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Christmas celebrations in Spain

Me and others: 'ser' for traits

Unit Summary

This unit introduces singular persons of 'ser', a second verb to be, being for permanent traits. Pupils use this verb to describe what they are like generally, and to say where they are from. They also learn to say what day of the week it is using 'es', the third person singular of 'ser'.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use 'ser' and 'estar' to understand information about Christmas traditions in Spain.

Key Notes

  • A range of familiar sound-symbol correspondences can be practised in a Christmas carol.
  • Singular 'ser' can be used to understand information about Christmas traditions in Spain.
  • Singular 'estar' can be used to understand where things are and how people feel at this time of year.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • estoy: part of the verb 'estar' that means I am
  • es: part of the verb 'ser' that means she, he, it is

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Both 'estoy' and 'es' can be used for general traits and feelings as it would be in English.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

A range of familiar sound-symbol correspondences can be practised in a Christmas carol. Singular 'ser' can be used to understand information about Christmas traditions in Spain.

2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'estoy'

part of the verb 'estar' that means I am. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: Both 'estoy' and 'es' can be used for general traits and feelings as it would be in English. Correction: 'Estoy' is used for feelings and 'es' for general traits.

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