Spanish Reading Selections: Mental Health Conditions and Treatment

… A word about reading texts in their original language: This is freaking hard! Yup. Languages can be complicated! Can’t I just use Google translate on this stuff and read it in English? I guess you could… Then why should I read this? Because reading texts like this can accelerate your language learning. So, what […]

Spanish Vocabulary: Economics and Finance

… Identify Spanish Vocabulary: Economics and Finance el vocabulario español: la economía y las finanzas Identify personal and family finance terms. Discuss budgeting and expenditures. … Connect LEAF Spanish Grammar: Nouns – Basics … Study el banquero : banker el banquero viene pronto. The banker is coming soon. el billete : bill ¡Sus billetes son plásticos! Your […]

Spanish Vocabulary: Politics and Government

… Identify Spanish Vocabulary: Politics and Government el vocabulario español: la política y el gobierno Organization of governments and their people. Discuss the concepts of public policy, government, and law. … Connect LEAF Spanish Grammar: Nouns – Basics … Study el alcalde : mayor (masc.) El alcalde es muy amable. The mayor is very friendly. […]

Spanish Vocabulary: The Environment

… Identify Spanish Vocabulary: The Environment el vocabulario español: el medio ambiente Express the preservation and protection of life. Elaborate the concepts of environmental conservation. … Connect LEAF Spanish Grammar: Nouns – Basics … Study el aire : air El aire in la Ciudad de México es muy sucio. The air in Mexico City is very dirty. […]

Spanish Grammar: The Verb [CONOCER] – Verb Conjugation Chart

Spanish Grammar: The Verb [CONOCER] – Verb Conjugation Chart la gramática española: el verbo [conocer] – gráfico de conjugaciones [CONOCER] = TO BE FAMILIAR (KNOW) The verb CONOCER means to know, meet, or be familiar with a person, place, or thing. Don’t get it confused with SABER! CONOCER is an irregular verb (in the “yo” form) […]

Spanish Grammar: The Verb DAR – Verb Conjugation Chart

Spanish Grammar: The Verb DAR – Verb Conjugation Chart gramática española: el verbo dar – gráfico de conjugaciones DAR = TO GIVE The verb DAR means to GIVE. It can be used in a wide variety of situations. DAR is an irregular verb (in the “yo” form) Indicative Mood: Present Preterite Imperfect Conditional Future yo doy di […]

Spanish Grammar: The Verb DORMIR – Verb Conjugation Chart

Spanish Grammar: The Verb DORMIR – Verb Conjugation Chart gramática española: el verbo dormir – gráfico de conjugaciones DORMIR = TO SLEEP The verb DORMIR means to SLEEP. It’s part of daily routines! DORMIR is an irregular verb DORMIR is also known as a stem-changing verb (o-ue) Indicative Mood: Present Preterite Imperfect Conditional Future yo duermo dormí dormía dormiría […]

Spanish Grammar: The Verb PODER – Verb Conjugation Chart

Spanish Grammar: The Verb PODER – Verb Conjugation Chart gramática española: el verbo poder – gráfico de conjugaciones PODER = TO BE ABLE TO (CAN) The verb PODER means to BE ABLE TO. It can help you express the ability to do things! PODER is an irregular verb PODER is also known as a stem-changing verb (o-ue) Indicative Mood: […]

Spanish Grammar: The Verb CERRAR – Verb Conjugation Chart

Spanish Grammar: The Verb CERRAR – Verb Conjugation Chart gramática española: el verbo cerrar – gráfico de conjugaciones CERRAR = TO CLOSE The verb CERRAR means to CLOSE (like a door). It can be used in a variety of situations. CERRAR is an irregular verb CERRAR is also known as a stem-changing verb (e-ie) Indicative Mood: Present Preterite Imperfect […]

Spanish Grammar: The Verb QUERER – Verb Conjugation Chart

Spanish Grammar: The Verb QUERER – Verb Conjugation Chart gramática española: el verbo querer – gráfico de conjugaciones QUERER = TO WANT The verb QUERER means to to WANT. It can be used a variety of situations. QUERER is an irregular verb QUERER is also known as a stem-changing verb (e-ie) Indicative Mood: Present Preterite Imperfect Conditional Future yo […]