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Ser and Estar for beginners – HearSay español A1
Master the essential differences between ser and estar. Build confidence through daily listening and speaking practice on the go.
Lecciones Who we are Mateo and Lucía meet for the first time. They use 'ser' to introduce themselves and say where they are from.
Vocabulario ser (to be) de (from) el nombre (the name) el chico (the boy) la chica (the girl) Objetivos 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.
Vocabulario estar (to be) aquí (here) en (in/on) el café (the café) la biblioteca (the library) Objetivos 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.
Vocabulario alto, alta (tall) bajo, baja (short) simpático, simpática (friendly) el hermano (the brother) la hermana (the sister) tímido, tímida (shy) Objetivos 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'.
Vocabulario cansado (tired) feliz (happy) enfermo (sick) triste (sad) hoy (today) Objetivos 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.
Vocabulario la hora (the time/hour) la mañana (the morning) la tarde (the afternoon) la noche (the night) pronto (soon) roto (broken) Objetivos 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.
Vocabulario el médico (the doctor) el profesor (the teacher) el amigo (the friend) el trabajo (the job) el jefe (the boss) el sueldo (the salary) Objetivos 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.
Vocabulario aburrido (boring/bored) listo (clever/ready) la fiesta (the party) rico (rich/tasty) pero (but) tarta (cake) Objetivos Distinguish between ser and estar Notice how adjectives change meaning