Curated OER
Ser Worksheet 1
Now that your Spanish scholars have worked with the verb ser, provide them with this worksheet before reviewing for a unit test. Consider extending the activity by asking learners to translate numbers 4, 7, 13, and 22.
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Los Verbos Ser y Estar
Explain the differences between the Spanish verbs ser and estar in this informative PowerPoint. The first part of this presentation provides a great explaination of how to use the verbs properly. Then, a practice portion...
Curated OER
Repaso: U, I, and J Preterite Verbs
Investigate different verbs in the preterite tense with your beginning Spanish speakers. They complete conjugation charts for various verbs like tener, saber, ir, ser, venir, dar, and decir. Verbs are categorized into the following...
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Ser
There is only one question posted here, but consider pairing it with a question that requires some higher-level thinking and present it to your class as a bell-ringer. The pupil simply has to choose the correct word (son, estamos, or...
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Ser Flashcards
Provide this classic study tool for your beginning Spanish speakers. Have them cut the flashcards out of the resource, draw a picture on the front that will help them remember the word, and write a sentence on the back.
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Software Lesson Plan
While this plan uses Middle School Advantage software by Encore, you could still use the attached worksheet if you don't have access to the program. Encourage Spanish learners to work with different adjectives and write descriptive...
Curated OER
Spanish 1 Chapter 3
Students explore the pronouns ir, estar, ser, tener, querer, poder, and jugar. They do a word scramble using 8 words from chapter, and clues needed to be in the Spanish sentences. Students design concept poster from using 10 vocabulary...
Language Guide
Language Guide: Miscellaneous Irregulars
Learn how to write the correct forms of various irregular verbs such as ir, ser, estar, haber, decir, oir and more. Audio files model the correct pronunciation. Links to interactive conjugation practice give students more time for skill...
Language Guide
Language Guide: Imperfect
Learn the correct formation of the imperfect for regular and irregular verbs and practice conjugating them by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page. Audio files provide opportunity for learners to hear the correct pronunciation...
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Ser or Estar?
Great exercise for practicing the verbs "ser" and "estar" in the present tense. Choose the correct verb conjugations to complete the sentences, and immediately receive the answer and the reason for its use.
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Subjunctive Verbs of Emotion
With the English translation as a guide, the student completes the Spanish equivalent by conjugating the verb of emotion into the present indicative and the verb in the noun clause into the present subjunctive. Good practice for spelling...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Ser and Estar Part I Fundamentals
This first of four lessons on "ser" and "estar" explains the fundamental differences between the two verbs. Perfect for beginning students, the lesson is easy to understand with plenty of examples. A short quiz, oral exercise and test at...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Subjunctive: Irregular Verbs
Great explanation of how to conjugate the six irregular verbs in the present subjunctive: dar, estar, haber, ir, saber, and ser. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery of irregular conjugations in the present...
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Study Spanish: Ser and Estar Part Ii Uses of Ser
Excellent explanation of the uses of "ser." The lesson is easy to understand, with ample examples. A short quiz, oral exercise, and test at the end of the lesson evaluates the student's mastery of this grammar principle. Teachers can set...
BBC
Bbc Languages: Talk Age and Siblings
This site is focused on the context of talking about the family and includes a video and a worksheet. This video explores the vocabulary and structures of family, age, marriage and family celebrations. The grammar areas of focus are on...
Languages Online
Languages Online: Ser
Great explanation of how to use the verb "ser". Matching, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and crossword exercises provide practice using "ser" with professions, nationalities, and characteristics. An opportunity to practice...
City University of New York
Brooklyn College: Endoplasmic Reticulum
A good introduction to the structure and function of this cell system.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Adventures in Virtual Reality
In this activity, students look at the topography and cross-section of El Paso Texas and Edwards Aquifer in virtual reality, using historical data of the Edwards Aquifer that contains information on recharge, discharge and precipitation....
Language Guide
Language Guide: Los Adjetivos Ii
This grammar tutorial is more hands-on practice and less explanation than part I. The introductory page has a large list of new adjective vocabulary with audio, and links to practice quizzes. The quizzes are self-tests where students...
Language Guide
Language Guide: Preterite
This verb conjugation site is a great review of the formation of the forms of the regular preterite forms as well as those with spelling changes, stem-changes, and irregular forms. All sections have links to verb conjugation practice.
Trent University
Mas Arriba: Descripciones (Ser)
In this online activity, students practice using the verb "ser" with adjectives and nationalities. Read the questions, view the picture and type in your response. To check your answer just click on the drop down arrow next to "Respuesta"...
BusinessSpanish.com
Business Spanish: Ser & Estar: To Be
The perfect resource for making sense out of the two trickiest verbs in Spanish. This site does an excellent job at explaining, providing details and showing ser and estar conjugations.
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Formal Commands
Excellent explanation of formal commands in Spanish that use the pronouns "usted" and "ustedes." Stem-changers and irregulars are included in this lesson. Ample examples illustrate the formation and use of formal commands. A quiz at the...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Commands Review Part 1
Great review of regular and irregular command forms for the pronouns tu and usted. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery of these informal and formal command forms.