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Lesson 30: Review 5 + Writing

Rellenar formularios
Today’s useful language: Start by saying: Me llamo Jamie Lee. Nací el 4 de mayo de 2001. Mi nacionalidad es canadiense. Then answer: Completa each field with your own information.
English-speaker check: Dates use el: el cuatro de mayo; Spanish addresses put the street before the number.

Why learn form filling?

Forms are everywhere:

  • Hotels
  • Gyms
  • Schools
  • Government offices
Think before you reveal the answer: Model answer: Me llamo Jamie Lee. Nací el 4 de mayo de 2001. Mi nacionalidad es canadiense. Now say or write your own answer to: Completa each field with your own information.
English-speaker check: Dates use el: el cuatro de mayo; Spanish addresses put the street before the number.

Personal Details Fields

nombrefirst name
apellidossurname(s)
fecha de nacimientodate of birth
lugar de nacimientoplace of birth
nacionalidadnationality
sexogender (M/F)
estado civilmarital status
Use the words in a sentence: Me llamo Jamie Lee. Nací el 4 de mayo de 2001. Mi nacionalidad es canadiense. Ask a partner: Completa each field with your own information. Notice the meaning before you memorise a translation.
English-speaker check: Dates use el: el cuatro de mayo; Spanish addresses put the street before the number.

Contact Information

direcciónaddress
calle / número / pisostreet / number / floor
código postalpostcode
ciudad / provinciacity / province
teléfono (móvil)(mobile) phone
correo electrónicoemail
Use the words in a sentence: Me llamo Jamie Lee. Nací el 4 de mayo de 2001. Mi nacionalidad es canadiense. Ask a partner: Completa each field with your own information. Notice the meaning before you memorise a translation.
English-speaker check: Dates use el: el cuatro de mayo; Spanish addresses put the street before the number.

Spanish Address Format

Calle Mayor, 12, 3ºB, 28013 Madrid

Order: Street, number, floor+door, postcode, city

Model first, then personalise it: Me llamo Jamie Lee. Nací el 4 de mayo de 2001. Mi nacionalidad es canadiense. Continue with one more detail. Partner prompt: Completa each field with your own information.
English-speaker check: Dates use el: el cuatro de mayo; Spanish addresses put the street before the number.

Dates & Numbers

Date format: DD/MM/YYYY

14/03/1996 = el catorce de marzo de mil novecientos noventa y seis

ID numbers:

  • DNI (for Spaniards)
  • NIE (for foreigners)
Say it, then make it yours: Me llamo Jamie Lee. Nací el 4 de mayo de 2001. Mi nacionalidad es canadiense. Follow with your own answer: Completa each field with your own information.
English-speaker check: Dates use el: el cuatro de mayo; Spanish addresses put the street before the number.

Nationalities in Spanish

irlandesa, español, francesa

Always lowercase! Not “Irlandesa”

Agrees in gender and number:

  • Ana es irlandesa.
  • Luis es español.
Use the words in a sentence: Me llamo Jamie Lee. Nací el 4 de mayo de 2001. Mi nacionalidad es canadiense. Ask a partner: Completa each field with your own information. Notice the meaning before you memorise a translation.
English-speaker check: Dates use el: el cuatro de mayo; Spanish addresses put the street before the number.

Common Form Instructions

Rellene con mayúsculas.Fill in using capital letters.
Marque con una X.Mark with an X.
Adjunte una fotocopia del pasaporte.Attach a photocopy of your passport.
Firme y feche el documento.Sign and date the document.
No escriba en este espacio.Do not write in this space.

Tip: Avoid Spelling Mistakes

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Write months as numbers on forms to avoid spelling errors.
Use 03 instead of "marzo"
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Use BLOCK CAPITALS when instructed.
“ANA GARCÍA LÓPEZ” not “Ana García López”
Say it, then make it yours: Me llamo Jamie Lee. Nací el 4 de mayo de 2001. Mi nacionalidad es canadiense. Follow with your own answer: Completa each field with your own information.
English-speaker check: Dates use el: el cuatro de mayo; Spanish addresses put the street before the number.

Complete Example: Gym Registration

Nombre: Niamh
Apellidos: O'Brien
Fecha de nacimiento: 22/07/2001
Nacionalidad: irlandesa
Dirección: Calle Luna, 8, 2ºA
Código postal: 08001
Ciudad: Barcelona
Teléfono: 612 345 678
Correo electrónico: [email protected]
Take-away practice: Say this without looking: Me llamo Jamie Lee. Nací el 4 de mayo de 2001. Mi nacionalidad es canadiense. For homework, answer in two Spanish sentences: Completa each field with your own information.
English-speaker check: Dates use el: el cuatro de mayo; Spanish addresses put the street before the number.

