Spanish A1: ser and estar practice
English uses one verb for several meanings that Spanish separates. Use this A1.1 selection to connect identity and location with the right Spanish verb.
CEFR A1 · A1.1 practice
Goal
Choosing between “ser” and “estar” in everyday sentences: who you are and what you are like with “ser”, where you are and how you feel right now with “estar”.
Before you start
Recognise basic Spanish subject pronouns and present-tense forms of ser and estar.
Practice sample
María ___ de México.
Show answer and explanation
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Where you are FROM is identity: ser.