the vowels [i] and [u] which merge with [a], [e] and [o] to make a single syllable

'they are' for location and temporary state, part of the verb 'estar'

'they are' for general traits, part of the verb 'ser'

a word that gives information about a noun

aceite

ciencia

limpiar

boina

junio

idea

tierra

cielo

aire

nieve

violeta

viento

independiente

canción

familia

enviado

pierna

poema

B1a Son importantes para mí.

B1b Están activos.

B1c Son positivos y demasiado inteligentes.

B1d Están diferentes. 

B1e Están independientes.

How are they? 'Son' and 'están'

Spanish

This unit requires pupils to use ‘estar’ and ‘ser’ effectively to communicate about how others are today and what they are like in general. When using the new plural forms ‘están’ and ‘son’ in the context of the festival ‘El Día de los Muertos’, pupils also use plural forms of familiar adjectives.

Me and others: plural 'estar' (for states) and 'ser' (for traits)

'Esta mañana, mis __________ están muy serios.' Which word best completes this sentence?

'Los estudiantes a menudo son contentos.' Translate this sentence into English.

'They are tired but curious.' Translate this sentence into Spanish.

Order the words to say 'normally they are very silly in class'.

Order the days of the week from the first to the last day. Start with Monday.

Which words could describe both masculine and feminine subjects in a sentence?

'Las niñas siempre son amables.' Translate this sentence into English.

'Today, my friend is calm.' Translate this sentence into Spanish.

Starter Quiz