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Another verb conjugator, but my favorite is still the 123TeachMe version…

Subject: Grammar / Writing

We all make mistakes and there are a lot of pesky little things that cause problems for students of Spanish. Here is a list of some of them that pop up frequently in intermediate-level work. Look over them and learn from them; it should vastly improve your Spanish. Also included here are items which might need to be reviewed, such as giving dates and telling … [ Read more ]

Author: Fred F. Jehle | Subject: Grammar / Writing

Do you know when to use the subjunctive mood in Spanish, and how to say it? Find out by taking this self-correcting quiz. To take the quiz, simply use your mouse to select the correct translation for each English sentence. When you’re through, press the button at the bottom to find out your score and the correct answers.

Author: Gerald Erichsen | Subject: Grammar / Writing

Learning when to use the subjunctive mood can be particularly challenging for English-speakers learning Spanish. That’s probably because the subjunctive mood is distinguished from the indicative mood so infrequently in English.

Subjunctive? Indicative? Mood? What in the world do those mean? Here is a three-part series of articles to help you out.

Author: Gerald Erichsen | Subject: Grammar / Writing

The Medical Spanish Podcast is a multi-level Spanish podcast for the health care professional.

The Spanish Grammar Podcast provides grammar exercises for the intermediate to advanced learner of Spanish.

Check out the Forums to network with other health care professions and learners of Spanish. There I have added a forum topic for each podcast topic. Please leave your comments, questions and suggestions regarding the podcasts there.

Podcast Special … [ Read more ]

Authors: Maria Bjorklund, Molly Martin, Ted Martin | Subjects: Audio / Video, Grammar / Writing, Miscellaneous

StudySpanish.com offers a lot of free resources in the hope that you will someday upgrade to their complete step-by-step conversation course. They have free material to help you with grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary.

Subjects: Comprehensive Learning Sites, Grammar / Writing

When I first tried to say “become” in Spanish I quickly realized it isn’t nearly as straightforward as in English. Below are the six possible expressions that can be used and a basic explanation of when they should be used.
When I first tried to say “become” in Spanish I quickly realized it isn’t nearly as straightforward as in English. Below are the six possible expressions … [ Read more ]

Author: Jeff Blum | Subjects: Grammar / Writing, Vocabulary

I have a link to another verb conjugator, but I just found this one and based on initial use it seems even better as it includes some basic information about the verb (including definition and common usage) along with some sample sentences.

Subjects: Dictionary, Grammar / Writing

Language education site Busuu emphasizes the social side of learning a language. While Busuu has standard components such as vocabulary exercises with audio and writing units to test out your composition, the most interesting aspect is its ability to connect you with both people learning your language and native speakers of your language. You’re learning Spanish and someone else is learning English? Connect through Busuu … [ Read more ]

Subjects: Community, Comprehensive Learning Sites, Courses / Tutorials, Exercises / Games, Grammar / Writing, Vocabulary

With this Spanish Verb Conjugator you can enter the Spanish verb in the infinitive form of the verb, or in any of the 17 Spanish verb tenses and have the conjugator return the fully conjugated verb.

Subjects: Grammar / Writing, Vocabulary

Co-authored by native Spanish and English speakers, this blog offers useful tips, articles and audio recordings on vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, grammar, and other hints to speak like a native.

Authors: Graham A Stephen, Karin Sequén | Subjects: Blogs, Grammar / Writing

Here is a collection of short, but useful, notes covering 65 different Spanish grammar topics.

Subject: Grammar / Writing

The following hints and reminders should help to make your written Spanish more acceptable to the Spanish reader by avoiding mistakes and un-Spanish expressions derived from English conventions. They inevitably distract attention from what you wish to convey.

Subjects: Articles, Dictionary, Grammar / Writing

The following information about writing letters in Spanish is not exhaustive, but should be regarded as information which will make your letters more “Spanish” and very importantly may avoid misunderstandings or misinterpretations. Being familiar with some of the conventions of Spanish letter writing will also be of interest when you receive letters in Spanish or English from Spanish native speakers.

Subject: Grammar / Writing