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Weather, clothes and choices
Reviews practise both sides: wherever Lukas and Lena would say something differently, you do it once as each.
Weather and how you feel
, , , describe weather. means it rains/is raining; , it snows/is snowing. There is no person subject to add. and say what is present.
Simple comparisons
Use + adjective + or + adjective + : . The adjective still agrees with its subject: , .
Choosing clothes and referring to them
asks clothing size. requests a larger size. names a colour option; describes a particular feminine garment. is the useful phrase it fits/suits you.
Saber, ability and explaining a reason
+ infinitive is knowing how: . + infinitive is being able in the situation: . For factual knowledge, also means I know. Keep the accent in .
| Person | Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I | ||
| I | ||
| you, familiar singular | ||
| you, familiar singular | ||
| / / | he / she / you politely | |
| he / she / you politely | ||
| / | we | |
| we | ||
| / | you, familiar plural in Spain | |
| you, familiar plural in Spain | ||
| / / | they / you politely plural | |
| they / you politely plural | ||
Preferences and a familiar stem change
changes e → ie in the same persons as . and keep the regular stem. Say or . The next infinitive stays unchanged.
| Person | Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I | ||
| I | ||
| you, familiar singular | ||
| you, familiar singular | ||
| / / | he / she / you politely | |
| he / she / you politely | ||
| / | we | |
| we | ||
| / | you, familiar plural in Spain | |
| you, familiar plural in Spain | ||
| / / | they / you politely plural | |
| they / you politely plural | ||
Practice 1/5 · The right form
Mix the module’s grammar
Choose the right word for the gap.
Yo frío.
I feel cold.
Esta chaqueta es más cara esa.
This jacket is more expensive than that one.
Vosotros cantar.
You can sing.
Nosotros té.
We prefer tea.
No voy llueve.
I am not going because it is raining.
Practice 2/5 · Fill the gaps
Use it in a new conversation
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
¿Puedo la chaqueta?
Can I try on the jacket?
Ana quedarse aquí. Ellos salir.
Ana prefers staying here. They prefer going out.
Hoy sol, pero yo frío.
Today it is sunny, but I feel cold.
Practice 3/5 · Building sentences
Make clear short messages
Put the words in order.
What is the weather like in Hamburg?
I cannot dance, but I can help.
This jacket fits me well.
Practice 4/5 · In situations
Use the right message
Choose the right words for the situation.
It is raining and you can choose to go out or rest at home. Express a preference to stay.
You say:
Give your preferred option.
It is raining and you can choose to go out or rest at home. Express a preference to stay.
You say:
Give your preferred option.
Practice 5/5 · Fill the gaps
Make the message about yourself
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
As Lukas
Estoy .
I am wet.
As Lena
Estoy .
I am wet.
As Lukas
Estoy .
I am soaked.
As Lena
Estoy .
I am soaked.
Unit complete
