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02 Direct Objects (parte 3): attaching Direct Objects

Hola.  In this video lesson we’ll be talking about Direct Objects (me, te, lo, la, nos, los, las) again.  It turns out that not only can they go before the verb phrase, but we can also put them in different places sometimes. Leave any questions or comments below.  Enjoy!

02 Direct Objects (part 2)

Hola.  In this video lesson we’re talking about complementos directos.  We use these to talk about objects and people in Spanish when those are the object of the verb.  If you’re still a little confused, watch the video.  Leave any comments or questions below!

02 Preterite Vs Imperfect (part 2)

Hello everyone. I decided to try and tackle the confusing topic of preterite vs. imperfect in another video. I hope it helps you and there is less confusion after watching both videos. Make sure to watch the previous video on this as well. Enjoy! Let me know if you have any questions, comments or suggestions [...]

02 Preterite vs. Imperfect

Hola. In this video, we’re talking about the preterite and the imperfect in Spanish.  I’ve done many videos on them separately.  Make sure to take a look at some of  those videos beforehand.

02 Preterite – IR Stem-changers (o-u)

This video lesson covers -ir verbs in the preterite that stem change. In the present, they change (o-ue) in the yo, tú, él/ella/ud, nosotros/nosotras, ellos/ellas/uds forms.  In the preterite, they do something a little different.   I apologize for it being a little long.  Hope this video is helpful. Let me know if you have any [...]

02 Preterite – IR Stem-changers (e-i)

Hola. Finally there is a video (although a little long) to explain those strange stem-changers in the preterite.  Although you might remember that -ar and -er verbs in the preterite don’t stem-change like they do in the present, the -ir verbs have to be weird.  This video will explain how (e-ie) and (e-i) -ir verbs [...]

02 Preterite – Irregulars – Song!

To help you with remembering quite of few of those irregular verbs, I’ll share a song I learned back in high school!  This song is also on page 2 of the preterite conjugation sheet. This song helps you remember the yo forms of some of the common irregular verbs in the preterite.  If it sounds [...]

Wednesday January 21st, 2009 in conjugation, grammar, irregular, preterite, song, verbs, year 2 | 10 Comments »

02 Preterite – Irregulars – traer, conducir, traducir

This video lesson covers three more irregular verbs in the preterite.  They are traer (to bring), traducir (to translate) and conducir (to drive). They are all lumped together because they follow similar patterns and are similar to decir in the preterite.  Enjoy! Feel free to leave questions, comments or suggestions below this video.

Tuesday January 20th, 2009 in conjugation, grammar, irregular, preterite, verbs, year 2 | 1 Comment »

02 Preterite – Irregular – ver & dar

This video lesson covers ver (to see) & dar (to give). Both of these are of course irregular verbs in the preterite. Enjoy! Leave any questions, comments or suggestions below.

Monday January 19th, 2009 in conjugation, grammar, irregular, preterite, verbs, year 2 | 2 Comments »

02 Preterite – Irregulars – venir

This video lesson covers venir (to come). Venir is of course another irregular verb in the preterite. In this video, I also mention that whenever a verb has any irregular inside of it due to a prefix, the verb follow the pattern of the irregular. Ex: suponer, mantener, detener, prevenir, etc Enjoy! Leave any questions, [...]

Sunday January 18th, 2009 in conjugation, grammar, irregular, preterite, verbs, year 2 | 4 Comments »