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These posts include some sort of task or practice on a specific grammar point and solutions if needed! We know that practice makes perfect :) If in doubt you can find me on social media platforms.

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This and that: Expressing distance
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This and that: Expressing distance

Determiners (determinantes in Spanish) go before the noun and give some sort of information. These clarify where the noun is (how far it is) in relation to the person speaking. Disclaimer! Bear in mind that sometimes distance can »

  • 03 May 2017
  • on Grammar, Practice, vocab
Irregular verbs in present tense | Spelling
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Irregular verbs in present tense | Spelling

We covered already the verbs in present tense that change in their root (ex: repetir - repito or almorzar - almuerzo), so check it out if you need a recap or a grid to download on that. Today »

  • 28 April 2017
  • on listsandgrids, Tenses, Verbs, Practice, Spelling
The different meanings of "como" in Spanish
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The different meanings of "como" in Spanish

We know that "cómo" means "how" but, what else? Well, it has a few meanings and uses. I put together the most relevant ones (99% of them) and I included a couple expressions to play with! Questions Cómo »

  • 11 April 2017
  • on Practice, vocab, Grammar
Differences between "llegar","venir" and "volver".
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Differences between "llegar","venir" and "volver".

Let's talk about these three! They all talk about going from one place to another and they have similar combinations, but not exactly the same. In this video I explain the different options that you have with each »

  • 04 April 2017
  • on Videotutorial, Verbs, Explanations, Practice
Me gusta and similar opinion verbs
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Me gusta and similar opinion verbs

Today we're going to learn some important grammar for beginners and I'm sure if you have an intermediate level you could use a recap. Good news! Chances are you already know "me gusta" (I like) and "me encanta" »

  • 25 February 2017
  • on Grammar, listsandgrids, Practice, Verbs, Explanations
Vídeo task. What's it like to be an actress?
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Vídeo task. What's it like to be an actress?

Let's put some time aside to practice listening, translation, reading... with the help of a very interesting video from a Spanish online magazine. In the video a Spanish actress talks about the Goya gala and what's it like »

  • 15 February 2017
  • on Video-task, Practice
Prepositions in Spanish - Practice (describe where things are)
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Prepositions in Spanish - Practice (describe where things are)

Prepositions are used to describe where things are. These can be objects, people or places when we're giving directions. On the picture below you can see the most common prepositions: Let's describe the room using prepositions. You have »

  • 07 February 2017
  • on Situations, vocab, Practice
Video task. Listen, speak, recap and discover.
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Video task. Listen, speak, recap and discover.

Today we're doing a very complete practice using a fun short film (11 min long). You'll improve your listening skills, explain and describe in Spanish, recap grammar and learn new expressions,and you can even write some descriptions »

  • 31 January 2017
  • on Video-task, Practice, Grammar, Cultural
Haber or tener? That's the question!
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Haber or tener? That's the question!

This is a frequent question, specially for beginners. Why do both mean "to have" but are used so differently? Well, in this video I explain the similarities and differences between these two. If you're up to the challenge, »

  • 02 December 2016
  • on Verbs, Explanations, Practice, Videotutorial
Imperfect or preterite?
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Imperfect or preterite?

In this video I'll teach you how to know to use imperfect or preterite tense. You also have plenty of examples, which is essential to understand this type of thing! Finally, a little task for you to do, »

  • 24 November 2016
  • on Tenses, Explanations, Tips, Grammar, Practice, Videotutorial
Spanish expressions "hay que..." and "tener que"
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Spanish expressions "hay que..." and "tener que"

The expression "hay que..." is very common and it's used to express that somebody needs to do something. It's an impersonal phrase (not addressed to anybody in particular), actually it can be considered the impersonal version of "tener »

  • 21 November 2016
  • on Explanations, Grammar, Practice, Verbs
Preterite tense
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Preterite tense

In today's video I'll include: - When to use it. - Regular verbs. - The most common irregular verbs. You can download the grid for the regular verbs and most common irregular ones: ¡Hasta luego! :) »

  • 27 October 2016
  • on Tenses, Videotutorial, Explanations, vocab, listsandgrids, Grammar, Practice
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