Introducing and describing yourself in Spanish

In this lesson, we will learn some basic greetings and how to say our name, as well as some simple vocabulary to describe ourselves.

Introducing and describing yourself in Spanish

In this lesson, we will learn some basic greetings and how to say our name, as well as some simple vocabulary to describe ourselves.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. saying your name
  2. describing yourself
  3. ser (soy)
  4. simple adjectival agreement (changing o to a or adding a when feminine)

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3 Questions

Q1.
Spanish is only spoken in Spain. True or false?
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
On which continent is Spain? (Select one)
Africa
Asia
Correct answer: Europe
South America
Q3.
What is the capital city of Spain? (Select one)
Correct answer: Madrid
Munich
Paris
Rome

5 Questions

Q1.
What does 'hola' mean in English?
Goodbye
Correct answer: Hello
I am
My name is...
Q2.
How do you say 'my name is' in Spanish?
Buenas tardes
Buenos días
Correct answer: Me llamo...
Soy...
Q3.
What does 'soy' mean in English?
Correct answer: I am
I go
I like
My name is
Q4.
How does 'alto' mean in English?
Boy
Girl
Short
Correct answer: Tall
Q5.
How do you say 'I am English' in Spanish?
Soy alta
Soy española
Soy francesa
Correct answer: Soy inglesa

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UnitSpanish / Así soy yo

Spanish