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Spanish Introductions (Video)
Introducing yourself or someone else in Spanish requires more than "Hola. Me llamo…" Spanish has informal and formal greetings and introductions. This video tutorial lets you hear pronunciation and explains the rules for using formal and informal greetings and introductions. [more…]
Spanish Vowels
Spanish Vowels (Video)
In Spanish, vowels don't change the way they are pronounced based on the other letters around them. Every vowel has a single pronunciation nearly every time. This video guides you through those vowels and how they are pronounced. Practice pronouncing the letters and example words as you hear them. [more…]
Spanish Consonants
Spanish Consonants (Video)
All but a handful of consonants sound the same in Spanish as they do in English. This video guides you through the consonants that are pronounced or used differently in Spanish. Practice pronouncing the letters as you hear them. [more…]
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Basic Verbs in Spanish
Conjugating the Reflexive Spanish Verb Despertarse (to Wake Up)
Spanish verbs fall into different groups, and each group is conjugated a little differently. If you’re going to master Spanish verbs like despertarse, you need to be able to identify which group a verb [more…]
Basic Verbs in Spanish
Conjugating the Spanish Verb Leer (to Read)
Spanish verbs fall into different groups, and each group is conjugated a little differently. If you’re going to master Spanish verbs like leer, you need to be able to identify which group a verb belongs [more…]
Basic Verbs in Spanish
Conjugating the Irregular Spanish Verb Jugar (to Play)
Spanish verbs fall into different groups, and each group is conjugated a little differently. If you’re going to master Spanish verbs like jugar, you need to be able to identify which group a verb belongs [more…]
Dining & Entertainment in Spanish
Ordering at a Restaurant in Spanish
When you’re eating out at a Spanish-speaking restaurant, knowing some basic Spanish vocabulary can make the ordering process a little easier. Placing your order basically consists of two parts: ordering [more…]
Basic Verbs in Spanish
Conjugating the Irregular Spanish Verb Salir (to Go Out/Leave)
Spanish verbs fall into different groups, and each group is conjugated a little differently. If you’re going to master Spanish verbs like salir, you need to be able to identify which group a verb belongs [more…]
Conjugating the Reflexive Spanish Verb Despertarse (to Wake Up)
Spanish verbs fall into different groups, and each group is conjugated a little differently. If you’re going to master Spanish verbs like despertarse, you need to be able to identify which group a verb [more…]
Conjugating the Spanish Verb Leer (to Read)
Spanish verbs fall into different groups, and each group is conjugated a little differently. If you’re going to master Spanish verbs like leer, you need to be able to identify which group a verb belongs [more…]
Conjugating the Irregular Spanish Verb Jugar (to Play)
Spanish verbs fall into different groups, and each group is conjugated a little differently. If you’re going to master Spanish verbs like jugar, you need to be able to identify which group a verb belongs [more…]
Ordering at a Restaurant in Spanish
When you’re eating out at a Spanish-speaking restaurant, knowing some basic Spanish vocabulary can make the ordering process a little easier. Placing your order basically consists of two parts: ordering [more…]
Conjugating the Irregular Spanish Verb Salir (to Go Out/Leave)
Spanish verbs fall into different groups, and each group is conjugated a little differently. If you’re going to master Spanish verbs like salir, you need to be able to identify which group a verb belongs [more…]
Conjugating the Spanish Verb Gustar (to Like)
Spanish verbs fall into different groups, and each group is conjugated a little differently. If you’re going to master Spanish verbs like gustar, you need to be able to identify which group a verb belongs [more…]
Telling Time in Spanish
Regardless of which Spanish-speaking country you’re in, a conversation about time usually starts with ¿Qué hora es? (What time is it?) Here’s how you can tell someone what time it is in Spanish: [more…]
Giving Friendly Commands in Spanish with the Imperative Mood
Spanish has two types of commands in the imperative mood: informal and formal commands. Both types of commands tell someone to do something. The difference is in how well you know the poor soul you’re [more…]
