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MODULE 6

Origin, Residence & Subject Pronouns

Can-DoI can say where I am from/live and understand how Spanish marks the subject.
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Make the lesson yours

Practice origin and residence with your own situation. For a learner from the U.S., the natural course model is Soy de Estados Unidos.

Say Where I Am FromSay Where I LiveWhy Spanish Can Drop 'I'Subject PronounsMexican You: Tú, Usted, UstedesSER for Identity & Origin50 Review RollsCombinedApply

What you will learn

Say where you are from, say where you live, understand why Spanish can omit a clear “I,” choose basic subject pronouns, use Mexican tú/usted/ustedes, and connect subjects to the learned present SER forms for identity/origin.

Lesson 1

Say Where I Am From

Spanish ↔ English

English usually says “I”; Spanish often does not need to.

English normally requires the subject in “I am from…”. Spanish can let the verb form carry that relationship. You first learn the useful origin pattern, then see why the subject can disappear.

New Spanish

Use it

soy

English:I am — used here for identity/origin

First-person present form of SER. Use it here to say where you are from; you will learn the remaining SER forms in Lesson 6.

Pronunciation:soy

New Spanish

Use it

de

English:from — for origin in this lesson

Use de after the origin form to connect the speaker with a place. Other meanings of de come later.

Pronunciation:deh

New Spanish

Use it

Soy de [PLACE].

English:I am from [PLACE].

Use this complete origin pattern. Replace [PLACE] with a place name you know.

Pronunciation:soy deh …

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Building block

Build the first piece from meaning. Without looking back, say it aloud first, then type the Spanish for: “I am”

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Short build

Grow the building block into a short usable phrase. Say it first, then type the Spanish for: “I am from”

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Variation / substitution

Change or add one known piece while keeping the structure. Build the Spanish for: “I am from Canadá.”

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Listen & rebuild

Listen once to the complete Spanish for: “I am from Guerrero.” Reconstruct it from the audio, say it back, then type it.

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Full response build

Full build. Assemble the known pieces into this complete message: “I am from Zihuatanejo.” Say the whole answer aloud before typing it.

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Origin relation: connector recall

The English meaning needs “from.” Type only the Spanish connector you just learned. Focus: connect a speaker to origin.

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Origin relation: audio connector

Play the Spanish audio and type the short connector you hear. Focus: hear the origin connector.

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Complete the origin phrase

Complete the already learned first-person phrase pattern for a place relation by typing only the missing connector. Focus: complete an origin relationship.

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Origin relation: relation contrast

Choose the Spanish connector that carries the exact relation “from” in this lesson. Type only that connector. Focus: separate origin from later meanings.

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Origin relation: two-word build

Build the two-word Spanish start that carries the current first-person form plus “from.” Do not add a place yet. Focus: build the start of an origin statement.

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Origin: Step 1

Give the complete Spanish origin statement for México. Do not add an unnecessary subject pronoun.

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Origin: Step 2

A profile changes the place to Canadá. Give the complete Spanish origin pattern.

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Origin: Step 3

Listen to the Spanish prompt audio and type the complete origin sentence.

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Origin: Step 4

A second person asks for the same type of information, but the place is now Toronto. Give the complete sentence. Origin-profile check: answer a second request for origin information, not residence.

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Origin: Step 5

Open with the already-known greeting, then give the origin statement for Zihuatanejo.

Lesson 2

Say Where I Live

Spanish ↔ English

Origin and residence are different ideas.

Originanswers where you are from.Residenceanswers where you live now. Spanish uses different first-person forms for those meanings.

New Spanish

Use it

vivo

English:I live / I reside

First-person form used here. The other forms of vivir comes later.

Pronunciation:BEE-boh

New Spanish

Use it

en

English:in / at — location

Use en here to connect living/residence with a place.

Pronunciation:ehn

New Spanish

Use it

Vivo en [CITY].

English:I live in [CITY].

A complete residence pattern. [CITY] is a place name you can change.

