Category: Spanish

REFLECTIONS AND GOALS IN YOUR LEARNING
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REFLECTIONS AND GOALS IN YOUR LEARNING

Studying a new language is not easy and even less so when it comes to Spanish. It is a tricky language both to speak and to write, and making mistakes is very easy, but do not worry, even native speakers sometimes make it wrong! In the coming article we would like to introduce you some...

18 November, 202023 May, 2022by
Pretérito Perfecto en español
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Pretérito Perfecto en español

 ¿Cómo hablamos en pasado en español?  En el siguiente esquema te explicamos como.          HABER          +          Participio Yo   he                            Regular: Tú   has                     ...

28 March, 20205 November, 2021by
Verbal Periphrasis in Spanish
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Verbal Periphrasis in Spanish

The verbal periphrasis, also known as a verbal structure is a special grammatical structure that consists of two or more verbs that take on a new meaning when used together. We can not do without them, because with their help such actions are transmitted, which simply words cannot express. All the verbal structures in Spanish...

10 March, 202017 December, 2021by
10 most common mistakes that Spanish learners make
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10 most common mistakes that Spanish learners make

It is not easy to be self-taught student for many reasons, one of which is ignorance of effective techniques and the inevitable commission of many mistakes concerning the process of studying the material itself. Today Spanish&Valencia describes in detail common misconceptions that can lead to a weakening of the student’s motivation and stop trying to...

2 March, 202021 October, 2021by
Ser vs. Estar — Which One to Use?
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Ser vs. Estar — Which One to Use?

The verbs SER and ESTAR are the main connecting words in Spanish, but they are often confused because both verbs translate as “to be”. Nevertheless, each one has an absolutely different meaning. If you have ever been confused by SER vs ESTAR, then this post will help you with a list all of the most...

17 February, 202025 October, 2021by
10 words that change meanings in Spanish from singular to plural.
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10 words that change meanings in Spanish from singular to plural.

Today’s quick Spanish class  we are going to talk about 10 words that change meanings depending on if they are being used in plural or singular. Learning Spanish can be difficult, but some of these words are used the same way in English, which will make them easier to learn! Celo / Celos Celo is...

17 December, 201924 October, 2022by
Pretérito Indefinido en español / Indefinited Preterite
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Pretérito Indefinido en español / Indefinited Preterite

In Spanish we use four verb tenses in Indicative mode to talk about the past. In this infographic I leave you how the Indefinite Preterite (Pretérito Indefinido in Spanish) is conjugated, the equivalent in some cases to the  past simple in English. My recommendation, as Spanish tutor, to  not to be wrong when using this...

3 November, 20193 November, 2019by
Don’t get lost in the market!
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Don’t get lost in the market!

Enjoy learning Spanish  with our special Spanish course “Spanish in Real Life” . Let’s go to the market together!! The fruits of May that we welcome in this spring month in Valencia  are many and varied: new colors, smells and tastes that flood our senses. Now, that’s not all. In the field of spring vegetables...

6 May, 20198 November, 2021by
Here are some Spanish linguistic and etymological curiosities you didn’t know
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Here are some Spanish linguistic and etymological curiosities you didn’t know

Spanish is a very rich language and since it comes from Latin some of its words have very interesting etymologies. If you like lingüistics and want to learn more about Spanish language, here a few things you probably didn’t know: The word cálculo (calculus), cálculo biliar (gallstone) and cálculo renal (kidney stone) all come from the...

2 May, 201925 October, 2021by
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