'Derecho' and 'Derecha'
The Spanish words 'derecho' and 'derecha' are easily confused. Here's a quick guide to using these common words correctly.

Greetings
Learn how to greet someone and introduce yourself in Spanish.

100 Spanish Words You Need To Know
A list of Spanish words you need to know, 100 of them and then some.

The Spanish Alphabet
Learn the Spanish alphabet, including how the letters are pronounced and how words are placed in alphabetical order.

Saying 'I Love You': 'Te Amo' or 'Te Quiero'?
Look at many textbooks, and you may be told that 'Te amo' is the way to say 'I love you' in Spanish. But in real life, you're more likely to hear 'Te quiero.' So which is correct?

Counting: The Cardinal Numbers
Learn how to count and how to form large numbers in Spanish.

'Porque,' 'Por Qué,' 'Por Que' and...
Learn about the use of 'porque,' 'por qué,' 'por que' and 'porqué' in Spanish.

Spanish Baby Names
This is a list of dozens of Spanish names that can be given for baby girls, along with their English equivalents and original meanings.

Spanish Verb Tenses
In the basic sense, the verb tenses are past, present and future. But when learning a foreign language, including Spanish, it's seldom that simple.

Conjugation of 'Ir'
'Ir' is a highly irregular verb in Spanish. This chart shows all the simple conjugations.

Writing Business and Personal Letters in Spanish
An overview of the greetings and salutations used in personal and business letters in Spanish.

'Ser' or 'Estar,' That Is the Question
Spanish has two verbs that are the equivalent of the English verb 'to be.' Learn how to know when to use 'ser' and when to use 'estar.'

Taking the Confusion out of 'Por' and 'Para'
The Spanish prepositions 'por' and 'para' are a source of much confusion for English speakers learning Spanish, since they both can be translated as 'for.'

The '@' Symbol in Spanish
Learn how the @ symbol used in e-mail is referred to in Spanish.

All in the Family
Learn how to refer to the members of your family in Spanish.

How To Make Spanish Accents and Punctuation...
If you're writing in Spanish with a Mac computer and need to type an accented letter or an upside-down question mark, here's an explanation of how to do it.

Spanish Features Two Simple Past Tenses
Unlike English, Spanish has two simple past tenses, the preterite and the imperfect. Although they may often be translated the same way to English, they seldom are interchangeable.

Conjugation of 'Ver'
Conjugation of the Spanish verb 'ver,' which typically means 'to see' or 'to watch' and is irregular.

Tener
Conjugation of the irregular Spanish verb 'tener.'

Colors
This Spanish lesson lists the Spanish words for basic colors and, for intermediate students, describes the ways in which numerous nouns can be used as names for colors.

Telling Time
Learn how to tell time in Spanish.

Body Parts
Learn the Spanish words for the parts of the body.

Months of the Year
Here is a list of the months of the year in Spanish and an explanation of how they are used in sentences.

Conjugation of Regular Verbs in the Present...
Lesson for beginners on conjugating the most common of verb tenses, the present indicative.

Conjugation of 'Haber'
Conjugation of the Spanish verb 'haber'

Introduction to the Future Tense
Learn the usages and conjugation of the future tense in Spanish.

Conjugation of 'Decir'
Conjugation of the Spanish verb 'decir.'

Conjugation of 'Ser'
Complete conjugation of the Spanish verb 'ser.'

How To Count to 10 in Spanish
a simple how-to on counting to 10 in Spanish

Thanks!
Learn several ways of saying thanks or expressing appreciation in Spanish.

When To Use the Subjunctive Mood
A lesson on when the subjunctive mood should be used in Spanish. Complete with translated examples.

Conjugation of 'Saber'
Complete conjugation of the Spanish verb 'saber.'

Conjugation of 'Poder'
Conjugation of the Spanish verb 'poder.'

Conjugation of 'Dar'
Conjugation for all the simple tenses of 'dar,' a Spanish word usually translated as 'to give.'

Formal and Informal "You"
This lesson explains the different words that Spanish uses for 'you.' It includes an explanation of formal and informal usage.

Conjugation of oír - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate oír? Here's how, from your About.com Guide

Conjugation of "Venir"
Following is the conjugation of venir , which often means "to come." Other common verbs following this

Spanish Verb Conjugations
Here you can find the conjugations of almost any Spanish verb.

