At the library
En la biblioteca
- Talk about a book, fairy tale, or poem you have read.
- Ask for a book or author in the library.
- Conditional: irregular verbs
This A2 Spanish lesson "At the Library" helps learners practice practical dialogues and the conditional tense with irregular verbs, focusing on library-related conversations, polite requests, and hypothetical statements using popular literary references like Don Quijote and Isabel Allende.
Listening & reading materials
Practice vocabulary in context with real materials.
A2.30.2 Cultura
Don Quijote de la Mancha: Entre Molinos y Sueños
Don Quijote de la Mancha: Between Windmills and Dreams
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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El escritor
The writer
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La tarjeta de la biblioteca
The library card
3
La sección
The section
4
Cuento de hadas
Fairy tale
5
La recomendación
The recommendation
Ejercicio 2: Conversation exercise
Instrucción:
- You are looking for a book and ask the secretary where to find it. (You are looking for a book and ask the secretary where to find it. )
- Describe a book you recently read and liked; (Describe a book you recently read and liked;)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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¡Hola! Estoy buscando un libro que se llama "El gran Gatsby" pero no puedo encontrarlo. ¿Podrías ayudarme? Hello! I am looking for this book that is called "The Great Gatsby" but I can not find it. Could you help me? |
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Exercise 3: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Si estuviera en la biblioteca, _______ un libro interesante.
(If I were in the library, _______ an interesting book.)2. _______ preguntar al bibliotecario dónde está la sección de cuentos de hadas.
(_______ to ask the librarian where the fairy tale section is.)3. Si tuviera la tarjeta de la biblioteca, _______ los libros a tiempo para evitar multas.
(If I had the library card, _______ the books on time to avoid fines.)4. _______ recomendarme una novela española para mejorar mi comprensión lectora?
(_______ recommend me a Spanish novel to improve my reading comprehension?)Exercise 5: At the library
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Ir - To go
Condicional simple
- yo iría
- tú irías
- él/ella/usted iría
- nosotros/as iríamos
- vosotros/as iríais
- ellos/ellas/ustedes irían
Tener - To have
Condicional simple
- yo tendría
- tú tendrías
- él/ella/usted tendría
- nosotros/as tendríamos
- vosotros/as tendríais
- ellos/ellas/ustedes tendrían
Haber - To have (auxiliary)
Condicional simple
- yo habría
- tú habrías
- él/ella/usted habría
- nosotros/as habríamos
- vosotros/as habríais
- ellos/ellas/ustedes habrían
Hacer - To do/make
Condicional simple
- yo haría
- tú harías
- él/ella/usted haría
- nosotros/as haríamos
- vosotros/as haríais
- ellos/ellas/ustedes harían
Decir - To say
Condicional simple
- yo diría
- tú dirías
- él/ella/usted diría
- nosotros/as diríamos
- vosotros/as diríais
- ellos/ellas/ustedes dirían
Exercise 6: Condicional: Los verbos irregulares
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Conditional: irregular verbs
Show translation Show answershabría, Haría, diría, Saldríamos, Podrías, Pondría, Vendría, Sabrías
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Tener to have Share Copied!
Condicional simple
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| (yo) tendría | I would have |
| (tú) tendrías | You would have |
| (él/ella) tendría | he/she would have |
| (nosotros/nosotras) tendríamos | we would have |
| (vosotros/vosotras) tendríais | You would have |
| (ellos/ellas) tendrían | they would have |
Haber to have Share Copied!
Condicional simple
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| (yo) habría | I would have |
| (tú) habrías | You would have |
| (él/ella) habría | he would have/she would have |
| (nosotros/nosotras) habríamos | we would have |
| (vosotros/vosotras) habríais | you would have |
| (ellos/ellas) habrían | they would have |
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Exploring Language Skills at the Library
This lesson titled "At the Library" immerses you in practical Spanish conversations and grammar focused around the library context, perfect for A2 learners building confidence in everyday interactions. You will discover dialogue scenarios such as asking for a specific author's book and talking about a story you have read, including expressing preferences using conditional tense. For example, you will practice requests like "¿Podrías ayudarme?" and recommendations such as suggesting a book you enjoyed.
Key Grammar: Conditional Tense with Irregular Verbs
A central focus of this lesson is mastering the condicional simple—the simple conditional tense with irregular verbs, essential for polite requests, hypothetical statements, and expressing wishes. You will learn to use verbs such as ir (to go), tener (to have), haber (to have auxiliary), hacer (to do/make), and decir (to say). For instance, sentences like "Si estuviera en la biblioteca, te prestaría un libro interesante" help you understand how to form and use this tense in real-life contexts.
Practical Dialogues and Exercises
The lesson provides ready-to-use dialogues on asking for books, recommending reads, and discussing literary tastes using conditional mood. You will improve your conversational skills and vocabulary relevant to the library and literature, including famous titles like
Cultural Insight and Usage Notes
Unlike English, Spanish uses the conditional tense not only for politeness but also to express hypothetical situations and wishes. For example, "Querría preguntar" translates to "I would like to ask," showing a polite, conditional form. Useful phrases include "¿Podrías recomendarme...?" (Could you recommend me...?) and "Si tuviera la tarjeta de la biblioteca..." (If I had the library card...). These enable respectful and natural communication in Spanish-speaking environments.
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