Sobre mí | Sr Jordan's Spanish Videos

Sobre mí

Hola.  I go by Señor Jordan and in college I majored in Spanish and communications at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO.  I currently teach junior high and high school Spanish in a rural school in MO.

I first started learning Spanish in high school and ever since then, I’ve been in love with the Spanish language. I studied abroad while in college in Costa Rica. I also traveled to Mexico for a week on a missions’ trip.  I’ve since helped out as an interpreter for a mission’s trip to El Salvador and another one to Guadalajara, México.

While I was studying at Truman, I stumbled upon a Spanish-speaking community in a nearby town and quickly became a part of them through a local church.  Since then, I have actively been a part of their congregation and I currently live in the community.

People often have asked me how they can learn Spanish better and I’ve noticed that there are not very many good free resources.  I would also not like to recommend someone to use a paid service since I would hate for them to waste money on a bad program.

Due to that and my wanting to help out my students, I decided to start this site. My idea is much larger, but for now I will be uploading videos to help on Spanish grammar.  Hopefully they will help you as well!

¡Adiós!

-Sr. J

By January 5, 2009

143 Comments to “Sobre mí”

  1. By Cheryl, September 7, 2012 @ 1:07 pm

    Hola,
    I was introduced to your website/youtube this summer (2012). LOVE IT! Wish I had found it sooner! I teach at a public high school in CA. and have a very large % of spanish speakers. I have been taking Spanish in night classes at the local commun. college for 2 semesters and your site is such a great resource in helping me understand some new vocabulary and concept.
    Your videos are so well done and to the point.
    You are AWESOME! Keep up the good work.

  2. By Sr. Harrison, September 19, 2012 @ 6:10 pm

    Sr. Jordan,

    Me gustan sus videos. Usted mencionó un pueblo muy cerca de Kirksville. Es Milan? Yo fui misionero en el medio-oeste de los EEUU, y pasé varios meses en Milan. Yo soy maestro de español en mi primer año de enseñar. Usted me ha dado algunas ideas de cómo puedo mejorar mis destrezas de enseñar. Yo también tengo ideas para ayudarles a los demás a aprender el idioma de los dioses! Jaja! Gracias por todo lo que hace.

    Sr. Harrison

  3. By Natalie, September 26, 2012 @ 10:57 pm

    Hello,
    Thank you for all the help :) your better then my Spanish teacher!
    As a suggestion you should put up a video on Prepositions of location and a video on expressing negation: indefinite and negative words.

  4. By Catherine Harris, September 29, 2012 @ 9:27 am

    Sr. Jordan,

    I’m flipping my classroom (what was classwork (especially the lecture) is homework (‘lecture’ via video) and what was homework (follow-up activities for mastery) is now classwork) and your videos are helping me accomplish this as I find ways to record video that works technically on our computer system. You are a LIFESAVER! You do a fabulous job!!!

  5. By Pat, September 29, 2012 @ 11:01 am

    Senor Jordan,
    Could you do a video on subjunctive?
    I’m not understanding it for class

  6. By T. Lenahan, October 1, 2012 @ 4:18 pm

    Señor Jordan,

    I am a homeschool teacher and I also teach Spanish I in our co-op class. This year I decided to get rid of the boring text and go real world with a flipped classroom approach. You site helps me and my students tremendously!

    I would love to see some videos for Bible Verses.

    ¡Muchas Gracias!

    Señora Lenahan
    aka Doodlemom

  7. By Remie Ryan Suertigoza Parcon, October 3, 2012 @ 4:39 am

    Hola!

    I’m Remie! I live in Davao City, Philippines. I’m currently taking up my bachelor’s degree in secondary education major in English at the University of Southeastern Philippines. You might be asking why I am interested to learn Spanish while i am majoring English. Well, in our country, Spanish was used to be an official language. Even our national anthem was originally written in Spanish. But wars came and so did the American who tremendously made major modification in our educational system. English is now our official language. It’s a good thing after all because we are known to be the best Asian English speakers. But just recently, our government is planning to revive the Spanish language making it as one of the major subjects in schools. So I think it will be very helpful if I start learning as early as now. I like your videos. I actually downloaded all of them. I’ll try to donate whenever possible. Thank you so much! I highly appreciated the effort!

  8. By Sr. Jefren L. Cuellar, October 9, 2012 @ 2:24 am

    Thank you for the work you do. I am a Spanaish teacher and have taught for 27 years. I always am looking for fresh new ways of presenting materials and have used yours in my classroom. Thanks for your testimony as well.

