All posts by Annabel Beilby
A Quick Guide to Negatives in Spanish
Okay, I’m usually a pretty positive person, but it’s time to get negative! Using negatives in Spanish is important, and can make your language seem a lot more sophisticated, so let’s look at how to do it (but stay positive throughout the lesson)!via GIPHY Quick Navigation Double negatives in Spanish are okay! Word order No […]
Continue readingPor and Para: What’s the Difference?
Por and para both translate into English as ‘for,’ but they can’t be used interchangeably! In this article we’ll show you when to opt for por and when to pick para. via GIPHYThe way some people like to look at it is that por is used for looking back to the cause or origin of […]
Continue readingQuiz: Which Spanish-speaking Actor or Actress Are You?
The Spanish-speaking world is full of acting talent, and some of the biggest names in Hollywood come from Spanish-speaking backgrounds. Take this quiz to find out which one you’re most like! Remember, this quiz is just for fun, so we hope you enjoy it! There are plenty of Spanish-language movies starring some really big names, […]
Continue readingSer and Estar: What’s the Difference Between the Two ‘To Be’ in Spanish?
¡Hola! Undoubtedly one of the most important words in English is the verb ‘to be.’ Well, to be in Spanish is also super important, but there’s a catch: there are two Spanish verbs that both mean ‘to be’: ser and estar. Although they both mean ‘to be’, they aren’t the same in Spanish, and can’t just […]
Continue readingThe Present Tense in Spanish
Okay, so you know a bit of Spanish vocabulary, and now you want to know how to use it in sentences. The best place to start? Right here, right now, with the present tense! via GIPHY Quick Navigation Three types of verbThe good news…Null-subject languageIrregular verbsStem-changing verbsGood job! Three types of verbTo form sentences in the […]
Continue readingA Quick Guide to Reflexive Verbs in Spanish
Spanish reflexive verbs are easy to recognize because they have ‘se’ on the end of their infinitive form, which means that the subject and the object of the verb are the same person. Basically, it’s something that one does to oneself. via GIPHY Quick Navigation How to form Spanish reflexive verbsCommon reflexive verbs Order – […]
Continue readingA Quick Guide to the Spanish Gerund
Welcome to this guide to the Spanish gerund!The gerund is also known as the ‘continuous present,’ but don’t be put off by the weird names, all it means is verbs in the ‘-ing’ form, e.g., ‘You are learning.’ Quick Navigation How to form the Spanish GerundWhen to use the Spanish GerundWhen NOT to use the […]
Continue readingSpanish Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns (Not to be Confused with Reflexive Pronouns!)
¡Hola! In this lesson, let’s discuss Spanish direct and indirect object pronouns.You might have seen little words in Spanish like me, te, lo, nos, etc. These words are called object pronouns (los pronombres personales de complemento) which can be split into three types: direct indirect reflexive With this article we aim to show you how […]
Continue readingThe Ultimate Guide to Spanish Future Tense
“The past, present, and future walked into a bar … it was tense.” via GIPHY(We claim no credit for that so-bad-it’s-good joke!) The future tense is obviously very important for—well—talking about the future. Whether you want to talk about your intended future plans or some other inevitability, you’ll need the future tense.In Spanish there are two ways […]
Continue readingA Simple Guide to Making Comparisons in Spanish
When learning a new language, it’s quite important to learn how to compare things. In this blog article, we’ll look at Spanish comparatives and superlatives, learn about making comparisons in Spanish, and also some handy phrases that can be slipped into conversation or writing! Quick Navigation ComparativesSuperlativesIrregularMás de/Menos dePhrases that use comparativesQuiz time!Final word A […]
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