An Exclusive Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Conjugation
Want to do some time traveling? With our words, we can go back to the past, be here in the present, and project ourselves into the future. This post explores the basics of Spanish verb conjugation and teaches you how to form verbs in the most frequently used past, present, and future tenses. What is verb conjugation, exactly? It refers to the various modifications of a verb...Read More
Indirect Object Pronouns in Spanish: 10 Great Online Exercises
What did they say to you? I bought you something for Christmas. Both of these sentences express how a verb affects other people using indirect object pronouns. While they may seem like small, insignificant words these pronouns are essential in representing the depths of our interpersonal relationships—both in English and in Spanish. In today’s blog post, we will review how to use indirect...Read More
‘Ser’ Adjectives and How to Use Them in Spanish Sentences
Learning the different forms of the verb ser, Spanish for “to be,” is one of the more challenging aspects of learning the language. In English, conjugating the verb “to be” requires memorizing all of the irregular forms of the verb; the same case applies to Spanish. Unfortunately, most of these conjugations have no shortcut or easy way to learn them (with a few exceptions). On top of that,...Read More
Top 14 Spanish Grammar Resources of 2020: Something for Everyone
Michel de Montaigne once said, “The greater part of the world’s troubles are due to questions of grammar.” Can you find the grammatical mistake he humorously made? The verb “are” should be “is!” If you didn’t catch that mistake, don’t worry. Grammar can be difficult, even in your native language, but it often becomes overwhelming when you start learning a second language like Spanish. Before...Read More
Ir Conjugation: A Spanish Verb Lesson for Inspired Beginners
Spanish is a beautiful language that can open many doors for you around the world. However, its grammar rules do present a bit of a challenge. One of the most common complications relates to the conjugation of the verb ir, but it’s possible to master it! Let’s explore the verb’s uses, meanings, and forms. ¡Vamos a comenzar! The Verb Ir First, it’s important to note...Read More
Spanish Grammar Check: Grammar and Spell Check Tools in Spanish
Learning a new language is both thrilling and challenging. It can feel overwhelming as a beginner to learn so many new vocabulary words, grammar rules, and verb conjugations. Luckily, plenty of useful tools provide assistance to Spanish learners, such as translation apps and Spanish-language dictionaries. In this post, we’ll explore a range of options for Spanish grammar and...Read More
Spanish Suffixes: The Trick to Speak Spanish Faster and More Fluently
Knowing Spanish suffixes is a great way to learn Spanish faster! Los sufijos are affixes that are placed after the stem of the word. For example, the English suffix “-ly” describes the way something is being done. You can behave badly or be greatly defined by your personality. Learning sufijos will make speaking Spanish a lot easier. Two main categories of Spanish suffixes exist:...Read More
Spanish Grammar Exercises with Answers for Intermediate Learners
Who is an intermediate learner? An intermediate learner is someone who already has a large vocabulary in Spanish and knows how to communicate basic messages. The challenge for an intermediate learner now is to communicate using the correct grammar. For this reason, today you are going to put your previous knowledge into practice with these Spanish grammar exercises! ...Read More
Top 10 Spanish Grammar Concepts Hardest to Master (with Exercises)
Learning a new language is never an easy task. Each language has its own particularities and Spanish is not the exception. From the subjunctive to reflexive verbs, Spanish grammar has its good share of tricky concepts. While some new learners of the language may find one concept particularly difficult, others struggle with a completely different one. However, when I tried to pin down the...Read More