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Today vs in general: 'soy' and 'estoy', '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 say how you and others are today and in general.

Key Notes

  • Practising vocabulary reinforces learning and improves communication. There are many ways to practise, including games.
  • 'Ser' ('to be, being') is used for general traits; 'soy' means 'I am' and 'es' means 'she, he, it is'.
  • 'Estar' ('to be, being') is used for location and temporary states; 'estoy' means 'I am' and 'está' - 'she, he, it is'.
  • 'Estar' and 'ser' can be combined with adjectives to say describe how someone is feeling and in general.
  • Adverbs 'normalmente', 'siempre', and 'hoy' add detail when differentiating between your feelings today and in general.

Vocabulary To Learn

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

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • There is only one verb for 'to be, being' in Spanish.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

Practising vocabulary reinforces learning and improves communication. There are many ways to practise, including games. 'Ser' ('to be, being') is used for general traits; 'soy' means 'I am' and 'es' means 'she, he, it is'.

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

part of the 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: There is only one verb for 'to be, being' in Spanish. Correction: There are two verbs for to be in Spanish: 'estar' for location and temporary states and 'ser' for general traits.

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