B1a Somos tranquilos.

B1b Están cansadas.

B1c Estamos diferentes.

B1d Son independientes.

B1e Están serias.

Today vs. in general: 'son' and 'están'

Spanish

How are they? 'Son' and 'están'

El Día de los Muertos: information questions with 'cuántos' and 'cuántas'

El Día de los Muertos: describe an 'altar'

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)

Fill in the gap. Esta tarde, las niñas __________ nerviosas porque tienen un examen.

Order the words to say 'we are always positive but today we are angry'.

'A veces mi hermano está tonto.' Translate this sentence into English.

'Today they are ill and sad.' Translate this sentence into Spanish.

'__________ contentas hoy.' Which words best complete this sentence?

Order the words to say 'normally the adults are annoying and serious'.

'Los gatos están cansados pero tranquilos.' Translate this sentence into English.

'We are always active together.' Translate this sentence into Spanish.

Today vs. in general: 'son' and 'están'

Lesson outcome