English grammar
Watch, see, look at
Talk about going out, and the difference between watch, see and look at.
From the scene I go out with friends
In short
Watch a film or TV, see someone or something, and look at something on purpose: look at Javi, not look Javi.
Your turn
Which one goes with notice / meet?
Options: watch a film / comedies · look at Javi (not look Javi) · I see Javi on Saturdays.
Show answer
notice / meet → I see Javi on Saturdays.
How it works
English has three verbs for using your eyes. Watch a film, a match or TV (you follow it).
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
I go (blank) with my friends.
Options: out · in · away
Show answer
I go out with my friends.
Salgo con mis amigos.
Good to know
See something or someone (it just reaches your eyes, or you meet a friend).
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
I (blank) to the cinema.
Options: go · goes · going
Show answer
I go to the cinema.
Voy al cine.
Good to know
Look at something on purpose: with a thing or person after it, look needs at: look at Javi (not look Javi).
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
I go out (blank) Javi.
Options: at · with · to
Show answer
I go out with Javi.
Salgo con Javi.
follow a film / TV watch a film / comedies
Nuria
I always watch comedies.
Siempre veo comedias.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
I always watch (blank).
Options: I see Javi on Saturdays · look at Javi · comedies
Show answer
Nuria
I always watch comedies.
Siempre veo comedias.
notice / meet I see Javi on Saturdays.
Your turn
What goes with I see Javi on Saturdays.?
Options: notice / meet · follow a film / TV · on purpose
Show answer
I see Javi on Saturdays. → notice / meet
on purpose look at Javi (not look Javi)
spend time out go out with friends
Your turn
What goes with go out with friends?
Options: spend time out · follow a film / TV · notice / meet
Show answer
go out with friends → spend time out
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| follow a film / TV | watch a film / comedies |
|---|---|
| notice / meet | I see Javi on Saturdays. |
| on purpose | look at Javi (not look Javi) |
| spend time out | go out with friends |
More lines from the story
- NuriaI go out with my friends.Salgo con mis amigos.
- NuriaI go to the cinema.Voy al cine.
- NuriaI go out with Javi.Salgo con Javi.
- NuriaWell... I only watch Javi!Bueno... ¡yo solo veo a Javi!
- TomásNuria, what do you do on Fridays?Nuria, ¿qué haces los viernes?