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Spanish Essay Phrases: 40 Useful Phrases for an Impressive Writeup

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May 30, 2019

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Do you need to write a lot of essays in Spanish? If you do, don’t worry. It's about to get a little bit easier for you because here in this article, we’ve listed many useful Spanish essay phrases that you can readily use in your essays.

Essay Phrases

Feel free to pepper your essays with the words and expressions from this list. It would certainly elevate your essays and impress your teachers. You're welcome!

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Spanish Essay Phrases

Spanish Essay PhraseEnglish Translation
1para empezarto begin with
2en primer lugarin the first place
3al principioin the beginning
4como punto de partidaas a point of departure
5por un ladoon the one hand
6para continuarto continue
7duranteduring
8mientras tantomeanwhile
9ademásin addition; also; moreover
10tambiéntoo; also
11luegothen
12entoncesthen
13después de (+ infinitivo)after
14mientraswhile
15yand
16antes de (+ infinitivo)before
17sin embargonevertheless
18a pesar de (+ infinitivo)in spite of
19aunqueeven though; even if
20perobut
21en cambioon the other hand
22por otra parteon the other hand
23por otro ladoon the other hand
24sino que; sinobut (rather)
25en realidadin reality; really
26hay que tomar en cuentayou have to take into account
27lo importante esthe important thing is
28por esotherefore
29por lo tantotherefore
30desgraciadamenteunfortunately
31afortunadamentefortunately
32para ilustrarto illustrate
33por ejemplofor example
34a causa debecause of
35en conclusiónin conclusion
36en finin short
37finalmentefinally
38en resumenin summary; to summarize
39para concluirto conclude
40para terminarto conclude

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Janey is a fan of different languages and studied Spanish, German, Mandarin, and Japanese in college. She has now added French into the mix, though English will always be her first love. She loves reading anything (including product labels).

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51 Spanish Phrases for Essays to Impress with Words

  • January 7, 2021

Joanna Lupa

Communicating in a foreign language is hard enough, even in everyday situations, when no sophisticated or academic vocabulary is needed. 

Being able to write an actual essay in Spanish requires you not only to have a solid grammar base but also be knowledgeable about specific phrases and words typically used in school and university writing. 

For those of you who study in one of the Spanish speaking countries or are toying with the idea of signing up for an exchange program, I have prepared a summary of useful Spanish phrases for essays. They are divided into the following categories:

  • Connectors (sequence, contrast, cause and effect, additional information, and conclusion)
  • Expressions to give your opinion, agree and disagree with a thesis
  • fancy academic expressions

Spanish Connectors to Use in Essays

Written language tends to be more formal than the spoken one. Ideas get explained in complex sentences showing how they relate to each other. A fantastic tool to achieve that is connectors.

What are some useful Spanish connectors for essays? Let’s have a look at the ten examples below:

  • 🇪🇸 primero – 🇬🇧 first
  • 🇪🇸 segundo – 🇬🇧 second
  • 🇪🇸 el siguiente argumento – 🇬🇧 the next argument
  • 🇪🇸 finalmente – 🇬🇧 finally, last but not least 
  • 🇪🇸 sin embargo – 🇬🇧 however, nevertheless, nonetheless
  • 🇪🇸 por lo tanto – 🇬🇧 therefore, thus
  • 🇪🇸 además – 🇬🇧 besides
  • 🇪🇸 por un lado….por el otro lado – 🇬🇧 on the one hand….on the other hand
  • 🇪🇸 a menos que – 🇬🇧 unless
  • 🇪🇸 a pesar de (algo) – 🇬🇧 despite / in spite of (something)
  • 🇪🇸 aunque / a pesar de que – 🇬🇧 although / even though
  • 🇪🇸 debido a – 🇬🇧 due to
  • 🇪🇸 puesto que / dado que – 🇬🇧 given that
  • 🇪🇸 ya que –  🇬🇧 since
  • 🇪🇸 mientras que – 🇬🇧 whereas
  • 🇪🇸 en conclusión – 🇬🇧 in conclusion
  • 🇪🇸 para concluir – 🇬🇧 to conclude

Do you think you would know how to use these connectors in an essay? Let’s suppose you are writing about ecology:

🇪🇸 Los paises han estado cambiando sus politicas. Sin embargo, aún queda mucho por hacer.  🇬🇧 Countries have been changing their policies. However, there is still a lot to do. 

🇪🇸 Una de las amenazas climáticas es el efecto invernadero. Además está la contaminación del agua que presenta un serio riesgo para la salud.  🇬🇧 One of the climate threats is the greenhouse effect. Besides, there is water pollution that presents a severe health hazard. 

🇪🇸 A pesar de los acuerdos internacionales, varios países no han mejorado sus normas ambientales.  🇬🇧 Despite international agreements, many countries haven’t yet improved their environmental standards. 

🇪🇸 Debido a la restricción en el uso de bolsas de plástico desechables, Chile ha podido reducir su huella de carbono.  🇬🇧 Due to the restrictions in the use of disposable plastic bags, Chile has been able to reduce its carbon print. 

Spanish Phrases to Express Your Opinion in Essays

Essay topics commonly require you to write what you think about something. Or whether you agree or disagree with an idea, a project, or someone’s views. 

The words below will allow you to express your opinion effortlessly and go beyond the typical “creo que ” – “ I think ”:

  • 🇪🇸 (yo) opino que – 🇬🇧 in my opinion
  • 🇪🇸 me parece que – 🇬🇧 it seems to me
  • 🇪🇸 desde mi punto de vista – 🇬🇧 from my point of view
  • 🇪🇸 (no) estoy convencido que  – 🇬🇧 I am (not) convinced that
  • 🇪🇸 no me cabe la menor duda – 🇬🇧 I have no doubt 
  • 🇪🇸 estoy seguro que – 🇬🇧 I’m sure
  • 🇪🇸 dudo que – 🇬🇧 I doubt
  • 🇪🇸 sospecho que – 🇬🇧 I suspect
  • 🇪🇸 asumo que – 🇬🇧 I assume
  • 🇪🇸 estoy (totalmente, parcialmente) de acuerdo – 🇬🇧 I (totally, partially) agree
  • 🇪🇸 no estoy de acuerdo en absoluto – 🇬🇧 I absolutely disagree
  • 🇪🇸 opino diferente – 🇬🇧 I have a different opinion
  • 🇪🇸 me niego a aceptar – 🇬🇧 I refuse to accept
  • 🇪🇸 estoy en contra / a favor de – 🇬🇧 I am against / in favor of
  • 🇪🇸 no podría estar más de acuerdo – 🇬🇧 I couldn’t agree more
  • 🇪🇸 encuentro absolutamente cierto / falso  – 🇬🇧 I find it absolutely correct / false

Phrases like these can really give shape to your essay and increase its formality level. This time, let’s verify it with views on education: 

🇪🇸 Opino que estudiando remotamente los jóvenes están perdiendo las habilidades sociales.  🇬🇧 In my opinion, remote schooling makes youngsters lose their social skills. 

🇪🇸 Dudo que esta decisión traiga verdaderos cambios para el sistema educacional en mi país.  🇬🇧 I doubt this change will bring any real changes to the educational system in my country. 

🇪🇸 Estoy totalmente de acuerdo con que todos deberían tener acceso a educación de calidad. 🇬🇧 I totally agree that everyone should have access to good quality education. 

🇪🇸 Estoy en contra de escuelas solo para niñas o solo para niños.  🇬🇧 I am against girls-only or boys-only schools. 

Pay attention to certain language differences between English and Spanish versions. The most common mistake that my students make is to say “ I am agree ” ❌ (direct translation from “ Estoy de acuerdo ”) instead of “ I agree ”✔️. 

Fancy Academic Verbs and Expressions for Essays in Spanish

Would you like to impress your professor with sophisticated academic vocabulary or get extra points on your DELE? Grab a pen and take notes:

  • 🇪🇸 afirmar  – 🇬🇧 to state
  • 🇪🇸 refutar – 🇬🇧 to refute, to reject
  • 🇪🇸 argumentar – 🇬🇧 to argue that
  • 🇪🇸 poner en duda  – 🇬🇧 to cast doubt
  • 🇪🇸 poner en evidencia – 🇬🇧 to shed light 
  • 🇪🇸 demostrar – 🇬🇧 to demonstrate
  • 🇪🇸 concentrarse en – 🇬🇧 to focus on
  • 🇪🇸 sostener – 🇬🇧 to sustain
  • 🇪🇸 reflejar – 🇬🇧 to reflect
  • 🇪🇸 considerando (que) – 🇬🇧 considering (that)
  • 🇪🇸 siendo realista – 🇬🇧 realistically speaking
  • 🇪🇸 de cierto modo – 🇬🇧 in a way
  • 🇪🇸 en lo que se refiere a – 🇬🇧 with regards to
  • 🇪🇸 en vista de – 🇬🇧 in view of
  • 🇪🇸 de acuerdo a – 🇬🇧 according to
  • 🇪🇸 no obstante – 🇬🇧 nevertheless

So many great words to work with! And some of them sound really similar to English, right? This is exactly why Spanish is such a good option when you want to learn a second language.

Let’s see how to make all these verbs and phrases work:

🇪🇸 Los resultados de los nuevos estudios ponen en duda la relación entre el consumo de huevos y altos niveles de colesterol.  🇬🇧 The recent study findings cast doubt on the relation between egg consumption and high cholesterol levels. 

🇪🇸 Los autores del estudio argumentan que los azucares y los carbohidratos juegan un rol importante en este asunto.  🇬🇧 The authors of the study argue that sugars and carbs play an important role in this topic. 

🇪🇸 En lo que se refiere al consumo de carne, este influye directamente los niveles de colesterol malo, sobre todo si es carne con mucha grasa. 🇬🇧 Regarding meat consumption, it directly influences the levels of “bad” cholesterol, especially in the case of greasy meat. 

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Advanced Spanish Phrases for Studying and Working

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Learning a language, whether in the classroom or on your own, is a rewarding and fun experience. It allows you to watch movies and understand lyrics in another language, and it can even help you make new friends. When you reach an advanced level, however, a world of opportunities opens.

If you’re dreaming of an academic or professional career in Spain or another Spanish-speaking country, you’re already aware that it can be the pathway to a brilliant future. More than 500 million people around the planet speak the language—just imagine the possibilities! 

Need a little help getting there? Here are some advanced Spanish phrases that can put you on track. Also, stick around for some bonus everyday Spanish idioms that will make you sound like a native. Enjoy!

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  • Useful Phrases for Academic Writing
  • Power Phrases for Your Cover Letter
  • Smart Phrases for Business and Meetings
  • Bonus: Advanced Idioms, Sayings, and Proverbs for Everyday Usage
  • Final Thoughts

1. Useful Phrases for Academic Writing

Academic writing is one of the most formal ways to express yourself. Once you’ve reached an advanced level in Spanish, you’ll be able to produce fluid and coherent texts for the academic sphere. Here are some advanced Spanish phrases for essays that will make your work look great:

 “In this essay…” 
In Spanish, “essay” can be translated as either or , the latter being less formal and more commonly used in school. , then, is often used in higher education and research.
“In this essay, I’m going to prove the existence of mermaids in the Mediterranean Sea.”
 
“In reference to…”

“In reference to Isaac Newton’s theories, the apple is an important fruit in science.”
 
“According to…”
You can use either of these two expressions when citing other authors in your work.

“According to Miguel de Cervantes, Quixote went mad because he read too many novels.”
 
“In my opinion…”
Great academic writing does not prohibit you from expressing your mind on the matter. However, don’t forget to make it clear when a statement is your own opinion by including these useful expressions.

“In my opinion, Spain has a good quality of life.”
“On the one hand…”

“On the one hand, the Spanish omelet is a typical dish.”
 
“On the other hand…”

“On the other hand, the omelet is also very nutritious.”

“On the contrary…”

“On the contrary, fries are not very healthy.”

“As stated…”
To better structure your essay, it’s important to use expressions that point out the data or argument you think is most relevant. You can use variations of the expression above, such as:

(“As the data show…”) 
(“As it has been previously mentioned…”)

“As stated in Chart 1, the desire to celebrate Christmas grows every year.”
 
“It should be noted that…”

“It should be noted that Pope Francis is from Argentina.”
 
“To sum up…”

“To sum up, all of Shakira’s songs talk about love.”
 
“In conclusion…”

“In conclusion, doing yoga in the morning is better than at night.”

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2. Power Phrases for Your Cover Letter

In Spain, a cover letter goes a long way when applying for a job. Now that so many people have a good education and are well-experienced, showing who you really are in a few paragraphs can turn the tables in your favor. However, try to maintain a formal structure and use sophisticated vocabulary with these advanced Spanish phrases:


“Among my competencies, it should be noted…”
 
“I have extensive experience in…”

“One of my main strong points is…”
A very common question in Spanish job interviews is: (“Which are your strong points and weak points?”) Be prepared to give a good answer!

“I work well under pressure.”
(“I work well…”) is a handy expression for any type of situation in the workplace.
→ “I work well in a team.” / “I’m a team → “I work well with small teams.”
 
“I specialize in the field of…”

“I’m really interested in this opportunity.”
 
“I admire your company’s culture.”
There are different things you might admire about a company that you can pinpoint in an interview or in your cover letter:
→ “I admire your company’s trajectory.” → “I admire your company’s achievements.” → “I admire your company’s impact on the sector.”

“I hope you’re interested in my profile.”

“I’m available to clarify any doubts.”
Showing interest in continuing the conversation with your potential interviewer is always a good idea. 

An alternative phrase would be: (“Don’t hesitate contacting me for any inquiries.”)
 
“Looking forward to learning more about your project.”

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3. Smart Phrases for Business and Meetings

The business world has its own expressions and slang. Learning how to properly communicate in the workplace can make all the difference when trying to succeed in business. With these advanced Spanish phrases, you’ll learn how to express yourself in a meeting and also how to address others in a professional manner.


“Thank you for coming to this meeting.”
After the greetings, it’s polite to thank your coworkers, superiors, or clients for making time for the meeting. 

“In my presentation, I will talk about…”
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“I’d like to add that…”
 
“We’ll fulfill all the agreement’s terms.”
 
“We’re lagging behind with this issue.”
 
“We have to come to a close with this project.”
In order to succeed with your business endeavors, it’s important so that everyone is on the same page when talking about work.

“Your insight is very interesting.”

“It’s a brilliant idea.”
Encouraging words always go a long way, even in the business world. Another way to celebrate someone’s good ideas is by saying: (“What a good idea!”) Further, you can congratulate them for a job well done with:

“Could you sum up your point?”

“Thank you for your time.”
 
“I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.”

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4. Bonus: Advanced Idioms, Sayings, and Proverbs for Everyday Usage

Spanish idioms are very present in everyday conversations. Do you want to know what your teacher means when (s)he tells you to “put on the batteries”? Or maybe what the young people mean when they say “molar”?

