What I am like: 'ser' singular persons
Learning outcomes
I can use 'soy', 'eres' and 'es' to describe general traits.
I can recognise, write and pronounce [u].
- Year 7
What I am like: 'ser' singular persons
Learning outcomes
I can use 'soy', 'eres' and 'es' to describe general traits.
I can recognise, write and pronounce [u].
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The SSC [u] is ponounced as in 'universo'.
- The verb 'ser' is used to describe general traits.
- 'Soy', 'eres' and 'es' are the 1st, 2nd and 3rd person singular forms of 'ser'.
Keywords
[u] - pronounced as in 'universo'
Ser - to be, being for general traits
Soy - part of the verb 'to be, being' meaning 'I am'
Eres - part of the verb 'to be, being' meaning 'you are'
Es - part of the verb 'to be, being' meaning 'she, he, it is'
Common misconception
As in English, there is one way to say 'I am' in Spanish.
There are two ways to say 'I am' in Spanish. These are 'estoy' (for location, mood and temporary state) and 'soy' (for general traits).
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is 'I am' in Spanish?
Q2.Choose the correct translation of 'Alex is calm today'.
Q3.The verb 'estar' is used for location, and states.
Q4.Match the forms of 'estar' with their grammatical persons.
Q5.Match up the Spanish and English words.
Q6.Which adjective would be used to describe a male person?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match up the Spanish and English adjectives.
Q2.The verb 'ser' is used for __________.
Q3.Match up the Spanish and English verbs.
