Hay and está/están: A1 classroom activity

Activity sheet

Author: Pilar González Manjavacas
Level: A1
Grammar objective: Distinguishing the concepts of "existence" and "place" using the Spanish verbs "haber" (impersonal verb) and "estar" in their present tenses ("hay" and "está")
Skills: Systematizing the structures and settling the grammar rules
Grouping in class: Individual or in groups
Duration of the activity: Undetermined
Material needed: Downloadable board

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Notes for the teacher

What does the activity practise?

The difference between existence (hay) and location (está, están), two concepts that beginners often mix up.

Can it be used individually?

Yes, individually or in groups; the duration depends on the class.

Is there a test on the same topic?

Yes: the A1 test «Hay y está/n» in the Test yourself section.

About the teacher

Pilar González Manjavacas

Co-founder & teacher · Tilde Madrid

Co-author of "Urgencias — Spanish for doctors" and creator of the YouTube channel Spanish Sessions (+3M views). Specialist in medical Spanish, DELE and general Spanish. Meet Pilar →

Hay y está/están