Christmas celebrations in Spain
Learning outcomes
I can use 'ser' and 'estar' to understand information about Christmas traditions in Spain.
I can pronounce familiar sounds in new words in a Spanish Christmas carol.
Christmas celebrations in Spain
Learning outcomes
I can use 'ser' and 'estar' to understand information about Christmas traditions in Spain.
I can pronounce familiar sounds in new words in a Spanish Christmas carol.
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Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- A range of familiar sound-symbol correspondences can be practised in a Christmas carol.
- Singular ‘ser’ can be used to understand information about Christmas traditions in Spain.
- Singular ‘estar’ can be used to understand where things are and how people feel at this time of year.
Keywords
Estoy - part of the verb 'estar' that means I am
Es - part of the verb 'ser' that means she, he, it is
Common misconception
Both 'estoy' and 'es' can be used for general traits and feelings as it would be in English.
'Estoy' is used for feelings and 'es' for general traits.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
origin
general traits
temporary states/mood
days of the week
location
in
from
where?
how?
what?
always
Exit quiz
6 Questions
present
Christmas tree
parade
Christmas