Year 8 - Spanish
Extended reading (Ayaymamá)
Opinions and feelings: gustar-type verbs, 'ser' and 'estar'
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Unit Summary
This unit introduces 'gustar'-type verbs in the context of giving opinions about something. Exploitation of the text 'Ayaymamá' provides consolidation of 'ser' for traits and 'estar' for state/location. Key sounds revisited are rr, r, silent h.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to read, understand and give your opinion about a short story in Spanish.
Key Notes
- 'Ser' is 'to be' for traits.
- 'Estar' is 'to be' for states and locations.
- A common way to give opinions in Spanish is to use the verb 'dar' with a noun.
Vocabulary To Learn
- ser: Spanish verb meaning 'to be' for traits
- estar: Spanish verb meaning 'to be' for states and locations
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- There is only one verb for 'to be' in Spanish.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
'Ser' is 'to be' for traits. 'Estar' is 'to be' for states and locations.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'ser'
Spanish verb meaning 'to be' for traits. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: There is only one verb for 'to be' in Spanish. Correction: There are two verbs for 'to be' - 'ser' and 'estar'.
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