I am pleased: 'estoy' and 'está' for state
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use singular persons of 'estar' to ask and answer questions about how someone is.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The sound-symbol correspondence [e] sounds like the 'e' in the Spanish word 'elefante'.
- The verb 'estar' means to be, being when describing mood or temporary state.
- Spanish uses two question marks; the one at the front of the question is upside down.
Keywords
[e] - pronounced as in 'elefante'
Estoy - part of the verb 'estar' - 'to be, being' - meaning 'I am'
Está - part of the verb 'estar' - 'to be, being' - meaning 'she, he, it is'
¿cómo? - question word for 'how'
Common misconception
I can only use 'estar' to talk about location.
The verb 'estar' can be used to talk about location as well as temporary states or moods.
Teacher tip
Teachers may find it helpful to support their teaching of intonation questions by using hand gestures to model rising intonation. Some pupils may find it helpful to use the same gestures themselves initially, as they practise.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What greeting would you use to say 'good morning' in Spanish?
Q2.Match the Spanish and the English.
Q3.To say 'yes' in Spanish, we use ...
Q4.Which is the correct translation of 'Yes, Quique is in Madrid'?
Q5.¿Quique está en Lugo? Answer this question by saying, 'No, Quique is in Madrid' in Spanish.
Q6.Look at this question ¿Estás en Lima?' Which answer is translated as 'Yes, I am in Lima'?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the English and the Spanish.
Q2.The verb 'estar' means to be, being when describing location and ?
Q3.Match the English and Spanish.
Q4.How do you say 'he is serious now'
Q5.How do you say 'he is pleased now' in Spanish?
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