FAM: Lección de repaso - Review and Repetition: El verbo ser

Lección de repaso - Review and Repetition: El verbo ser

Learning a new language can be a challenging and time-consuming process, but with the right tools and techniques, it is possible to achieve fluency and speak like a native. One powerful tool that can help language learners to make rapid progress is repetition.

Repetition

Repetition is the act of repeating something, whether it be a word, phrase, lesson, or concept in order to reinforce it in the mind. When it comes to language learning, repetition can be a highly effective way to improve pronunciation, build vocabulary, and increase fluency.

What to Expect?

In this course, we will provide lecciones de repaso – review lessons, which can be used as lessons for repetition. We will also provide tips and strategies for incorporating repetition into your Spanish language learning routine. By the end of this course, you will have a better understanding of the power of repetition when learning a second language.

El verbo ser

Ser (to be) is used for identification or to offer a description of people or things. When we want to say who someone is or what something is, or when we want to make descriptions (referring to people’s physical or personality traits, or an object’s color, shape, characteristic, or brand), then we need to use the verb ser. 

How to Conjugate ser

First, let´s review the conjugation (formation) of the verb ser:

Conjugation of ser
Spanish English Translation
Yo soy I am
Tú eres You are (informal, singular)
Él es
Ella es		 He is
She is
Usted es You are (formal, singular)
Nosotros somos (masculine/mixed group)
Nosotras somos (feminine)		 We are
Vosotros sois (masculine/mixed group)
Vosotras sois (feminine)		 You are (informal, plural)
Ellos son (masculine/mixed group)
Ellas son (feminine)		 They are
Ustedes son You are (formal, plural)

Using ser for Identification

Let's take a look at some examples of how we use ser in two situations: describing people and expressing familial relationships.

People:

  • Ella es Rachel. 
    • She is Rachel.
  • Rachel es delgada y tímida. 
    • Rachel is thin (physical traits) and shy (personality).

Family Relationships:

  • Rachel es mi hermana.  
    • Rachel is my sister. 
  • Ellos son mis abuelos.
    • They are my grandparents.
  • Él es mi hermano pequeño
    • He is my little brother.

Video Review

A notebook and pen with ¡Toma apuntes! written on it.

Let’s go over conjugating the verb ser and some examples of how to use the verb ser.

Go back to your apuntes from modules 1 and 2 and watch this video lesson one more time. This is a very important verb and we will use this verb in this module to talk about our familias.

Feel free to press pause and repeat the video. ¡Toma apuntes! - Take notes!

Video credit: Cyber Profe

A stick note with La actividad de práctica written on it.

Practice Activity

Did you remember conjugation and uses of the verb ser?

Take time to practice. All practice activities have unlimited attempts. Practice as many times as you need. When you complete practice activities, you are reviewing the lessons and preparing yourself to move forward in the course!

NOTE: You are required to use information from this course to complete all practice activities. Additionally, fill-in-the-blank activities can be very particular: if an item is marked incorrect, double check that it wasn't something as minor as an extra space or a capital letter in the wrong place!

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