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Exercise for using "ser" and "estar"

Learn how to use "ser" and "estar"

Fill in the correct forms of "ser" and "estar".

1. Es un vino estupendo. - It's a great wine. 

2. Hola María, ¿cómo ? - Hello María, how are you?

3.

 buscando trabajo. - I'm looking for a job. 

4.

una secretaria. - I'm a secretary.

5. Aquí cerca una empresa donde buscan secretarias. - Here close is a company where they are looking for secretaries. 

6. Normalmente Manuel muy serio, pero hoy muy divertido. - Normally Manuel is very serious, but today he's very funny. 

7. No

seguro. - I'm not sure.

8. La mesa de madera. - The table is made of wood. 

9. La tienda abierta. - The store is open. 

10. La clase en la Sala 200. - The class is in room 200. 

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4.95/5

My name is Anna and I graduated in 2016 from Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona with a BA in English and Spanish Studies and a Master in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language in Universidad de Barcelona and Universidad Pompeu Fabra.

I worked as Spanish teacher in different languges schools and I also made collaboration as an Online Spanish teacher with Groningen University. In all my experiences as a teacher I have always tried to make students enjoy classes as much as possible so that their learning is positive.

In my classes I try to teach in a didactic way based on a more communicative approach although I always adapt to the needs of the students.

If you want to learn Spanish do not hesitate to sign up and we will have a good time;)

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5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

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5/5

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5/5

Ana is a friendly teacher with a lot of experience. In her lessons she will use a communicative approach to make you speak and learn in a faster and efficient way. She has good learning materials for all levels and needs.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Ana H. Ana H.

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5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

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5/5

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5/5
English and Arabic Language Teacher with 6 Years Experience with Adults and Children

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5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

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5/5
5/5

Elhamy is a nice person which wants to share his experiences. His learning materials mix grammar, discussion and english expression !

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Elhamy A. Elhamy A. IT

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5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

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5/5

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5/5
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5/5

Communication

5/5

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5/5

Internet connection

5/5

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5/5

Manuela is a very nice and professional teacher with decades of experience who has been teaching to all kinds of students. She provides you with all the learning materials you may need and she will guide you through the process of language learning.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

MANUELA M. MANUELA M. VA

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5
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5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

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4/5
4.8/5

Mari is a very expert and friendly teacher. She teaches both online and in presence, single or group classes. The teaching material she has is very organized.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Mari Y. Mari Y. JP

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5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

4/5
4.8/5

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5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

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5/5
5/5

I've been studying with Montse for about 6-7 weeks now. So far I have found her to be a fantastic teacher. She is very professional, fun and engaging. There is a very clear structure and method to her teaching, which I think is important! Never a dull lesson either. I would have no hesitation recommending her to anyone looking for a very competent teacher. I was previously learning Spanish with a teacher on Live Lengua and have found Monste to be a giant leap in terms of the quality.

Montse F. Montse F. MX

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

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5/5
5/5

My name is Debi and I’m from Germany. I am an A1 to C2 level German teacher and have 5 years of teaching experience.
During my studies of educational science, I gave individual tutoring and helped students to catch up on their learning as well as to improve their performance results.
Furthermore, I offered German language courses to adults of various educational and professional backgrounds and helped them to achieve their desired learning goals. Many of my students started as beginners and were able to reach C1 level in less than 12 months.
The students gave me as feedback that I can convey knowledge content well and understandably.
For this reason, I want to help you to increase your level of German in a very short time.

Teaching materials:
• Deutsch Hören & Sprechen
• Grammatik & Wortschatz
• Worksheets

My lessons:
My teaching style is a mix of direct learning and task-based learning.
In my lessons, you are encouraged to always speak, so that you can learn the language naturally. If you make mistakes, I will gently correct you. From time to time, you will be able to improve your German-speaking skills. You will also be asked to write short essays about a certain topic or a special event in your life. This can be done as homework or during the lessons, if there is still some time left for it.
Furthermore, you will complete a variety of image and video-based assignments which will help you to acquire new structures, forms, and vocabulary in German.

Subjects

Conversational German
• Practise of basic & advanced German conversations.
• Practising role plays with script.

German for Beginners
• Learn basic German vocabulary.
• Basic German grammar and sentence structure.
• Form basic German sentences.

Intensive German
• Improve your German language skills with text and listening comprehension exercises.
• Advanced conversation practice.

International certificates A1-B2
• Get to your next desired level in German.
• A1-B2 intensive course.
• Exam preparation for international certificates.

TestDaF/ Goethe
• B2-C1 intensive German course.
• Test your knowledge with example tests.
• TestDaF/Goethe exam preparation.

General German
• Learn basic German vocabulary.
• Practise basic German conversations.
• Text and listening comprehension.

German for children
• German for beginners and advanced learner with image-based learning materials.
• Homework help.
• Exam preparation.

German as a Subject
• Exam preparation
• Homework help
• Grammar and text comprehension exercises.

