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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!

01 Las descripciones físicas (physical descriptions)

¡Hola!  In this video lesson we’ll be learning how to describe people physically.  That is, we’ll be able to talk about their basic attractiveness and body shape as well as their ojos and pelo.  In this video, we use some forms of tener and ser.  Check out the present tense videos on tener.  Check back [...]

01 Hace + [time] + que & present tense

Hola.  In this video lesson we’re going to see a phrase that’s used quite a bit in Spanish when talking about things that have been going on and continue to. It should make more sense after watching the video (hopefully). Click here to download a printable copy of the first examples to write out your [...]

Wednesday July 13th, 2011 in grammar, present, regular, stem-changers, verbs, weather, year 1 | 3 Comments »

01 Present Tense – Poder (can)

Hola.  In this lesson we’ll be learning about the verb poder in the present tense.  Poder means “can” or “to be able”.  This video uses a wide array of vocabulary from previous videos.  You might watch previous videos before watching this one or just check the wordbank below.

Thursday January 13th, 2011 in -ER, conjugation, grammar, present, stem-changers, year 1 | 7 Comments »

01 Present Tense – Querer (to want)

Hola.  In this video lesson, we’re going to cover the verb querer (to want). Notice that in this video I only really discuss the verb meaning ‘to want’ but it could also be used as ‘to love’ with people and pets. ex: Juan quiere a sus padres. – Juan loves his parents. Ellos quieren a [...]

Wednesday August 5th, 2009 in -ER, conjugation, grammar, present, stem-changers, verbs, year 1 | 6 Comments »

01036 Present Tense – Tener (part 2): useful phrases

This video lesson covers the present tense of the verb tener (to have).  In this video lesson, we’ll go over some useful phrases with the verb:  tener que, tener ganas de, tener # años Enjoy!  Let me know if you have any questions/comments/suggestions.

01-035 present tense – tener

¡Hola!  This video lesson covers the incredibly useful verb tener in the present tense.  Tener means ‘to have’ and in this video we’ll go over its basic usage. Let me know if you have any questions/comments/suggestions about this video!

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 [...]