Year 7 - Spanish
What I am like: intonation questions
Identity: 'estar' and 'ser'
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn singular forms of the verb 'estar' to talk about location and states, and singular forms of the verb 'ser' to talk about traits. They use adjective agreement as a complement to a verb to describe what someone is like, and learn sounds for vowels a, e, i, o, u in Spanish.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use 'ser' to describe people and ask questions.
Key Notes
- The Spanish vowels are [a] as in 'alto', [o] as in 'yo', [e] as in elefante, [i] as in 'idea' and [u] as in 'universo'.
- The verb 'ser' is used to describe general traits.
- Masculine adjectives ending in -o change to -a in the feminine form.
- In Spanish, you can change a statement into an intonation question by raising your voice at the end.
Vocabulary To Learn
- ser: verb 'to be, being' for general traits
- masculine form: form of an adjective that describes a boy, man, or masculine noun
- feminine form: form of an adjective that describes a girl, woman, or feminine noun
- intonation: rise and fall of the voice in speaking
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- To turn a statement into a question in Spanish you need to alter the order of the words as in English.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
The Spanish vowels are [a] as in 'alto', [o] as in 'yo', [e] as in elefante, [i] as in 'idea' and [u] as in 'universo'. The verb 'ser' is used to describe general traits.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'ser'
verb 'to be, being' for general traits. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: To turn a statement into a question in Spanish you need to alter the order of the words as in English. Correction: It is not necessary to alter word order when forming questions in Spanish. To turn a statement into a question, you can raise your voice at the end.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Greetings in the Spanish-speaking world: 'estar' 1st and 3rd person singular Study Guide
- How are you feeling? 'Estar' singular persons Study Guide
- How are you feeling? Singular gender adjective agreement Study Guide
- What I am like: 'ser' singular persons Study Guide
- Where are you? 'Estar' 2nd person singular Study Guide
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