Where you and I are from: 'eres'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand ‘soy’ and ‘eres’ when talking about where people are from.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The vowel sounds [a] [e] [i] [o] and [u] can be practised by reading aloud short rhymes.
- The verb ‘ser’ means 'to be, being' when talking about where people are from.
- ‘Eres’ means ‘you are’ when talking about where you are from.
Keywords
Eres - part of the verb 'to be' that means 'you are'
De - means 'from' and we use it to talk about our origin
Common misconception
The sounds [e] and [i] are pronounced the same as in English.
The sound [e] is pronounced as in 'elefante' and the sound [i] is pronounced as in 'idea'.
Teacher tip
The teacher might want to explore this lesson more by asking students to introduce each other and to teach other countries which are relevant to their class. Possible countries: India, Irán, Polonia (Poland), Rumania (Romania), Brasil (Brazil), Portugal. A display could be created.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match these Spanish words to their English meanings.
in class
slow
fast (f)
nervous (m)
at home
Q2.What does the verb 'estar' mean?
Q3.Match these Spanish words to their English meanings.
curious (for a boy or man)
calm (for a girl or woman)
triste (for a boy/man or girl/woman)
calm (for a boy or man)
curious (for a girl or woman)
happy (for a boy/man or girl/woman)
Q4.True or false? The verb 'ser' is used to talk about general traits, and the verb 'estar' is used to talk about temporary states or moods.
Q5.Choose the correct word to complete the following sentence: 'Es __________.'
Q6.How do you say 'How are you?' in Spanish?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match up the correct Spanish and English names of these countries.
Peru
England
Spain
Q2.What does the verb 'ser' mean and what is it used for?
Q3.How do you say 'I am from England.' in Spanish?
Q4.Complete the following sentence: 'Eres Perú.'
Q5.How would you say 'you are' when talking about someone's origin?
Q6.How do you say 'You are from Spain.' in Spanish?
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