Year 7 - Spanish
What people are like: 'ser' and 'estar' in 1st person plural
People and places: 'estar' and 'ser'
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn plural forms 'estamos' and 'están' and 'somos'. They contrast 'estar' for state or mood with 'ser' for traits. Pupils combine plural verbs with adjective agreement. They learn that 'de' and 'el' combine to form 'del' and contrast this with 'de la'.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use the 1st person plural of 'ser' and 'estar' to talk about what we are like and how we are feeling today.
Key Notes
- The sound symbol correspondence [ce] is pronounced as in 'cerca'.
- The sound symbol correspondence [ci] is pronounced as in 'cierto'.
- The verb 'ser' means 'to be, being' and is used for permanent traits. 'Somos' means 'we are'.
- The verb 'estar' means 'to be, being' and is used for temporary states. 'Estamos' means 'we are'
Vocabulary To Learn
- somos: part of the verb 'ser' meaning we are and used to talk about permanent traits
- estamos: part of the verb 'estar' meaning we are and used to talk about temporary states
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- It doesn't matter whether we use 'ser' or 'estar' in Spanish as they both mean 'to be, being.'
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
The sound symbol correspondence [ce] is pronounced as in 'cerca'. The sound symbol correspondence [ci] is pronounced as in 'cierto'.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'somos'
part of the verb 'ser' meaning we are and used to talk about permanent traits. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: It doesn't matter whether we use 'ser' or 'estar' in Spanish as they both mean 'to be, being.'. Correction: Both verbs mean 'to be, being' but 'ser' is used to describe permanent traits and 'estar' to describe temporary states.
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