Reviews

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Debi is a very organised and experienced teacher. The learning material she uses during class us very rich and well structured.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Debi N. Debi N. DE

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

I'm a French teacher since 5 years, all levels : from A1 till C2. I usually teach in French Institute (Senegal, Morocco). I'm actually expatriate with my family in Senegal :-)
I'm in love with my job and that a chance ! I get several diplomas on online teaching and I love searching the funniest way to teach French !
Since 2019 I'm also jury for the DELF and the DALF. So if you want to pass those exams I can prepare you to it in the best way :-)
Before becoming a French teacher I was an Engineer in Tourism and Hotels Industry. I did several training in this professional speciality.
Intercultural contacts make me alive we have so much to share : I will make you discover my culture and I hope you will make me discover yours !
Learning French can be fun believe me : gramma games, vocabulary enigmas ; I will try my best to make those lessons entertaining and efficient !
See us soon !
Elise

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Elisa teaches French to foreign adults and teenager. She adaptes her lessons to students level and demands. Her French courses are very attractive : you can learn French by games, videos, films extract or traduction. Elise is involved in each step of student progress : for each exercises made she asks you questions for practicing your French prononciation and speaking. She is passioned and smiling person, I recommend her !

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Elise M. Elise M. FR

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5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Very helpful and useful classes, learned a lot! Teacher is very nice, friendly, communicative. 100percent recommendation for those, who want to improve.

Noelia N. Noelia N.

Thanks, Tile! :)

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5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

¿Do you want to learn , practice or improve Spanish?Hi I'm teacher Lau, I greet you from Medellin and I invite you to learn my native language: Spanish. If you answer is "yes", I want to let you know that I’m a fully qualified Spanish tutor so I have in my hands the contents and learning tools necessary to teach you according to your level, no matter which one you’re going to start with. I’m here to encourage you to getting conversational skills,expand vocabulary, strengthen grammar, oral -written expression and... to achieve your learning goals. In summ, I just need to know your process or experiences with Spanish to personalize the lesson plan according to your learning needs and preferences, and I will do my best to find the most appropriate way to teach you Spanish suited to your needs.

I would love the opportunity to get to know you, and I hope that you feel inspired to begin your language learning journey and schedule a trial class with me. This is how you could learn to speak, understand and write in Spanish fluently and suited to the real life situations. Any questions or doubts that you have in mind, feel free to write me!

About me
I've traveled to México, Ecuador, Perú, Argentina y Uruguay, also to Canada and I lived for a year in the US. So, I know very well what it means to learn a new language or getting to know a culture different from your own. Anyway, my name is Laura Ordoñez, I’m a sociologist , I have a lot of experiences to tell you and in my free time I teach Spanish online. I want you to give me the opportunity to meet you, and I hope this encourages you to schedule a class with me: the teacher Lau.

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

4.5/5

Learning materials

5/5
4.9/5

Very interesting person, with open views and really interested in the students needs and reasons to learn the language. Her nice attitude and joyful charisma give her an edge and make the lessons a very joy! Thank you Prof Lau! :-)

Laura O. Laura O.

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5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

4/5

Learning materials

5/5
4.8/5

My name is Maja and I am a CELTA certified teacher holding a Bachelor's degree in English language and literature. My teaching experience spans over 15 years and it encompasses work with both children and adults. Time flies fast when you are having fun, some might say. And teaching for me is exactly that – fun.
During my career, I have worked with all levels and ages, both in primary and private language schools and now in an online setting.
Working with the little ones must be the most challenging but also the most rewarding aspect of this job. In my virtual classroom, I strive to constantly engage and activate my students by using props, visuals and gestures. In addition, creating a child-friendly environment and catering for students’ needs are essential for learning to take place.
In my spare time, every now and then I get away from the city and spend a bit of time in the great outdoors, hiking or camping. Tai Chi is something that I have recently discovered. And I absolutely love it!
You will find that I am a hard-working, reliable and an adaptable person and I am sure we will get along well.
So, let’s learn and grow together. Come and join me in my virtual classroom where the magic happens.

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Maja is a very outgoing and dedicated teacher who already has around 16 years of experience in teaching English. She puts a lot of emphasis on educating her students in all disciplines and aims to provide fun lessons adapted to the students' wishes and needs. That's why she's using visual and entertaining learning methods. In addition, she's also specialized in preparing people for their Cambridge exams. So don't hesitate any longer and book your first English lesson with Maja now!

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Maja K. Maja K.

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Hello everyone, I am Giulia and I am Italian.

All of my education has been gravitating towards languages, not only because of my strong desire to communicate effortlessly with people from other countries and getting to know more about their cultures, but also for my interest towards the structure of every language itself. Since the beginning of my high school years I have been studying and absorbing grammar and literature of Ancient Greek and Latin. This allowed me to improve my grammar basis and made my passion for it grow stronger. Meanwhile, I was carrying out the study of English, French and Spanish, on my own.

