Word agree
ments is such Spanish thing. Ok…, maybe not only a Spanish thing, because it is true that Spanish is not the only language to require that you think of how words match other words in the right form.… CONTINUE READING
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Word agreements, some questions
5 techniques to learn any language
You may find this useful. Spanish is not exactly like learning martial arts, but there are still some technique involved. If you find any other inspiring source of ideas, just add it in the comments section of this post or email!… CONTINUE READING
Gente nueva
In this little movie try to spot the missing graphic accents in some of the words, read out the dialogue, look up for any words you do not understand, and post any questions regarding the grammar in the comments’ section of this post.… CONTINUE READING
En la frutería
Test yourself: how many of the items below you can name? Check after you have given it a try! & LISTEN if you want to practice your pronunciation.
SMARTER Spanish
Smarter Spanish is for you. As a general rule, it is good to keep a sense of general direction when you are learning. Let’s call that motivation. However, motivation alone does not get you to do what you have to do, in detail.… CONTINUE READING
Giving directions
HERE you will find a map, a starting point (we are facing north), and a number of examples of how simple can be to give some directions in Spanish!
Once you have studied the examples, and practiced the pronunciation HERE, you can give a go at following some directions to locate the missing streets in your map that are listed at the bottom of the page.… CONTINUE READING
Comparatives 1
There are three main types of comparatives. Below you have each type together with the “formula” that synthesizes the structure of the phrase in which they occur, with all the necessary and the optional elements:
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Equality
(Subject) + verb + TAN + adjective/adverb + COMO + noun/pronoun/verb/adverb
- María y Félix trabajan TAN rápido COMO Elvira.
Qué or Cuál
Qué or Cuál, an opportunity to test yourself again… (If you do not quite remember the difference check THIS post. You will then be well equipped to tackle the activity).… CONTINUE READING
HAY, SER, ESTAR
Hay, ser and estar are very important verbs in Spanish. They are also a bit peculiar, and you have to learn why.
We use HAY (the infinitive form is HABER), to refer to the existence or no-existence of people, animals, places, objects… We use it always in the third person singular, even when a plural word follows:
- There isn’t any milk in the fridge = No hay leche en la nevera.
