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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 [...]

Tuesday July 26th, 2011 in , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments »

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 , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments »

01 Present Tense: Regular -IR verbs

¡Hola!  In this video lesson we’re going to be talking (finally!) about regular -IR verbs in the present tense.  We just say “regular” because all you have to worry about changing on these are the endings.  It’s fairly simple.  You also might notice it’s almost exactly like regular -ER verbs when you change them. Leave [...]

Sunday February 6th, 2011 in , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments »

01 La casa (parte 2) + Present tense: Vivir

Hola.  In this video lesson we’re going to continue talking a little bit about the house while also throwing in the Present Tense of the verb vivir (to live).  You might watch the previous video on ‘la casa‘ and make sure to check the wordbank during the video if you get confused by a word [...]

Sunday January 30th, 2011 in , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 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 , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments »

01 Present Tense – Necesitar

This lesson covers a useful verb: necesitar (to need).  Thankfully, necesitar is a pretty easy one to change, but we could easily use this in normal conversation with others. Let me know if you have any questions, comments or suggestions about this video.

Saturday May 30th, 2009 in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

01 La ropa

Hola. This video lesson covers la ropa (better known as ‘clothing’).  In this video we cover some common words. Some will vary on who you talk to and what country you’re in. These should be fairly understood…  (see notes at bottom of post) Enjoy the video!  Let me know if you have any questions, comments [...]

Saturday May 16th, 2009 in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 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.

Sunday April 5th, 2009 in , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments »

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!

Sunday April 5th, 2009 in , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments »

01-031 – Estar + emotions

¡Hola! In this lesson, we’ll cover the present tense of the irregular verb, Estar (to be).  We use this verb for feelings/emotions, locations and for the -ING (progressive) tenses. In this video we’ll learn how to talk about our emotions and tell where we are located. Enjoy! Let me know if you have any questions/comments/suggestions.

Wednesday December 10th, 2008 in , , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments »