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Where people are: 'estar' in 1st and 3rd person plural

People and places: 'estar' and 'ser'

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 verb 'estar' to talk about where we and others are.

Key Notes

  • The verb 'estar' is used to talk about location.
  • The 1st person plural of the verb 'estar' is 'estamos' and it means 'we are'.
  • The 3rd person plural of the verb 'estar' is 'están' and it means 'they are'.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • estar: the verb 'to be', being used to talk about location and temporary mood/feelings
  • estamos: the 1st person plural of the verb 'estar' meaning 'we are'
  • están: the 3rd person plural of the verb 'estar' meaning 'they are'
  • adverb of position: a word that provides information about the location or position of things or people, e.g. 'close', 'inside'

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • In Spanish, after adverbs of position we always use 'del'.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

The verb 'estar' is used to talk about location. The 1st person plural of the verb 'estar' is 'estamos' and it means 'we are'.

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

the verb 'to be', being used to talk about location and temporary mood/feelings. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: In Spanish, after adverbs of position we always use 'del'. Correction: In Spanish, after adverbs of position we use 'de', 'del' or 'de la'. 'De' when what follows is a person or place name, 'del' when what follows is a masculine noun and 'de la' when what follows is a feminine noun.

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