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Where you and I are from: 'eres'

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 understand 'soy' and 'eres' when talking about where people are from.

Key Notes

  • The vowel sounds [a] [e] [i] [o] and [u] can be practised by reading aloud short rhymes.
  • The verb 'ser' means 'to be, being' when talking about where people are from.
  • 'Eres' means 'you are' when talking about where you are from.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • eres: part of the verb 'to be' that means 'you are'
  • de: means 'from' and we use it to talk about our origin

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • The sounds [e] and [i] are pronounced the same as in English.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

The vowel sounds [a] [e] [i] [o] and [u] can be practised by reading aloud short rhymes. The verb 'ser' means 'to be, being' when talking about where people are from.

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

part of the verb 'to be' that means 'you are'. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: The sounds [e] and [i] are pronounced the same as in English. Correction: The sound [e] is pronounced as in 'elefante' and the sound [i] is pronounced as in 'idea'.

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