Demonstrative Adjectives
A lesson for beginners in the use of demonstrative adjectives (this, that, these, those) in Spanish.

Varieties of Spanish
What are the differences between Latin American Spanish and the Spanish of Spain?

The Conditional Tense
A description of the conditional tense in Spanish with examples and their translations.

Conjugation of 'Estar'
Complete conjugation of the Spanish verb 'estar.'

Forming the Future Tense
Spanish conjugation for regular verbs, and some common irregular ones, for the indicative future tense.

What's What in Interrogatory Pronouns
Learn the difference between 'qué' and 'cuál' in Spanish.

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

The Four Seasons
Here are the names of the four seasons in Spanish and an explanation of how they are used.

Confusing Pair: 'Saber' and 'Conocer'
Spanish has two verbs that are commonly translated as 'to know.' Since they're not interchangeable, here is an explanation of the differences.

Introduction to Prepositions
Prepositions function much the same way in English as they do in Spanish. However, it is not always easy to know which preposition to use.

Direct Commands
If you want to tell someone what to do, in Spanish you use the imperative mood. Here is an explanation of how imperative verbs are used.

Using 'Ser'
'Ser' is one of the Spanish verbs for 'to be.' This lesson, aimed at beginning Spanish students, explains its most common uses and gives examples with English translations.

Conjugation of Regular Verbs in the Subjunctive...
How to conjugate the regular verbs of Spanish in the various tenses of the subjunctive mood.

More Spanish Words You Need To Know
Essential words for your Spanish vocabulary

Using 'Si' Clauses
In Spanish, which verb tense to use following 'si' (the word for 'if') depends on the likelihood of the condition happening.

Spanish Word of the Day — Learn a New...
Spanish Word of the Day, a new vocabulary word each day from About.com with definition and pronunciation guide

Spanish Around the Home
Spanish words for rooms around the house as well as for appliances an furniture.

Day of the Dead Honors the Deceased
A look at the Day of the Dead or Día de los muertos in Mexico.

'James' and 'Diego' May Share Common Origin
The Spanish equivalent of James is usually given as Diego, yet the two names don't seem at all alike. Here's why.

Very Good Words To Use
Tired of using 'muy' to say 'very' in Spanish? Here are some alternatives.

Fruits in Spanish
Spanish words for the common fruits as well as some uncommon ones.

Spanish Abbreviations
List of the common Spanish abbreviations.

Introduction to the Present Tense
Learn more about the present tense in this lesson for people beginning to learn Spanish.

Conjugation of Regular Preterite Verbs
The conjugation for preterite verbs in Spanish is essential to learn, as it is used to talk about events that happened in the past.

Introduction to Spanish Verb Conjugation
Learn the concept of verb conjugation as it is used in Spanish and English.

Present Participles in Spanish
Learn how present participles, also known as gerunds, are used in Spanish. They typically are the equivalent of '-ing' verbs in English.

Ordinal Numbers
Ordinal numbers are those such as 'first,' 'second' and 'third' in English, or 'primero,' 'segundo' and 'tercero' in Spanish.

How To Express Certainty in Spanish
A look at how 'cierto,' 'seguro' and other words can be used to express certainty in Spanish. Sample sentences and translations are provided.

Using 'Estar'
Learn how the Spanish verb 'estar,' usually translated as 'to be,' is used.

Reflexive Pronouns
Learn how reflexive pronouns are used in Spanish. Example sentences are included.

Writing Dates in Spanish
Dates written in Spanish typically follow the day-month-year pattern.

Lesson 1: Spanish for Beginners
Are you thinking about learning Spanish? This lesson provides in introduction to one of the world's great languages.

Using 'Tener'
How to use the Spanish verb 'tener,' which usually means 'to have.'

From Where Did Spaniards Get Their 'Lisp'?
Some people believe that it was royal edict that gave Spaniards a 'lisp' in their pronunciation.

Articles of Clothing
List of the Spanish words for common articles of clothing.

Top 11 Spanish-Language Movies
This is a list of the most popular Spanish-language movies of all time as measured by their U.S. box office.

Conjugation of conocer - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate conocer? Here's how, from your About.com Guide

Spanish Words Become Our Own
English has dozens of words that it adopted from Spanish. Here is a list of many of them.

