How is she? 'Es' and 'está'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand a text about how I am and how she is using 'ser' and 'estar'.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
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.
Teacher tip
Additional practice of 'estoy'/'soy' and 'es'/'está' may be required to consolidate the use of 'estar' for location and temporary states and 'ser' for general traits. This could be done when answering the register, e.g. 'estoy presente', 'hoy estoy contenta', 'normalmente, soy positiva'.
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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
Q2.Which of these words means 'annoying'?
Q3.Order these words to say 'she is (normally) calm but today she is nervous'.
Q4.Which word is an adverb?
Q5.Yo contento cuando en el parque'. Complete this sentence. You will need the same answer for both gaps.
Q6.Translate into Spanish 'normally she is active'.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which sentence has 6 [i] or [e] sounds in total?
Q2.Which words could be used to describe 'una niña'?
Q3.Which words are opposites?
Q4.Order these words to say 'normally the teacher is creative and fun'.
Q5.'Tu estuche está perdido.' Translate this sentence into English.
Q6.'He is happy at school.' Translate this sentence into Spanish.
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