A short story in Spanish (example with preterit) To practise the preterit tense, here is a short personal story written in Spanish using many preterit verbs. Read it, notice the verb forms, and use it as a model for your own practice. En mi último viaje viajé a los Estados Unidos para visitar a unos […]
What the imperfect does and when to use it The imperfect (el imperfecto) describes ongoing, habitual or background actions in the past. Use it when you want to talk about: A short childhood story in Spanish (examples of the imperfect) Cuando era niño, mi vida pasó por muchos cambios. Nacà en Maryland, donde mi padre
I have a lot of interests but not always enough time. Still, when I can, I read, I listen to audiobooks in the car, I go to the theatre, I practise yoga and I walk. I love travelling and learning languages. Below you will find useful present tense verbs and constructions to talk about pastimes
Present tense is the backbone of talking about routines and schedules in Spanish. Whether you are describing your school timetable or explaining what you do on a weekend, the present tense makes your ideas clear, natural and immediate. Below you will find essential verbs, simple explanations, useful example sentences inspired by everyday life, and practice
Reflexive verbs are everywhere when you talk about a daily routine. They tell who does and receives an action at the same time: I get up, I shower, I get dressed. Below you will find a clear explanation of how present tense reflexives work, useful examples based on a typical weekday routine, a short paragraph
More sanity savers for teaching languages are not about adding more tests. They are about choosing assessments that teach, motivate and give clear next steps. Whether you are a classroom teacher or learning independently, the right assessment can turn practice into progress. Here are practical, low-prep ideas you can use right away. 1. Quizzes with