1-
A look at nouns that can
take either masculine or feminine endings (o, or a). Nouns that have the same
meaning but which are spelt differently depending on gender (el actor or la actriz – actor or actress) and nouns that are spelt in the
same way but which change meaning depending on the gender of the article that
is used with the noun (el papa or la papa –
the Pope or potato).
2-
A look at certain nouns
that change gender in their plural forms (el ala or las
alas – wing or wings). Nouns that change gender but not meaning depending on
the article that is used with the noun (el jovén or la jovén – young man or young woman).
3-
Making singular nouns plural.
4-
Looking at how altering or
adding to the endings of nouns can give the noun added meaning (cervezita – small beer). These are known as derived nouns.
1-
Understanding how the
gender of a noun is often dictated by the physical gender of the noun itself
(living things).
2-
Appreciating that the
gender of certain nouns is not always fixed. Knowing which group of nouns
change gender depending on whether a singular or plural form is used.
3-
Understanding that some
nouns which are spelt in the same way can have different meanings.
Understanding how the article that is used with the noun is what affects
gender.
4-
Appreciating that in some
rare situations some nouns can take either a masculine or feminine form even
when there is no change in spelling or meaning of the noun itself what-so-ever.
5-
Being able to formulate plural nouns by following a set of guidelines
which tell us which ending to add to the nouns.
6-
Learning the most common
derived nouns which are formed by adding or changing the ending of a noun.
