Spanish
Grade 6
15 min
Planes inmediatos
Planes inmediatos
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Correctly conjugate the verb 'ir' in the present tense for all subject pronouns.
Define and identify the infinitive form of common Spanish verbs.
Construct grammatically correct sentences about immediate plans using the 'ir a + infinitivo' formula.
Ask and answer simple questions about what someone is going to do.
Use the 'ir a + infinitivo' structure with reflexive verbs, placing the pronoun correctly.
Differentiate between using 'ir a' to mean 'going to a place' versus 'going to do an action'.
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In this lesson, you will master the 'ir a + infinitivo' struct...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Infinitivo (Infinitive)The basic, original form of a verb before it's changed for a subject. In Spanish, infinitives always end in -ar, -er, or -ir.hablar (to speak), comer (to eat), escribir (to write)
Verbo Ir (Verb 'To Go')An essential but irregular verb that means 'to go'. It is the first part of our formula for talking about the future.Yo voy a la escuela. (I go to the school.)
Conjugar (To Conjugate)To change a verb to match the person or people (the subject) doing the action.The verb 'ir' is conjugated as 'voy' for the subject 'yo'.
Futuro Inmediato (Immediate Future)A way of talking about the future that describes things that are about to happen or are planned to happen soon.Voy a estudiar. (I am going to...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
The 'Ir a + Infinitivo' Formula
[Subject] + [Conjugated form of IR] + a + [Infinitivo]
To say someone is 'going to do' something, always use this three-part structure. The only verb that changes is 'ir' to match the subject. The second verb always stays in its infinitive form.
Present Tense Conjugation of 'Ir'
yo voy, tú vas, él/ella/usted va, nosotros/as vamos, ellos/ellas/ustedes van
You must memorize the present tense forms of the irregular verb 'ir'. This is the engine of the 'ir a + infinitivo' formula.
Reflexive Pronoun Placement
Option 1: [Pronoun] [conjugated IR] a [infinitive]. Option 2: [conjugated IR] a [infinitive+pronoun].
With reflexive verbs, the pronoun (me, te, se, nos) can either go before...
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Challenging
Your friend asks, '¿Por qué no vas a ver la película?' Which is the most logical and grammatically complete answer using 'ir a + infinitivo'?
A.Porque yo tengo que.
B.Porque voy a estudio.
C.Porque voy a tener que estudiar para un examen.
D.Porque yo estudio para un examen.
Challenging
To express the idea 'You (usted) are going to have to leave soon,' which sentence correctly combines 'ir a + infinitivo' with the structure 'tener que + infinitivo'?
A.Usted va a tiene que salir pronto.
B.Usted va a tener que salir pronto.
C.Usted vas a tener que salir pronto.
D.Usted tiene que va a salir pronto.
Challenging
Analyze the sentence: 'Yo me voy a levantar a las seis porque mi equipo y yo vamos a practicar deportes.' How many distinct future plans using the 'ir a + infinitivo' structure are stated?
A.One
B.Two
C.Three
D.None
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