The past perfect tense in Spanish, known as “el pretérito pluscuamperfecto,” is a compound tense used to describe actions that occurred before another past action. Formation of the Spanish Past Perfect The Spanish past perfect is formed by combining the …
Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) students to express their opinions effectively is fundamental for their linguistic and communicative development. This skill not only allows them to participate in everyday conversations, but also helps them develop the ability to …
Queremos destacar uno de los recursos más demandados por los profesores de ELE: las infografías, que sin duda son una herramienta fundamental en nuestras aulas.
Estos consejos han demostrado ser esenciales para crear un entorno de aprendizaje que no solo sea efectivo sino también motivador y enriquecedor, tanto para los estudiantes como para los propios profesores de ELE.
In schools it is almost mandatory to encourage students to learn more than one language, and it all depends on the country you are in. And with Spanish being the second most spoken language in the world, learning Spanish is …
At the initial stage of language learning, vocabulary acquisition is crucial. This includes essential and everyday topics, such as the vocabulary associated with food and meals. For beginner-level students (A1-A2), learning vocabulary related to food and linguistic resources to talk …
What Are Prepositions? Prepositions are invariable words that act as connectors within sentences. They lack autonomy and cannot function alone except in specific cases. Why Do Spanish Learners Struggle with Prepositions? Prepositions often don’t align with those in other languages, …
Unlock Vocabulary With the Alphabet: Creative Strategies for Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) Teachers Dear ELE Teacher Colleagues! On the exciting journey of teaching Spanish as a foreign language, we know that vocabulary plays a fundamental role. This time, …
In an intensive Spanish course, each day we learn more words that we add to our vocabulary, and our ability and capacity to express something in Spanish in different ways grows and improves over time. At the beginner levels of …
Group classes vs. individual classes Do you want to learn Spanish but you don’t know which type of course you should choose? How can you find out which one best suits your current needs? Is it better to learn Spanish …
One of the first decisions students who want to learn Spanish have to make is whether to study Spanish from Spain or Spanish from a Latin American country. But are there really that many differences between the two? In this …
Knowing expressions used in the most colloquial registers can be very useful for language learners. Today, I will talk to you about different expressions and words from Spanish slang. They are used by a specific group of people who share …
Surely now that you have started learning Spanish, you have had to face new situations. One of your new language challenges may have been having to write a formal email to your landlord or to a company to apply for …
After starting your Spanish classes, you now feel that the time has come to plan your backpacking trip through Latin America. If Ecuador is one of the countries you want to visit, this post can be very helpful. We present …
Whoever has a friend has a treasure! This saying is about friendship. It tells us that when we have a good friend by our side, the value of that friendship is equivalent to a treasure. That’s why, in this post, …
Who doesn’t love a good surprise? Especially when it’s a pleasant one. When we’re given unexpected news, our facial expressions change: our eyebrows lift, our eyes open wider, and, above all, we often struggle to find the right words. Precisely …
The Spanish language thrives on creativity and nuance, particularly when it comes to expressing refusal. While the word “no” serves as the most direct negation, Spanish speakers often employ vivid idiomatic expressions to convey rejection with cultural flair. This article …
Every day we talk with people—friends, teachers, classmates, or colleagues. Communication is very important, especially in those moments when we share important conversations. When we give our opinion, we share a part of ourselves; it’s an opportunity to change, improve, …
Proverbs not only help us transmit wisdom or knowledge from a particular culture, but they also help this learned wisdom reach many more people. Although we don’t know who created all the proverbs, thanks to their short length and frequent …
The verb ser is used in Spanish for several important functions: a) To identify: Este es mi hermano y esta es mi madre. (This is my brother and this is my mother.) b) To state nationality: Astrid es alemana. (Astrid …
Did you know that there are a number of words that are spelled the same in Spanish and English? Sometimes they have the same meaning and sometimes they don’t, but the word appears in both dictionaries. However, be careful, because …
In Spanish, nouns possess grammatical gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural). When using these nouns, we typically pair them with definite articles that match their gender and number. These articles—el, la, los, las—are fundamental for precise communication. …
This comprehensive guide explores the rich variety of affirmative expressions in Spanish, drawing from multiple educational sources that demonstrate how Spanish speakers can express agreement, acceptance, and confirmation without using the simple word “sí.” The diversity of these expressions …
As we have studied in class, the verb gustar is used to express that something is pleasant or enjoyable to us. This verb follows a unique grammatical structure in Spanish that differs significantly from its English equivalent “to like.” Grammatical …
Si estudio mucho español, llegaré a dominarlo 🙂(If I study a lot of Spanish, I will come to master it 🙂) We are going to work on conditional sentences with the present indicative. Here is a chart to help you …
The choice between “tú” and “usted” depends on many factors: age, hierarchy, trust… notice that the forms usted and ustedes always use the 3rd person singular and plural respectively. In this post you will find the difference in conjugations depending …
The languages spoken around the world are rich in all their elements – from nouns to interjections. While we can learn much from each individual element, we gain even more when these elements combine. Sayings (refranes) represent a fantastic demonstration …
🕒 How to Tell the Time in Spanish 1. Asking for the time To ask the time in Spanish, use: ¿Qué hora es? (What time is it?) 2. Answering the time The structure is: “Son las + hour + y/menos …
Inhispania is situated in the heart of Madrid: across the road from the Metropolis building, at the end of Gran Vía (the famous shopping street), Palacio de Cibeles (the huge, white town hall), Sol (the busiest plaza in Madrid, the …
Change verbs are those that express voluntary or involuntary changes (physical appearance, character, profession, ideology, mood, etc.) that affect temporarily or permanently. Unlike other languages, in Spanish there is a series of verbs that we can use to express changes, …
Let’s learn how to ask for things in Spanish. Spanish has some very simple structures for making requests: Tú (informal) Usted (formal) More formal ¿Me podrías (verbo infinitivo)…? ¿Me podría (verbo infinitivo)…? Neutral ¿Me puedes (verbo infinitivo)…? ¿Me puede (verbo …
In Spanish, nouns possess two fundamental grammatical categories: gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural). Mastery of these concepts is essential for grammatical accuracy, as they govern article and adjective agreement, verb conjugation, and sentence structure. This report examines the rules, exceptions, …
Spanish frequency markers provide nuanced ways to describe habitual actions, ranging from absolute certainty to complete negation. This guide explores the complete spectrum of these expressions, their grammatical applications, and cultural significance in everyday communication. Understanding Spanish Frequency Adverbs and …
Watch Out for False Friends in Spanish! When learning a new language, we must be careful with false friends. These are words that look or sound very similar to words in our native language, which leads us to wrongly believe …
To ask about a person’s nationality or origin, we use these expressions in Spanish: ¿De dónde eres? (Where are you from?) ¿De qué país/ciudad/región eres? (Which country/city/region are you from?) ¿Cuál es tu nacionalidad? (What is your nationality?) We can …
With verbs used to express opinion such as believe, think, and seem + characteristic, there are times when we need to use the subjunctive and others when the indicative is required. It’s not as complicated as it seems; with this …
Ways to ask about professions: ¿En qué trabajas? ¿Cuál es tu trabajo/profesión? ¿A qué te dedicas? Possible answers: Soy (profesión). Trabajo en un/a + (lugar). Let’s practice the vocabulary of some professions. Do you see yours? ACTIVITY Put …
