How is she? 'Es' and 'está'
Learning outcomes
I can understand a text about how I am and how she is using 'ser' and 'estar'.
I can distinguish between [e] and [i].
How is she? 'Es' and 'está'
Learning outcomes
I can understand a text about how I am and how she is using 'ser' and 'estar'.
I can distinguish between [e] and [i].
Lesson details
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Key learning points
- In Spanish, [e] is pronounced as in ‘elefante’ and [i] as in ‘idea’.
- Practising vocabulary helps reinforce learning and improves communication skills.
- Use the verb 'estar' (to be, being) for location and temporary states. 'Estoy' means I am and 'está' means she, he is.
- Use the verb 'ser' (to be, being) for general traits. 'Soy' means I am and 'es' means she, he is.
- 'Estar' and 'ser' can be combined with adjectives to describe how someone is feeling and how someone is in general.
Keywords
Estoy - part of the Spanish verb 'estar' meaning 'I am'
Está - part of the Spanish verb 'estar' meaning 'she, he, it is'
Soy - part of the Spanish verb 'ser' meaning 'I am'
Es - part of the Spanish verb 'ser' meaning 'she, he, it is'
Common misconception
[e] and [i] are pronounced the same in Spanish and English.
[e] is pronounced as in elefante and [i] is pronounced as in idea.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the Spanish to the English.
to search, searching
to present, presenting
to pronounce, pronouncing
to sing, singing
to buy, buying
to need, needing