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Where things are: adverbs of position

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 adverbs of position to talk about where things are.

Key Notes

  • The SSC [cue] is pronounced as in 'cuerpo', the SSC [cua] as in 'cuatro' and the SSC [cui] as in 'cuidar'
  • The SSC [ce] is pronounced as in 'centro', the SSC [ci] as in 'decir'
  • An adverb of position provides information of the location of things. We often use 'del' and 'de la' after them.
  • When the preposition de is followed by 'el' it becomes del.
  • To talk about where things are we use the verb 'estar' with 'estoy' meaning 'I am' and 'está' meaning 'she, he, it is'.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • 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

  • The word 'coche' means 'coach'.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

The SSC [cue] is pronounced as in 'cuerpo', the SSC [cua] as in 'cuatro' and the SSC [cui] as in 'cuidar'. The SSC [ce] is pronounced as in 'centro', the SSC [ci] as in 'decir'.

2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'adverb of position'

a word that provides information about the location or position of things or people, e.g. close, inside. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: The word 'coche' means 'coach'. Correction: In Spanish, the word 'coche' means 'car'. 'Coach' is 'autobús'.

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