  9. By Lucy Franks, October 10, 2012 @ 1:52 am

    Sr Jordan…

    I have just moved to spain, completely on my own. Im a little bit scared, and you have calmed me.

    I think I love you ;) and hope you know how much you are appreciated.

    If you ever need a place to stay in London, let me know (or fancy a holiday to Valencia ) x

  10. By Erick, October 14, 2012 @ 5:48 pm

    I really love what you are doing with your videos. I am using your lessons in a few of my classes.

  11. By Migdalia L. Tamlin, October 24, 2012 @ 8:40 pm

    Hola! Quiero dejarle saber que mis estudiantes de Español 2 están obsecionados con sus videos. Soy maestra en South Bend, Indiana. Ellos lo conocen come tontito frito, pero ya mañana les diré que es el señor Jordán. Gracias por su buen trabajo.

    Espero ver muchos más videos!!
    Sra. Tamlin

    (Quizá es mucho pedir, pero, ¿podrías escribirme un email saludando a mi grupo de estudiantes? Eso los volvería locos!!!)

  12. By Raquel Santos, October 30, 2012 @ 10:08 am

    Buenos tardes señor Jordan. Soy una profesora de castellano en una escuela italiana y desde hace un par de años uso sus videos para mis clases. ¡Nos encantan! Gracias por este material fantástico y por la pasión que pone en la enseñanza. ¡Un millón de gracias!

  13. By Yoshuara Acuña, October 30, 2012 @ 6:12 pm

    Hola Sr. Jordan,

    No tengo manera de agradecerle por todos los videos que ha hecho. Sus videos son simples y fáciles de entender. He comenzado a usarlos con mis estudiantes de Español 2, 3, y 4. Español es mi lengua natal y es un placer decirle que sus videos me están ayudando a enseñar español. Los estudiantes ahora tienen la oportunidad de repasar los conceptos gramaticales con sus videos.

    Disculpe la pregunta, pero ¿Cuándo tendremos acceso a los videos de mandatos en español? También, ¿Tiene planes de hacer videos sobre el subjuntivo? La verdad es que no he podido encontrar otros videos cómo los de usted.

    Trataré de donar dinero en cuanto pueda, las veces que pueda.

    Le agradezco a usted por los videos que ha hecho y a Dios por poner en su corazón el deseo de hacer estos videos.

    Sinceramente,

    Sra. Acuña

  14. By Teisha Bisard, November 1, 2012 @ 5:21 am

    This is great,It just keeps me moving, i can’t imagine how strong and confident i have become after reading the fear of failur quotes..

  15. By Jonathan, November 10, 2012 @ 11:54 pm

    Thank your very much for all the great videos. You are a true ambassador of the Spanish language.

  16. By Erin, November 14, 2012 @ 8:51 pm

    Your videos are so helpful. I too am a Spanish teacher (k-12) and I use your videos regularly in my classes. My students seriously love to watch them! Keep up the good work!

    Muchas gracias,
    Erin

    p.s. I studied abroad in Costa Rica too. Loved it!

  17. By Tom McCulloch, December 4, 2012 @ 5:54 pm

    I have a school where streaming the videos is difficult (satellite feed). Do you sell the videos? I’d be glad to purchase them.

  18. By Noah Kessler, December 13, 2012 @ 3:19 pm

    Hola! I’m a high school student in Spanish 3, and my Spanish 3 teacher shows the Spanish 3 class, her only one I might add, your videos on YouTube. My mother is Peruvian (I’m only half, my papa is American) and I wanted to learn Spanish to speak to her parents.

  19. By Karmin, December 17, 2012 @ 6:19 pm

    Senor Jordan,
    I thank you for making these videos and being willing to share with others simply for the joy of learning. Well done.
    Sra. Andrew

  20. By Marijana, December 26, 2012 @ 5:52 am

    Senor Jordan,

    thank you for your videos, they were very helpful :)
    I am from Serbia (Europe) and I have a month to learn a second foreign language (I already speak English) because then I start to work on a cruise ship… I decided to learn Spanish because I was in New York and I met a lot of people from the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Mexico so I know some of the basics of Spanish. Your lessons have helped me a lot its just I came to lesson no 01068 and I cant find any more :(
    I need to learn some direction like left, right and basically i have to know how to explain all the guests need to know, like:

    1. Can I please have a different glass, drink, napkin, plate…
    2. Pool is on second deck and we provide towels for that
    3. It is sunny outside please enjoy on our pool
    4. i have headache, do you have any medicine
    5. Do you know how can I get to “some” restaurante
    6.Could you tell me where is the cabin no 273
    7. Do you know where i can find a exchange office

    and stuff lie that…
    So could u help me PLEASEEE :) ))
    Sorry for asking you like this but you are the best Spanish teacher on You Tube and the best I know at all :)

    Marijana

  21. By Silvana, January 2, 2013 @ 8:01 am

    Hello Sr Jordan.

