Year 9 - Spanish
Health: 'estáis' and 'sois'
Sport and healthy living: present continuous, 'vuestro/a'
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Unit Summary
This unit introduces the second person plural form of -ar verbs, which pupils contrast with the second person singular. They learn forms 'sois' and 'estáis', and form the present continuous using 'estáis'. Second person plural possessive adjective 'vuestro/a' is introduced in singular forms.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use 'estáis' and 'sois' to describe moods, states and general traits in the context of sport and health.
Key Notes
- A diphthong is created when a strong vowel appears next to a weak vowel, making a single syllable.
- To mean 'you (all) are' for location, state or mood, use 'estáis'.
- To mean 'you (all) are' for general traits, use 'sois'.
Vocabulary To Learn
- diphthong: sound formed by the combination of two vowels in one syllable
- estáis: 'you (all) are' for location, state or mood
- sois: 'you (all) are' for general traits
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- In Spanish, I can use the verb 'ser' to talk about 'being' in any context.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
A diphthong is created when a strong vowel appears next to a weak vowel, making a single syllable. To mean 'you (all) are' for location, state or mood, use 'estáis'.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'diphthong'
sound formed by the combination of two vowels in one syllable. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: In Spanish, I can use the verb 'ser' to talk about 'being' in any context. Correction: In Spanish, the verb 'ser' means 'to be, being' for general traits. To refer to a location, mood or state, use 'estar'.
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