Fear not! We’re here to help you master advanced Spanish phrases, idioms, and slang expressions.

 
“To get your act together”
: “To put on the batteries”

“If he wants to pass his classes, he has to get his act together.”

“He / She / It rocks!”
: “It’s the cane!”

“I like Marta a lot. She rocks!”
 
“To be in the clouds”

“You’re in the clouds; you haven’t listened to anything I’ve said.”

“To talk up a storm”
: “To talk through the elbows”

“My grandma never shuts up; she talks up a storm.”

“To throw in the towel”

“When he saw that the path got complicated, he threw in the towel and left.”
 
“To give a hand”

“Miguel gave me a hand studying the syllabus.”
 
“I don’t care at all”
: “I care less than a pepper”

“I don’t care at all about her excuses.”
 
“To stand (someone) up”

“His partner stood him up.”
 
“In a split second”
: “In an opening and closing eyes time”

“I ate the cake in a split second.”
 
“Things would be different”
: “Another rooster would sing”

“If you had studied, things would be different.”
 
“To be nasty”
: “To have bad milk”

“Antonia frightens me; she’s very nasty.”
 
“To be cool”

“This party is very cool!”

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Otro gallo cantaría… (“Things would be very different…”)

5. Final Thoughts

In this guide to advanced Spanish phrases, you learned a variety of expressions that will help you improve your speaking and writing for the academic and business worlds. You even picked up several Spanish idioms! 

Studying and working in a Spanish-speaking country is possible for an advanced student such as yourself. However, it’s best to keep on learning and to memorize even more advanced phrases in Spanish. You can continue your studies with the variety of advanced Spanish lessons available on SpanishPod101.com , each one designed with both progress and fun in mind! In fact, we have advanced pathways for different varieties of Spanish: 

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How to Write an Amazing Essay in Spanish

Has your teacher asked you to write an essay in Spanish? Essays are probably the most common type of homework around the world. Teachers want you to write essays because they’re a way to improve your abilities when you’re learning a new language. 

Writing essays may not seem like fun, but it actually improves your cognitive abilities! The act of researching, organizing, and writing pushes you to increase your knowledge on different topics, strengthens your critical thinking skills, and advances your ability to communicate and express your thoughts.

With all these benefits in mind, it’s no wonder you want to write a great essay in Spanish. But there are times when your ideas vanish and your mind goes blank—you wonder, where do I begin and what steps do I follow? 

Even if you’re a pro when it comes to writing in English, writing an essay in Spanish can be a challenge. In this blog post, I’ll help you overcome this small hurdle to help you make your Spanish essay cohesive, persuasive, and as professional as possible.

Are you ready to write an amazing essay in Spanish?

Basics and Benefits of Writing Essays

Strong writing skills are important for school, college, and a professional career. It’s likely that Spanish is not your first language, but if you’re learning the language then writing a research-fueled Spanish essay gives you all sorts of advantages. It enables you to practice grammar, spelling, vocabulary, as well as synthesize your ideas and thoughts surrounding the topic you’re writing about.

Writing a terrific essay in Spanish requires planning, organization, and structure. Having a process saves you time and once you’ve established a system that works for you, the writing comes easy! 

How to Structure an Essay in Spanish

Similar to when you’re telling a story, your essay should follow a traditional story arc. This means that you start with an appealing introduction, after which you develop your idea within the body of the essay, and finally, you close your thoughts or argument with a summary and conclusion. 

Let’s take a deeper look at these 3 parts of an essay in Spanish:

1. Introduction

Start your essay with a summary of the topic you’ll cover throughout your piece. The introduction reflects the argumentative line that your whole essay follows. It should be brief but not too short. I recommend making the intro 10% of your whole essay. 

A good introduction gives enough information by stating a problem or the reason why you’re writing the essay and why the reader should be compelled to read it. 

Some writers choose to write the introduction after they’ve written the body and conclusion. I think it’s a good strategy that allows you to summarize and evaluate the body of your whole essay before you aim to highlight important points in your introduction. 

My biggest advice is to make it clear what the reason for your essay’s existence is, so that your reader can feel excited to know more, and invited to learn from you. 

This is the main part of your essay. I recommend that you dedicate 80% of your whole essay to the body. This critical section develops the core ideas of your essay in Spanish as it’s where you present the main ideas and their arguments in relation to the topic you’re writing about. 

This part requires you to do research from reputable sources, fact checking, and tying all your ideas together in a cohesive way. 

3. Conclusion

The remaining 10% of your essay in Spanish should focus on bringing the essay to a close. You want to summarize all the main ideas of your topic and establish your final posture on it. 

Preferably, leave no loose ends and make sure the ending of your essay has the ability to create a discussion or invite the reader to find out more about the topic. 

Steps to Follow to Write an Essay in Spanish

Every writer has a unique system that works for them. What works for me might not work for you, and vice versa. 

The steps and path you follow for writing an essay in Spanish depend on the knowledge and fluency you have of the language as well as your familiarity with writing. 

Nevertheless, I recommend some basic steps that will help you if you’re a beginner when it comes to writing an essay in Spanish. 

1. Define a Topic

Choose a topic of interest to you. If the topic is not assigned by your teacher, go for a current issue or interesting topic that will inspire you to research as much as possible. Check the local media, or go online and find out what topics are available for you to discuss.

2. Do Your Research

This aspect is critical—you must find reliable sources of information for your essay. Go to a library if possible, find academic papers online, and gather as much documentation as possible that helps you understand the central themes and patterns of your chosen topic.

As a plus, if you do your research in Spanish, you’ll see other essays in Spanish that will help you develop your own Spanish writing style, tone, and personality.  

3. Determine Your Position

After you’ve gathered enough research, you’ll begin to see an angle or position you can take in relation to the information. The angle or position you take is essentially your “point.” Ask yourself, “What’s my point in writing this?” When you’ve answered that, you’ve discovered your position. 

To support your position, your research should include quotes, statistics, and any relevant information you can find from credible sources. 

4. Draft an Outline

This step is vital for organizing your arguments and ideas. Since Spanish is not your first language, an outline will allow you to translate words or phrases. In addition to listing Spanish notes in your outline, keep this basic process in mind:

  • Know your audience
  • Gather all notes, research, and supporting materials
  • Organize them into a cohesive flow 
  • Be sure to organize by how each subtopic relates to the main topic and to each other

5. List Spanish Words and Terms

Since you’re writing an essay in Spanish, it’s only befitting that you have a list of specific words and terms you want to include in it. 

Draft a list of terms that are relevant to your essay in Spanish, whether they’re reminders in your outline or they’re unfamiliar terms that beg to be further researched. 

The terms you choose allow you to set a tone and define whether you’re using standard Spanish, informal Spanish, or literary and formal language. 

The tone you choose to follow in your essay guides your word choice. 

Here’s a list of words and phrases in Spanish that can help with your writing:

To begin with
In the beginning
As a point of departure
Because of
To continue
During
Meanwhile
In addition
Too / Also
On the other hand
Even though
You have to take into account
For example
In summary / to summarize
Finally

6. Write the Body of Your Essay

Focus on fully developing your argument with relevant examples and evidence to support your position. Each paragraph should focus on only one argument along with supporting evidence, and the flow from one paragraph to the next should sound natural and rational. 

Spanish is a richer language, so don’t be afraid of writing longer sentences than usual, but make sure you combine them with short dynamic phrases. It’s essential to keep your reader interested! 

7. Write an Engaging Introduction

Once you’re done with the body of your essay, start writing the introduction. The purpose of your intro is to set a tone and prepare the reader for what follows. 

Putting together your introduction at the end allows you to absorb what you’ve written and define how to present the topic and express your point. 

8. Summarize and Conclude

The conclusion is your essay is an opportunity to tie all your points together and restate the main argument. Since some essays are meant to be objective, I recommend you include a paragraph or sentence that stimulates reflection and enriches the reader’s perspective on the topic. 

9. Final Edits and Proofreading

This final step is the second most critical when it comes to writing an essay in Spanish! Edit for correcting typos, punctuation, grammatical errors, and spelling. 

I recommend you share your Spanish essay with a native speaker who can proofread it before you turn it in. Another person’s perspective can help you spot an error or a section that lacks cohesion. 

A Few Final Tips

Read your essay as many times as possible.

I find myself making changes to essays after reading them at least 4 or 5 times. You need to check your essay for: 

  • readability
  • consistency
  • transitions between paragraphs, 
  • unnecessary fillers, and 
  • adequate adverbs and adjectives.

Think and write in Spanish, if possible

By drafting an outline, doing your research, and organizing your ideas in Spanish from the beginning, you fully immerse yourself and make writing an essay in Spanish more efficient. 

On the contrary, by writing and researching in English with the goal of translating, you’ll end up in a tough spot with way much more work than intended. 

Ready to Write Your First Essay in Spanish?

I hope by sharing my essay-writing experience in this blog post that you feel more confident about writing your essay in Spanish. I know it can be frustrating and challenging at times, but don’t be afraid to make mistakes and correct them later. 

The truth is, the more comfortable you feel speaking Spanish, the more your writing skills in Spanish will improve. 

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100+ Spanish Transition Words and Phrases to Sound Like a Native Speaker

Below you will find over 100 Spanish transition words and phrases to help you sound more natural both in your writing and speaking. Transitional devices or connetors as they’re also called, help connect ideas, sentences, and paragraphs smoothly so there are no abrupt breaks between thoughts. Brief explanations and example sentences are included.

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Spanish Transition Words Related to Time

1. después (de) – after, afterward.

“Después (de)” can be used to connect two events expressing that something occurs after something else.

Fui a ver una película con Tom después de clases. (I went to see a movie with Tom after school.)

Mi padre salió a correr después de la cena. (My father went for a run after dinner.)

2. ya – already

“Ya” can be used for expressing that something has already occurred or has occurred in the past.

Cuando llegué, él ya se había ido. (When I arrived, he had already left.)

Ya me he disculpado. (I already apologized.)

3. siempre – always

For describing something that happens always or at any moment, use siempre.

Yo siempre desayuno a las 7 am. (I always eat breakfast at 7 am.)

Siempre está bromeando. (He is always joking.)

4. en cuanto – as soon as, when, once

The phrase “en cuanto” can mean when or “as soon as”. It can also mean “while”.

En cuanto ellos vuelvan, te llamo. (As soon as they return, I will call you.)

La reconocí en cuanto la vi. (I recognized her as soon as I saw her.)

En cuanto haga la tarea, voy a leer. (Once I do my homework, I’m going to read.)

5. tan pronto como – as soon as

“Tan pronto como” means “as soon as” or “immediately after” much like the phrase “en cuanto”.

Hazlo tan pronto como puedas. (Do it as soon as you can.)

Él comerá tan pronto como llegue a casa. (He’ll eat as soon as he gets home.)

6. al principio – at first, at the beginning

“Al principio” means “initially”, or “at the start of something.” This phrase is commonly used at the beginning of a sentence.

Al principio no le gustaba. (She didn’t like him at first.)

Al principio puede ser confuso. (It can be confusing at first.)

Al principio será duro, pero todo es duro al principio. (At the beginning it will be tough, but everything is tough at the beginning.)

7. por fin – at last, finally

For describing something that occurs after a long wait or expressing the end of a long-awaited situation with emphasis, use “por fin”.

¡Por fin! Por fin conseguí trabajo. (I finally got a job.)

El héroe por fin derrotó al científico malvado. (The hero finally defeated the evil scientist.)

8. al mismo tiempo – at the same time, simultaneously

For describing events that occur at the same time, “al mismo tiempo” can be used.

Llegamos al mismo tiempo. (We arrived at the same time.)

Al mismo tiempo, él empezó a correr. (At the same time, he began to run.)

9. a la misma vez – at the same time, simultaneously

Like “al mismo tiempo”, “a la misma vez” can be used to describe two things happening at the same time.

Mi hija estudia y ve la tele a la vez. (My daughter studies and watches TV at the same time.)

10. inmediatamente – at once, immediately, right away

“Inmediatamente” is an adverb, and it can be used to express that something happens without any interruptions.

Cuando leí la noticia, te llamé inmediatamente. (When I read the news, I called you immediately.)

11. antes de (que) – before

Don’t forget to use the Spanish present subjunctive after the phrase “antes de que”. This phrase means “before”.

Habla con tu padre antes de que se vaya. (Talk to your father before he leaves.)

12. brevemente – briefly

“Brevemente” is an adverb that can be used to express that something is done shortly.

Quiero hablar brevemente acerca de las ideas que queremos proponer. (I would like to briefly talk about the ideas that we want to propose.)

13. antes de ayer, antier – the day before yesterday

This adverb also expresses time, and it can appear at the beginning or at the end of a sentence.

Mis amigos y yo estuvimos aquí antes de ayer. (My friends and I were here the day before yesterday.)

14. durante – during

The word “during” is a Spanish preposition , and it denotes simultaneity.

Ellos escucharon la radio durante el viaje. (They listened to the radio during the trip.)

15. eventualmente – eventually

For expressing an action that occurs occasionally, use the Spanish adverb “eventualmente”.

Es probable que se produzcan cambios eventualmente en el sistema. (It is likely that changes occur eventually in the system.)

16. primero – firstly

The word “primero” is both, an adverb and an adjective. To use it as a Spanish transition word use it to describe an action that occurs firstly.

Primero nos bajamos del carro y luego entramos al edificio. (First, we will get off the car and then we will enter the building.)

17. primero que nada – first of all

Just as the word “primero”, the phrase “primero que nada” also means “firstly”, or “first of all”.

Primero que nada, terminemos el proyecto. Luego podremos descansar. (First of all, let’s finish the project. Then we can rest.)

18. frecuentemente – frequently, often

For expressing actions that occur regularly, use the Spanish adverb “frecuentemente”.

Mis hermanos y yo visitamos a nuestro abuelos frecuentemente. (My siblings and I visit our grandparents frequently.)

19. al rato – in a little while, shortly after

“Al rato” is a phrase that expresses time, and it can be used to express that something happened soon after something else.

Vino Karen y me trajo el libro al rato de haberse ido. (Karen came and brought me the book shortly after she left.)

20. en primer lugar – in the first place

“En primer lugar” and “primero” are very similar. They both mean “first” or “firstly”. “En primer lugar” though is more formal than “primero”.

En primer lugar, vamos a hablar de los problemas de esta ciudad. (Firstly, we will talk about the problems of this city.)

21. mientras tanto – in the meantime, meanwhile, until then

“Mientras tanto” is a Spanish adverbial phrase that can be used to express that an activity happens at the same time a different activity is taking place.

Yo estoy trabajando; mientras tanto, tú estás haciendo nada. (I am working. Meanwhile, you are doing nothing.)

22. en el pasado – in the past

This phrase simply means “before”. You can use it at the beginning or at the end of sentences.

