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Ser and Estar for beginners – HearSay Spanish A1
Master the essential differences between ser and estar. Build confidence through daily listening and speaking practice on the go.
Lessons Who we are Mateo and Lucía meet for the first time. They use 'ser' to introduce themselves and say where they are from.
Vocabulary ser (to be) de (from) el nombre (the name) el chico (the boy) la chica (the girl) Objectives Introduce yourself to someone new State your origin and nationality Where are you right now Lucía texts Mateo to see where he is. They practice using 'estar' to describe their current locations.
Vocabulary estar (to be) aquí (here) en (in/on) el café (the café) la biblioteca (the library) Objectives Ask where someone is State your current location What are they like Mateo describes his brother to Lucía. They focus on using 'ser' for permanent physical traits.
Vocabulary alto, alta (tall) bajo, baja (short) simpático, simpática (friendly) el hermano (the brother) la hermana (the sister) tímido, tímida (shy) Objectives Describe physical appearances Talk about permanent personality traits How are you feeling It is the end of a long week. Lucía and Mateo talk about how they feel using 'estar'.
Vocabulary cansado (tired) feliz (happy) enfermo (sick) triste (sad) hoy (today) Objectives Express current emotions Describe temporary physical conditions What time is it Mateo and Lucía need to schedule their next meetup. They practice using 'ser' to talk about time.
Vocabulary la hora (the time/hour) la mañana (the morning) la tarde (the afternoon) la noche (the night) pronto (soon) roto (broken) Objectives Ask for the time State the time of day Friends and professions The conversation shifts to their careers and mutual friends, using 'ser' for occupations.
Vocabulary el médico (the doctor) el profesor (the teacher) el amigo (the friend) el trabajo (the job) el jefe (the boss) el sueldo (the salary) Objectives Talk about your job Describe relationships with others The big picture Mateo and Lucía review everything they have discussed, contrasting words that change meaning with ser and estar.
Vocabulary aburrido (boring/bored) listo (clever/ready) la fiesta (the party) rico (rich/tasty) pero (but) tarta (cake) Objectives Distinguish between ser and estar Notice how adjectives change meaning 