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How is she? 'Es' and 'está'

Me and others: singular 'estar' (for states) and 'ser' (for traits)

Unit Summary

This unit requires pupils to use 'estar' and 'ser' effectively to communicate about how they and others are today and what they are like in general. When using the new plural forms 'estamos' and 'somos', pupils need also to use plural adjective agreement, applied to familiar and new adjectives.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to understand a text about how you am and how she is using 'ser' and 'estar'.

Key Notes

  • In Spanish, [e] is pronounced as in 'elefante' and [i] as in 'idea'.
  • Practising vocabulary helps reinforce learning and improves communication skills.
  • Use the verb 'estar' (to be, being) for location and temporary states. 'Estoy' means I am and 'está' means she, he is.
  • Use the verb 'ser' (to be, being) for general traits. 'Soy' means I am and 'es' means she, he is.
  • 'Estar' and 'ser' can be combined with adjectives to describe how someone is feeling and how someone is in general.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • estoy: part of the Spanish verb 'estar' meaning 'I am'
  • está: part of the Spanish verb 'estar' meaning 'she, he, it is'
  • soy: part of the Spanish verb 'ser' meaning 'I am'
  • es: part of the Spanish verb 'ser' meaning 'she, he, it is'

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • [e] and [i] are pronounced the same in Spanish and English.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

In Spanish, [e] is pronounced as in 'elefante' and [i] as in 'idea'. Practising vocabulary helps reinforce learning and improves communication skills.

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

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

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: [e] and [i] are pronounced the same in Spanish and English. Correction: [e] is pronounced as in elefante and [i] is pronounced as in idea.

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