Esta ciudad era más tranquila en el pasado. (This city was quieter in the past.)

23. en segundo  lugar  – in the second place, secondly

This phrase is usually used to introduce a second idea.

En primer lugar, hablaré de mi libro y, en segundo lugar, contestaré sus preguntas. (First, I will talk about my book, and, secondly, I will answer your questions.)

24. anoche – last night, yesterday evening

You can use this Spanish adverb at the end or at the beginning of sentences.

Anoche publiqué una nueva entrada en mi blog. (Last night I published a new entry on my blog.)

25. por último – lastly, finally, last but not least

This phrase can be used to express that something was done in the end or to introduce one last idea.

Por último, los estudiantes dieron las gracias a su profesor. (Finally, the students thanked their tutor.)

26. la mayor parte del tiempo – most of the time, mostly

This adverbial phrase can be used at the end or beginning of sentences, and it means “mostly”.

José es de Guatemala, pero vivió en México la mayor parte del tiempo. (José is from Guatemala, but he mostly lived in Mexico.)

27. luego – next, close (Mexico), soon (Latin America)

In general, the word “luego” means “next” or “then”. However, in Mexico, it means “close”, and in Latin America, it means “soon”.

Me levanté y luego me duché. (I woke up and then I took a shower.)

La casa de mis padres está acá luego. (My parent’s house is very close.)

Espérame un momento que luego estoy contigo. (Wait for me! I will soon be with you.)

28. al otro día – (the) next day

This phrase means “the other day” or “next morning/day”.

Quedamos en vernos al otro día. (We made plans to meet the other day.)

29. por la mañana – in the morning

For expressing that something was done in the morning, use the Spanish phrase “por la mañana”.

El sol se pone temprano por la mañana. (The sun rises early in the morning.)

30. nunca – never, ever (after not)

Use the adverb “nunca” before the main verb of a sentence.

Nunca he cantado en frente de otras personas. (I have never sung in front of other people.)

31. ahora – now, in a minute, currently

The word “ahora” has more than one meaning. It can mean “now” or “soon”.

Ahora es mi turno. (Now it is my turn.)

Ahora regreso. (I’ll be back in a minute.)

32. muchas veces – often, many times

Native Spanish speakers usually use this phrase at the end of sentences.

He estado en España muchas veces. (I have been in Spain many times.)

33. el siguiente año – the following year

You can also say “el siguiente día” (the following day), “el siguiente mes” (the following month), or “la siguiente semana” (the following week).

Me mudaré de casa el siguiente año. (I will move out the following year.)

34. raramente – rarely, seldom

For expressing an action that occurs rarely, use the Spanish adverb “raramente”.

Yo raramente me enfermo. (I rarely get sick.)

35. desde entonces – since then, ever since

For expressing that an action started to take place since a specific point in time, use “desde entonces”.

Ella dejó de comer lácteos y se ha sentido mejor desde entonces. (She stopped eating dairy and has felt better since then.)

36. algunas veces – sometimes, a few times, occasionally

This adverb expresses frequency. It means that something happens at times.

Normalmente camino a la escuela, pero algunas veces tomo el bus. (I usually walk to school, but sometimes I take the bus.)

37. pronto – soon, fast, quickly, early (Spain)

“Pronto” means “soon”, but in Spain, it means “early”.

Tenemos que terminar el reporte pronto. (We need to finish the report soon.)

Es muy pronto para desayunar. (It is too early to have breakfast.)

38. de repente – suddenly, all of a sudden, maybe (South America)

The phrase “de repente” has a different meaning. It means “suddenly”. In South America, it means “maybe” and “probably”.

De repente escuchamos un gran ruido. (Suddenly, we heard a big noise.)

De repente se le olvidó la clase. (He probably forgot the lesson.)

39. entonces – then

The word “entonces” has different meanings. It means “at that time” or “then”. It is also used to express a conclusion.

Si te gustan las fresas, entonces te gustará este postre. (If you like strawberries, then you’ll like this dessert.)

Se casarán el otro mes y entonces se irán a vivir a Costa Rica. They will get married next month, and then they will move to Costa Rica.

40. mientras tanto – in the meantime, meanwhile, until then

41. para continuar – to continue.

If you use a verb after this phrase, make sure to add -ando or -iendo to it. Use Spanish present participles after the verb “continuar”.

Apagué la alarma para continuar durmiendo. (I turned off the alarm to continue sleeping.)

42. cuando – when, if

“Cuando” can be used as an adverb and conjunction. It means “when” and can be used in conditional sentences.

Cuando sea grande, seré un policía. (I will be a police officer when I grow up.)

43. tercero – third

This word can be used to introduce a third idea.

Primero, debes ser responsable. Segundo, debes trabajar duro. Tercero, debes ser puntual. (First, you need to be responsible. Second, you need to work hard. Third, you need to be punctual.)

44. ayer – yesterday

Use the adverb “ayer” to express that something happened yesterday.

El accidente ocurrió ayer. (The accident happened yesterday.)

Spanish Transition Words Related to Place

45. encima de – at the top of.

For expressing that something is in one place superior to another one, use the Spanish prepositional phrase “encima de”.

Pon la taza encima de la mesa. (Put the cup on the table.)

46. en medio de – midst, in the middle of

For expressing that something is in the middle of something or between two things, use the Spanish prepositional phrase “en medio de”.

¡Ten cuidado! Hay una animal en medio de la calle. (Be careful! There is an animal in the middle of the street.)

47. alrededor de – around, about

“Alrededor de” expresses time and place. When it expresses time, it approximately indicates a number. When it indicates a place, it means “around”.

Los niños corren alrededor de la silla. (Children run around the chair.)

Son alrededor de las 5 de la tarde. (It’s about 5 in the afternoon.)

48. abajo – below, down

This Spanish adverb indicates that something is in a place that is in a lower position than something else.

Encontrarás la traducción de este documento abajo. (You will find the translation of this document below.)

49. al lado de – next to, by

For expressing that something is close to something else, use the Spanish phrase “al lado de”.

Mi cama está al lado de la ventana. (My bed is next to the window.)

50. más allá – beyond, further

This phrase is used to express that something is far away from something else.

Hay un pequeño pueblo más allá del río. (There is a small town beyond the river.)

51. adelante – forward, ahead, onward

This adverb indicates that something is in the direction that someone is facing. If someone tells you “¡Adelante!”, he means “carry on”.

Estamos cansados, pero seguimos adelante. (We are tired, but we are moving forward.)

52. de – of, from

This is the most used Spanish preposition. It is usually translated as “of” or “from”.

Mis padres son de España. (My parents are from Spain.)

53. desde – from, since

This denotes a point in time or place. Use “desde” with specific dates or places.

No te puedo ver bien desde aquí. (I cannot see you well from here.)

54. aquí – here

This Spanish adverb means at, on or in this place.

¡Ven aquí! Quiero mostrarte algo. (Come here! I want to show you something.)

55. delante de – in front of, before

“Delante de” means “at the sight of” or “in the presence of”.

Me gusta cantar delante de mucha gente. (I like to sing in front of many people.)

56. dentro de – within

If something is “dentro de” something else, it is inside a real or imaginary space.

La carta está dentro del sobre. (The letter is inside the envelope.)

57. cerca de – close to

For expressing that something is close to something else, use the Spanish prepositional phrase “cerca de”.

Hay un parque cerca de mi casa. (There is a park near my house.)

58. sobre – on, about

The word “sobre” has more than one meaning. It can mean “on”, “about” or “over”.

Puse tus libros sobre la mesa. (I put your books on the table.)

59. frente a – in front, in the face of

“Frente a” and “delante de” have the same meaning. It means “at the sight of” or “in the presence of”.

Estoy frente a la tienda, no al lado de ella. (I’m in front of the store, not next to it.)

60. afuera – outside

For expressing that something is outside of the site where it is, use the Spanish adverb “afuera”.

Estamos afuera de la casa. (We are outside the house.)

61. a través de – through, across

“A través de” is a Spanish prepositional phrase, and it means “through” or “across”.

Todos los turistas caminamos a través de las montañas. (All the tourists walked through the mountains.)

62. entre – between, among, amid

If you are “entre” two things, you may be “between”, “among” or “amid” them.

Hay un espacio grande entre la mesa y la pared. (There is a large space between the table and the wall.)

63. debajo de – below, under, underneath

The words “debajo de”, “bajo” and “abajo” can be translated into English as “below” or “under”.

Encontré mi libro debajo de la cama. “I found my book under the bed.”

64. junto a – next to

For expressing that something is “next to” or “close to” something else, use the phrase “junto a”.

Me senté junto a mi amigo en la reunión. (I sat next to my friend at the meeting.)

Spanish Transition Words to Add an Idea

65. aparte de – besides, apart from, aside from.

Use the prepositional phrase “aparte de” to add an idea. It means “besides” or “apart from”.

Aparte de mí, todos tienen hambre. (Apart from me, everyone is hungry.)

66. además – moreover, additionally, in addition

For adding information to the one already presented, use the Spanish adverb “además”.

La fruta es buena para tu salud y, además, son deliciosas. (Fruit is good for your health and, in addition, it’s delicious.)

67. asimismo – also

For expressing equality and similarity, use the Spanish adverb “asimismo”.

Ellos donaron dinero a la organización. Asimismo, donaron algunos juguetes. (They donated money to the organization. They also donated some toys.)

68. de todas formas – in any case, anyhow

This Spanish phrase is used to confirm or support an idea.

Mi profesor no sabía la respuesta a mi pregunta, pero me ayudó de todas formas. (My teacher did not know the answer to my question, but he helped me anyway.)

69. de todas maneras – in any case, anyhow, all the same

The phrase “de todas maneras” is used in the same way “de todas formas” is used. They both mean the same.

Quédate. De todas maneras, todos somos responsables. (Stay. We are responsible all the same.)

70. de todos modos – in any case, anyhow

The phrase “de todos modos” is used in the same way “de todas formas” is used. They both mean the same.

Quedémonos en casa. De todos modos, no podremos ir a la fiesta. (Let’s stay at home. Anyway, we cannot go to the party.)

71. de cualquier manera – in any case, in any way, anyhow

The phrase “de cualquier manera” is used in the same way “de todas formas” is used. They both mean the same.

Está lloviendo, pero pienso ir al colegio de todos modos. (It’s raining, but I plan to go to school anyway.)

72. sobre todo – above all, particularly, especially

You can use this Spanish phrase to give special emphasis to an idea.

A mí me gustan las rosas, sobre todo las rojas. (I like roses, especially red ones.)

73. también – also, too

“También” means “in addition”.

Yo quiero aprender a bailar salsa también. (I want to learn to dance salsa, too.)

74. otra vez – again

The phrase “otra vez” means “another time” or “once more”.

Me estás haciendo la misma pregunta otra vez. (You are asking me the same question again.)

75. y – and

The word “y” is a conjunction. It is used to connect two ideas or words of the same part of speech. It is used to introduce an additional idea.

Mi hermana no come carnes rojas, y mi hermano no come carnes blancas. (My sister does not eat red meat, and my brother does not eat white meat.)

76. en primera instancia – in the first place, first of all

For introducing an initial idea, you can use the phrase “en primera instancia”.

En primera instancia, quiero agradecerles su presencia. (First of all, I want to thank you for your presence.)

77. de igual manera – similarly, likewise, in the same way

You can use this Spanish phrase to express a similarity between two facts or events.

De igual manera, quiero agradecerte por tu participación. (In the same way, I want to thank you for your participation.)

Spanish Transition Words to Contrast an Idea

78. a diferencia de – in contrast to, unlike.

For expressing that something is different from something else, use the phrase “a diferencia de”.

A diferencia de mis abuelos, muchas personas prefieren quedarse en casa. (Unlike my grandparents, many people prefer to stay at home.)

79. a pesar de – in spite of, despite

“A pesar de” means “without being affected by”. This phrase is usually translated into English as “despite” or “in spite of”.

Llegamos a tiempo al trabajo a pesar del tráfico. (We arrived on time to work despite the traffic.)

80. a pesar de que – despite the fact that, although

The phrase “a pesar de que” usually introduces a subordinate sentence. It means “although”.

A pesar de que no me gustan las películas de acción, esta me gustó. (Even though I do not like action movies, I liked this one.)

81. al contrario – on the contrary,  in contrast

Don’t confuse “al contrario” and “de lo contrario”. “Al contrario” means “on the contrary”. “De lo contrario” means “if not”.

No tengo ninguna objeción. Al contrario, estoy de acuerdo contigo. (I have no objection. On the contrary, I agree with you.)

82. aunque – although, even though

The word “aunque” introduces a subordinate sentence. It means “although”.

Llegaré a tu casa aunque no quieras. (I’ll come to your house even if you do not want to.)

83. con todo – nevertheless, still

This phrase introduces a comment that is opposed to what is expressed. Hemos tenido muchos problemas. Con todo, hemos progresado. (We have had a lot of problems. Nevertheless, we have made progress.)

84.  en cambio – on the other hand, instead

This prepositional phrase expresses a complete contrast.

Creí que pocos vendrían a mi fiesta. En cambio, muchos vinieron . (I thought that few would come to my party. Instead, many came.)

85. en contraste con – in contrast to

This phrase is used to compare two things or people and say that the second one is different from the first one.

En contraste con el agua de los ríos, el agua del mar es salada. (In contrast to the water of rivers, the water from the sea is salty.)

86. en lugar de – instead of, rather than

You can use this Spanish phrase to say that something replaces something else.

Prefiero ayudar en lugar de quedarme aquí sentada. (I prefer to help instead of sitting here.)

87. en vez de – instead of, rather than

“En vez de” and “en lugar de” have similar meanings. You can use this phrase to express that something replaces something else.

Muchos envían correos en vez de cartas. (Many send emails instead of letters.)

88. no obstante – nevertheless, however, notwithstanding

This Spanish phrase is used to express contrast, and it is usually used at the beginning of sentences.

Ese problema no es importante; no obstante, necesita mi atención. (That problem is not important; however, it needs my attention.)

89. por el contrario – on the contrary, by contrast

This phrase is also used to compare two things or people and say that the second one is different from the first one.

Mi padre es muy serio y, por el contrario, mi madre es muy sonriente. My father is very serious and, on the contrary, my mother is very smiling.

90. por un lado…por el otro lado – on the one hand…on the other hand

It is a Spanish connector (or link word) that allows you to sort the information of a speech.

Ten en cuenta dos cosas: por un lado el tiempo que invertirán y, por el otro, el dinero que necesitarán para llevar a cabo este proyecto.

(Keep in mind two things: on the one hand the time they will invest and, on the other, the money they will need to carry out this project.)

91. sin embargo – nevertheless, however

El equipo jugó muy bien. Sin embargo, perdió el campeonato. (The team played very well. However, it lost the championship.)

