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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 Personal A

¡Hola alumnos cibernéticos! So it turns out that there are many aspects about the Spanish language that can be confusing to learners because in English, nothing like this exists.  One such thing that can confuse non-native speakers is the Personal A.  In this video below I explain the Personal A and show how to use [...]

Monday November 1st, 2010 in basics, grammar, prepositions, present, year 1 | 8 Comments »

01 Hay (there is / there are)

Hola.  In this video lesson we’re going over the verb phrase: Hay, in Spanish.  Hay means ‘there is’ or ‘there are.’

Sunday October 10th, 2010 in -ER, basics, grammar, present, year 1 | 3 Comments »

01 Los colores (parte 2)

Hola.  In this video lesson we’re going to be continuing los colores.  We also talk about what to do with the colors when they modify nouns and also where to place them when they describe nouns.  Enjoy! Let me know if you have any questions, comments or suggestions about this video below.

Thursday March 25th, 2010 in grammar, vocabulary, year 1 | Comments Off

01 Vocabulario – Colores (parte 1)

¡Hola!  In this video lesson, we’re going to work on los colores. Just for fun, I thought I would throw some animal names into the mix as well and we can learn how to describe them. Leave any questions, comments or suggestions belows!

Wednesday March 24th, 2010 in basics, vocabulary, year 1 | 5 Comments »

01 Vocabulario – El Cuerpo (parte 2): El dolor

¡Hola!  In this video lesson we’re covering some of las partes del cuerpo or ‘body parts’.  I also decided to throw in some words that we can use with the body parts to describe someone’s dolor. That is, ache or pain.  In the video I describe a boy’s pain.  We have two phrases we can use [...]

Monday February 15th, 2010 in present, verbs, vocabulary, year 1 | Comments Off

01 Vocabulario – El cuerpo

¡Hola!  In this video lesson we’re covering some of las partes del cuerpo or ‘body parts’. Let me know if you have any questions, comments or suggestions below. Hope you find it helpful!

Monday February 15th, 2010 in basics, vocabulary, year 1 | 6 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 »

01 Possessive adjectives (part 2) – nuestro, su

¡Hola!  In this video lesson, we’ll continue with the possessive adjectives and add on two more.  Well, technically I guess we’re only really adding on one more since the other we already knew. Enjoy!  Leave any questions, comments, or suggestions below.

Wednesday August 5th, 2009 in grammar, year 1 | 6 Comments »