Going to the Cinema
Ir al Cine - A Spanish Lesson Year 5 MFL 45 minutes
National Curriculum Links
Modern Foreign Languages Key Stage 2 Understanding spoken and written Spanish Speaking with confidence and fluency Writing phrases from memory Using core vocabulary for preferences
Learning Objectives
Recognise key Spanish cinema vocabulary Use phrases about going to the cinema Express likes and dislikes about film genres Write 2-3 sentences about cinema plans Improve Spanish pronunciation
Warm-Up Activity
What's your favourite film? Do you like going to the cinema? What snacks do you enjoy? Let's learn these words in Spanish!
Key Vocabulary - El Vocabulario
el cine - the cinema la película - the film/movie la entrada - the ticket las palomitas - the popcorn la cartelera - the cinema listings
Listening Comprehension
Listen to Spanish friends talking Where are they going? What film will they see? Do they like popcorn?
Useful Phrases - Frases Útiles
Voy al cine - I am going to the cinema Me gusta la película de... - I like the ... film No me gusta... - I don't like... ¿Qué tipo de película te gusta? - What type of film do you like?
Film Genres - Tipos de Películas
{"left":"la comedia - comedy\nla acción - action\nla animación - animation","right":"el terror - horror\nel drama - drama\nla aventura - adventure"}
Role-Play: At the Cinema
Student: Buy a ticket Teacher: Cinema worker Use: 'Quiero una entrada, por favor' Discuss your favourite film genre
Writing Task - Escribir
Write 2-3 sentences about going to the cinema Use sentence starters provided Include your favourite film genre Example: 'Voy al cine con mi familia. Me gusta la película de acción.'
Review & Assessment
Read your sentences aloud What new Spanish word did you learn today? Can you say 'I like comedy films' in Spanish? How do you say 'cinema' in Spanish?
Extension & Homework Ideas
Design a Spanish cinema ticket Write about your favourite film using new vocabulary Watch a Spanish cartoon and identify known words Practice phrases with family members