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On the next three days of Babbel's New Year's Challenge, we're moving on to verbs and hobbies to help you build your conversational skills. Each day builds on the last, so if you haven't done the first three days, go check those out first!
Day 4: The Most Important Spanish Verbs
Answer these two questions, then keep scrolling to learn more.
1. Which Spanish verbs both mean "to be"?
A. Ser and estar
B. Hacer and crear
C. Caminar and correr
Answer:
The correct answer is: B. Ser and estar
One of the trickiest things for new Spanish learners is having two verbs for "to be." Don't worry, though, we'll break down the usage of these two verbs in the video below.
2. Choose the correct verb.
A. Soy profesora.
B. Estoy profesora.
Answer:
The correct answer is: A. Soy profesora.
When you're talking about a profession, it's considered a fundamental part of your identity, so you'll use ser.
Video: Breaking Down When To Use Ser And Estar
Day 5: Talk About Your Hobbies With Esteban
Learn how to talk about your hobbies in Spanish with this video, covering simple vocabulary and building your listening skills.
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