you need a passport as you cross country borders. 

Click on the sidebar for the assessment rubric. 

Some guidelines:

  • Include 7-8 sentences and include details about what do in the airport, what he/she needs, etc.
  • You can also mention how he / she is traveling and what he/she needs for travel.
  • You can include questions to be counted as one of your 5 sentences.
  • Be as BASIC as possible as your teacher will be able to recognize the use of an online translator. Use only the vocabulary and grammar you have been taught so far.
  • Use the program of your choice to record your advice. You can contact your instructor if you have any questions about tools to use or how to submit.
Ejemplo:¡Hola Jen! Tú necesitas un pasaporte para viajar.Yo tengo un pasaporte también

 

Submit your completed assignment when finished.