While ser and estar both mean to be, they are each used in different situations. This is often confusing for Spanish language learners. Clarify these verbs for your class with direct instruction. The information included on this page will help you build a lesson and can act as a student reference material. Use the provided slide show to present ser and estar to your class while they take notes and practice.

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Pros

• The At a Glance section summarizes the material effectively
• Includes examples of each situation described

Cons

• While the host site calls this resource a lesson, there are no instructional steps or procedures listed; it might work in a flipped classroom or to inspire a lesson