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People and places: 'estar' and 'ser'

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In this unit, pupils learn plural forms 'estamos' and 'están' and 'somos'. They contrast 'estar' for state or mood with 'ser' for traits. Pupils combine plural verbs with adjective agreement. They learn that 'de' and 'el' combine to form 'del' and contrast this with 'de la'.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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People and places: 'estar' and 'ser'

In this unit, pupils learn plural forms 'estamos' and 'están' and 'somos'. They contrast 'estar' for state or mood with 'ser' for traits. Pupils combine plural verbs with adjective agreement. They learn that 'de' and 'el' combine to form 'del' and contrast this with 'de la'.

4 lessons
  1. Where things are: adverbs of position
  2. What people are like: 'ser' and 'estar' in 1st person plural
  3. Where people are: 'estar' in 1st and 3rd person plural
  4. What people are like: 'ser' and 'estar' in 3rd person plural