Pronunciation:BEE-boh ehn …

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Building block

Build the first piece from meaning. Without looking back, say it aloud first, then type the Spanish for: “I live / I reside”

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Short build

Grow the building block into a short usable phrase. Say it first, then type the Spanish for: “I live in”

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Variation / substitution

Change or add one known piece while keeping the structure. Build the Spanish for: “I live in Toronto.”

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Listen & rebuild

Listen once to the complete Spanish for: “I live in Zihuatanejo.” Reconstruct it from the audio, say it back, then type it.

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Full response build

Full build. Assemble the known pieces into this complete message: “I live in Canadá.” Say the whole answer aloud before typing it.

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Residence relation: connector recall

The English meaning needs “in.” Type only the Spanish connector you just learned. Focus: connect residence to a city.

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Residence relation: audio connector

Play the Spanish audio and type the short connector you hear. Focus: hear the location connector.

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Complete the location phrase

Complete the already learned first-person phrase pattern for a place relation by typing only the missing connector. Focus: complete a residence relationship.

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Residence relation: relation contrast

Choose the Spanish connector that carries the exact relation “in” in this lesson. Type only that connector. Focus: choose the current location meaning.

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Residence relation: two-word build

Build the two-word Spanish start that carries the current first-person form plus “in.” Do not add a place yet. Focus: build the start of a residence statement.

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Residence: Step 1

Give the complete Spanish residence statement for Zihuatanejo. Do not add an unnecessary subject pronoun.

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Residence: Step 2

A profile changes the place to Toronto. Give the complete Spanish residence pattern.

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Residence: Step 3

Listen to the Spanish prompt audio and type the complete residence sentence.

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Residence: Step 4

A second person asks for the same type of information, but the place is now Guerrero. Give the complete sentence. Try it again: answer a second request for current living-location information, not origin.

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Residence: Step 5

Open with the already-known greeting, then give the residence statement for Canadá.

Lesson 3

Why Spanish Can Drop 'I'

Grammar Through English

Spanish can drop a clear subject pronoun.

English normally says “I live…” or “I pay…”. Spanish can naturally use a known first-person verb form without adding the subject pronoun when the speaker is clear.

Grammar / Meaning Rule

rule

(yo) + known first-person verb

English:Spanish can omit “I” when the verb/context already makes the subject clear.

Natural Spanish often says Soy…, Vivo…, Pago…, or Me llamo… without an unnecessary yo. This lesson practices the relationship; yo itself is introduced for you to use in Lesson 4.

Pronunciation:No new pronunciation focus.

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Compact origin statement

Say naturally in Spanish, without an unnecessary subject pronoun: “I am from Mexico.”

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Compact residence statement

Say naturally in Spanish, without an unnecessary subject pronoun: “I live in Zihuatanejo.”

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Compact cash payment

At checkout, say naturally in Spanish: “I pay in cash.” Do not add an unnecessary subject pronoun.

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Compact card payment

At a second checkout, say naturally in Spanish: “I pay by card.” Do not add an unnecessary subject pronoun.

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Compact name statement

Give the already-known natural name statement for Ana without adding a separate subject pronoun.

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Changed origin omission

A new profile says the speaker is from Canada. Give the natural compact Spanish statement without an explicit subject pronoun.

Lesson 4

Subject Pronouns

Subject Map

Pronouns clarify who acts.

Spanish subject pronouns are useful for identification or contrast, but Spanish may omit them when the verb/context already makes the subject clear.

New Spanish

Use it

yo

English:I — subject pronoun

Use when the subject needs emphasis or clarification; Spanish often omits it when the verb/context is already clear.

Pronunciation:yoh

New Spanish

Use it

tú

English:you — familiar singular subject pronoun

The accent matters: tú is the subject pronoun; tu without the accent has another meaning introduced later.

Pronunciation:too

New Spanish

Use it

usted

English:you — respectful/formal singular subject pronoun

Mexican Spanish uses usted for one respectful/formal listener.

Pronunciation:oos-TEHD

New Spanish

Use it

él

English:he — subject pronoun

The accent matters: él is the pronoun; el without the accent is a different word.

Pronunciation:ehl

New Spanish

Use it

ella

English:she — subject pronoun

Use for one female person being talked about.

