People: 'ser' and 'estar' singular persons
Learning outcomes
I can talk about people's traits and states using 'ser' and 'estar'.
I can read words that contain the weak vowel [u] correctly.
- Year 8
People: 'ser' and 'estar' singular persons
Learning outcomes
I can talk about people's traits and states using 'ser' and 'estar'.
I can read words that contain the weak vowel [u] correctly.
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The weak vowel [u] when next to [a], [e] and [o] becomes a single syllable.
- The verb 'ser' means 'to, be, being' and it is used to describe permanent traits.
- The verb 'estar' means 'to, be, being' and it is used to describe temporary states/moods.
- Adjectives like 'listo' and 'malo' have different meanings depending on which verb is used: 'ser' or 'estar'.
Keywords
Weak vowel - vowel that is not strong or dominant in pronunciation, e.g. the letter [u]
Ser - verb 'to be, being' used to describe permanent traits
Estar - verb 'to be, being' used to describe temporary state/mood and location
Common misconception
It doesn't matter which Spanish translation of the verb 'to be' we use, as they both mean 'to be, being'.
The verb 'ser' is used to talk about permanent traits, and the verb 'estar' is used to talk about temporary states/moods and location.
Equipment
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The verb 'ser' means 'to be, being' and is used to describe traits.
Q2.The verb 'estar' means 'to be, being' and is used to describe states/moods.
Q3.Match the Spanish and English.
Q4.Match the Spanish and English.
Q5.Match the Spanish and English.
Q6.Translate into Spanish: 'She is normally calm.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What happens when a weak vowel is next to a strong vowel?
Q2.Which word does not include a weak vowel and strong vowel combination?
Q3.Match the Spanish and English.
