People: 'ser' and 'estar' singular persons
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can talk about people's traits and states using 'ser' and 'estar'.
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.
Teacher tip
The teacher might want to set a different time limit for task B1.
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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.
I am
you are
she, he, it is
we are
they are
Q4.Match the Spanish and English.
I am
you are
she, he, it is
we are
they are
Q5.Match the Spanish and English.
ugly
beautiful
strange
cheerful
nice
happy
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.
happy
smart, ready
ill, bad
sad
strong
Q4.Which words have a similar meaning to 'contento'?
Q5.'You are clever.' Choose the correct translation.
Q6.Write in Spanish: 'I am ill.'
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