Pronunciation:EH-yah

New Spanish

Use it

nosotros / nosotras

English:we — mixed/masculine group / all-female group

The speaker is included in the group.

Pronunciation:noh-SOH-trohs / noh-SOH-trahs

New Spanish

Use it

ustedes

English:you all / plural you — Mexican Spanish

This is the plural-you form for this Mexico-focused course.

Pronunciation:oos-TEH-dehs

New Spanish

Use it

ellos / ellas

English:they — mixed/masculine group / all-female group

Use ellos for a male/mixed group and ellas for an all-female group.

Pronunciation:EH-yohs / EH-yahs

recognize it for now

check

vosotros / vosotras

English:you all — Spain-oriented form, recognize it for now

Recognize it if encountered, but do not use it in this Mexican Spanish course. No vosotros verb form is introduced.

Pronunciation:recognize it for now.

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Subject pronoun — I: Recall from memory

The English cue means “I.” Type only the Spanish form you just learned. Use it to the speaker themself in an explicit contrast.

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Subject pronoun — I: Listen and type

Listen to the Spanish prompt audio and type exactly the form you hear. Use it to a self-reference that needs emphasis.

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Subject pronoun — I: Choose the right form

The role is the current speaker before a contrast with another person. Type the Spanish form that matches the speaker; do not add a sentence.

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Subject pronoun — I: Build the spelling from memory

A partner asks you to recall the new form from memory after hearing it once. Type the complete Spanish form. Use it to one speaker clarifying that they—not someone else—act.

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Subject pronoun — I: practice in a new situation

In a new situation, the intended meaning is “I.” Give only the Spanish form. Use it to a changed self-reference where the subject must be explicit.

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Subject pronoun — you — familiar singular: Recall from memory

The English cue means “you — familiar singular.” Type only the Spanish form you just learned. Use it to one familiar person you are directly addressing.

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Subject pronoun — you — familiar singular: Listen and type

Listen to the Spanish prompt audio and type exactly the form you hear. Use it to one friend in a casual singular exchange.

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Subject pronoun — you — familiar singular: Choose the right form

The role is one familiar listener contrasted with a respectful listener. Type the Spanish form that matches the speaker; do not add a sentence.

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Subject pronoun — you — familiar singular: Build the spelling from memory

A partner asks you to recall the new form from memory after hearing it once. Type the complete Spanish form. Use it to one singular familiar addressee before a verb.

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Subject pronoun — you — familiar singular: practice in a new situation

In a new situation, the intended meaning is “you — familiar singular.” Give only the Spanish form. Use it to a changed casual one-person address.

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Subject pronoun — you — respectful/formal singular: Recall from memory

The English cue means “you — respectful/formal singular.” Type only the Spanish form you just learned. Use it to one respectful singular listener.

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Subject pronoun — you — respectful/formal singular: Listen and type

Listen to the Spanish prompt audio and type exactly the form you hear. Use it to one formal singular addressee.

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Subject pronoun — you — respectful/formal singular: Choose the right form

The role is one adult addressed respectfully in a guided exchange. Type the Spanish form that matches the speaker; do not add a sentence.

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Subject pronoun — you — respectful/formal singular: Build the spelling from memory

A partner asks you to recall the new form from memory after hearing it once. Type the complete Spanish form. Use it to one singular listener where respectful style is required.

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Subject pronoun — you — respectful/formal singular: practice in a new situation

In a new situation, the intended meaning is “you — respectful/formal singular.” Give only the Spanish form. Use it to a changed formal one-person address.

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Subject pronoun — he: Recall from memory

The English cue means “he.” Type only the Spanish form you just learned. Use it to one male person being talked about.

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Subject pronoun — he: Listen and type

Listen to the Spanish prompt audio and type exactly the form you hear. Use it to one man identified as the subject.

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Subject pronoun — he: Choose the right form

The role is one male third-person subject in a contrast. Type the Spanish form that matches the speaker; do not add a sentence.

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Subject pronoun — he: Build the spelling from memory

A partner asks you to recall the new form from memory after hearing it once. Type the complete Spanish form. Use it to one male person whose subject role must be explicit.

