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Using 'We' Verbs
The word 'we' and phrase 'of us' are often translated to Spanish in ways that seem unfamiliar to English speakers.

Double Negatives
Double negatives are considered substandard in English. But in Spanish they are often required. This lesson explains how.

Attaching Pronouns to Verbs
A lesson in attaching pronouns to certain verb forms in Spanish.

Comparisons of Inequality
Learn how to express 'more than' and 'less than' in Spanish and to make other types of comparisons.

Introduction to Reflexive Verbs
An introduction to reflexive verbs as they are used in Spanish.

Singular or Plural Verb?
Spanish has several situations in which it may not be obvious whether a singular or plural verb should be used, and in some of them the rules are different from those of English.

Translating 'For' in Time Expressions
There were several ways in which the word "for" can be translated to Spanish in expressions such as "for one year." This lesson explains the most commona and provides examples.

Using "Ser De"
Using the Spanish phrase 'ser de' to indicate origin or qualities.

Giving Advice
An explanation of the three ways you can give advice in Spanish.

Singular or Plural?
Answer to a question about why the singular form is used in a Spanish sentence such as 'se quitaron el sombrero' for 'they took off their hats.'

Using 'Lo'
'Lo' is one of those Spanish words words that doesn't always have a clear definition — and it can function in at least three different ways, as a subject pronoun, object pronoun or definite article. When you run across the word in a sentence and don't know what it means, you often need to figure out first how it is being used

Indicating Possession
Spanish has several ways of indicating possession, since you can't uses the "'s" of English.

Word Order in Spanish Sentences
As you read or listen to everyday Spanish, you will notice that many sentences don't follow the usual subject-comes-first pattern.

Saying 'What' in Spanish
The English word 'what' can be translated numerous ways into Spanish.

Expressing the Idea of 'In Order To'
Learn how to express the concept of 'in order to' in Spanish using 'para' and other words and phrases.

Avoiding the Passive Voice
One of the common mistakes made by beginning Spanish students is to overuse the passive voice. This lesson focuses on alternatives.

'Más Que' vs. 'Más De'
There are two ways of saying 'more than' in Spanish: 'más que' and 'más de.' Those two phrases don't mean the same thing and shouldn't be confused.

Asking Questions
Learn how to ask questions in Spanish

In Other Words
Here are five ways of expressing the idea of 'in other words' in Spanish.

Statements of Necessity
This Spanish lesson covers 'statements of necessity,' ways of indicating that something is necessary or necessary to be done.

Comparisons of Equality
A phrase such as 'tan ... como' is typically used in Spanish to mean the same thing as 'as ... as.'

Negation: Using 'No' and Related Words
Learn how to negate a sentence in Spanish. Did you know that in Spanish it's OK, and even mandatory sometimes, to use a double negative?