Saber vs Conocer: Never Confuse The Spanish “To Know” Verbs Again
Let’s be honest. Spanish grammar can be a little confusing at times – especially when there are two verbs that, by definition, mean the…Keep reading
Let’s be honest. Spanish grammar can be a little confusing at times – especially when there are two verbs that, by definition, mean the…Keep reading
In a previous post, we gave you the low-down on direct object pronouns, and in this post, we will concentrate on teaching you how…Keep reading
As you are exposed to more Spanish grammar, you’ll come across verbs like Quedar, which can have several meanings, depending on the context and…Keep reading
The past perfect subjunctive Spanish or pluperfect subjunctive (el pluscuamperfecto de subjuntivo) is a mood that us native speakers use to talk about hypothetical…Keep reading
In this post, we will list the 27 most common and important ER verbs in Spanish that every student should learn first. As a…Keep reading
The Imperfect Subjunctive Spanish is one of the six subjunctive forms that exist in Spanish, and is used to expresses courtesy, desires, emotions, doubts, expectations…Keep reading
Learning Spanish for business reasons, or “business Spanish” is a common goal for many BaseLang students. How can learning Spanish help you in the…Keep reading
Although the Spanish subjunctive is generally considered the most confusing concept of Spanish grammar, in the post, you’ll learn how you can start easily…Keep reading
The present subjunctive Spanish is likely to be your first exploration into the subjunctive form, and in this post, we’re going to cover everything…Keep reading
In Spanish, there are five different ways to speak about the past, and in this post, you’ll learn how to master the Past Perfect Spanish…Keep reading
Whether you are speaking with your partner, a family member, or even with close friends, learning the most common Spanish terms of endearment will…Keep reading
Mastering the use of affirmative and negative words in Spanish is an integral step to becoming a more coherent, fluent-like speaker. As a beginner,…Keep reading
Colombian slang is the best. Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a little biased as I’m Paisa (from Medellin), but in my opinion, the slang…Keep reading
In this post, we aim to provide you with the ultimate guide to past tense Spanish, and show you how you can start using…Keep reading
Mixing up porque vs por qué is something that happens to almost all beginners when they first start learning Spanish: In all languages, there are certain homophonous (similar…Keep reading
In a separate post about the 10 key principles for learning Spanish, we mentioned the 80/20 rule (or Pareto’s Principle, as it’s known) and how you…Keep reading
Even as a beginner, learning how to speak in the conditional (specifically the simple conditional tense Spanish) is one of the easier concepts to…Keep reading
The Imperative (imperativo) is used in Spanish to give suggestions, commands or orders in a direct way. The imperative is known as a mood (rather than tense)…Keep reading
It’s normal for beginners learning Spanish to struggle with understanding complex grammar, especially when it comes to tenses that don’t even exist in English….Keep reading
It’s easy to be overwhelmed by complex grammar terminology when you first start learning Spanish. So what exactly do we mean by the present…Keep reading
They say that you don’t completely master a language until you know the “bad” words in that language….actually, I’m not sure if they say…Keep reading
Traveling to a Spanish speaking country without knowing at least a few Spanish travel phrases is a bad idea. Even the simplest of situations can…Keep reading
Have you ever found yourself struggling to find the perfect word? You have an experience that feels so…so…but no words exist. You want to…Keep reading
Ah, the most basic of Spanish conjugations: the present tense. Conjugations get a bad rep as being super difficult. The reality is, almost every…Keep reading
This and that in Spanish are pretty straight forward – it’s just like using this, these, that, and those in English. The only difference…Keep reading
De is one of the most common (very short) words in Spanish. It’s very similar to “of” in English, with some small differences. It’s…Keep reading
How do you say and in Spanish. Or but? What about because? I think it’s pretty clear that these Spanish connectors are extremely important….Keep reading
Imagine you’re calling a cab and need to tell them where you are. “I’m in front of the mall” you want to say, but…Keep reading
One thing that’s extremely common in Latin culture is the importance of family. In most Spanish-speaking countries, nothing is more important than family. And…Keep reading
We’ve already covered how to use the present progressive in Spanish (e.g. I’m walking). The progressive tense is the “-ing” tense. If you haven’t…Keep reading
How do you say “I like _____” in Spanish? Me gusta is one of the most useful basic expressions. We’re constantly talking about things…Keep reading
Beyond just talking about the time of day, you’ll need to know how to say the months, days, and seasons in Spanish. Let’s talk…Keep reading
I was running. He was a basketball player. He went to the movies. “To be”, like in English, is heavily used in every tense….Keep reading
“This is my favorite Spanish hack by far. Literally, it’s stupidly easy to learn and replaces an entire tense. Let me ask – what’s…Keep reading
“What do you do?” Ah, the standard opening question in most western countries. But, as predictable as it is – it’s equally useful to…Keep reading
What is that? Who is she? Where are we going? Why is it raining? When is it going to stop? These core questions are…Keep reading
Want to learn how to say numbers in Spanish? You’re in luck – not only are they really easy, but this guide explains how…Keep reading
Nationalities in Spanish are one of those things that you just need to memorize in order to use correctly, as there are no rules…Keep reading
¿Que hora es? Knowing how to tell the time in Spanish is an important, real-world thing to learn early on as a beginner student….Keep reading
One of the benefits of Spanish is just how consistent it is. In English, we have so many exceptions for everything. Gooses? Nope! Geese….Keep reading
Learning how to say colors in Spanish is usually one of the first things you’ll tackle. Why? Well, they are useful on their own,…Keep reading
Learning the most common phrases for greetings and goodbyes in Spanish is an important part of conversation 101. Of course, you probably already know…Keep reading