92. pero – but

The word “pero” is a conjunction, and it joins two sentences, clauses, phrases or words of the same part of speech. It is used to express contrast.

Ella quiere un café sin leche, pero yo lo quiero con leche y azúcar. (She wants a coffee without milk, but I want it with milk and sugar.)

93. aún así – even so

For expressing a statement that seems surprising after what you said before, use “aún así”.

Hay muchos policías en las calles y, aún así, hay muchos robos en la ciudad. (There are many policemen in the streets. Even so, there are many robberies in the city.)

94. de lo contrario – otherwise, differently

This phrase can be used to express how an idea is related to what was said before.

El caviar es delicioso y nadie puede convencerme de lo contrario. (Caviar is delicious and no one can convince me otherwise.)

Spanish Transition Words to Compare an Idea

95. así como – as well as, just as.

“Así mismo” means “to an equal degree than”.

Pienso invitar a mi familia así como a mis amigos. (I plan to invite my family as well as my friends.)

96. con relación a – with regard to, regarding

“Con relación a” means “regarding” or “about”.

Quiero hacerte unas preguntas con relación al accidente de ayer. (I want to ask you a few questions with regard to yesterday’s accident.)

97. de la misma forma/manera/modo – in the same way, likewise

For expressing that something was performed in the way or in the like manner as something else, use “de la misma manera”. “Forma” and “modo” are other ways of saying “manera”.

Todos los trabajadores de esta empresa deben ser tratados de la misma forma que los de otras empresas. (All the workers of this company must be treated in the same way as those of other companies.)

98. en cuanto a – in terms of, in respect of

The phrase “en cuanto a” means “in connection to” or “in terms of”.

Mi opinión en cuanto a los gastos de la empresa es que debemos acortarlos. (My opinion regarding the expenses of the company is that we must shorten them.)

99. sin duda – without a doubt, certainly, surely

For emphasizing that what is being said is true, use the Spanish phrase “sin duda”.

Mi amigo es muy generoso y sin duda te ayudará. (My friend is very generous and will undoubtedly help you.)

100. tal como – just like, such as

The phrase “tal como” also means “for example”.

La situación es tal como la han descrito. (The situation is just like it was described.)

101. de cierta manera – in a way, in some way, in a sense

For expressing that something was done in an unspecified way or manner, use the Spanish phrase “de cierta manera”. De cierta manera, estoy de acuerdo contigo. (In a way, I agree with you.)

Spanish Transition Words to Explain an Idea

102. está claro que – of course, admittedly, it is clear that.

You can use this Spanish phrase to agree that something is true.

Está claro que todos hemos entendido la explicación. (It is clear that we have all understood the explanation.)

103. en efecto – indeed, in fact

For confirming what has been stated, use the phrase “en efecto”.

Esta oferta es, en efecto, muy buena. (This offer is, in effect, very good.)

104. en realidad – indeed, in fact, actually

This phrase is usually used at the beginning of sentences, and it means “actually”.

En realidad, las cosas no son como tú crees. (Actually, things are not as you think they are.)

105. en resumen – in short, in summary, in essence

For summing up ideas, use the Spanish phrase “en resumen”.

La reunión de ahora fue, en resumen, muy provechosa. Today’s meeting was, in short, very helpful.

106. es decir – that is to say, in other words

For expressing something in a different way, use the phrase “es decir”.

Ellos hablan de la capital de Francia, es decir, de Paris . They speak of the capital of France, in other words, Paris.

107. por ejemplo – for example

For introducing examples, use the phrase “for example” in Spanish.

Compremos productos de belleza: maquillaje, por ejemplo. Let’s us buy beauty products: makeup, for example.

108. por lo general – in general, usually

To indicate that you are talking about something as a whole, use the Spanish phrase “por lo general”.

Por lo general, esta reunión se realiza a fin de mes. (Usually, this meeting is held at the end of the month.)

109. por supuesto – of course, naturally

For introducing an idea that is expected, use the Spanish phrase “por supuesto”.

Por supuesto que quiero conocer a tus hijos. (Of course, I want to meet your children.)

110. en otras palabras – in other words

For expressing something in a different way, use the phrase “en otras palabras”.

La hermana de mi mamá es, en otras palabras, mi tía. (My mom’s sister is, in other words, my aunt.)

111. en particular – in particular

To state that an idea or a statement applies to one person or thing more than any other, use the phrase “en particular”.

Ahora hablamos de dos temas en particular. Today we talked about two issues in particular.

112. específicamente – specifically, particularly

For giving special emphasis to a statement, use the Spanish adverb “específicamente”.

Este juguete fue diseñado específicamente para niños de dos años. (This toy was designed specifically for two-year-old children.)

113. para ilustrar – to illustrate

For explaining ideas or making something clear, use the phrase “para ilustrar”.

Quiero decir algo para ilustrar lo que acabo de decir. (I want to say something to illustrate what I just said.)

Spanish Transition Words to Express Results

114. en consecuencia – consequently, accordingly, as a consequence.

Use the phrase “en consecuencia” to express the result. You can also use the adverb “consecuentemente”.

Los colegios privados son populares; en consecuencia, atraen más estudiantes. (Private schools are popular; consequently, they attract more students.)

115. por consiguiente – consequently, therefore

“Por consiguiente” and “en consecuencia” have similar meanings. You can also use the phrase to express the result.

Has trabajado todo el día y por consiguiente deberías descansar. You have worked all day; therefore,  you should rest.

116. por eso – therefore, for this reason, that’s why

For introducing a logical result, use the Spanish phrase “por eso”.

No consumo lácteos; por eso, no como pizza. (I do not consume dairy; for this reason, I do not eat pizza.)

117. por lo tanto – therefore, hence

“Por lo tanto” and “por eso” have a similar meaning. Use this phrase to introduce a logical result.

La oferta es buena; y por lo tanto, la aceptaremos. (The offer is good; therefore, we will accept it.)

118. por lo visto – apparently, by all accounts, with that in mind

Use “por lo visto” to express that you are not certain about what you are stating.

Por lo visto, la compañía ha alcanzado sus metas. (Apparently, the company has reached its goals.)

119. resulta que … – it turns out that . . .

For expressing result, use the Spanish phrase “resulta que”. If you want to use this phrase in the past, use “resultó que”.

Estela me dijo que vendía, pero ahora resulta que no vendrá. Estela told me she would come, but now it turns out she will not come.

120. ya que – since, because of

For introducing reasons or explanations, use the phrase “ya que”.

No pude llegar a la reunión ya no que había transporte. (I could not go to the meeting since there was no transportation.)

Spanish Transition Words to Conclude an Argument

121. al fin y al cabo – after all.

For supporting a statement you just said, use the Spanish phrase “al fin y al cabo”.

Hasta mi profesor de matemáticas se equivoca. Al fin y al cabo, él también es humano. (Even my math teacher makes mistakes. After all, he is also human.)

122. finalmente – finally, eventually, lastly, at last

This Spanish adverb is used to express that something was done in the end.

My sister could finally solve the math problem! (Finalmente, mi hermana pudo resolver el problema de matemáticas.)

123. para terminar –  lastly, finally

For indicating that something is last in a series of actions, use the phrase “para terminar”.

Para terminar, quiero hablarles acerca del proyecto en el que están trabajando. (To finish, I want to talk to you about the project you are working on.)

Spanish Transition Words Practice

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Muchas gracias por esta lista. This seems to be quite extensive and will be a very useful addition to anyone trying to learn the ins and outs of Spanish. You have put a lot of thought into this and I for one am very grateful.

spanish phrases for essay writing

Very good list, I learned a lot! I’m gonna save this. I was just hoping there would be transition words for changing the subject, not so abruptly lol

spanish phrases for essay writing

Perfect to use for the persuasive essay on the AP Spanish exam! Thank you very much.

spanish phrases for essay writing

. This is the best list ever. It is quite exhaustive, which is a good thing. I will use this forever and ever as I continue to work on improving my Spanish. It’s very easy to read and follow. You will get a lot of use out of this. No need to reinvent the wheel because someone has already done it for you.

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Using Transition Words in Spanish

To sound natural when writing in Spanish, it is important to use conectores ( transition words ). Transition words link your ideas together, allowing them to flow smoothly from one sentence to the next.

There are many types of transition words you can use when you are writing in Spanish. Let’s take a closer look!

Sequence and Order

The following transition words help us arrange ideas, events, and reasons according to their order of importance or to the order in which they happened chronologically .

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Let’s put some of these into context!

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, el uso excesivo de los antibióticos ha llevado al desarrollo de bacterias resistentes. En segundo lugar, los médicos deberían explorar alternativas naturales.
, mi hermanastro y yo no nos llevábamos bien.

Cause and Effect

Use these transition words to make a connection between cause and effect .

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Let’s take a look at some examples!

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la sequía severa, muchos agricultores quebraron.
como consecuencia, el gasto de los consumidores se redujo.

Addition and Agreement

The following transition words add information , express agreement , and reinforce relationships and ideas that came before .

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Check out these examples!

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sino también muy elegante.
De igual modo, los estudiantes universitarios dinamarqueses no tienen que pagar matrícula.

Examples, Emphasis, and Clarification

The following transitions are used to introduce examples as support , emphasize a particular fact , or explain a point .

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concretamente la delincuencia.
En otras palabras, el señor Johnson será un hombre libre.

Use these transition words to connect two things by focusing on their differences .

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Here are some examples!

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por otro lado, es una gran responsabilidad.
Sin embargo, sigue siendo una opción popular para el tratamiento del dolor crónico en el Lejano Oriente.

Summarizing and Concluding

These transition words can be used to conclude an argument or to summarize ideas .

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, el mundo sería un lugar mejor sin redes sociales.
, la fiesta salió bien.

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  • Spanish Words to Use in an Essay
  • How to Write a Letter in Spanish
  • Ace the AP Spanish Exam

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Basic Guidelines For Writing Essays in Spanish

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Students tend to focus on speaking practice while learning Spanish, so they often neglect writing. However, most educators emphasize its importance for mastering the language. They say it’s impossible to become fluent in a particular language if one doesn’t train writing skills. 

Therefore, teachers give a lot of essay assignments to students. This type of homework is a great way to inspire them to think and communicate in Spanish effectively. It may be quite difficult to complete such a task. However, it’s one of the most effective ways to learn Spanish or any other language.

You may be tempted to go online and find the best essay writing service to have your essay written for you. This may be helpful when you’re pressed for time, but in the long run, you’re missing an opportunity to improve your own essay writing skills. That’s why we are going to provide you with some recommendations on how to ease the writing process.

Some tips on writing in Spanish 

  • Be careful with word spelling. Remember that teachers pay special attention to spelling so it can either make or break your student image. Having good spelling makes a positive impression of your writing skills and boosts your grades. 
  • Make your essay coherent with the help of connectors. Use them to explain the relationship between the ideas so your essay doesn’t look like just a list of thoughts and facts. 
  • Pay attention to syntax or the word order. As you need to stick to the academic style, try to keep the traditional order such as “subject + verb + objects”. This will also help you express your opinion in a simpler way, so it’s more clear to the reader.
  • Avoid word repetitions by using synonyms. Frequent repetitions make your text boring and heavy. If you use the same words again and again, your essay will look dull. Hence, try to find synonyms in Spanish thesaurus and replace the most commonly used expressions with them. 
  • Before you create a final version of your essay, let someone read it and give feedback. It’s hard to be objective about your writing, so ask another person to tell you which ideas are less clear if your text contains any confusing phrases, and what are the positive aspects that can be reinforced. 
  • Do not write the essay in your native language first to translate it into Spanish then. This approach is not viable for mastering a foreign language. The only thing that you are doing by translating the text literally is practicing the grammatical structures that you have learned. This doesn’t help you learn new idioms and collocations that don’t follow the general grammatical rules. 

Now that you know how to make your writing better, let’s consider a step-by-step guide to essay writing in Spanish. 

Pick an interesting topic 

If possible, choose a topic you are truly excited about. Unless the specific title was given to you by instructors, find a theme you want to research and write about. True interest is what will drive you towards creating an excellent piece. If you enjoy reading about the subject you are going to analyze in your essay, then you will definitely succeed in writing. Remember that decent work can be done only if you are passionate about it. 

Brainstorm the ideas 

When it comes to any project, brainstorming is an integral stage of the creation process. This is one of the most efficient ways to gain insights and generate new ideas. You can use this technique to think of the main supporting arguments, an approach for a catchy introduction, and paragraph organization. You can also try freewriting and/or make a brief outline to ease the writing process itself. 

Create an introduction 

Probably the main rule about creating an introduction that you have to stick to is adding a clear thesis statement there. It must be included in the first paragraph to give your essay a certain direction and help the readers focus their attention on the topic. Also, your introduction must be catchy and intriguing to evoke the desire to read the essay further and learn more. 

Organize an essay body 

It’s essential to make the body paragraphs organized logically. You need to make sure that each of them is closely related to the main topic and discusses one major point. Each body paragraph must consist of a topic sentence and supporting arguments with evidence. It’s very important to write sentences in a logical sequence so they follow each other orderly. Also, since paragraphs shouldn’t overlap in content, add smooth transitions from one to the other. 

Sum up the content 

The vital requirement to the conclusion is that it must logically relate to the original thesis statement. Generally, it’s not acceptable to introduce new ideas in the conclusion. Instead, you need to sum up the main points mentioned in the essay’s body. It’s also forbidden to add any off-topic ideas to the last paragraph of your paper.

Check content relevance and cohesion 

Once you complete the conclusion, read through the essay for relevance and cohesion. Make sure that the whole piece is on the topic and in the mode required. In particular, check if body paragraphs support the thesis statement and whether the conclusion relates to it. After that, read your paper once again to see whether the parts connect together well. Think if there are logical links between ideas and if you need more transitions. 

Read for clarity and style

Scan your essay to find out whether some sections may be unclear to the reader. Analyze the text to find out if it sounds academic and polished. Check if there are any vague pronouns, excessive wording, or awkward phrases. Don’t forget to make sure that all points are listed in similar grammatical forms.

The last stage of your writing process is final proofreading. Read your paper the last time looking at grammar, spelling, punctuation, verb tense, word forms, and pronoun agreement. Correct all the mistakes to make your work excellent. 

Remember that the most important thing about learning a foreign language is a regular practice. Therefore, you should use any opportunity provided by instructors to polish your skills. Hopefully, the recommendations given above will help you write an excellent essay and master the Spanish language!

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Spanish essay example and how to write it.

Today, I will share a  Spanish essay example   in the end of the article and talk about the steps and hacks to help you craft the perfect Spanish essay.

As an experienced writer, I understand how hard it can be to write in a language different from your mother tongue. But, know that learning  how to write a good Spanish essay  has more to do with following a structure than it has to do with understanding the language.

Of course, you need to have a basic understanding of spelling and grammatical practices; as well as a vast vocabulary to avoid sounding monotonous. 