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Subject pronoun — he: practice in a new situation

In a new situation, the intended meaning is “he.” Give only the Spanish form. Use it to a changed male third-person reference.

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Subject pronoun — she: Recall from memory

The English cue means “she.” Type only the Spanish form you just learned. Use it to one female person being talked about.

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Subject pronoun — she: Listen and type

Listen to the Spanish prompt audio and type exactly the form you hear. Use it to one woman identified as the subject.

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Subject pronoun — she: Choose the right form

The role is one female third-person subject in a contrast. Type the Spanish form that matches the speaker; do not add a sentence.

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Subject pronoun — she: Build the spelling from memory

A partner asks you to recall the new form from memory after hearing it once. Type the complete Spanish form. Use it to one female person whose subject role must be explicit.

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Subject pronoun — she: practice in a new situation

In a new situation, the intended meaning is “she.” Give only the Spanish form. Use it to a changed female third-person reference.

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Speaker group — mixed

The speaker belongs to a mixed-gender group. Give the Spanish subject pronoun meaning “we” for that group.

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Speaker group — all female

The speaker belongs to an all-female group. Give the Spanish subject pronoun meaning “we” for that group.

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Speaker group — audio

Listen to the Spanish pronoun for an all-female speaker group and type what you hear.

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Speaker group — contrast

A group includes the speaker and at least one male person. Give the Spanish “we” pronoun that fits.

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Speaker group — a new situation

Two women are speaking as one group. Give only the Spanish subject pronoun meaning “we.”

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Mexican plural-you pronoun: Recall from memory

The English cue means “you all / plural you in Mexican Spanish.” Type only the Spanish form you just learned. Use it to address several people together.

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Mexican plural-you pronoun: Listen and type

Listen to the Spanish prompt audio and type exactly the form you hear. Use it to speak to a plural audience in Mexico.

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Mexican plural-you pronoun: Choose the right form

The role is distinguish plural you from one respectful listener. Type the Spanish form that matches the speaker; do not add a sentence.

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Mexican plural-you pronoun: Build the spelling from memory

A partner asks you to recall the new form from memory after hearing it once. Type the complete Spanish form. Use it to clarify that multiple listeners are the subject.

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Mexican plural-you pronoun: practice in a new situation

In a new situation, the intended meaning is “you all / plural you in Mexican Spanish.” Give only the Spanish form. Use it to address a changed group of listeners.

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Third-person group — mixed

A mixed-gender group is being talked about, not addressed. Give the Spanish subject pronoun meaning “they.”

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Third-person group — all female

An all-female group is being talked about. Give the Spanish subject pronoun meaning “they.”

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Third-person group — audio

Listen to the Spanish pronoun for an all-female third-person group and type what you hear.

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Third-person group — contrast

The people are a male/mixed group and are not being directly addressed. Give the Spanish “they” pronoun.

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Third-person group — a new situation

Three women are being described as a group. Give only the Spanish subject pronoun meaning “they.”

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Spain Spanish: vosotros / vosotras

You may see vosotros or vosotras in Spanish from Spain. In Mexican Spanish, which pronoun do you use when speaking to more than one person? Type the Spanish pronoun.

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Mexico practice choice

Several people are being addressed in Mexico. Type the Spanish pronoun this course uses for plural “you.”

Lesson 5

Mexican You: Tú, Usted, Ustedes

Mexico Focus

One familiar person, one respectful person, or several people.

For this course:túis familiar singular,ustedis respectful/formal singular, andustedesis plural “you.” The Spain-oriented vosotros/vosotras form is something to recognize for now.

Grammar / Meaning Rule

rule

tú / usted / ustedes

English:Mexican Spanish “you” distinctions

tú = familiar singular; usted = respectful/formal singular; ustedes = plural you.

Pronunciation:Recall the pronoun pronunciations.

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Familiar singular

You are speaking casually to one familiar person. Type only the Spanish subject pronoun that fits.

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Respectful singular

You are speaking respectfully to one person. Type only the Spanish subject pronoun that fits.

