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I am pleased: 'estoy' and 'está' for state

Me and others: 'estar' for location and state

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 persons of 'estar' to ask and answer questions about how someone is.

Key Notes

  • 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.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • [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 Mistakes To Avoid

  • I can only use 'estar' to talk about location.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.

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.

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: I can only use 'estar' to talk about location. Correction: The verb 'estar' can be used to talk about location as well as temporary states or moods.

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