LPS: Lección de repaso - El verbo IR A

Lección de repaso - El verbo ir a - to go to

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Learning a new language can be a challenging and time-consuming process, but with the right tools and techniques, it is possible to achieve fluency and speak like a native. One powerful tool that can help language learners to make rapid progress is repetition.

Repetition

Repetition is the act of repeating something, whether it be a word, phrase, lesson, or concept in order to reinforce it in the mind. When it comes to language learning, repetition can be a highly effective way to improve pronunciation, build vocabulary, and increase fluency.

What to Expect?

In this course, we will provide lecciones de repaso – review lessons, which can be used as lessons for repetition. We will also provide tips and strategies for incorporating repetition into your Spanish language learning routine. By the end of this course, you will have a better understanding of the power of repetition when learning a second language.

El verbo ir

What are you going to do este fin de semana? If you have some free time you will probably engage in some of your favorite pasatiempos. To talk about these planes for el próximo fin de semana you will need to use the verb ir a: going to.

Ir is one of the most used verbs in Spanish.

Ir is an irregular and stem-changing verb that means to go. Just as in English, it does not always mean going somewhere physically, but also mentally, emotionally, and when you are going to do something.

For example:

  • El próximo fin de semana yo voy sacar fotos en la playa - Next weekend I am going to take pictures on the beach.
  • Nosotros vamos a jugar al golf el sábado por la mañana – We are going to play golf Saturday morning.
  • ¿Tú vas a la clase de yoga este el sábado? - Are you going to yoga class this Saturday?

Since the conjugation is unique for each pronoun, you can avoid the pronoun in your sentence or expression. Example:

  • Voy a pescar con mi tío el Viernes por la tarde - I am going to fish with my uncle this Friday afternoon.

Voy a is the conjugation for the YO pronoun only, which means we can use yo or not. Both expressions are grammatically correct. The same will apply to all pronouns, for example:

  • Vamos a meditar el domingo por la mañana – We are going to meditate Sunday morning.
  • ¿Vas a montar en bicicleta esta tarde? - Are you going to ride the bike this afternoon?

Conjugating ir a

When writing out the forms of ir, the preposition a is included, as it will always follow the forms of ir.

Conjugation of el verbo ir a
Person Singular Plural
1st Person Yo voy a Nosotros/Nosotras vamos a
2nd Person (informal) Tú vas a Vosotros/Vosotras vais a
3rd Person / 2nd Person (formal) Él/Ella/Usted va a Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes van a

Video Lesson

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¡Vamos a mirar esta lección y vamos a aprender más sobre el verbo IR A 🤓! - We are going to watch this video lesson and we are going to learn more about verb IR A. This is a muy importante lección (very important lesson) You may want to watch it twice! You will need tu cuaderno (your notebook), tu lápiz or bolígrafo (your pencil or your pen) Necesitas tomar apuntes (take notes) and complete practice activities. 

Remember, email your teacher if you have any questions after you complete a lesson. Your instructor is always available to help you and clarify any additional questions you may have before you move forward with your studies.

Video credit: Cyber Profe

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Practice Activities

Was this video lesson helpful? Are you ready to use IR A? Can you write in Spanish I am going to buy sunglasses. What about: My sister is going to the store. If your answer was sí to all questions, then you are ready to complete the following practice activities.

Remember: a + el = al. This is a mandatory contraction, so don't forget!

Take time to practice. All practice activities have unlimited attempts. Practice as many times as you need. When you complete practice activities, you are reviewing the lessons and preparing yourself to move forward in the course!

Activity 1: Conjugating ir a

Activity 2: Using ir a

You will be filling in blanks with forms of ir a. You are required to use information from this course to complete all practice activities. Additionally, fill-in-the-blank activities can be very particular: if an item is marked incorrect, double check that it wasn't something as minor as an extra space or a capital letter in the wrong place! Below is an example:

Example: Mis amigas y yo _____ acampar esta noche.

Answer: vamos a

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