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Plural audience

You are directly addressing three people in Mexico. Type only the Spanish subject pronoun that fits.

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Friend vs professional

A friend is the single listener. Choose the Mexican Spanish subject pronoun for this casual relationship.

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Formal service exchange

One person is addressed with respectful/formal distance. Choose the singular Mexican Spanish pronoun.

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Two listeners

Two listeners are addressed together in Mexico. Give the plural-you pronoun.

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how formal or casual the situation is switch

A conversation switches from one familiar listener to one respectful listener. Give the pronoun required after the switch.

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Number switch

A conversation switches from one respectful listener to several listeners. Give the Mexican Spanish pronoun required after the switch.

Lesson 6

SER for Identity & Origin

SER forms

Match person to the present form—without a permanent/temporary shortcut.

The present forms you learned here issoy, eres, es, somos, son. It is used first for identity/origin functions already learned. The Spain-oriented vosotros verb form is not introduced.

yosoy
túeres
usted / él / ellaes
nosotros / nosotrassomos
ustedes / ellos / ellasson

recognize it for now

check

SER

English:the verb label “to be” for identity/origin here

In this lesson, the SER forms are soy, eres, es, somos, son. Do not use a permanent/temporary shortcut.

Pronunciation:sehr

New Spanish

Use it

eres

English:you are — familiar singular form of SER

Use with tú when the subject is stated; the subject can later be omitted when context is clear.

Pronunciation:EH-rehs

New Spanish

Use it

somos

English:we are — nosotros/nosotras form of SER

Use with nosotros/nosotras when the subject is stated.

Pronunciation:SOH-mohs

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SER familiar-singular form: Recall from memory

The English cue means “you are — familiar singular.” Type only the Spanish form you just learned. Use it to connect one familiar subject to origin.

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SER familiar-singular form: Listen and type

Listen to the Spanish prompt audio and type exactly the form you hear. Use it to hear the new second-person form.

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SER familiar-singular form: Choose the right form

The role is match a familiar singular subject to SER. Type the Spanish form that matches the speaker; do not add a sentence.

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SER familiar-singular form: Build the spelling from memory

A partner asks you to recall the new form from memory after hearing it once. Type the complete Spanish form. Use it to reconstruct the new form before an origin phrase.

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SER familiar-singular form: practice in a new situation

In a new situation, the intended meaning is “you are — familiar singular.” Give only the Spanish form. Use it to use the familiar form in a changed origin cue.

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SER first-person-plural form: Recall from memory

The English cue means “we are.” Type only the Spanish form you just learned. Use it to connect a speaker group to origin.

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SER first-person-plural form: Listen and type

Listen to the Spanish prompt audio and type exactly the form you hear. Use it to hear the new we-form.

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SER first-person-plural form: Choose the right form

The role is match a speaker-inclusive group to SER. Type the Spanish form that matches the speaker; do not add a sentence.

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SER first-person-plural form: Build the spelling from memory

A partner asks you to recall the new form from memory after hearing it once. Type the complete Spanish form. Use it to reconstruct the new group form.

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SER first-person-plural form: practice in a new situation

In a new situation, the intended meaning is “we are.” Give only the Spanish form. Use it to use the we-form in a changed origin cue.

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Talk about yourself

The explicit subject is the speaker themself. Type the present SER form already known for that subject.

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Familiar-you origin

Complete the sentence for one familiar listener from Mexico by typing only the correct SER form: Tú ___ de México.

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Respectful-you origin

Complete the sentence for one respectful listener from Canada by typing only the correct SER form: Usted ___ de Canadá.

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Male third-person origin

Complete the sentence for one male person from Mexico by typing only the correct SER form: Él ___ de México.

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Female third-person origin

Complete the sentence for one female person from Canada by typing only the correct SER form: Ella ___ de Canadá.

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Mixed we-group origin

Complete the sentence for a mixed speaker group from Mexico: Nosotros ___ de México.

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Female we-group origin

Complete the sentence for an all-female speaker group from Canada: Nosotras ___ de Canadá.

