Module 8Grammar reviewPremium
Get help and explain how you feel
Reviews practise both sides: wherever Lukas and Lena would say something differently, you do it once as each.
Symptoms and asking about health
Like , uses a small word for the person: . One body part takes ; several take : . Two named parts also take the plural: .
Appointments and personal details
asks for an appointment. asks whether the suggested time suits someone politely. declines it; asks for an earlier one. This is a useful set of phrases, not a new tense.
Duration, a start point and simple advice
gives a starting point: . gives elapsed time continuing now. Spanish uses a present form for this: . It also works for living somewhere: .
Clear repair language and asking about an item
means I do not understand. asks for repetition politely. asks a meaning. asks how to say something. These help you continue the conversation rather than guessing.
Dormir, stem changes and a health recap
is an -ir verb with a stem change. As with , and keep the original vowel. The other forms have o → ue. The endings still belong to -ir.
| 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.
Me los oídos.
My ears hurt.
Estoy enfermo el sábado.
I have been ill since Saturday.
Ellas bien.
They sleep well.
Nosotros a las seis.
We close at six.
Ya tengo fiebre.
I no longer have a fever.
Practice 2/5 · Fill the gaps
Use it in a new conversation
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Una cita el lunes las cuatro.
An appointment on Monday at four.
Vivo aquí tres meses.
I have lived here for three months.
Me duele garganta. Me duelen oídos.
My throat hurts. My ears hurt.
Practice 3/5 · Building sentences
Make clear short messages
Put the words in order.
Can you speak more slowly?
I cannot go to work today.
We sleep eight hours at night.
Practice 4/5 · In situations
Use the right message
Choose the right words for the situation.
You still have a sore throat, but your fever has gone. Give an accurate update.
You say:
Report each symptom separately.
You still have a sore throat, but your fever has gone. Give an accurate update.
You say:
Report each symptom separately.
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 ill.
As Lena
Estoy .
I am ill.
As Lukas
Estoy .
I am tired.
As Lena
Estoy .
I am tired.

Unit complete