Practice: Fill in the Blanks

Nombre: _______
Apellidos: _______
Fecha de nacimiento: ___/___/____
Nacionalidad: _______
Dirección: _______, ___, ___
Código postal: _______
Ciudad: _______
Teléfono: _______
Correo electrónico: _______
Think before you reveal the answer: Model answer: Me llamo Jamie Lee. Nací el 4 de mayo de 2001. Mi nacionalidad es canadiense. Now say or write your own answer to: Completa each field with your own information.
English-speaker check: Dates use el: el cuatro de mayo; Spanish addresses put the street before the number.

Peer Check

Swap papers with a partner. Check for:

  • Two surnames in apellidos?
  • Nationality in lowercase?
  • Date in DD/MM/YYYY?
  • Address follows Spanish order?
Say it, then make it yours: Me llamo Jamie Lee. Nací el 4 de mayo de 2001. Mi nacionalidad es canadiense. Follow with your own answer: Completa each field with your own information.
English-speaker check: Dates use el: el cuatro de mayo; Spanish addresses put the street before the number.

Form Instructions Drill

What do these mean?

Rellene con mayúsculas.
Fill in using capital letters.
Marque con una X.
Mark with an X.
Firme aquí.
Sign here.
Model first, then personalise it: Me llamo Jamie Lee. Nací el 4 de mayo de 2001. Mi nacionalidad es canadiense. Continue with one more detail. Partner prompt: Completa each field with your own information.
English-speaker check: Dates use el: el cuatro de mayo; Spanish addresses put the street before the number.

Spot the Errors

Nombre: María
Apellidos: Fernández
Fecha de nacimiento: 05/13/1990
Nacionalidad: Francesa
Dirección: Avda. Libertad 25, 1º
Ciudad: Valencia

How many mistakes?

Think before you reveal the answer: Model answer: Me llamo Jamie Lee. Nací el 4 de mayo de 2001. Mi nacionalidad es canadiense. Now say or write your own answer to: Completa each field with your own information.
English-speaker check: Dates use el: el cuatro de mayo; Spanish addresses put the street before the number.

Review: Key Takeaways

  • nombre = first name; apellidos = both surnames
  • Date format: DD/MM/YYYY
  • Address: street, number, floor → postcode, city
  • Nationalities: lowercase and gendered
  • Instructions use usted commands
Say it, then make it yours: Me llamo Jamie Lee. Nací el 4 de mayo de 2001. Mi nacionalidad es canadiense. Follow with your own answer: Completa each field with your own information.
English-speaker check: Dates use el: el cuatro de mayo; Spanish addresses put the street before the number.

Writing Task: Hotel Registration

Imagine you’re checking into a hotel in Seville.

Fill out this form using your real or fictional details.

Nombre: _______________
Apellidos: _______________
Fecha de nacimiento: ___/___/____
Nacionalidad: _______________
Dirección en su país: _______________
Teléfono de contacto: _______________
Firma: _______________

Self-Check Checklist

✓ Two surnames?
✓ Date = DD/MM/YYYY?
✓ Nationality lowercase?
✓ No spelling of months?
✓ Used BLOCK CAPS if asked?
Think before you reveal the answer: Model answer: Me llamo Jamie Lee. Nací el 4 de mayo de 2001. Mi nacionalidad es canadiense. Now say or write your own answer to: Completa each field with your own information.
English-speaker check: Dates use el: el cuatro de mayo; Spanish addresses put the street before the number.

Common Mistake Alert

English speakers often write only ONE surname.
Wrong: Apellidos: Smith
Right: Apellidos: Smith Johnson
Never capitalize nationalities in Spanish.
Wrong: Nacionalidad: Americana
Right: nacionalidad: americana
Say it, then make it yours: Me llamo Jamie Lee. Nací el 4 de mayo de 2001. Mi nacionalidad es canadiense. Follow with your own answer: Completa each field with your own information.
English-speaker check: Dates use el: el cuatro de mayo; Spanish addresses put the street before the number.

Homework

Complete the Form Filling Worksheet.

  • Part A: Translate form instructions
  • Part B: Fill in a school enrollment form
  • Part C: Correct errors in a sample form
Take-away practice: Say this without looking: Me llamo Jamie Lee. Nací el 4 de mayo de 2001. Mi nacionalidad es canadiense. For homework, answer in two Spanish sentences: Completa each field with your own information.
English-speaker check: Dates use el: el cuatro de mayo; Spanish addresses put the street before the number.

Wrap-up

Today you learned to:

  • Identify standard form fields in Spanish
  • Fill out personal and contact details correctly
  • Follow common form instructions

¡Listos para rellenar cualquier formulario!

Take-away practice: Say this without looking: Me llamo Jamie Lee. Nací el 4 de mayo de 2001. Mi nacionalidad es canadiense. For homework, answer in two Spanish sentences: Completa each field with your own information.
English-speaker check: Dates use el: el cuatro de mayo; Spanish addresses put the street before the number.

Homework

Practice

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