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Pronouncing the Spanish CH

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Pronouncing the 'C' and 'Z'

How to pronounce the Spanish letters 'c' and 'z.' This brief lesson includes an explanation as well as an audio version that can be easily downloaded.

Pronouncing the Spanish 'B' and 'V'

A thorough explanation of how to pronounce the letters B and V in Spanish, along with an audio version of the lesson.

Pronouncing the 'A'

Learn how to pronounce the Spanish letter 'a,' and listen to some sample words.

Using the Past Tenses With Certain Common Verbs

The two simple past tenses of Spanish can be translated differently in English when used with certain common verbs, among them 'conocer,' 'saber' and 'tener'

Objective and Subjective Adjectives

Whether a descriptive adjective comes before or after the noun it modifies can affect how it is understood in Spanish.

What's the Object?

This lesson explains how to use direct-object and indirect-object pronouns in Spanish.

Speaking of Work

The English word 'work' can be translated to Spanish in many ways. Here are the most common.

Using 'Dar'

Although the base meaning of 'dar' is 'to give,' it can be used in a wide variety of ways that extend its meaning.

Native Spanish Speakers Make Mistakes Too

Just as native English speakers sometimes ignore the grammatical rules of their language, so do native Spanish speakers.

Saying 'It' in Spanish

Lesson in the various ways of saying 'it' in Spanish.

Using 'Salir'

The Spanish verb 'salir' typically means 'to leave,' but it also has other means that at first glance may seem unrelated.

Verbs Derived From 'Poner'

Many Spanish verbs in common use are derived from 'poner.' Here is a list of the most common along with sample sentences.

Using 'Mediante'

The Spanish preposition 'mediante' nearly means 'by means of' but can be translated to English in a variety of ways.

Meet the 'Volver' Family

Several prefixes can be used with the Spanish verb 'volver' to provide additional meanings.

Creating Adverbs by Adding '-mente' to Adjectives

Just as in English it is common to create an adverb by adding the '-ly' suffix to an adjective, in Spanish it is common to use the suffix '-mente.'

Verbs Derived From 'Vivir'

Here is a collection of words in which a prefix is added to 'vivir' to come up with new meanings.

Increasing Your Spanish Vocabulary

This collection of lessons and other resources is designed to help Spanish students increase the number of words in their vocabulary.

How Can I Increase My Vocabulary?

It's a problam most learners of a foreign language face: How can I crease the number of words I know? Here, language students share what has worked for them.

Conjugation of 'Querer'

The Spanish verb 'querer' is highly irregular. This chart shows the conjugation in all its forms.

Pronouncing the 'R'

The Spanish 'r' can be a challenge for some people when learning pronunciation.

Pronouncing the RR

The Spanish RR with its trilled sound can be a challenge for many Spanish students. Here's a simple, easy-to-follow explanation of how it's done.

Using 'Que' and Other Relative Pronouns

Relative pronouns are often used differently in Spanish than in English. Here's an explanation along with examples and their translations.

Using 'Le' With Certain Verbs

'Le' is used with some verb in Spanish where you might not expect it. This lesson, aimed at intermediate students, explains.

Countries Where Spanish Is Spoken

Learn more about the countries where Spanish is spoken and/or is an official language.