Are you from Spain? intonation questions
Learning outcomes
I can use intonation questions, 'soy' and 'eres' to talk about names, general traits and origin.
I can distinguish confidently between different vowel sounds.
Are you from Spain? intonation questions
Learning outcomes
I can use intonation questions, 'soy' and 'eres' to talk about names, general traits and origin.
I can distinguish confidently between different vowel sounds.
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Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The vowel sounds [a] [e] [i] [o] and [u] can be practised by listening and distinguishing them.
- The verb 'ser' means to be, being when talking about general traits and where people are from.
- 'Eres' means 'you are' when talking about general traits and where you are from.
- Raising the pitch of your voice makes statements into intonation or yes/no questions.
Keywords
Vowels - letters [a], [e], [i], [o] and [u]
Intonation question - how the voice rises at the end of a question in Spanish
Eres - part of the verb 'to be, being' meaning 'you are'
Common misconception
'Eres' and 'eres de' mean the same thing.
'Eres' means 'you are' and it is usually followed by a name or an adjective. 'Eres de' means 'you are from' and it is followed by a country.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
calm (m)
happy (m, f)
nervous (m)
serious (m)
curious (f)
fast (f)
Exit quiz
6 Questions
feliz
serio
soy
hoy
eres
¿dónde?