Grammar

When it comes to the preterite tense, sometimes the best way to learn is simply by taking it one verb at a time. And today we’re working on the verb dar. This Spanish verb is one of the most common verbs – and also one of the most irregular!  So today we’ll be doing a deep dive into…

Today we’re taking a look at one of the most commonly used irregular verbs, tener. This simple verb can have plenty of different meanings and it should be one of the verbs words you master in the Spanish language. So in this article, we’ll be examining how to conjugate tener, as well as how to use it…

On our journey to master all the irregular verbs in Spanish, today we’re looking at how to conjugate pedir in the preterite tense. This is one of those Spanish verbs that are actually fairly easy – but learners often make simple mistakes with it. So in this article, we’ll be going over exactly how to…

It seems like all of the most common Spanish verbs are also the ones that are the most irregular. Unfortunately, this is true in almost every language, but today we’re going to be going over how to finally get the conjugations for the verb ser figured out.  To unlock the mystery of this Spanish verb,…

Informal commands are that perfect grammar tool that lets you tell someone what to do in another language. Whether it’s something like “pass me the salt” or something a bit more…intense, these Spanish commands are absolutely crucial. Regardless of what you need it for – you’ll definitely want to master the use of informal tú…

In today’s Spanish grammar article, we’re going to be going over one of the most difficult topics for English speakers – reflexive pronouns in Spanish.  But here’s the secret – they’re actually not difficult at all. In fact, this article is here to show you that these reflexive pronouns get a bad rep for no good reason….

The Spanish present perfect tense is one of the most useful conjugations you can learn to express yourself. And the good news is – it’s not actually that difficult! While there are a couple of parts to it that need explaining, conceptually it’s easy to understand.  In this article, we’ll go over the different parts, how…

Taking the award for Most Confusing Grammar Topic for Spanish Learners is por vs para. These two little Spanish prepositions remain one of the most elusive concepts in the language but – is it really that difficult?  In this article, we’ll be going over everything you need to know about these two words and you’ll find…

Today we’re going to take a look at one of the first concepts in Spanish grammar you’ll need to master –  stem changes. And no, unfortunately – we’re not talking about flowers.  We’re talking about changes that some verbs undergo when you are conjugating them.  The good news is — it’s not complicated at all!…

Spanish subject pronouns are usually some of the first words you learn on Day 1 of your Spanish class. But are you sure you are using them correctly? And are you sure you understand what they are?  Today, we’re going to go an extra step so that both beginners and more advanced Spanish students will…