However, learning  how to write a Spanish essay  is not impossible if you follow these simple steps:

  • Draft an outline 
  • Create a list of words and terms 
  • Start writing the body of your essay
  • Write the introduction 
  • Formulate the conclusion 
  • Proofread and edit 

As you can see, learning how to write a good Spanish essay requires a lot of planning and organization. And although it might be counter-intuitive at first, following the structure above will save you a lot of time. Plus, once you have the system down, you will be able to create exciting pieces without breaking a sweat!

Before we dive in, I always recommend you do a little research. So, look up  Spanish essay examples  online and analyze the way the writer structured the piece. Bonus points if you can find useful examples of essays within your topic of choice. The idea is not to copy what others are saying but to understand  how to write a Spanish essay  that is well crafted, appealing, and informative — all at the same time. 

Now that you have done your homework; it is time to start writing your essay by following the steps I mentioned earlier:

1. Draft an outline

An outline is vital when you are learning  how to write a Spanish essay , as it will allow you to organize your arguments and ideas. Plus, given that you are not writing in your first language, an outline will help you translate keywords or phrases from English to Spanish (if need be).

As you can see from the Spanish essay example, I have shared it after the text . You must keep it simple. Nonetheless, make sure you have enough information to elaborate on 6-7 paragraphs. Also, do not forget to include any quotes, statistics, or other information (from credible sources) that could support your arguments.

2. Create a list of words and terms 

I always recommend that before you start writing, you create a list of keywords or phrases that are vital to your essay. More often than not, these terms will appear as part of your outline, but, in other instances, these could be hard-to-translate terms. 

You do not need to write every word or term you will be using throughout the piece as you can always use a English-Spanish dictionary if you cannot recall a specific term.

The list is a way of double-checking. keywords to make sure you are using the correct term in Spanish and not using a literal translation. For instance, in the list of our Spanish essay example, the word “ must-have ” is not translated to “ debes tener ,” as that would be a literal translation. Instead, the phrases “ cualidades indispensables ” is used, which would be the appropriate term in Spanish.  

3. Start writing the body of your essay

The body of the essay is where you fully develop your argument. It might seem odd, but you should ignore your essay’s introduction and go straight to the body . 

If your goal is to master  how to write a good Spanish essay  make sure your body has a good flow in between paragraphs, so they do not end up being separate mini-essays. It is also essential that each body paragraph contains only one main argument or claim. However, this central idea can (and should) be supported by approximately 5 to 6 other sentences.

Spanish essays are usually wordier/more complicated than your average English essay as the language is richer. So, do not be afraid to write longer sentences to get the message across.  

Lastly, do not forget to add relevant examples, evidence to support your arguments, and quotes from experts or credible sources (i.e., academic books and journal articles).   You can see one example of a quote here.

Let’s be honest, most students do not do that, but shows the teacher you have put effort to research your topic.

 Go back to our Spanish essay example and dissect each paragraph. Pay attention to the transitions here and here , the way we incorporated quotes, and how each paragraph’s main idea is developed. In doing so, you will be gaining valuable insight as to how to structure your document. 

4. Write the introduction 

Once you have finished writing your entire essay’s body, write the introduction. Why? Simple. If the job of an introduction is to set the tone for what will follow. You will have a more precise and more detailed idea of what that is once you’ve written the entire piece. 

An introduction should state a problem or introduce a subject of discussion. It should also tell the reader  why  you are writing this essay and why he/she should feel compelled to read it. 

Let’s look at our Spanish essay example. Here, the introduction , although it is short, gives us enough information. It allows us to understand that we will know how to manage a remote team by choosing the right candidates and establishing an effective strategy after reading this essay. And that is precisely what you want an introduction to be doing!  

5. Formulate the conclusion 

When learning  how to write a Spanish essay , you have to be really careful with how you formulate the conclusion. In Spanish, your conclusion should always begin by restating your main argument. In other words, this is your chance to tie all of your main points together and give the reader a succinct takeaway. 

For instance, in our Spanish essay example, the conclusion is everything. Think about it, if you only read the title and this last paragraph, you almost do not need to read the body. All the main points are there, and as a reader, I got what I came looking for: strategies to manage a remote team effectively. 

6. Proofread and edit 

To finish our easy steps on  how to write a Spanish essay,  we must not leave our editing and proofreading! This step is critical to composing a great essay. Most readers will not even finish reading articles if they spot a spelling mistake, typo, or grammatical error. Thus, take the time to go over your essay.

Furthermore, when editing your essay, pay attention to:

  • Readability 
  • Consistency of the language
  • Argument reasoning and rationale
  • Transition between paragraphs
  • Writing style
  • Citations and referencing 

Lastly, given that Spanish is not your first language, I always recommend having someone else proofread your final draft before sending it out or printing it. A native Spanish speaker can easily spot mistakes that you might have missed, which could affect your article’s natural flow. 

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How to Make your Spanish Essay More Persuasive 

Now that you have finished writing a good Spanish essay, you might want to go the extra mile by making it more persuasive. 

A  Spanish persuasive essay  or any persuasive essays’ goal is to convince the reader to think like you or validate your perspective. But, some topics can be more subjective than others. Thus, to make sure your essay is effective, always rely on others. 

In other words, don’t let your argument stand-alone—research statistics, graphs, information, and data that can back up what you are saying. Citing or quoting experts in the field is also a great way to go about it as it allows your message to carry more weight. 

Nonetheless, make sure you are only using reliable sources. Below a list of ways to vet a reference to make sure your  Spanish persuasive essay  uses only the best sources:

Verify the information you already have against the data found in the source.

• Authority

Make sure a dependable author or institution writes the source.

Depending on your subject, your currency needs will vary. Thus, make sure to check when was the book or article written/published.

As a rule of thumb, I consider a reliable source:

• Materials published within the last five years

• Official websites (.gov., .edu,.org)

• Academic databases

• Articles published by well-known authors or experts in a specific topic

There you have it! Six easy steps that will help you write a good Spanish essay and a few tips and tricks to make it more persuasive.

Spanish essay example – See below

Cómo desarrollar una estrategia efectiva de teletrabajo.

[Start of the Introduction section]

El Covid-19 ha llevado a muchas empresas a migrar de un trabajo presencial al teletrabajo. Según Global Workplace Analytics [ and in the end you can add the reference to your Bibliografía ], unos 75 millones de trabajadores de los EEUU podrían teletrabajar al menos un parte de su jornada de trabajo. Sin embargo, para muchos sectores esto se ha convertido en un verdadero reto.

Aunque para muchos no sea obvio, los beneficios de trabajar con equipos remotos son incontables, siempre que construyas una política realmente efectiva y diseñes el proceso de reclutamiento acertado. Así es que si buscas desarrollar una estrategia efectiva de teletrabajo, debes asegurarte de que tus empleados o candidatos para trabajar a distancia, cuenten con las herramientas adecuadas.

[End of the Introdution]

[Start of the body section]

Cuando comiences a reclutar personas (nuevas o dentro de tu mismo equipo de trabajo), asegúrate de informarles de las cualidades indispensables que buscas en un candidato. No todo el mundo podrá unirse a la modalidad de teletrabajo por más que la situación lo requiera.

Por ejemplo , si una de las características más importantes para el desarrollo del proyecto es la conectividad, los candidatos adecuados deben poder estar a tu disponibles a través de sus computadoras o dispositivos móviles. Mónica Zent [ another reference in our Bibliografía section ], fundadora de Foxwordy la primera red social privada para abogados, recomienda que a todos los candidatos se les debería preguntar acerca de sus hábitos digitales. Pues, los candidatos ideales para el teletrabajo son aquellos que tienen disponibilidad y buena disposición para mantenerse conectados o conectarse en el momento en que sea necesario.

Del mismo modo , debes infórmales sobre de tus reglas para el teletrabajo y ayudarlos a mejorar sus métodos de gestión del tiempo. La idea es que te apoyes en un equipo eficiente, pero que además sea capaz de lograr un buen equilibrio entre la vida y el trabajo. Aunque la flexibilidad es una de las características inherentes del trabajo remoto, debes construir una política firme según las necesidades específicas de tu proyecto para poder dirigir un equipo eficiente y efectivo.

Las horas laborales oficiales, dependerán de los requerimientos de tu proyecto, por lo que es importante que los miembros de tu equipo sepan a qué horario atenerse. En caso de que los miembros de tu equipo tengan distintos husos horarios, define uno oficial con el que todos se sientan cómodos.

Determina los días que necesites una videoconferencia con todo el equipo dentro del huso horario oficial. Estas llamadas les permitirán recordar que trabajan con otras personas aunque por lo general hagan sus tareas aislados. Promueve el uso de la webcam para que todos estén concentrados en la conversación y estén realmente presentes. El verse las caras permite la comprensión del lenguaje corporal y una mejor comunicación.

[End of body section]

[Start of the conclusion section]

En conclusión, una estrategia efectiva de trabajo remoto dependerá de la forma en la que buscas y vetas los candidatos en tu empresa. No todo el mundo tiene la capacidad de trabajar desde casa de manera efectiva.

Además , recuerda hacer hincapié en la modalidad de trabajo y plantea una estructura clara donde se establezcan horarios, reuniones y seguimientos para lograr los mejores resultados.

Si logras incoporar todas estas prácticas dentro de tu modelo de negocio, tendrás un equipo remoto efectivo, compenetrado y eficiente. Tres factores de vital importancia para sobrepasar la crisis mundial que nos ha tocado vivir este 2020.

Bibliografía

  • Global Workplace Analytics, 2020. How many people could work-from-home . Consultado a 04.10.2020 en [https://globalworkplaceanalytics.com/how-many-people-could-work-from-home].
  • Zent, Mónica, 2015. Monica Zent’s 5 Ways to Effectively Lead Remote Teams . Consutlado a 04.10.2020 en [https://medium.com/@MonicaZent/monica-zent-s-5-ways-to-effectively-lead-remote-teams-the-most-cutting-edge-companies-of-the-ab409c3db16a]
  • Introducción
  • “En los EE. UU., 4.7 millones de empleados trabajan desde casa al menos la mitad de la semana.”
  • Qué estas buscando
  • Conectividad
  • Disponibilidad
  • El candidato ideal
  • Tip de Mónica Zent
  • Flexibilidad
  • Modalidad de trabajo
  • Estrategia/planificación
  • Video conferencias/Uso de la webcam
  • Fechas de entrega

List of words

  • Work remotely = Trabajo remoto/teletrabajo
  • Flexibilty = Felixbilidad
  • Availability = Disponibilidad
  • 24/7 Connectivity = Conectividad las 24 horas
  • Must-haves = Cualidades indispensables
  • Video conference = Video conferencias
  • Deadlines = Fechas de entrega
  • Time zone = huso horario
  • Webcam = webcam

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  • A declaration of love Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Regular Family & Relationships Read this declaration of love from Enrique.
  • A hotel booking Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Borja is going to spend a week in Barcelona and tells us about the hotel that he is going to book.
  • A love story Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine El Presente Género femenino Family & Relationships Marta and Andrew meet in a bar...
  • A march for rare diseases Plural Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Sports & Leisure Diego is participating today in a charity march.
  • A mysterious invitation Adjetivo El Presente Singular Family & Relationships Guillermo tells us about a mysterious note he found inside his locker.
  • A new space suit Adjetivo Regular Plural Technology & Science Sergio is going to travel to the moon in a new space suit!
  • A perfect day in Granada Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Singular Género femenino Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Travel with Enrique to Granada.
  • A photography walk through San Sebastian Singular Regular Género femenino Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Join Alfredo as he captures the charm of San Sebastián.
  • A piece of cake, please Singular Adjetivo Regular Food & Drink Carolina loves celebrating her birthday in style with her favourite cake.
  • A purple tide Plural Nombre Singular Politics, History & Economics Learn about the purple tide in Spain.
  • A royal dinner in Santo Domingo Singular Plural Género femenino Food & Drink Indulge yourself with a royal dinner experience in Santo Domingo.
  • A sunny Christmas in the Southern Cone Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Celebrations & Important Dates Humberto tells us about Christmas in Uruguay.
  • A ticket for Malaga, please! El Presente Género femenino Singular Monuments, Tourism & Vacations César wants to get a train ticket to travel to Malaga.
  • A trip to the Sierra de Atapuerca El Presente Verbo irregular Género femenino Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Pedro and Miguel are visiting Atapuerca tomorrow.
  • A very interactive lesson with Kwiziq Género femenino Plural Singular Language & Education Technology & Science Clara is using kwiziq for the first time and tells us about a lesson she is taking.
  • A viral video Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Plural Género femenino Film & TV See how Patricia's funny video makes everyone laugh and share it till it goes viral.
  • Alexis Sánchez: a famous soccer player El Presente Singular Regular Famous People Learn about Alexis Sánchez, a famous soccer player.
  • Almendra market Plural Nombre Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Food & Drink Experience the charm of Vitoria's medieval market.
  • Amelia Valcárcel: a famous Spanish philosopher Singular Género femenino Plural Famous People Language & Education Learn about Amelia Valcárcel, a famous Spanish philosopher.
  • An ergonomic steering wheel Plural El Presente Nombre Technology & Science Discover Sofia's revolutionary ergonomic steering wheel for the ultimate driving experience!
  • An exhibition by Frida Kahlo Adjetivo El Presente Regular Art & Design Famous People Marcos is going to a Frida Kahlo exhibition.
  • An exotic flower Regular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Art & Design Learn about this Argentinian flower.
  • An interview with a rural farmer Singular Regular Plural Family & Relationships Discover the daily life and diverse crops of a farm in our latest interview.
  • An original costume Adjetivo Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Celebrations & Important Dates Lucía's mum tells us about her daughter's costume.
  • Ana's baby shower Plural Regular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Family & Relationships Some friends are planning Ana's baby shower.
  • Animal welfare Plural Nombre Adjetivo Family & Relationships Step into the realm of animal welfare, where compassion guides us to protect and care for our animal companions.
  • Arón Bitrán: a Chilean violinist Regular Género femenino Singular Music Learn about Arón Bitrán, a famous Chilean violinist.
  • At a summer fashion show Singular Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Art & Design Join Estela in the heart of Madrid for a summer fashion show, where colorful trends and elegance take center stage!
  • At El Corte Inglés Género femenino Regular Singular Sports & Leisure Have you ever been to El Corte Ingles?
  • At the cocktail bar Singular Regular Género femenino Food & Drink Raúl is having a refreshing cocktail in Majorca.
  • At the laundromat Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Technology & Science Álvaro shows us how a laundromat works.
  • At the nutritionist Género femenino Singular Plural Food & Drink Sheila is at the nutritionist looking for a healthier lifestyle.
  • At the opera El Presente Adjetivo Regular Music Ana plans to go to the opera tonight.
  • At the science lab Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Technology & Science Marta and Javier love spending time in the lab.
  • Bank of Spain El Presente Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Politics, History & Economics Learn about Bank of Spain.
  • Be quiet! Singular Plural Género femenino Celebrations & Important Dates Immerse yourself in the enchanting silence of a northern Spanish procession.
  • Benefits of sport Preposición Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Sports & Leisure Mara tells us about exercising at the gym and its benefits.
  • Blanca Paloma: Spanish candidate 2023 Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Music Meet Blanca Paloma, Spain's candidate for Eurovision 2023.
  • Booking a table in a restaurant Singular Plural Género femenino Food & Drink Learn how to book a table in a Spanish restaurant.
  • Breakfast at home Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Singular Food & Drink Raúl loves having a healthy breakfast at home every morning.
  • Buenos Aires International Book Fair El Presente Plural Nombre Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Learn about this cultural event in Buenos Aires.
  • Calva: a traditional Spanish game Género femenino El Presente Singular Sports & Leisure Learn about calva, a traditional Spanish game.
  • Carnival in Rio de Janeiro Singular Plural Género femenino Celebrations & Important Dates Julio is in Rio de Janeiro to visit its famous carnival.
  • Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela El Presente Verbo irregular Pronombre reflexivo Art & Design Monuments, Tourism & Vacations John would like to visit the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
  • Celebrating a new year Gerundio/Spanish present participle El Presente Progresivo Singular Celebrations & Important Dates Juan tells us his plans for New Year's Eve.
  • Chocolate and roses Plural Singular Nombre Celebrations & Important Dates Patricia describes us the most common presents for Saint Valentine's Day.
  • Cibeles: a monument in Madrid El Presente Adjetivo Preposición Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Learn about Cibeles, a famous monument in Madrid.
  • Climate change Preposición Tiempo simple Adjetivo Technology & Science Patricia doesn't feel happy at all about climate change.
  • Coco: a lovely poodle Género femenino Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Family & Relationships Meet Coco, a lovely poodle.
  • Colombian coffee Regular Adjetivo Género femenino Food & Drink There is always a nice cup of Colombian coffee at Carlos Alberto's house!
  • Colon Theatre in Buenos Aires Singular Plural Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Art & Design Pedro tells us about a famous theatre building in Buenos Aires.
  • Cuban rum Singular Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Food & Drink Patricia tells us about her favourite Cuban drink.
  • Cycle-ball Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Sports & Leisure Learn about cycle-ball, an exciting sport.
  • Different types of wind in Spain Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Technology & Science Unleash your senses as Spain unveils a symphony of diverse winds, from the cool Mistral to the warm embrace of the Levant.
  • Discovering Spanish cinema Plural Singular El Presente Film & TV Claire is at the cinema to watch an action movie by the well-known director Álex de la Iglesia.
  • Discovering the majesty of the ceiba tree Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Singular Sports & Leisure Discover the mighty ceiba tree.
  • Dreaming El Presente Regular Verbos con cambio ortográfico e > ie (presente) Sports & Leisure Do you enjoy dreaming?
  • Easter in Ecuador Singular Plural Género femenino Celebrations & Important Dates María Isabel explains how Easter is celebrated in Ecuador.
  • Every night in winter I have hot soup Plural El Presente Regular Food & Drink Are you able to appreciate a warm winter soup?
  • Expo Beauty Show in Mexico Singular Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Art & Design Learn about one of the most important beauty fairs in Latin America.
  • Famous people from Puerto Rico Plural Género femenino Regular Famous People Discover famous people from Puerto Rico.
  • Father's Day Plural Género femenino Nombre Celebrations & Important Dates Today is Father's Day in Spain and some other countries.
  • Festival of The Flowers in Colombia Género femenino Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Celebrations & Important Dates Learn about this colourful Colombian festival which, despite its name, is best likened to a carnival with a plethora of exhibitions, activities and events taking place all over the city of Medellín.
  • Flying to Puntarenas Género femenino Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Ramón is getting ready for his flight to Costa Rica.
  • Foreign languages at work El Presente Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Pronombre indefinido Language & Education Susana tells us about the importance of knowing languages at work.
  • Fuenteovejuna: a play by Lope de Vega El Presente Verbo irregular Singular Literature, Poetry, Theatre Learn about this Spanish play by Lope de Vega.
  • Fun with drawings Plural Singular Género femenino Art & Design Susana is having a blast with her drawings!
  • Geography of Nicaragua Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Singular Género femenino Technology & Science Learn about the basics of the geography of Nicaragua.
  • Getting to the airport Género femenino Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Julio needs to go to the airport and explains how to get there.
  • Gran Hotel La Florida Adjetivo Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Fancy some luxury in Barcelona?
  • Grandparents in Spain Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Plural Family & Relationships Learn about grandparents' role in the Spanish economy.
  • Gym challenge Singular Plural Nombre Sports & Leisure Federico is taking a challenge in order to raise money for children.
  • Halloween night El Presente Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Celebrations & Important Dates Learn about Halloween night.
  • Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers Regular Singular Adjetivo Film & TV Learn about a classic scary Halloween movie.
  • Happy New Year! Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Singular El Presente Celebrations & Important Dates Marisa tells us about what she does for New Year's.
  • Hello autumn! Singular Plural Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Sports & Leisure Autumn has just arrived in the northern hemisphere!
  • How much does it cost to travel to space? Plural Regular Género femenino Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Could you afford to travel to space?
  • I am a barista El Presente Adjetivo Adjetivo posesivo Employment Food & Drink Antonio tells us about his job in a coffee shop.
  • I am a Gemini El Presente Verbo irregular Adjetivo Family & Relationships Clara is a Gemini and tells us about her personality.
  • I am a mariachi Género femenino Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Music Meet Alejandro, a Mexican mariachi.
  • I am a volunteer Plural El Presente Singular Employment Gabriel tells us about his volunteering work.
  • I hate the rain! El Presente Género femenino Singular Technology & Science Practise stem-changing, yo-go and modal verbs in the present tense.
  • I hate the snow! Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino El Presente Family & Relationships Technology & Science Lidia doesn't really enjoy snowy weather.
  • I have a tiger at home El Presente Adjetivo Género femenino Family & Relationships Ramiro introduces us his particular pet.
  • I like going to the beach El Presente Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Sports & Leisure Learn about Ana's favourite summer hobby.
  • I like Halloween! Regular El Futuro Próximo Plural Celebrations & Important Dates Soraya tells us about what she is going to do for Halloween.
  • I like playing the tambourine Género femenino El Presente Singular Music Learn about the most famous Spanish musical instrument during Christmas.
  • I like the internet El Presente Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Technology & Science Daniel likes surfing on the net everyday.
  • I love kickboxing! Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Sports & Leisure Sandra loves kickboxing, guess why!
  • I love my grandparents El Presente Plural Género femenino Family & Relationships Denis tells us about his grandparents.
  • I love you mom Singular Nombre Adjetivo Family & Relationships Rosa has some plans to express love and appreciation to the most special woman in her life.
  • I shop in Mercadona! Plural Regular Género femenino Food & Drink Learn about this famous Spanish supermarket.
  • I speak Spanish and Quechua Singular Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Language & Education Meet José Luis, an Ecuadorian who speaks two languages.
  • I want to have a pig! El Presente Género femenino Plural Family & Relationships Discover what present Jenifer wants to get for her birthday.
  • I'm a citizen of the world El Presente Verbo irregular Singular Immigration & Citizenship Language & Education Meet Carmen, a woman who loves languages and international cultures.
  • Igloo winter camp Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Sports & Leisure Family & Relationships Roberto is spending a week in Norway with his family.
  • Iguazu National Park Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Plural Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Discover nature's splendor at Iguazu National Park.
  • In a pottery class Plural Singular Preposición Art & Design Ricardo loves his pottery class, discover why!
  • In a school in Guatemala Singular Plural Género femenino Language & Education Jose tells us about his school in Guatemala.
  • In my garden Singular Adjetivo Regular Art & Design Discover Nora's beautiful garden.
  • In the farmhouse Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Plural Employment Igor is retired and feels very happy about living in a farmhouse in North Spain.
  • In the mailbox on my street Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino El Presente Employment Look what Génesis thinks about her closest mailbox.
  • In the park with Ana Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Family & Relationships Today, Ana visits a beautiful park for a day of play, picnics, and peaceful moments by the lake.
  • In the Tabernas desert Singular Plural Preposición Film & TV Discover the secrets of the Tabernas Desert.
  • Instagram Adjetivo Regular El Presente Technology & Science Sonia describes how useful Instagram is for her.
  • Introducing myself El Presente Singular Ser or Estar? Family & Relationships Javier introduces himself.
  • It's my fault! Singular Plural Nombre Family & Relationships Manuel wants to apologise to his father and promises to help him more with the housework.
  • It's spring! Singular Plural Nombre Technology & Science We are already in spring and our bodies know it!
  • It's sunny! Singular Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Technology & Science What's the weather like in Seville today?
  • Joyel Beach Campsite Singular Plural El Presente Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Learn about Joyel Beach Campsite, a beautiful place to relax during the summer.
  • Kim Lopez: overcoming adversity, achieving greatness Adjetivo Regular Singular Famous People Learn about the talented Spanish athlete Kim López.
  • La Boqueria: a market in Barcelona Género femenino Plural Singular Food & Drink Have you ever been to La Boqueria in Barcelona?
  • La Tia Carmen's shop Regular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Sports & Leisure María describes her favourite store.
  • Lemonade Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Food & Drink Learn about lemonade, a typical summer drink.
  • Leonardo Da Vinci's self-portrait Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Adjetivo Art & Design Carlos has a copy of Leonardo Da Vinci's self-portrait at home.
  • Letizia: queen of Spain El Presente Singular Género femenino Famous People Politics, History & Economics Learn about Letizia, queen of Spain.
  • Lionel Messi: an Argentinian star Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Famous People Sports & Leisure Marco's favourite football player is Lionel Messi.
  • Lito: a deaf child El Presente Plural Singular Family & Relationships Although Lito is a deaf child, he is studying very hard to have a good job in the future.
  • Living in a tree Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine El Presente Sports & Leisure Would you like to live in a tree?
  • Living in El Salvador Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Immigration & Citizenship María describes the main documents that are required to live in El Salvador.
  • Maná: a Mexican band Plural El Presente Regular Music Marina loves listening to Maná.
  • Margarita Island Plural Regular Singular Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Discover Margarita Island, also called 'the pearl of the Caribbean'.
  • Meeting up with friends Género femenino Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Leticia plans to meet her friends this evening.
  • Migas: a popular Spanish dish Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Preposición Food & Drink Learn about migas, a popular shepherd's dish from Spain.
  • Miguel's family Género femenino Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Family & Relationships Learn about Miguel's family.
  • Military Emergencies Unit Plural Nombre Preposición Immigration & Citizenship Technology & Science Learn about the Military Emergencies Unit in Spain.
  • Mindfulness for sleeping Plural Singular Nombre Sports & Leisure Alberto tells us about starting mindfulness to combat insomnia.
  • Mudejar art in Teruel Plural Singular Adjetivo Art & Design Learn about Mudejar art in Aragon.
  • My aunt is a baker Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Food & Drink Family & Relationships Learn about Elisa's aunt who is a baker.
  • My best friend Juan El Presente Verbo irregular Regular Family & Relationships Almudena introduces us to her best friend Juan.
  • My business El Presente Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Plural Employment Learn about Melisa's business.
  • My Carnival Costume Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Celebrations & Important Dates Arturo tells us about his Carnival costume.
  • My commitment to life Singular Nombre Género Technology & Science Elsa's commitment to life extends beyond herself because she is a blood donor.
  • My daily routine Género femenino Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Family & Relationships Practise reflexive verbs and some time expressions while learning about María's daily routine.
  • My dog Toby Plural Singular El Presente Family & Relationships Meet Toby, an adorable dog.
  • My favorite calendar Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Art & Design Laura tells us about her favorite calendar featuring real heroes and heart-stopping action.
  • My favourite ad Regular Adjetivo El Presente Film & TV Learn about Pablo's favourite ad.
  • My favourite Christmas carol Regular Adjetivo Singular Music David likes Christmas carols but he loves one in particular.
  • My favourite Christmas jumper Regular Adjetivo Singular Celebrations & Important Dates Mateo has his favourite Christmas jumper ready for the festive season!
  • My favourite colour Adjetivo El Presente Regular Art & Design Andrea tells us about her favourite colour.
  • My favourite song Adjetivo Regular Singular Music Marta tells us about her favourite Spanish song.
  • My first jack-o-lantern Singular Plural Regular Celebrations & Important Dates Valeria is excited about her first jack-o-lantern, the anticipation of carving a spooky creation fills her with delight!
  • My friend Juan Singular Regular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Family & Relationships Learn about Miguel's Paraguayan friend Juan.
  • My granddaughters are my joys Adjetivo El Presente Plural Family & Relationships Isabel is very proud of her granddaughters.
  • My Halloween costume Adjetivo Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Celebrations & Important Dates Susana tells us about her Halloween costume.
  • My Halloween party El Futuro Próximo Singular Plural Celebrations & Important Dates Marcos tells us about his upcoming Halloween party.
  • My holistic diet Singular Plural El Presente Food & Drink Transform every meal into wellness with a holistic diet.
  • My life in Spain Singular El Presente Adjetivo Language & Education Ashley tells us about her life in Spain.
  • My mother has an unusual mobile phone Adjetivo El Presente Regular Art & Design Lucía tells us about her mother's mobile phone.
  • My name is Danny (male version) Free Plural Singular El Presente Family & Relationships Danny introduces himself and says a little about who he is and what he does.
  • My name is Lola (female version) Free Singular Plural Género femenino Family & Relationships Lola introduces herself and says a little about who she is and what she does.
  • My name is Mateo El Presente Singular Plural Family & Relationships Learn about how Mateo uses his imagination to play.
  • My neighbour is famous! Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Famous People Manuel's neighbour is very famous.
  • My neighbourhood Singular Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Family & Relationships Discover what Maite thinks of her neighbourhood while practicing stem-changing verbs and vocabulary for sports and activities.
  • My new couch Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine El Presente Art & Design Sandra is very excited about her new couch!
  • My next job as a lifeguard Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Employment Sports & Leisure Manuel tells us about his upcoming job as a lifeguard.
  • My opinion about social media Plural Regular Nombre Technology & Science Carlota tells us about her feelings towards social media.
  • My outfit of the day Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Singular Sports & Leisure Sara loves athleisure clothes and she uses Instagram to show her outfit of the day.
  • My plans for midnight Plural Nombre Singular Celebrations & Important Dates New Year's Eve is here, and Andrés has got exciting plans for the night ahead.
  • My private plane Adjetivo Regular Singular Sports & Leisure Rebeca is the owner of a private plane.
  • My school friends Adjetivo Plural Regular Family & Relationships Ramón introduces us his school friends.
  • My school routine Género femenino Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Language & Education Learn about Tamara's school routine.
  • My shoe cabinet Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Plural Art & Design Rosa shows us her shoe cabinet.
  • My Spanish blog Plural Nombre Singular Language & Education Technology & Science Discover Pedro's blog to learn Spanish.
  • My wedding photos Plural Singular Adjetivo Celebrations & Important Dates Family & Relationships Carmen is looking at her wedding album.
  • My workmate Jenaro El Presente Singular Regular Employment Technology & Science Meet Jenaro, a dynamic science teacher who works remotely.
  • New Year's Eve party Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Susana is very excited about her upcoming New Year's party.
  • On a holiday with my aunt and uncle Plural Nombre Singular Family & Relationships Unforgettable moments unfold as Lisa embarks on a holiday with her beloved aunt and uncle, creating lifelong memories together.
  • On a long weekend Plural Singular Género femenino Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Tomás tells us about his journey back home after a long weekend.
  • On the Cares trail Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Singular Sports & Leisure Juan's sunny journey begins on the beautiful Cares trail!
  • Palm Sunday Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Celebrations & Important Dates Pablo is attending Palm Sunday mass.
  • Playing Monopoly with my family Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Plural Sports & Leisure Miguel loves playing Monopoly with his family.
  • Playing racing videogames El Presente Adjetivo Expressing need and obligation (deber, tener que, haber que, necesitar [que]) Sports & Leisure Discover Sofia's biggest passion: videogames.
  • Puebla Fair in Mexico Regular El Presente Plural Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Learn about this fair in Puebla.
  • Quarantennials Plural Género femenino Singular Family & Relationships Discover who the quarantennials are.
  • Rain clothes Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Plural Technology & Science Inma is getting ready for a rainy day.
  • Raquel Chan: a Latin American scientist Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Famous People Technology & Science Meet Raquel Chan, a famous Latin American scientist.
  • Reading Regular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Sports & Leisure Discover what Susana is reading at this moment.
  • Recycling in the world Plural Singular Nombre Technology & Science Learn some world recycling facts.
  • Renting my flat in Lima Adjetivo Singular Género femenino Family & Relationships Step into Sandra's charming flat in the capital of Peru.
  • Rioja Alavesa: a region famous for his wine Singular Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Food & Drink Learn about the Rioja Alavesa, a region famous for his wine.
  • Rubén Limardo: fencing champion extraordinaire El Presente Adjetivo Singular Famous People Rubén Limardo: carving a legacy with his blade.
  • Rumba dress Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Regular Music Immersed in the vibrant rhythms of Cuba, the rumba dress is not just an outfit!
  • Sandboarding Singular Plural Regular Sports & Leisure Raúl tells us about his favourite extreme sport.
  • Set lunch menu Singular Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Food & Drink Alejandro tells us about set lunch menus in Spain.
  • Shopping for dinner Regular Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Food & Drink Take a walk around the supermarket with María!
  • Smart light bulbs Plural Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Technology & Science Susana uses smart bulbs at home to make her life easier.
  • Studying Spanish in Argentina Plural Adjetivo El Presente Language & Education Gabriel's dream is to become a language teacher.
  • Summer food and drinks Regular Plural Singular Food & Drink Practise asking questions, expressing preferences, gender agreement and some useful basic food vocabulary.
  • Superlopez: a Spanish superhero Adjetivo Regular El Presente Literature, Poetry, Theatre Learn about this famous Spanish superhero.
  • Surfing in Mundaka El Presente Género femenino Singular Sports & Leisure Learn about Felipe's favourite summer sport.
  • Taking the rubbish out Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Technology & Science See how people organise their rubbish in Spain.
  • Teleportation Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Singular Technology & Science Amanda tells us the advantages of teleportation.
  • Testing my emotional intelligence Singular Género femenino Plural Family & Relationships Azucena is taking a test in a magazine.
  • The arrival of the Three Wise Men in Venezuela Plural Regular Nombre Celebrations & Important Dates Feel the magic as Venezuela comes alive with the arrival of the Three Wise Men.
  • The Camino de Santiago Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Regular Plural Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Ramiro plans to do the Camino de Santiago.
  • The children of San Ildefonso Plural Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Celebrations & Important Dates San Ildefonso's children bring Christmas magic with their angelic voices.
  • The Feast of the Goat Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Literature, Poetry, Theatre Explore political intrigue and resilience in 'The Feast of the Goat' by Mario Vargas Llosa.
  • The flag of Honduras Singular Plural Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Politics, History & Economics Learn about the flag of Honduras.
  • The Florida park nativity scene Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Discover the Florida park nativity scene in Vitoria.
  • The Great British Sewing Bee Plural Singular Nombre Film & TV Have you ever watched 'The Great British Sewing Bee'?
  • The Hive Género femenino Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Literature, Poetry, Theatre Learn about La Colmena, David's favourite book.
  • The House of the Seven Chimneys Singular Plural Regular Art & Design Discover this special building in Madrid.
  • The Memory Café Plural Singular Nombre Food & Drink Unlock the treasure trove of memories at the Memory Café, where stories come alive and hearts reconnect.
  • The night of San Juan Género femenino Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Celebrations & Important Dates Learn about the night of San Juan in Alicante, Spain.
  • The oldest man in the world Singular El Presente Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Family & Relationships Learn about the oldest man in the world. In this exercise you'll practise El Presente, verb "gustar" and gender & number of nouns.
  • The power couple Regular Adjetivo Plural Family & Relationships Discover this power couple from 2022.
  • The slow food movement Plural Singular Regular Food & Drink Uncover the essence of the slow food movement.
  • The weather forecast Expresiones para hablar del clima Expresión idiomática con "hacer" El Presente Technology & Science Practise weather expressions.
  • The weather in Santa Cruz de la Sierra Expresiones para hablar del clima Singular Género femenino Technology & Science Here's today's weather forecast for Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia.
  • Theatrical courtyards Regular Singular El Presente Literature, Poetry, Theatre Learn about 16th and 17th-century theatrical courtyards while practising El Presente, "qué", agreement of nouns and adjectives, and "para".
  • Things to do in Havana Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Monuments, Tourism & Vacations María is in Havana and has a list of things to do there.
  • This summer I am staying home Plural Género femenino Regular Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Lucía has decided to stay home this summer.
  • Thousands of castles in Spain Género femenino Adjetivo Regular Politics, History & Economics Did you know there are over 10,000 castles in Spain?
  • Togo: an Uruguayan film Singular Plural Género femenino Film & TV Gabriel plans to watch an Uruguayan film tonight.
  • Tuesday the 13th Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Singular Celebrations & Important Dates Learn about the curse of Tuesday the 13th.
  • Types of toys Plural Nombre Regular Technology & Science Dive into the fascinating universe of toys!
  • Urban gardens Plural Regular Singular Art & Design Urban gardens: small green spaces with big city impact!
  • Vegan food Género femenino Regular Singular Food & Drink Find out why Raquel is vegan.
  • Visiting Madrid Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine El Futuro Próximo Género femenino Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Let Ana tell you about her plans while you practise El Futuro Próximo.
  • Waiting for the Three Wise Men Plural Singular Nombre Celebrations & Important Dates María is excited about the arrival of the Three Wise Men.
  • Weather in April Free Expresiones para hablar del clima Expresión idiomática con "hacer" Género femenino Technology & Science Learn about what the weather is like in April.
  • What clothes are you wearing? Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Plural Employment María describes how she is going to dress for a job interview.
  • What's in my backpack? Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Language & Education Guess what I carry in my school backpack!
  • Who am I? Adjetivo Plural Regular Famous People Guess who I am!
  • Who is Gloria Camila? Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Famous People Film & TV Do you know who Gloria Camila is?
  • Women in extreme sports: breaking barriers Plural El Presente Progresivo Nombre Sports & Leisure Women in extreme sports are rewriting the rules and smashing barriers, proving that fearless determination knows no gender boundaries.
  • Work or study? El Presente Expressing need and obligation (deber, tener que, haber que, necesitar [que]) Expresión idiomática con "tener" Language & Education Nacho needs to decide if he is going to study or work next year.
  • You are a brainiac! Plural Género femenino Singular Family & Relationships Isabela loves Carolina's intelligence

