the sound-symbol correspondence as pronounced in the word 'llamar'

the sound-symbol correspondence as pronounced in the word 'libro'

verb meaning 'to be, being' used for permanent traits

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

A1a - 1 Es normal llamar por la mañana. 

A1a - 2 ¿Dónde está la luz? ¡Está muy oscuro aquí!

A1a - 3 La persona sólo da libros amarillos a los chicos.

A1a - 4 ¿Cómo está? ¿Quién, ella? Está bien. 

A1a - 5 ¿Tienes una lista de películas nuevas?

A1a - 6 Salir los lunes por la noche no es normal.

B3 - 1 Eres feliz.

B3 - 2 Estás aburrido.

B3 - 3 Eres guapa.

B3 - 4 Estás tranquila.

B3 - 5 Estás moreno.

B3 - 6 Estás tonta.

B3 - 7 Estás simpático.

B3 - 8 Eres alegre.

Character or mood? 'Ser' and 'estar' in 1st and 2nd person singular

Spanish

This unit revisits the present tense of -ar verbs and adds the third person plural form, which is contrasted with the third person singular. Pupils work with an authentic text 'Un hombre sin cabeza' by Armando José Sequera. Pupils revisit modal verbs, 'ser' and 'estar'.

At home and away: -AR verbs 3rd person plural, 'estar' and 'ser'

Which adjectives can be used with a feminine noun?

Write in Spanish: 'I (f) am dark-haired/dark-skinned.'

Which verb means 'to be, being' and is used for permanent traits?

Which verb means 'to be, being' and is used for temporary states/mood?

Match the forms of the verb 'ser' to the correct pronoun. 

Translate into Spanish: 'We (boys and girls) are serious (permanent trait)'.

Match the forms of the verb 'estar' to the correct pronoun. 

Translate into Spanish: 'They (girls) are calm (temporary state)'.

Starter Quiz