How To Introduce Yourself in Spanish
a simple how-to on introducing yourself in Spanish

What's the Object?
This lesson explains how to use direct-object and indirect-object pronouns in Spanish.

Conjugation of Regular Imperfect Indicative Verbs
Conjugation of imperfect indicative verbs in Spanish along with examples of their use in sentences.

10 Facts About the Spanish Language
A collection of basic but interesting facts about the world's No. 2 language.

What's with the upside-down question marks and...
Answer to the question: What's the deal with the upside-down question marks and exclamation points in Spanish?

Conjugation of hacer - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate hacer? Here's how, from your About.com Guide

Using 'Buscar'
How to use the Spanish verb 'buscar.' This brief lesson includes sample sentences with translations.

Conjugation of jugar - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate jugar? This page shows how.

Asking Questions
Learn how to ask questions in Spanish

'Tan' and 'Tanto'
Learn the differences between the Spanish words 'tan' and 'tanto.'

Stress and Accent Marks
Learn which syllable of Spanish word receives the stress and how that can be modified through the use of diacritical marks known as accents.

Conjugation of seguir - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate seguir? Here's how, from your About.com Guide

Conjugating the Conditional Tense
An easy-to-understand lesson in how to conjugate Spanish verbs in the conditional mood.

The Meaning of 'Ya'
An explanation of how the Spanish adverb 'ya' is used, complete with numerous examples.

Pronouncing Spanish Vowels
How to pronounce the vowels of Spanish.

Conjugation of poner - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate poner? Here's how, from your About.com Guide

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.

'Muchacho/a' or 'Chico/a': What's the Difference?
The words 'chico' or 'chica' and 'muchacho' or 'muchacha' are used slightly differently in parts of the Spanish-speaking world. Here are some clues for knowing which one to use.

Introducing 'Se'
Learn about the various uses of the Spanish pronoun 'se.' It is used most often in reflexive sentences, although such sentences aren't always translated that way to English.

Using 'Llevar'
The Spanish verb 'llevar' can be translated to English in a wide variety of ways.

Names of Nationalities
Here are the names of nationalities for many countries in Spanish.

Demonstrative Pronouns
An explanation and complete list of the demonstrative pronouns of Spanish with examples of their use in sentences.

Using the Verb 'Haber'
Learn about using 'haber,' a common verb in Spanish that is used as an auxiliary and also to mean 'there is' or 'there are.'

Conjugation of salir - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate salir? Here's how, from your About.com Guide

Spanish Surnames
Did you know that people in Spanish-speaking countries have surnames that come from both the father and the mother?

Introduction to the Definite Article
Definite articles are often used in Spanish where they're omitted in English. The definite article in English is 'the,' but Spanish has four definite articles.

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

How To Use 'Pero' and 'Sino'
Learn the differences between the Spanish conjunctions 'pero' and 'sino,' both of which can be translated as 'but.'

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

Tras
Learn how to use the Spanish preposition 'tras.'

Irregular Past Participles
This is a list of the irregular past participles in Spanish.

Why 'EE. UU.' for 'Estados Unidos'?
Why is the abbreviation for 'Estados Unidos' in Spanish 'EE. UU' instead of 'E. U.'?

Spanish Punctuation
An overview of how punctuation is used in Spanish and how it is different than English punctuation.

Hablar
Conjugation of the regular Spanish verb 'hablar,' a model for other regular verb conjgations

Pronouncing the Easy Consonants of Spanish
Learn which Spanish consonants are pronounced almost exactly like their English counterparts.

Capitalization
English often capitalizes words in instances where Spanish does not. Learn how the two languages differ in that regard.

Pronouncing the Difficult Consonants of Spanish
How to pronounce the consonants of Spanish that are quite different from their English counterparts. Lesson includes links to more detailed lessons and audio files.

Infinitive
Glossary definition of 'infinitive' with examples in Spanish and English.

Spanish Instructional Books - Top Picks
If you're learning Spanish on your own, or if you with to use supplementary material to give you a different perspective from what your learning in class, these books can help.

Adjectives in Their Place
You may have heard that descriptive adjectives in Spanish are placed after nouns they refer to. In real life, however, that often isn't true.

Spanish at the Zoo
Learn the Spanish names for many of the animals you'll see at a zoo, or share this vocabulary list with your students.

Spanish Weather Terminology
Expand your Spanish vocabulary with this list of weather terms.

Using the Present Perfect Tense
An explanation of the use of the present perfect tense with Spanish along with examples and English translations.

Interactive Quiz About Spanish Prepositions
Spanish Prepositions Quiz on the Basics and More Sorry, but this quiz requires that you have javascript

'Aún' vs. 'Aun'
An explanation, with examples, of the differences between the Spanish adverbs 'aún' and 'aun.'

Conjugation of morir - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate morir? Here's how, from your About.com Guide

Quiz in First-Year Spanish Vocabulary
First-Year Spanish Vocabulary Quiz on Words You Might Know Sorry, but this quiz requires that you have

Adding Emphasis to Sentences
Here are some words and phrases you can use to give your Spanish sentences added emphasis.

Why Learn Spanish?
Do you need a reason for studying Spanish? Here are several

Noun-Adjective Agreement
In Spanish, adjectives must match the nouns they describe in both number and gender.

Conjugation of volver - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate volver? Here's how, from your About.com Guide

Using the Spanish 'No'
The Spanish word 'no' is similar in meaning to the English 'no,' but the two words aren't used exactly the same.

Gender, an Inherent Characteristic of Spanish...
In Spanish, nouns can be classified into two categories, masculine and feminine. This lesson explains the concept of grammatical gender and gives examples of what difference it makes.

Indirect-Object Pronouns
Learn how indirect-object pronouns are used in Spanish. This lesson includes examples with translations and is aimed at beginning to intermediate students.

The Chevy Nova That Didn't Go
You might have laughed when you first heard about how Chevrolet couldn't market the Nova in Latin America because 'no va' means 'it doesn't go.' But if you believed the story, the joke is on you.

Talking Like the Animals
Here are the sounds that the animals make in Spanish. They aren't necessarily the same as they make in English.

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

Using the Verb 'Gustar'
Learn how to use the Spanish verb 'gustar,' which is used to say that someone likes something.

Spanish Cell Phone Abbreviations
List of some of the most common abbreviations used in cell phone text in Spanish.

Using 'Por'
The Spanish preposition 'por' can be confusing for people new to the language, partly because it has a variety of uses that are translated different ways in Spanish. Here are some guides for its use.

'Por Qué' vs. 'Para Qué'
The Spanish phrases 'para qué' and 'por qué' both can mean why, but there is still a subtle difference in meaning between the two.

The Subjunctive: A Quiz - Spanish Language
Do you know the rules of written Spanish? Find out with this self-correcting quiz, from your About.com Guide

Conjugation of dormir - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate dormir? Here's how: del indicativo conjugation of dormir imperfect subjunctive preterite imperfecto

'Claro' Commonly Used To Show Agreement
'Claro' is a word often used in Spanish to express affirmation or add emphasis.

Use of 'Tú' Common in Written Spanish
Although websites presumably are speaking to strangers, their use of 'tú' is quite common.

Obvious ... But Wrong
False friends are words in two languages that are similar in appearance and/or pronunciation but have different meanings. Here is a list of some of the most common Spanish-English false friends.

Why Is Spanish Sometimes Called Castilian?
Sometimes Spanish is known as Castilian. This article explains why there are two names for the language and what the differences are between the two terms.

Using 'Mismo'
Lesson on the use of the Spanish word 'mismo.'

'Haber' As an Auxiliary Verb: It's Perfect!
The Spanish auxiliary verb is used to form the perfect tenses, which indicate completed action. This lesson explains the use of this important and very common verb.

Possessive Pronouns
Learn how to use the possessive pronouns of Spanish. They are the equivalent of the English possessive pronouns such as 'his,' 'hers' and 'theirs.'

Using the Verb 'Esperar'
Here is a guide to the common meanings of the Spanish verb 'esperar,' which usually refers to waiting, hoping or expecting.

Using the Spanish Verbs 'Ver' and 'Mirar'
The Spanish verbs 'mirar' and 'ver' have similar meanings, but they aren't typically interchangeable. Here's a quick guide to their use.

Saying 'Maybe' or 'Perhaps'
How to say 'maybe' or 'perhaps' in Spanish, with examples and their translations.

Using Infinitives After Conjugated Verbs
Learn how infinitives are used immediately following conjugated verbs in Spanish.