Master Pronominal Verbs in Spanish Grammar
Pronominal verbs in Spanish are highly useful verbs that allow you to express ideas that other “normal” verbs simply can’t. But, what makes these verbs so special? Keep reading to learn: What the pronominal verbs in Spanish areWhich pronouns accompany them all the timeThe 6 types of pronominal verbs in Spanish. Then, discover a top 10 list of the most commonly...Read More
The Ultimate Vocabulary Guide to Materials in Spanish
Learning about materials in Spanish is more important than you may realize! It seems most of our favorite artists have a fixation for talking about materials (los materiales) in their music. Consider the following song titles: “Brass in Pocket” by Pretenders“Concrete and Gold” by Foo Fighters“Iron Man” by Black Sabbath“Silver Springs” by Fleetwood Mac Could it be because we use...Read More
Master the Present Perfect Subjunctive
Are you ready to conquer the present perfect subjunctive once and for all? Me encanta que hayas elegido este artículo para entender el pretérito perfecto de subjuntivo.I’m glad you have chosen this article to understand the present perfect subjunctive. Keep reading to learn all there is to know about how and when to use the present perfect subjunctive! What is the Present Perfect...Read More
Master Reflexive Verbs in Spanish Grammar
Reflexive verbs are like crossing a threshold in a hero’s journey. There’s no way back, you set off on a mission after some possible initial resistance and doubts. Reflexive verbs in Spanish are an important topic and in this guide, you get all you need to master them. Sections include: How to use themWhen to use themHow to conjugate themHow to form themHow to distinguish them...Read More
Master the Past Perfect Subjunctive
The past perfect subjunctive is the peak of the subjunctive knowledge. The good news is that it’s no more complicated than other conjugations of the subjunctive mood. Read this article to learn how to form the past perfect subjunctive. In this lesson, I clarify the specifics of this tense and show it in relation to other tenses that are sometimes confused with the past perfect...Read More
Master Si Clauses in Spanish: If-Then Conditional Sentences
Are you ready to easily master si clauses in Spanish? This detailed Spanish grammar guide has all the answers you need. This blog post will teach you everything there is to know about si clauses in Spanish—covering how to use them, the different types, and show you real-life examples. As an added bonus, you can test your knowledge below with a free quiz and download an exercise...Read More
La Migración: Migration Vocabulary Words in Spanish
Knowing how to talk about migration in Spanish is key to discussing this complex issue that encompasses many critical topics. Migration is one of the biggest challenges facing our modern world. Read this article to learn about why migration is a human right, how to talk about migration in Spanish, and some of the main concepts and terms in Spanish related to the social phenomenon of...Read More
Master the Imperfect Subjunctive
Call me a grammar geek but I’m always super excited when I need to teach the Imperfect Subjunctive in Spanish. At this moment, my students are always at a level when they can communicate almost everything, they know all the grammar terms and know what I’m talking about, and some of them feel that they have reached a plateau. And then! Bang! The Imperfect Subjunctive comes suddenly and it...Read More
Master the ‘Impersonal Se’ in Spanish
There is something in Spanish called the impersonal se form or the impersonal se expression. You may have never heard of it before, but I’m here to tell you that this is one of those useful expressions that once you master them, they make your life easier in the language. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about the impersonal se form, what it is and what it means, as...Read More