Later on, those languages have been the center of my studies at the University of Turin. After graduating in 2016 in Linguistic and Cultural Mediation, I decided to move to Boston, United States, in order to experience what speaking another language really means and to know more about a new culture. During my stay, not only had I the possibility to reach an advanced level of English, but I also improved my Spanish and, to a lower extent, my French, having the possibility of practicing them daily. In August 2017, I moved to Spain, where I attended a Masters in Intercultural Communication, Translation and Interpreting in Public Services offered by the University of Alcalá (Madrid).

Throughout my education I had the possibility to deepen my knowledge of the mentioned languages, to learn how to translate and interpret and I had the chance to learn more about linguistics as well. I am now fully fluent in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian.

I am a translator at core and I have been a translator intern for CIDA’ archives in Alcalá de Henares, in Spain, using different language combinations. In 2018, I moved to Portugal, where I have been working for Accenture as a Business Analyst. Meanwhile, I have been translating for YOKO Translate and for WonderWords and I have been working as a translator for private clients. I have also been teaching English for 8Belts, a Spanish company which base its courses on the e-learning. Moreover, I have autonomous students who mainly want to learn Italian, English or Spanish.

I learnt myself four languages my own way, giving importance to the grammar, but focussing also on other aspects which are usually a bit underrated, such as vocabulary and listening. I have myself created games and teaching strategies to help my students get better results, although the method is adaptable to every specific situation.

For teaching, I use some manuals depending on the level of the student, but also personal material I have been collected during the years or created. My method is a mix of standard and original learning strategies and I hope you'll have the chance to join my course and take advantage of them.

I hope my skills, motivation and commitment make me the right teacher for you.

If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to hearing back from you. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration.

Best Regards,

Giulia Genovese

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Giulia is a young and dedicated teacher who does her job with passion and deep commitment. She is well organized both about the way she structures her classes and about the learning material she provides. Giulia teaches students with different levels and needs, always keeping their attention high.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Giulia G. Giulia G. IT

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Noelia is a highly professional teacher that I would recommend to any level student. She is organized and very knowledgeable, and does an excellent job explaining concepts such as grammar and expressions. She will also work with you to develop the particular skills you want to improve and gather relevant materials ahead of time so that you can practice them at home and then work on them together in class.

Noelia N. Noelia N.

Thank you, Carla! You are a very nice student. :)

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

I offer personalized English classes which are really suitable to the student's level and motivations.
I work equally the four main skills of the language throughout authentic materials such as songs, videos, movies or short films and even magazines and newspapers articles. I also combine my classes with course books whose levels are challenging enough to help the students to make an accurate and confident learning progress.
I offer grammar and vocabulary exercises and activities to help the students to enrich the language's development.
My classes are online within reduced groups of students to maintain classes well balanced and entertaining enough. I also offer individual lessons.
The duration of the classes are ideally 60 minutes long.

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Teaching methodology

4/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

4/5
4.6/5

Marisol is a very open and friendly person and I really enjoyed talking to her. She has great experience in tutoring children but is also well prepared to teaching adults.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Marisol B. Marisol B.

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4/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

4/5
4.6/5

I am originally from Vancouver, B.C., but I live in Peru now because I love sunshine. I am a very experienced teacher, as you can see in my resume, and yet I am still having a lot of fun. My teaching philosophy is to love teaching so that students will love learning. Bringing joy to the classroom is what it’s all about.

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

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5/5
5/5

Amana is a very open-minded and dedicated English teacher. She has been giving lessons for a long time and you can see how much she cares about teaching English. Her lessons are individually adapted to the students wants and needs in order to achieve their goals in the best possible way. Also in teaching online she could already gain a lot of experience and is therefore perfectly prepared for it. Don't wait any longer and book your first lesson with Amana now!

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Amana L. Amana L.

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

My name is Anna and I graduated in 2016 from Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona with a BA in English and Spanish Studies and a Master in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language in Universidad de Barcelona and Universidad Pompeu Fabra.

I worked as Spanish teacher in different languges schools and I also made collaboration as an Online Spanish teacher with Groningen University. In all my experiences as a teacher I have always tried to make students enjoy classes as much as possible so that their learning is positive.

In my classes I try to teach in a didactic way based on a more communicative approach although I always adapt to the needs of the students.

If you want to learn Spanish do not hesitate to sign up and we will have a good time;)

Reviews

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Ana is a friendly teacher with a lot of experience. In her lessons she will use a communicative approach to make you speak and learn in a faster and efficient way. She has good learning materials for all levels and needs.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Ana H. Ana H.

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5
English and Arabic Language Teacher with 6 Years Experience with Adults and Children

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Elhamy is a nice person which wants to share his experiences. His learning materials mix grammar, discussion and english expression !

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Elhamy A. Elhamy A. IT

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5
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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Manuela is a very nice and professional teacher with decades of experience who has been teaching to all kinds of students. She provides you with all the learning materials you may need and she will guide you through the process of language learning.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

MANUELA M. MANUELA M. VA

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

4/5
4.8/5

Mari is a very expert and friendly teacher. She teaches both online and in presence, single or group classes. The teaching material she has is very organized.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Mari Y. Mari Y. JP

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

4/5
4.8/5