vowel that is not strong or dominant in pronunciation. e.g. the letter [u]

vowel that is strong in pronunciation. e.g. [a], [e], [o]

verb 'to be, being' used to describe permanent traits

verb 'to be, being' used to describe temporary state/mood and location

seria

bien

sucio

A1 - 1 La mujer seria aprende chino.

A1 - 2 Está nervioso cuando habla el idioma.

A1 - 3 No entiendo bien la pregunta diez. 

A1 - 4 Viajo con mi familia a Francia y a Italia en verano.

A1 - 5 El edificio está en un barrio precioso.

A1 - 6 ¿Quién va a la tienda después? Voy a comprar algo.

B4a, B4b - 1 Somos malas.

B4a, B4b - 2 Somos listos.

B4a, B4b - 3 Estamos contentas.

B4a, B4b - 4 Somos felices.

B4a, B4b - 5 Estamos limpios.

B4a, B4b - 6 Estamos seguras.

People and places: 'ser' and 'estar' singular and plural persons

Spanish

This unit consolidates 'ser' for traits and 'estar' for state/ mood in the context of people and places now versus in general. Pupils combine these verbs with adjectives, practising agreement for gender and number. Weak vowels i and u are combined with strong vowels to create diphthongs.

People and places: 'ser' and 'estar'

Translate into Spanish: 'The parks are dirty.'

Select the word which means the same as 'normalmente'.

Select the word which means the opposite to 'igual'.

'Camina por la ciudad.' Which words could replace 'por'?

Translate into English: 'Estás triste hoy.'

Starter Quiz