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Plural audience origin

Complete the sentence for several listeners from Mexico: Ustedes ___ de México.

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Mixed they-group origin

Complete the sentence for a mixed third-person group from Canada: Ellos ___ de Canadá.

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Full changed origin sentence

Give the complete Spanish sentence for an all-female third-person group from Mexico. Include the subject pronoun.

50 Review & Reuse Practice Rolls

Recall current and earlier language in different situations. This section uses only Spanish you have already learned.

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Origin extra practice — first-person form

A new travel profile says: “I am from Canada.” Give the compact Spanish origin sentence.

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Origin extra practice — connector

A second profile says: “I am from Mexico.” Give the complete compact Spanish statement.

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Origin extra practice — full pattern

The speaker's origin is Guerrero. Give the complete compact Spanish origin statement.

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Residence extra practice — first-person form

A new residence card says: “I live in Toronto.” Give the compact Spanish residence sentence.

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Residence extra practice — connector

The speaker lives in Mexico. Give the complete compact Spanish residence statement.

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Residence extra practice — full pattern

The speaker now lives in Zihuatanejo. Give the complete compact Spanish residence statement.

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Pronoun extra practice — self

The speaker must explicitly contrast themself with another person. Give only the Spanish subject pronoun for “I.”

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Pronoun extra practice — familiar you

One familiar person is being addressed. Give only the Spanish subject pronoun.

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Pronoun extra practice — respectful you

One person is being addressed respectfully. Give only the Spanish subject pronoun.

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Pronoun extra practice — he

One male person is being talked about. Give only the Spanish subject pronoun.

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Pronoun extra practice — she

One female person is being talked about. Give only the Spanish subject pronoun.

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Pronoun extra practice — we

An all-female group includes the speaker. Give only the Spanish subject pronoun.

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Pronoun extra practice — plural you

Four people are being directly addressed in Mexico. Give only the Spanish subject pronoun.

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Pronoun extra practice — they

An all-female group is being talked about. Give only the Spanish subject pronoun.

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SER extra practice — familiar singular

One familiar listener is from Mexico. Give the complete sentence with the subject stated. Extra practice: try the familiar-singular SER/origin sequence again without help if needed.

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SER extra practice — we

An all-female speaker group is from Canada. Give the complete sentence with the subject stated.

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Greeting + origin

Open with the familiar neutral greeting, then say that you are from Mexico.

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Morning name + origin

Open with the morning greeting, give the name Ana using the known name phrase pattern, then say the speaker is from Canada.

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Name question exchange

Ask one familiar person their name using the known question, then answer as Luis.

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Residence + closing

Say that you live in Zihuatanejo, then close with the known goodbye.

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Phone information

Give the known phone-number phrase pattern with this fictional information: 55 12 34 56 78.

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Email information

Give the known email phrase pattern with this fictional email address: ana@mx.com.

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Price question

Ask the known polite price question for one indicated item.

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Price answer

State the price 40 pesos using the known plural price phrase pattern.

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Cash payment

State that you pay in cash, then thank the other person.

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Card payment

State that you pay by card, then thank the other person.

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Date question and answer

Ask today's date, then answer with August 10 using the known date pattern.

Review & Reuse · Practice Roll 134

Time question and answer

Ask the time, then answer that it is eight o'clock.

Review & Reuse · Practice Roll 135

Morning time

State that it is eight in the morning.

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Possibility recall

Ask the known yes/no possibility question, then answer yes.

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Name + origin + residence

Greet, say your name is Ana, say you are from Canada, and say you live in Zihuatanejo.

Review & Reuse · Practice Roll 138

Formal origin sentence

One respectful listener is from Mexico. Give the complete sentence with the subject stated.

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Familiar origin sentence

One familiar listener is from Canada. Give the complete sentence with the subject stated. Try it in a new situation: use the familiar-singular origin sentence inside a later mixed-recall block.

Review & Reuse · Practice Roll 140

Plural audience origin

Several people being addressed are from Mexico. Give the complete sentence with the subject stated.

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Mixed third-person origin

A mixed group being talked about is from Canada. Give the complete sentence with the subject stated.