    I hope you are doing well. I was looking for good resources on the web, when I could watch one of your videos. Learning Spanish is one of my resolutions for 2013, and I am sure that your videos will help me a lot, as well as your website. Congratulations for your wonderful work. The way you teach is very clear and interesting!

    Greetings from Brazil,

    Silvana

  22. By Kathy Kramer, January 3, 2013 @ 1:56 pm

    Jeremy,
    I need to find in the first 67 videos where you did mention very briefly the present perfect, he, has, ha, hemos, han. Could you help me?

  23. By Ellen Dill, January 16, 2013 @ 8:08 am

    I love your videos – do you flip your classroom? I would love to talk to you about it. I am primarily a French teacher (https://mme-dill.wikispaces.com) but do a 7th grade Spanish I course most of the time as well. I make videos – but they are not as fun or colorful as yours! I’m planning to watch some of your videos regarding art, etc., but would love to talk to you more about vocab videos, etc. Please e-mail me if you have time. Thanks! Gracias.

  24. By Jaime, January 26, 2013 @ 12:49 pm

    Thank you so much for making these videos! They have helped me so much! I just started Spanish 101 in college and its been 15 years since high school Spanish, so I am pretty nervous about passing this course. I also chose to take this class online instead of at the college and I think its probably a little harder this way. However, I have found that if I am having a hard time understanding something in my textbook, your videos help me tremendously!! You do a great service for people, especially by making your videos and lessons free. Thank you!

  25. By Renée Gepford, January 27, 2013 @ 11:25 am

    Thanks for your site, and your lessons! I began taking an adult education class this fall in Spanish at the local high school in a small town in Idaho (I came out here from Missouri). I wanted to have more opportunities to practice, and to study the verb tenses during Christmas break, so I started searching YouTube and found your videos. They’re informative, and entertaining, and full of the cultural info that’s helpful to students and travelers alike! My instructor taught in Spain, and his explanations of the cultural differences between Spain and Mexico are something I feel I’ll be able to use, just as much as your insights. I’m not sure whether I will use my learned knowledge in teaching, or communicating, but I love to learn languages, and it’s nice to attend an armchair course–your service is valuable!

  26. By Brian Phan, January 30, 2013 @ 11:01 am

    God bless you, thanks you for the videos which is helping me fast track my Spanish review.

  27. By Phyllis, February 2, 2013 @ 10:48 pm

    So glad I found your videos and website! My family and I are planning a move to Mexico later this year, and we need to learn. And, the format is great for our 15 yr old! We plan to homeschool him, so we’ll definitely have him take Spanish “in school” but this will help now and can complement his course. God bless, and keep up the good work!! ps we live in Southwest MO, just south of Joplin and we have a good Hispanic population. We’re considering attending our church’s Hispanic services to “immerse”, meet some new people, and practice.

  28. By Ashima, February 3, 2013 @ 6:41 am

    Hey,

    Your videos are awesome. I am completely confused as to when to use ser and estar and needed your help. Was wondering if you could help me there.

    thanks,

  29. By Rowena, February 4, 2013 @ 6:46 am

    Great job! I will try to talk to our school director about this site!

  30. By lite bender, February 5, 2013 @ 6:27 am

    hey i had a question at the end you say nos vemos literally meaning we see im wondering is the you inferred automatically what city in mo do you teach i live on the edge of mo

  31. By Melissa, February 8, 2013 @ 7:03 am

    Stumbled upon your u tube videos by accident and loved them. I am self taught and speak well but grammar has been a problem. I study and volunteer with the Spanish community 2 times a week and, like you, I have a love for the language. My family travels to Mexico once a year and volunteer within the community. In NC i am also an RN at the hospital so your videos fit my level of understanding so much more then other traditional lessons as I am too far to start from the beginning but your lessons “connect the dots” for me!!! Thank you!!! M

  32. By Debbie, February 26, 2013 @ 9:51 pm

    I have used your videos for my Spanish classes for quite some time now. They are clearly presented and comprehensive. They are a wonderful learning resource. So glad to have found them! Thank you for all your hard work. Many people have benefitted from them. I have recommended them to other teachers as well. You have a great attitude. Que buen profesor es usted!

