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What I am like: 'ser' singular persons

Identity: 'estar' and 'ser'

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 'soy', 'eres' and 'es' to describe general traits.

Key Notes

  • The SSC [u] is ponounced as in 'universo'.
  • The verb 'ser' is used to describe general traits.
  • 'Soy', 'eres' and 'es' are the 1st, 2nd and 3rd person singular forms of 'ser'.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • [u]: pronounced as in 'universo'
  • ser: to be, being for general traits
  • soy: part of the verb 'to be, being' meaning 'I am'
  • eres: part of the verb 'to be, being' meaning 'you are'
  • es: part of the verb 'to be, being' meaning 'she, he, it is'

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • As in English, there is one way to say 'I am' in Spanish.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

The SSC [u] is ponounced as in 'universo'. The verb 'ser' is used to describe general traits.

2. Define this key language word and use it in context. '[u]'

pronounced as in 'universo'. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: As in English, there is one way to say 'I am' in Spanish. Correction: There are two ways to say 'I am' in Spanish. These are 'estoy' (for location, mood and temporary state) and 'soy' (for general traits).

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