How to Form Negative and Affirmative Commands in Spanish
How many times a day do you give or receive commands? Pass me the book, please. Sit. Be careful. Call me. Tell me when you’re ready. Don’t bother. Don’t worry. Quite often, isn’t it? That’s why knowing how to form both negative and affirmative commands in Spanish is an essential task. In this blog post, I’ll explain the...Read More
Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Conjugation
Do you want to learn Spanish but you fear Spanish conjugation? Don’t worry, I’ll show you that the conjugation concept is not difficult for an English speaker—and that you already know more than you think. I promise that by the end of this article, you’ll know basic Spanish tenses, you’ll be able to conjugate regular and irregular Spanish verbs, and know where to look for help when you...Read More
World’s Most Complete Spanish Pronunciation Guide [+Audio]
Good news! Spanish pronunciation is easy. Linguists consider Spanish a phonetic language—meaning it’s usually pronounced the way it’s written. The same letters and combinations of letters are always pronounced the same way. You won’t get surprises like “pear” and “spear.” All you need to do is to get to know some rules and how to pronounce Spanish letters and letter...Read More
Spanish Spelling With B and V: Word List, Verbs, and Pronunciation
How would you pronounce the following Spanish words: barón (baron) and varón (male)? Did you make them sound different? Well, you shouldn’t have. Don’t worry, you’re not alone! English speakers tend to have problems with the pronunciation of the Spanish b and v. First, because these two letters have the same sound in Spanish. Second, because depending on their...Read More
Diphthongs, Triphthongs, and Hiatus in Spanish
If you dream of speaking Spanish like a native speaker, you need to build your understanding of diphthongs, triphthongs, and hiatus. Don’t worry. I’m here to help! After reading this article, you’ll not only know what these phonetic terms mean, but you’ll also dramatically improve your pronunciation of Spanish words and phrases through practice! Ready? Let’s go! Is Spanish...Read More
Easy Guide to the WEIRDO Subjunctive
If you’ve been trying to figure out the Spanish subjunctive rules, you’ve probably come across the WEIRDO subjunctive acronym. In fact, WEIRDO exists to help Spanish learners understand the subjunctive. Keep reading to discover how understanding the WEIRDO subjunctive helps you master this important grammar topic. To prove your new knowledge, take the multiple-choice test at the...Read More
7 Easy-to-Fix Pronunciation Mistakes Spanish Learners Make
Perhaps you’ve been studying Spanish for some time, and yet the moment you open your mouth to say something, it’s clear that you’re a native English speaker. Don’t worry! This is due to some easy-to-fix pronunciation mistakes. Most people start studying a language by focusing on grammar and vocabulary, leaving pronunciation on the back burner. And as long as you’re understandable,...Read More
50 Irregular Preterite Spanish Verbs You Want to Use Often
Do Spanish irregular preterite verbs scare you? Don’t worry, you’ll find them easy after reading this article. They’ll even start looking regular to you. Don’t believe me? Keep reading. The Spanish preterite tense is the past simple tense in Spanish. You use it to talk about finished and completed actions that happened at a specific point in the past. Actions in preterite Spanish...Read More
How to Use Relative Pronouns in Spanish
Do you feel frustrated that there are so many similar relative pronouns in Spanish and their usage seems, well—relative? I have many students who keep asking when to use lo que in Spanish and when to use lo cual. What’s the difference between que, el que and quien? How to use cuales? I know it can be a bit overwhelming at the beginning, but I promise that I will clearly explain the...Read More