Conjugating the Irregular Spanish Verb Querer (to Want)
Spanish verbs fall into different groups, and each group is conjugated a little differently. If you’re going to master Spanish verbs like querer, you need to be able to identify which group a verb belongs [more…]
Conjugating the Spanish Verb Escribir (to Write)
Spanish verbs fall into different groups, and each group is conjugated a little differently. If you’re going to master Spanish verbs like escribir, you need to be able to identify which group a verb belongs [more…]
Conjugating the Irregular Spanish Verb Traer (to Bring)
Spanish verbs fall into different groups, and each group is conjugated a little differently. If you’re going to master Spanish verbs like traer, you need to be able to identify which group a verb belongs [more…]
Using Spanish Indirect Object Pronouns
Indirect object pronouns can help your Spanish sound more conversational and free flowing. They answer the question To or for whom is the subject doing something? So how can you weave indirect object [more…]
Conjugating the Spanish Verb Tomar (to Take/Drink)
Spanish verbs fall into different groups, and each group is conjugated a little differently. If you’re going to master Spanish verbs like tomar, you need to be able to identify which group a verb belongs [more…]
Conjugating the Spanish Verb Dormir (to Sleep)
Spanish verbs fall into different groups, and each group is conjugated a little differently. If you’re going to master Spanish verbs like dormir, you need to be able to identify which group a verb belongs [more…]
Conjugating the Irregular Spanish Verb Tener (to Have)
Spanish verbs fall into different groups, and each group is conjugated a little differently. If you’re going to master Spanish verbs like tener, you need to be able to identify which group a verb belongs [more…]
Using Reflexive Spanish Verbs
Some Spanish verbs are reflexive, meaning they reflect the action back onto the doer. These reflexive verbs require a reflexive pronoun to indicate that the subject is also the direct object. Whenever [more…]
Conjugating the Spanish Verb Vivir (to Live)
Spanish verbs fall into different groups, and each group is conjugated a little differently. If you’re going to master Spanish verbs like vivir, you need to be able to identify which group a verb belongs [more…]
Conjugating the Spanish Verb Comprar (to Shop/Buy)
Spanish verbs fall into different groups, and each group is conjugated a little differently. If you’re going to master Spanish verbs like comprar, you need to be able to identify which group a verb belongs [more…]
How to Use the Spanish Preposition De
The Spanish preposition de (deh) has several meanings: of, from, or about, depending on your context. De’s multiple personalities make using the word correctly a bit tough — unless you know the specific [more…]
Constructing Basic Spanish Sentences
Sentences are vital to communicating in Spanish (or any language) because, when you meet people, you need to form sentences to talk with them. In Spanish, as in English, you form a basic sentence by combining [more…]
Conjugating the Spanish Verb Nadar (to Swim)
Spanish verbs fall into different groups, and each group is conjugated a little differently. If you’re going to master Spanish verbs like nadar, you need to be able to identify which group a verb belongs [more…]
Shopping at a Spanish Market: Fruit and Vegetable Vocabulary
When you’re going shopping at a Spanish market for fresh fruits and vegetables, knowing the Spanish vocabulary for the foods you’re buying can make your shopping endeavors much easier. Following are the [more…]
Conjugating the Spanish Verb Buscar (to Look/Search)
Spanish verbs fall into different groups, and each group is conjugated a little differently. If you’re going to master Spanish verbs like buscar, you need to be able to identify which group a verb belongs [more…]
Conjugating the Irregular Spanish Verb Ser (to Be)
Spanish verbs fall into different groups, and each group is conjugated a little differently. If you’re going to master Spanish verbs like ser, you need to be able to identify which group a verb belongs [more…]
Conjugating the Spanish Verb Comer (to Eat)
Spanish verbs fall into different groups, and each group is conjugated a little differently. If you’re going to master Spanish verbs like comer, you need to be able to identify which group a verb belongs [more…]










