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IB Spanish B revision notes

Group 2 · Language acquisition · SL / HL

Identidades is about who we are and what shapes us. Mastering ser vs estar and a few subjunctive triggers will make your writing and speaking sound far more natural.

Course topics

Free lesson: Identidades

Ser
Permanent traits, identity, origin: Soy francés
Estar
States, feelings, location: Estoy cansado
Subjunctive
After expressions of wish, doubt, emotion and judgment
EspañolEnglish
pertenecer ato belong to
la lengua maternamother tongue
los valores / las creenciasvalues / beliefs
la autoestimaself-esteem
el estilo de vidalifestyle
el bienestarwell-being
sentirse orgulloso deto feel proud of
la presión de grupopeer pressure

Worked example

Upgrade: « Las redes sociales son malas para los jóvenes. »

  1. Add an opinion phrase: « No creo que… » (triggers the subjunctive).
  2. Use theme vocabulary: la autoestima, la presión de grupo.
  3. Add a contrast: « Aunque nos permiten estar en contacto… ».
  4. Result: « Aunque nos permiten estar en contacto, no creo que las redes sociales sean buenas para la autoestima de los jóvenes. »

Common mistakes

Quick check

« Es importante que tú ___ (ser) auténtico. »

seas. « Es importante que » takes the subjunctive: que tú seas.

« Mi hermana ___ cansada hoy. »

está. A temporary state uses estar.

« Sin embargo » means…

however. Sin embargo = however.

« Pertenecer a » means…

to belong to. Pertenecer a = to belong to.

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FAQ

What topics are in IB Spanish B?

IB Spanish B (SL / HL) is organised into: Identidades; Experiencias; Ingenio humano; Organización social; Compartir el planeta; Assessment: Papers 1–2, oral, HL literature.

Are these IB Spanish B notes free?

Yes. The topic pages, key terms and the first lesson are free. The full lessons, interactive diagrams and exam-style practice papers with mark schemes are in the FortyFive app, which you can start for free.

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