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Female third-person origin

An all-female group being talked about is from Mexico. Give the complete sentence with the subject stated.

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Mixed speaker-group origin

A mixed group including the speaker is from Mexico. Give the complete sentence with the subject stated.

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Female speaker-group origin

An all-female group including the speaker is from Canada. Give the complete sentence with the subject stated.

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Explicit vs natural self

The task explicitly asks you to clarify the subject. State “I am from Mexico” with the Spanish subject pronoun included.

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Compact self origin

Now say the same origin naturally without the unnecessary subject pronoun.

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Compact residence

Say naturally, without an unnecessary subject pronoun, that you live in Toronto.

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Building block

While practicing Origin, Residence & Subject Pronouns, give the Spanish building block for “I am”.

Review & Reuse · Practice Roll 149

Building block

While practicing Origin, Residence & Subject Pronouns, give the Spanish building block for “from”.

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Building block

While practicing Origin, Residence & Subject Pronouns, give the Spanish building block for “I live”.

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Short build

While practicing Origin, Residence & Subject Pronouns, construct this short Spanish expression from the pieces you already know: “in”

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Short build

While practicing Origin, Residence & Subject Pronouns, construct this short Spanish expression from the pieces you already know: “I am from Canada.”

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Short build

While practicing Origin, Residence & Subject Pronouns, construct this short Spanish expression from the pieces you already know: “I live in Zihuatanejo.”

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Short build

While practicing Origin, Residence & Subject Pronouns, construct this short Spanish expression from the pieces you already know: “My name is Ana.”

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Build & transform

While practicing Origin, Residence & Subject Pronouns, build and transform this naturally in Spanish: “I am from Mexico.”

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Build & transform

While practicing Origin, Residence & Subject Pronouns, build and transform this naturally in Spanish: “Hello. My name is Ana.”

Combined Practice

Practice origin, residence, subject/pronoun meaning, SER forms, and earlier Can-Do language.

Combined Practice · Practice Roll 157

Hear & rebuild

While practicing Origin, Residence & Subject Pronouns, listen once, then rebuild the Spanish from memory. Recover this meaning: “I am from Canada. I live in Zihuatanejo.”

Connector Build 1 · Retrieve

Add the connector “and”

Type the Spanish connector meaning “and.”

Connector Build 2 · Short sentence

Connect your origin and residence

Build one sentence: “I am from Canada and I live in Zihuatanejo.” Your saved learner details will replace the example when available.

Connector Build 3 · Recombine

Connect your name and origin

Build one sentence: “My name is Ana and I am from Canada.” Your saved learner details will replace the example when available.

Connector Build 4 · Transform

Reverse the two ideas

Say: “I live in Zihuatanejo and I am from Canada.” Your saved learner details will replace the example when available.

Connector Build 5 · Communicate

Give a connected personal introduction

Greet, give your name, and connect your origin and residence in one short introduction. Your saved learner details will replace the example when available.

Apply & Communicate

Show the Module 6 Can-Do in new situations without new required language.

Apply & Communicate · Practice Roll 163

Apply 1 — Introduce yourself

At a changed introduction, greet, give the name Luis, say you are from Mexico, and say you live in Toronto.

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Apply 2 — Familiar and respectful origin

Give two changed origin sentences: one familiar listener is from Canada; one respectful listener is from Mexico.

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Apply 3 — Group origin forms

Give two changed group sentences: a mixed speaker group is from Canada; a plural audience is from Mexico.

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Apply 4 — Natural subject omission

Give two natural compact first-person statements: you are from Canada and live in Zihuatanejo. Do not add an unnecessary subject pronoun.

Apply & Communicate · Practice Roll 167

Apply 5 — Identify who acts

Give the three Spanish subject pronouns, in order, for: one woman talked about; a mixed group talked about; several people directly addressed in Mexico.

Apply & Communicate · Practice Roll 168

Apply 6 — Combined information exchange

Open with the morning greeting, give the name Ana, say you are from Mexico, give the fictional email address ana@mx.com, and close with thanks.

Keep going.

Complete the Apply practice and any extra practice that appears.