Whether it’s talking about your hobbies or introducing yourself in German – all of these situations require you to use the Present Tense correctly. For this reason, the topic of today’s lesson will be the basics of German Verb Conjugation im Präsens (Gegenwart). But before we get started on those fascinating conjugations, I’d like you … Read more
Have you ever been asked about your vices or weaknesses in a job interview? That’s usually the moment when candidates say something like: “I wish I were less ambitious” or “I’m perhaps too much of a perfectionist.” Nobody in their right mind would tell their future employer that they are often grumpy, a little messy … Read more
One of the trickiest aspects of Spanish for my English-speaking students is the difference between the pronouns “tú” vs. “vos” vs. “usted” vs. “vosotros” vs. “ustedes”. This common confusion comes from the fact that all the above pronouns translate to English as “you”. So, what is the difference between them and how do I know … Read more
Spanish Passive Voice?! What on earth is it about? Relax, grammar terms may sound difficult and hard to decipher, but the concept behind them is fairly easy. First of all, let me tell you that Spanish grammar, just like English, distinguishes between two types of “voices”: active and passive. đź”” A sentence in active voice … Read more
Irregular verbs in Spanish are among the most hated aspects of this language. That’s because when it comes to language learning, we all like rules, as they make us feel confident and secure. Anything that escapes rules tends to confuse us and requires additional learning effort. The most irregular Spanish verbs are, unfortunately, the ones … Read more
For someone who is not a grammar fan, the term “Spanish reported speech” may sound as mysterious as the dark side of the Moon. What hides behind it, however, is quite straightforward and easy to grasp. Imagine you’re at a party. The music is so loud that you can hardly hear what other people are … Read more
“My English is not the yellow of the egg.” If you ever happen to hear this from a German native speaker, their English is either really bad, or they are pulling your leg. Literal translations of German idioms can be great fun as they often make absolutely no sense in English. Are you still wondering … Read more
When writing in Spanish you should keep in mind not only the correct spelling but also the Spanish capitalization rules, which in some cases are quite different from English. When in doubt, use the list below to help you determine whether upper or lowercase is in order. By the way, the word “uppercase” translates to … Read more
What is the Spanish imperative mood? Just like in English, it is the grammatical form of verbs used to express simple commands, such as “go”, “stay”, “wash your hands”, “don’t smoke”, etc. In your native language, you use this structure daily to: give instructions and orders make simple requests offer suggestions express prohibitions In English, … Read more
