Spanish
Grade 7
15 min
Escuchar y comprender: Describiendo rutinas
Listen to audio clips of people describing their daily routines and identify key activities.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify the purpose of an action in a spoken description of a routine using 'para'.
Recognize the duration of an activity in a spoken description of a routine using 'por'.
Distinguish between 'por' and 'para' when listening to short audio clips about daily activities.
Answer comprehension questions about a person's routine based on an audio description that includes 'por' and 'para'.
Correctly use 'por' and 'para' in simple sentences to describe their own daily routine.
Define the key uses of 'por' (cause, duration) and 'para' (purpose, deadline, recipient) in the context of routines.
What do you do *for* fun after school, and what do you study *for*?...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Rutina diariaThe sequence of activities a person does every day, like waking up, going to school, and doing homework.Mi rutina diaria empieza a las siete de la mañana.
Por (Duración)Used to talk about the length of time an action takes. It answers the question 'How long?'.Estudio por dos horas cada tarde.
Por (Causa)Used to explain the reason or cause for something happening. It answers the question 'Because of what?'.Llegué tarde a la clase por el tráfico.
Para (Propósito)Used to explain the purpose or goal of an action. It's often followed by an infinitive verb (like -ar, -er, -ir) and answers 'In order to do what?'.Hago ejercicio para ser más fuerte.
Para (Destinatario)Used to indicate who or what something is for (the recipient)...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
PARA para Propósito y Plazos
Use 'para' + [infinitive verb] OR 'para' + [deadline/recipient]
Use 'para' to explain the GOAL of an action (why you do it). Also use it to talk about who something is for or when it is due.
POR para Duración y Causa
Use 'por' + [period of time] OR 'por' + [noun/reason]
Use 'por' to explain HOW LONG an action lasts. Also use it to explain the REASON or cause of something (because of).
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Challenging
Listen to this morning routine: 'Me levanto a las seis para pasear al perro. Después, preparo el desayuno. Luego, empaco mi mochila con libros para mis clases y una manzana para mi almuerzo.' What are two purposes mentioned in this routine?
A.To walk the dog, and for the classes/lunch.
B.Waking up at six, and for the backpack.
C.To walk the dog, and for the duration of the morning.
D.Because of the dog, and because of the classes.
Challenging
Listen to the audio script: 'Ayer, no tuvimos práctica por el mal tiempo. Hoy, entrenamos el doble para el partido del viernes.' How are 'por' and 'para' used differently in this description?
A.'Por' shows duration, and 'para' shows cause.
B.'Por' shows purpose, and 'para' shows a recipient.
C.'Por' explains the cause of no practice, while 'para' explains the purpose of the extra training.
D.'Por' indicates a deadline, while 'para' indicates a cause.
Challenging
You will hear four sentences describing a routine. Which one uses 'por' or 'para' INCORRECTLY according to the tutorial? A) 'Estudio para mi examen.' B) 'Corro por el parque.' C) 'Hago la tarea para una hora.' D) 'Cocino para mi familia.'
A.Estudio para mi examen.
B.Corro por el parque.
C.Hago la tarea para una hora.
D.Cocino para mi familia.
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