📍 Unit Goal — SWATStudents will be able to give and follow instructions using affirmative imperatives (Stand up!) and negative imperatives (Don’t run!).
A1A · Level 1Unit 11Page 3 — Presentation
Presentation
Watch the video. Notice how the teacher gives commands. No subject — just the verb!Mirá el video. Fijáte cómo la maestra da comandos. ¡Sin sujeto — solo el verbo!
HeyGen Video
16:9 · 90 seconds
HeyGen Script
Avatar: Energetic teacher. Physical actions — actually stand up, sit, open book, etc. Speed: Medium — commands need energy. SCRIPT: "Hello! Unit 11 — Stand Up, Please! Today we learn IMPERATIVES — commands and instructions. THE RULE IS SIMPLE: Just use the base verb. No I, No You. Just the action! [Stand up] STAND UP! [Sit down] SIT DOWN! [Open book] OPEN your book! [Close it] CLOSE your book! [Point to ear] LISTEN! [Point at student] REPEAT! Negative imperatives — add DON'T: DON'T run! DON'T talk! DON'T be late! Polite imperatives — add PLEASE: Sit down, please. Listen carefully, please. [Demonstrate each] You use imperatives every day at work: Send the email. Open the document. Don't be late. Listen to the customer. Ready? Let's practice! OPEN your book — page 1!"
Key Examples
Stand up! / Sit down!¡Párate! / ¡Siéntate!
Open your book. / Close the door.Abrí tu libro. / Cerrá la puerta.
Don’t Don’t run! / Don’t talk!¡No corras! / ¡No hables!
Listen carefully, please.Escuchá con atención, por favor.
Send the email. / Open the document.Enviá el email. / Abrí el documento.
