CAS: Lección de repaso - The Verb ser

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Lección de repaso - The verb 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.

D.O.C.T.O.R. Review

For this lesson, we are going to review using the verb ser (to be). In doing so, you may want to revisit past lessons on ser to review the conjugation of this common verb. Also, do you remember the meaning of the abbreviation D.O.C.T.O.R. as it applies to the uses of ser?

  • Description
  • Occupation
  • Characteristics
  • Time
  • Origin
  • Relationship

For this lesson, we will be paying particular attention to D: description.

Using ser to Describe a House

In this module, we will once again review uses of the verb ser. We will use ser to describe our casa (house), habitaciones de la casa (rooms around the house), and things around the casa.

For example:

  • La lámpara de mi habitación es fea.
    • The lamp in my room is ugly.
  • La casa de mi tía es pequeña.
    • My aunt’s house is little.

Vocabulary Review

Review the descriptive adjectives provided in the vocabulary section at the beginning of the module and then complete the practice activity. The practice activity will help you review verb ser conjugation.

  • Nuestra cocina es cálida. - Our kitchen is warm.
  • Nuestro sofá es cómodo. - Our sofa is comfortable.
  • El dormitorio de mi abuela es elegante. - My grandma’s bedroom is fancy.
  • La alfombra de mi habitación es fea. - The rug in my bedroom is ugly.
  • La casa de mi tía es grande. - My aunt’s house is big.
  • La lámpara de la oficina es linda. - The office lamp is pretty.
  • La sala de mi casa es luminosa. - The living room in my house is bright.
  • Mi urbanización es moderna. - My apartment complex is modern.
  • El sótano de mi casa es oscuro. - The basement in my house is dark.
  • Nuestro ático es pequeño. - Our attic is small.

Video Lesson

A notebook and pen with ¡Toma apuntes! written on it.This video lesson will help you review ser.

Here is a short song to review verb SER conjugation, dance, and sing!

Remember, email your teacher if you have any questions after you complete a lesson. Your instructor is always available to help you and clarify any additional questions you may have before you move forward with your studies.

Video credit: CyberProfe

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

Practice Activity

Was this video lesson helpful? Let’s practice using the verb ser to describe.

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!

Complete the following practice activity. Be sure you do not forget to use correct end punctuation, capitalization, accents, and all diacritical marks in your response or points will be deducted.

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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