Family descriptions are a perfect way to practise useful vocabulary, adjective agreement, and past-tense verbs. Below you will find clear explanations in English, corrected Spanish examples you can copy, and practical tasks to help you internalise the grammar. Common family vocabulary and sample sentences Start with these basic family nouns and short sentences. Notice how […]
Using a journal can transform how you learn and teach a language. These language teaching journal activities focus on simple, high-impact routines that build communicative ability. They work especially well for novice learners but can be adapted across levels by changing task length and depth. Why keep a language journal? A journal captures the most
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. Nací 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