Spanish
Grade 1
15 min
Expresando interés: Me interesa... (Expressing interest: I am interested in...)
Learn to express interest in different hobbies and sports using 'Me interesa...'
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Say 'Me interesa' to express interest in one thing.
Say 'Me interesan' to express interest in more than one thing.
Identify at least 5 new vocabulary words for hobbies and sports.
Correctly use 'el' or 'la' after 'Me interesa'.
Correctly use 'los' or 'las' after 'Me interesan'.
Point to a picture of a hobby when they hear 'Me interesa...'.
Form a simple sentence about a hobby they like.
What do you love to play? 🧸⚽🎨 Let's learn how to say it in Spanish!
Today, we will learn a special phrase: 'Me interesa'. This means 'I am interested in'. We can use it to talk about our favorite games and sports! 🥳
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Me interesaThis means 'I am interested in'. We use it for ONE thing. 👍Me interesa el carro. 🚗 (I am interested in the car.)
Me interesanThis also means 'I am interested in'. We use it for MANY things. 👍👍Me interesan los carros. 🚗🚗 (I am interested in the cars.)
El fútbol ⚽This is the word for 'soccer'. It is one sport.Me interesa el fútbol.
La música 🎵This is the word for 'music'. It is one thing.Me interesa la música.
Los animales 🐶🐱🐰This is the word for 'animals'. It is more than one.Me interesan los animales.
Los videojuegos 🎮This is the word for 'video games'. It is more than one.Me interesan los videojuegos.
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Rule for ONE Thing
Me interesa + el / la + [one hobby/sport]
If you are interested in only one thing, use 'interesa'. Remember to use 'el' for boy words and 'la' for girl words.
Rule for MANY Things
Me interesan + los / las + [many hobbies/sports]
If you are interested in more than one thing, add an 'n' to make 'interesan'. Use 'los' or 'las' for plural words.
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Challenging
Mira el horario. LUNES: Fútbol ⚽. MARTES: Arte 🎨. Si hoy es lunes, ¿qué frase es correcta?
A.Hoy me interesa el fútbol.
B.Hoy me interesa el arte.
C.Mañana me interesa el fútbol.
D.Hoy no me interesa nada.
Challenging
No me interesa estar afuera 🌳. Me gusta usar muchos colores. ¿Qué pasatiempo me interesa?
A.Jugar fútbol ⚽
B.Dibujar 🎨
C.Nadar en la piscina 🏊
D.Correr en el parque 🏃
Challenging
IMAGEN 1: 👦😔 con una pelota 🏀. IMAGEN 2: El mismo 👦😄 con un libro 📖. ¿Qué frase describe al niño?
A.Le interesa el baloncesto, pero no le interesa leer.
B.Le interesan el baloncesto y leer.
C.No le interesa el baloncesto, pero le interesa leer.
D.No le interesa nada.
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