Verbs – ‘Gustar’ and similar verbs

Summary of contents – Lesson 17

1-     A Look at how sentences are structured when using the verb ‘gustar’ in the present simple tense. Looking at how indirect object pronouns and other nouns and pronouns are used in such sentences.

2-     A look at other common verbs that are formed in the same way as ‘gustar’.

3-     How the verb ‘gustar’ and others like it are formed with other tenses other than the present simple tense.

Aims of the lesson

1-     To understand the principle differences in the formation of verbs like ‘gustar’ as compared to verbs that are formed using more conventional methods.

2-     Understanding how indirect object pronouns (me, te, le….), are used with verbs like ‘gustar’.

3-     Being able to apply a more literal way of translating verbs like ‘gustar’ to better understand how they are used in conversation.

4-     Appreciating how verbs like ‘gustar’ are most commonly used in the 1^st person singular and 3^rd person plural but being aware of how they might be used in other ways.

5-     Knowing when and how to give emphasis to sentences that use verbs like ‘gustar’ by using pronouns.

6-     Knowing how to correctly position nouns and pronouns in sentences that use verbs like ‘gustar’.

7-     Learning other common verbs that are used in the same way as ‘gustar’ and being able to use them in various different tenses.

8-     Being able to construct sentences by joining verbs like ‘gustar’ with other verbs.