Year 3 - Spanish
Ask how someone is today
Me and others: 'estar' for location and state
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Unit Summary
In this unit, in the context of the classroom, pupils learn first, second and third person singular forms of the verb 'estar' and singular regular adjective agreement. They use statements, intonation and information questions with ' ¿cómo?' and '¿dónde?' to communicate how and where people are.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use singular 'estar' to talk about how someone is today.
Key Notes
- The sound-symbol correspondences [e] and [i] can be practised with many names of people from Spanish-speaking countries.
- 'Estoy' means 'I am' and 'está' means 'she, he, it is' or 'is' when talking about mood and temporary states.
- When the person or animal being described is male adjectives end in -o and -a for female.
Vocabulary To Learn
- [e]: pronounced as in 'elefante'
- [i]: pronounced as in 'idea'
- adjective: a word that gives information about a noun
- estoy: 'I am', part of the verb 'estar' - 'to be, being'
- está: 'she, he, it is', part of the verb 'estar' - 'to be, being'
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- As in English, the spelling of Spanish adjectives remains the same regardless of the noun they are describing.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
The sound-symbol correspondences [e] and [i] can be practised with many names of people from Spanish-speaking countries. 'Estoy' means 'I am' and 'está' means 'she, he, it is' or 'is' when talking about mood and temporary states.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. '[e]'
pronounced as in 'elefante'. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: As in English, the spelling of Spanish adjectives remains the same regardless of the noun they are describing. Correction: The spelling of Spanish adjectives changes from -o to -a when desciring a person or animal that is female.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Are you here? 'Estás' for location Study Guide
- Ask where: information questions with '¿dónde?' Study Guide
- Greetings: the verb 'estar' Study Guide
- How are you feeling? Information questions with '¿cómo?' Study Guide
- How is Sofía? Using 'está' to say how someone is today Study Guide
- How someone is today: singular regular adjective agreement Study Guide
- I am pleased: 'estoy' and 'está' for state Study Guide
- In class: 'estoy' and 'está' for location Study Guide
- In class: asking intonation questions Study Guide
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