Tener — Having & Expressing
The short answer
Conjugating tener in the present tense across all persons and using it to express possession with objects and relationships.
What you'll cover
3 lessons · CEFR A1 · Beginner
- 1
Conjugating tener in the present tense across all persons and using it to express possession with objects and relationships.
- 2
Using tener in idiomatic expressions for physical and emotional states: tener hambre, tener sed, tener frío, tener calor, tener miedo, and tener sueño.
- 3
Using tener que + infinitive to express obligation, and tener… años to state age.
Common questions
What does the Tener — Having & Expressing unit cover?
The Tener — Having & Expressing unit covers 3 lessons at CEFR A1 level. It begins with conjugating tener in the present tense across all persons and using it to express possession with objects and relationships.
What CEFR level is Tener — Having & Expressing?
Tener — Having & Expressing is taught at CEFR A1 level. CEFR levels run from A1 (complete beginner) through C2 (mastery), and A1 represents absolute beginner proficiency in Spanish.
How many lessons are in the Tener — Having & Expressing unit?
The Tener — Having & Expressing unit contains 3 lessons. Each lesson builds on the previous: the unit ends with using tener que + infinitive to express obligation, and tener… años to state age.
How does Rumbo teach Tener — Having & Expressing?
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