  33. By Sra. Nieves, March 2, 2013 @ 2:25 pm

    Thank you so much for your videos. They are excellent! I teach Spanish in high school. I give the link to specific videos to students who have been absent or need more explanation on a topic. Your videos are awesome. They are very visual and easy to follow. Thanks and God bless you for your hard work and dedication.

  34. By Shahin, March 7, 2013 @ 6:49 am

    Thanks so much for the videos!

  35. By Cindy Medina, March 7, 2013 @ 11:25 am

    Hello!

    First of all thank you for all your videos. I use the ALL the time. They are just the best that I’ve found. I am a high school Spanish teacher in the Los Angeles, CA area. You do a great job! THANK YOU!

  36. By Ivan Diaz, March 11, 2013 @ 9:19 pm

    Hola profe Jordan, primeramente queria felicitarlo por tremendo trabajo hecho en los videos. MI nombre es Ivan Diaz y soy profesor de espanol en la ciudad de Louisville Kentucky. Mi pregunta es si tambien tiene los ejercicios en pdf o word de cada video, yo estaria muy interesado en obtenerlos sin importar lo que cueste, por favor respondame.

    Gracias

    Ivan

  37. By Maan J., March 15, 2013 @ 8:55 am

    Hola Sr. Jordan!

    I am an Arabic/English freelance translator and have been learning Spanish for some time now. I am so glad I have come across your website. Tremendous amount of work and effort put in these videos and writing materials. Although I depend on so many websites and youtube videos to help me with the language, now your website has become the first and primary source of my learning. Muchisimas Gracias from the bottom of my heart. God Bless!

  38. By Jose Sanchez, March 17, 2013 @ 2:09 pm

    Sr. Jordan,

    Su website prueba que no es necesario ir a la universidad de Harvard para hacer grandes cosas. Tus videos son extremadamente buenos, apropiados para cada nivel y entretenidos. Además muestra en sus explicaciones una gran pasión por la lengua. Tu trabajo es excepcional y gracias por este valioso recurso.

  39. By Erin Matthews, March 21, 2013 @ 7:00 am

    Sr. Jordan,

    I just wanted to make sure you knew how much I appreciate your videos. I have been showing them in my classroom for years and they are sooo helpful. (By the way, I’m a Missourian, too! I taught in Springfield my first year and now teach in Nixa at the high school.) You have a wonderful way of explaining the material, and have an excellent accent. I was SO glad when, upon looking for videos of yours to show to a homebound student, I found that you had added (and will be adding) several new videos! These are concepts that I had been hoping you’d cover; thank you so much for taking the time to add them. All in all, it is very giving of you to make these videos and that you allow us to use them. You are a fantastic teacher; keep it up!

  40. By Beatriz, March 23, 2013 @ 3:12 pm

    Buenas noches, sr. Jordan:
    Le escribo desde el viejo continente. Quiero hacer un curso de repaso para mis estudiantes de la facultad, pero que a la vez sea abierto a quien quiera usarlo. Va a estar en la plataforma http://www.lore.com. ¿Estaría usted de acuerdo en que emplee sus vídeos (y otros también) como “input”. Tenga por cierto que le enviaría (si me dice cómo hacerlo) la guía de tareas que surjan luego.
    Saludos y mucha suerte en su profesión y vida personal.

  41. By Mark Thomas, March 31, 2013 @ 10:04 am

    You are fantastic! I’m over 50 and I really need to see those translations. Keep up the great work.

  42. By V, April 7, 2013 @ 8:40 am

    Hola Sr.Jordan,

    Thanks for your lessons, Im studying Spainish with your site, very useful. Thanks again

  43. By Pedro, April 11, 2013 @ 9:35 am

    Ante todo, felicitarte por el magnífico trabajo que haces. Soy español y siempre encuentro difícil buscar recursos gratuitos para recomendar a mis amigos o a cualquiera que quiera aprender español. Tu vídeos en Youtube son increíbles y me están ayudando a que mi pareja aprenda español mucho más rápido. Además, teniendo como tengo acento andaluz, el escuchar a alguien que tiene un acento que es más fácil de entender y con un sentido de humor con el tuyo, ha hecho el aprendizaje del español más entretenido. Y agradecerte las aclaraciones sobre las diferencias con el español de España en tus vídeos.

    En definitiva, un Óscar a la mejor producción de recursos para aprender español que hay ahora mismo Online.

    Un saludo desde Londres

    Pedro

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