A2: Lower Intermediate Spanish writing exercises

  • A Christmas cocktail El Imperativo Órdenes y peticiones Preposición Food & Drink Celebrate the season in style with our special cocktail.
  • A creepy recipe for this Halloween El Imperativo Órdenes y peticiones Preposición Food & Drink Enjoy a terrifying Halloween recipe!
  • A cruise to Puerto Rico Singular Plural Adjetivo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Manuel feels excited about his next cruise trip to Puerto Rico.
  • A day in Las Burgas Preposición El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Borja tells us about a relaxing day in Las Burgas.
  • A day out at the park El Presente Expressing desire (querer, gustar) Verbo modal Family & Relationships Pedro and Rosa are gearing up for a park day tomorrow.
  • A day outside El Pretérito Imperfecto Aspecto imperfectivo El Pretérito Indefinido Sports & Leisure Julián tells us about his amazing weekend.
  • A different look El Pretérito Indefinido Verbo irregular Irregulares en Indefinido/mismas terminaciones Art & Design Carmela went to the beauty salon and tells us about her experience.
  • A digital detox El Pretérito Indefinido Adjetivo Verbo irregular Technology & Science Discover the benefits of a digital detox.
  • A documentary about the Sun El Pretérito Indefinido Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Preposición Film & TV Technology & Science Javier watched a documentary about the Sun last night.
  • A ghost tour Plural Regular Singular Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Celebrations & Important Dates David has booked a ghost tour for Halloween night in Madrid.
  • A handmade gift El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Preposición Art & Design Discover Juan's artistic touch in every detail of this special handmade gift.
  • A horrible campsite El Pretérito Imperfecto Aspecto imperfectivo Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Monuments, Tourism & Vacations María describes us her unpleasant experience at a campsite.
  • A horror film El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Film & TV Marta watched a terrifying film yesterday.
  • A job interview El Presente Preposición Adjetivo Employment Ainhoa is ready to do her first job interview.
  • A letter to Melchior El Pretérito Perfecto Regular Participio Celebrations & Important Dates Alberto wrote a letter to Melchior, his favourite wise man.
  • A luxurious day in Marbella El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Aurelia tells us about her luxurious visit to a friend in Marbella.
  • A memory-based challenge Nombre Plural Género femenino Sports & Leisure Embark on an enchanting journey with Julia through the enigmatic labyrinth of memories.
  • A mountaineering adventure in Jalisco El Pretérito Indefinido Verbo irregular El Pretérito Imperfecto Sports & Leisure While mountaineering El Diente in Jalisco, Julio faced tough trails and reveled in the breathtaking summit views.
  • A movie marathon Nombre Singular Género femenino Film & TV Carlos plans to have a movie marathon this weekend at home.
  • A postcard from Madrid Preposición Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Raquel received a postcard from her best friend.
  • A Spanish course in Bogota Singular Adjetivo Plural Language & Education Patrick tells us about his Spanish course in Colombia.
  • A story of personal triumph El Pretérito Indefinido Preposición Género femenino Sports & Leisure Pedro tells us his story of personal improvement after being in an accident.
  • A stunning car in the newspaper El Pretérito Imperfecto Verbo irregular Aspecto imperfectivo Sports & Leisure Discover Antonio's latest passion.
  • A superbike event El Pretérito Indefinido Verbo irregular El Pretérito Imperfecto Sports & Leisure Two friends have been to a superbike event.
  • A surprise party Verbs in Spanish Regular Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Family & Relationships Raquel doesn't know where her family is today.
  • A tour of Buenos Aires Verbs in Spanish Participio El Pretérito Perfecto Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Manuel tells us about his visit to Buenos Aires.
  • A very healthy barbecue Regular El Pretérito Indefinido Adjetivo indefinido Food & Drink Discover Pedro and Maribel's recipes for their barbecue.
  • A very noisy neighbour Género femenino Singular Preposición Family & Relationships Sara has to deal with a really noisy neighbour living downstairs.
  • A wedding in Las Vegas Género femenino Nombre El Pretérito Indefinido Family & Relationships Discover what a wedding in Las Vegas means!
  • A weekend in Sierra Nevada El Pretérito Indefinido Verbo irregular Regular Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Mercedes tells us about her weekend in Sierra Nevada in the south of Spain.
  • Acid rain Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Nombre Technology & Science Learn about some interesting facts about the acid rain.
  • Aid to emancipate myself Plural Singular Adjetivo Family & Relationships Miguel tells us about his struggle to pay rent.
  • Ainhoa Arteta: a Spanish soprano El Pretérito Indefinido El Presente Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Famous People Music Learn about Ainhoa Arteta, a famous Spanish soprano.
  • Aire fresco: an Argentinian film Preposición Género femenino El Pretérito Indefinido Film & TV Learn about the Argentinian movie that Rodrigo saw yesterday.
  • An afternoon in Caracas El Pretérito Indefinido Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Regular Monuments, Tourism & Vacations María Elena spent an exciting afternoon with her friend Gabriela in Caracas.
  • An aromatherapy session Preposición Género Nombre Sports & Leisure Discover what an aromatherapy session is like!
  • An interview with Juanes Plural Nombre Singular Famous People Learn about Juanes' music with this interview.
  • An unusual taxi ride El Pretérito Indefinido Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Regular Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Juan tells us about his strange experience in a taxi. In this exercise you'll practise El Pretérito Imperfecto and El Pretérito Indefinido.
  • Aragonese jota Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Singular Music Pilar tells us about her local dance, the Aragonese jota.
  • Argentina's journey towards a zero-waste lifestyle Plural Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Technology & Science Argentina is striving for zero waste, prioritizing reduction, reuse, and recycling for a sustainable future.
  • Arguiñano and his set menu Adjetivo Regular Plural Famous People Food & Drink Minerva loves Zarauz and Arguiñano's restaurant.
  • Armed Forces Género femenino Preposición Plural Politics, History & Economics Immigration & Citizenship Learn about The Spanish Armed Forces
  • Art therapy in Spain El Pretérito Indefinido Verbo irregular Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Art & Design Learn about some art therapy exercises.
  • At a barbecue Plural Nombre Singular Food & Drink Grill and chill at Sandra and her friends' barbecues.
  • At a karate competition El Pretérito Indefinido Regular El Pretérito Imperfecto Sports & Leisure Gabriel just participated in a karate competition.
  • At Cartagena beach El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Regular Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Juan went to the beach with some of his friends yesterday.
  • At our deli shop Nombre Género femenino Género Food & Drink Are you looking for something different to eat? If so, visit Leila's deli.
  • At the circus Regular Género femenino Plural Sports & Leisure Irene tells us about a circus afternoon with her son.
  • At the dry cleaner's Plural Regular Género femenino Family & Relationships Raquel just left the dry cleaners with a lovely just-ironed shirt.
  • At the florist Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Nombre Art & Design Marta is at the florist to buy her sister some flowers.
  • At the office gym Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Singular Employment Sports & Leisure Do you have a gym in your office?
  • At the restaurant Free Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Adjetivo Food & Drink Mónica and Raúl are at a restaurant next to the beach.
  • At the shoe shop Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Plural Art & Design Raquel is at the shoe shop looking for some fancy shoes.
  • At the train station Género femenino Singular El Presente Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Join Clara and her friend Isabel who travel to Zaragoza by train every weekend.
  • Aztec culture Verbo irregular El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Art & Design Learn about the Aztec culture.
  • Basic dressmaking techniques El Pretérito Perfecto Regular El Presente Art & Design Learn about some dressmaking techniques.
  • Becoming invisible El Pretérito Imperfecto Verbo irregular Regular Family & Relationships Renato has had a dream about being invisible.
  • Being careful at home El Imperativo Órdenes y peticiones Oración negativa Technology & Science Elena is getting some advice to avoid domestic accidents at home.
  • Breakfast in Ibiza Plural Preposición Adjetivo Food & Drink How about a spectacular breakfast in Ibiza?
  • Cake, tips, and smiles: Pablo's delightful café Regular Género femenino Singular Food & Drink Savor the sweetness of Pablo's café.
  • Canoeing along the Amazon River El Pretérito Indefinido Verbo irregular Regular Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Learn about this adventurous man who crossed the Amazon River in a canoe. In this exercise you'll practise El Pretérito Perfecto, El Pretérito Indefinido and exclamative sentences with "qué".
  • Carnival night El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Regular Celebrations & Important Dates Learn about a typical night in southern Spain.
  • Casa Madero: a winery in Mexico Free El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Perfecto El Pretérito Imperfecto Food & Drink Learn about Casa Madero, a winery in Mexico.
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria de Vitoria El Pretérito Indefinido Preposición Por or Para? Art & Design Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Marcos went to see the cathedral of Santa Maria de Vitoria with his school.
  • Christmas wishes El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Verbo irregular Family & Relationships Maribel and her children enjoyed a beautiful shopping day at the mall.
  • Co-official languages in Spain Género femenino Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Language & Education Learn about other official languages in Spain.
  • Color accessories Plural Género Adjetivo Art & Design Dive into a world of vibrant expression with colorful socks.
  • Color television El Pretérito Indefinido Género Nombre Technology & Science Learn about the discovery of color television.
  • Colors and gender (A2) El Pretérito Imperfecto Nombre Verbo irregular Celebrations & Important Dates Explore the relationship between colors and gender.
  • Colours for the kitchen Nombre Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Art & Design Learn about how to use some colours in the kitchen.
  • Costa Rican flowers Plural Adjetivo Regular Sports & Leisure Learn about some flowers growing in Costa Rica.
  • David Rees: Pencil sharpener El Pretérito Indefinido Verbo irregular El Pretérito Imperfecto Art & Design Employment Learn about this very unusual business.
  • Diego Velázquez: a Spanish painter Nombre El Pretérito Indefinido Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Art & Design Famous People Learn about Miguel's favourite painter, Diego Velázquez.
  • Diet in Latin American countries Nombre Singular Género femenino Food & Drink Some statistics about diet in Latin American countries.
  • Digital technology El Presente Regular Preposición Technology & Science Marta relies a lot on new technologies.
  • Discovering Cusco Nombre Género femenino Adjetivo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Learn about Cusco, a famous Peruvian city.
  • Don Quixote of La Mancha Regular Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Literature, Poetry, Theatre Learn about the most famous Spanish novel.
  • Donovan Carrillo: a prodigious Mexican figure skater Nombre Regular Género Famous People Sports & Leisure Learn about Donovan Carrillo, a Mexican figure skater.
  • Drought El Pretérito Indefinido Por or Para? Gerundio/Spanish present participle Technology & Science Lucas tells us about drought in his town.
  • Drums Nombre Preposición El Pretérito Indefinido Music Learn about the origin of drums.
  • E-books Verbo modal Adjetivo Expressing need and obligation (deber, tener que, haber que, necesitar [que]) Literature, Poetry, Theatre Technology & Science What do you think of e-books?
  • Easter cake Free Adjetivo Género femenino Regular Food & Drink Celebrations & Important Dates Mariela loves eating Easter cakes!
  • Easter getaway Género femenino Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Learn about the Easter getaway in Spain.
  • Efficient clothes wash El Pretérito Indefinido Verbos regulares -ar (presente) El Pretérito Imperfecto Technology & Science Meet Clara, the expert at laundry who makes washing clothes fast and easy!
  • Elizabeth II of Spain Género femenino Nombre Singular Politics, History & Economics Learn about Elizabeth II of Spain.
  • Empowering the visually impaired with AI Nombre Plural Singular Technology & Science Discover how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the lives of visually impaired, promoting inclusion and unlocking new possibilities.
  • Enemies of plastic Plural Nombre Regular Technology & Science Learn about the plastic rebels, a movement against our synthetic overlord.
  • Evenings with Jorge Javier Género Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Singular Film & TV Learn about Jorge Javier, a famous TV presenter.
  • Everything hurts! El Presente Plural Verbos con cambio ortográfico e > ie (presente) Sports & Leisure Ester goes to the doctor because she feels unwell.
  • Exploring our inner genius Órdenes y peticiones El Imperativo Verbo modal Technology & Science Unlock the extraordinary power of your inner genius!
  • Fashion influencers Nombre Regular Plural Art & Design Learn about fashion influencers in social media.
  • Fashion trends for this autumn Plural Regular Nombre Sports & Leisure Almudena tells us about some fashion trends for this season.
  • Francisco de Goya: a Spanish painter El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Nombre Art & Design Famous People Learn some features about Francisco de Goya.
  • Francisco Estrada: the Latin American father of electricity Nombre El Pretérito Indefinido Adjetivo Famous People Learn about the inspiring inventor Francisco Estrada.
  • Frank Rubio: a Latino in the ISS El Presente Género Singular Technology & Science Explore the extraordinary life of Frank Rubio, NASA astronaut and army veteran.
  • Fun at the fair El Pretérito Indefinido Preposición Regular Inés tells us about her last visit to a fun fair.
  • Games for the brain Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Sports & Leisure Juan is unlocking his brain's potential with some fun games.
  • Gazpacho recipe El Imperativo Órdenes y peticiones Infinitivo Food & Drink Fancy a fresh gazpacho?
  • Gloria Fuertes: a famous poetess Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Plural Famous People Literature, Poetry, Theatre Learn some lines from a written poem by Gloria Fuertes.
  • Grape pickers Adjetivo Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Nombre Employment Manuel explains to us his work as a grape picker.
  • Grapes and lentils to start the new year Nombre Género femenino Singular Celebrations & Important Dates Raquel tells us about her first Christmas in Mexico.
  • Guided tour of the Zócalo Nombre Género femenino El Imperativo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Explore the essence of Mexico City's Zócalo with our guided tour.
  • Handicrafts from Ecuador Género femenino Regular Nombre Art & Design Rodrigo has brought home many handicrafts from Ecuador.
  • History of El Salvador Singular Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Politics, History & Economics Learn about the history of El Salvador.
  • History of Latin American art Plural Singular Género Art & Design Learn about some history of Latin American art.
  • Horseback riding in Santiago Adjetivo El Presente Singular Sports & Leisure Ride into Santiago's beauty on horseback, where every moment is an adventure.
  • How has entrepreneurship evolved? Free Adjetivo Nombre Plural Employment Learn about the main changes that have recently occurred in terms of entrepreneurship.
  • How many hours does a teenager need to sleep? Preposición Género femenino Nombre Technology & Science Learn about teenagers and their recommended sleeping hours.
  • How to write a good blog Género femenino Singular Nombre Technology & Science Learn some tips to write a good blog.
  • I am an entrepreneur! El Presente Adjetivo Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Employment Learn about Sara's company
  • I love Colacao! Adjetivo El Presente Verbo irregular Food & Drink Learn about this famous Spanish brand.
  • I love you Adjetivo Plural Regular Celebrations & Important Dates Family & Relationships Sergio tells Daniel how much he loves him.
  • I went back home! El Pretérito Perfecto Verbo irregular Participio Immigration & Citizenship Mariela just returned to her home country and she is very excited about it.
  • I'm disappointed Preposición Expresión idiomática con "estar" Ser or Estar? Language & Education Benito tells us about his most recent disappointment.
  • Icono Tower Singular Nombre Género femenino Art & Design Learn about the Icono Tower in Asuncion, Paraguay.
  • In a karaoke bar El Pretérito Indefinido Verbo irregular Género femenino Music Marta tells us about the hilarious and unpredictable world of karaoke nights.
  • In the Spanish Village Preposición Singular Nombre Art & Design Learn about this beautiful exhibition in Barcelona.
  • Inclusive theatre El Pretérito Imperfecto Nombre El Futuro Próximo Literature, Poetry, Theatre Marian and her brother Manuel went to the theatre last night.
  • Indian summer Género femenino Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Technology & Science Learn about the Indian summer in Spain.
  • International Women's Day in Madrid Nombre Género femenino El Pretérito Indefinido Politics, History & Economics Celebrations & Important Dates Celeste and her friends celebrated International Women's Day in Madrid.
  • Joanna of Castile El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Verbo irregular Famous People Politics, History & Economics Learn about Joanna of Castile, a Spanish queen from the 15th-16th centuries.
  • Laughter therapy El Presente Preposición Por or Para? Sports & Leisure Learn about laughter therapy.
  • Learning some statistics Género femenino Nombre Género Technology & Science Statistics is a vital tool that enhances decision-making and understanding in many areas of life.
  • Learning the guitar Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Music Lucas tells us about how he is learning to play the guitar.
  • Learning to knit Plural Adjetivo Regular Art & Design Discover the artistry of knitting.
  • Lost in cyberspace El Pretérito Indefinido Pronombre indefinido Nombre Technology & Science Saray feels that surfing the Internet is overwhelming.
  • Luca's great passion Verbo irregular El Pretérito Imperfecto Género femenino Sports & Leisure Luca tells us about his joy on two wheels.
  • Luxury mansions Singular Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Art & Design Susana tells us about a luxury mansion she saw in a catalogue.
  • Manchitas: an adorable puppy El Pretérito Indefinido Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Pronombre de complemento directo Family & Relationships Meet Manchitas, an adorable puppy from the animal shelter.
  • Mangú: a traditional Dominican dish Órdenes y peticiones El Imperativo Regular Cook a delicious mangú with us!
  • Maria Teresa Ruiz: a Chilean astronomer Género femenino Nombre Regular Famous People Technology & Science Learn about Maria Teresa Ruiz and her work in astronomy.
  • Marzipan recipe El Imperativo Órdenes y peticiones Modo imperativo Food & Drink Learn how to prepare marzipan.
  • Mecano: a Spanish pop band El Pretérito Imperfecto Aspecto imperfectivo Preposición Music Learn about Mecano, a famous Spanish band from the eighties.
  • Mediterranean climate Verbo irregular El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Technology & Science Mercedes tells us about the Mediterranean climate in southern Spain.
  • Mus card game Free El Presente Nombre Género femenino Sports & Leisure Learn about the most famous Spanish card game.
  • My cleaning shift Nombre Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine El Presente Family & Relationships My cleaning shift is about to begin!
  • My family tree Preposición Plural Género femenino Family & Relationships José is researching his family tree.
  • My first mortgage Singular Género femenino Regular Politics, History & Economics Daniela is feeling excited about getting her first home.
  • My friend's apology Free El Presente Pronombre Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Family & Relationships Roberto wrote a letter of apology to his friend Marta.
  • My graduation dress Preposición Verbo irregular El Presente Art & Design Join Vanesa on a journey to find the perfect graduation dress.
  • My grandma's fireplace El Presente Preposición Por or Para? Family & Relationships Learn about some fireplaces in little towns.
  • My house is spotless! El Presente Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Preposición Technology & Science Santiago loves having clean floors without any effort on his part.
  • My life as an astronaut El Presente Nombre Género femenino Employment Pedro tells us about his work as an astronaut.
  • My mother's mood Adjetivo Género Nombre Family & Relationships Carolina tells us about her mother's mood.
  • My pension plan for retirement Género femenino Nombre Singular Employment Ester just started a pension plan today.
  • My school teachers Nombre El Presente Adjetivo Family & Relationships Learn about my school subjects and my teachers' unique styles!
  • My sister's birth El Pretérito Indefinido Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Preposición Family & Relationships Juan tells us about his sister's birth.
  • My spinning class Jerga/ Expresión idiomática El Pretérito Perfecto Singular Sports & Leisure Magda tells us about her last spinning class at the gym.
  • My work experience Verbos regulares -ar (presente) El Pretérito Imperfecto Modo indicativo Employment Maribel finished her work experience a couple of weeks ago and tells us how it went.
  • My zumba instructor Adjetivo El Presente Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Sports & Leisure Discover the best Zumba classes by Paula.
  • Mystery shopper El Presente Preposición Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Technology & Science Roberto works as a mystery shopper for several clothing stores.
  • Navigating the beauty of Bay of Banderas El Pretérito Indefinido Regular El Pretérito Imperfecto Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Sail into the enchanting beauty of the Bay of Banderas.
  • Olive Culture Museum Preposición Adjetivo El Presente Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Sports & Leisure Learn about the Olive Culture Museum in south Spain.
  • On the hillside Regular El Pretérito Indefinido Por or Para? Sports & Leisure Santiago loves going to the hills in summer.
  • Online videogames El Presente Verbo irregular Preposición Sports & Leisure Learn about the benefits of playing video games.
  • Opening a bank account Por or Para? El Presente Preposición Politics, History & Economics Technology & Science Learn Spanish banking vocabulary.
  • Orchids at home Género femenino Pronombre de complemento directo Verbo irregular Art & Design Sandra received two beautiful orchids for her birthday.
  • OTI Festival El Pretérito Indefinido Género Plural Music Learn about this now-defunct song festival.
  • Our mother's stew El Pretérito Indefinido Regular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Food & Drink Nothing tastes better than a homemade stew in cold winter!
  • Our Spanish teacher Nombre Adjetivo Género Language & Education Peter describes his new Spanish teacher.
  • Pafman: a Spanish superhero Free Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine El Pretérito Indefinido Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Literature, Poetry, Theatre Do you know who Pafman is? Learn about this Spanish superhero.
  • Paper fortune teller El Pretérito Imperfecto Aspecto imperfectivo Género femenino Sports & Leisure Marta used to play with a paper fortune teller when she was a child.
  • Permaculture with kids Género femenino Nombre Género Technology & Science Permaculture teaches children about nature and sustainability through fun, hands-on activities.
  • Plastic money Género femenino Preposición El Presente Politics, History & Economics Technology & Science Learn about an alternative payment to cash.
  • Police forces in Spain Adjetivo Preposición Pronombre numeral Politics, History & Economics United in purpose, yet distinct in their roles, Spain's diverse police forces form an unbreakable shield of protection and ensure the safety of every corner of the nation.
  • Positive thinking El Pretérito Indefinido Verbo irregular Preposición Family & Relationships Bad day at work? You can always turn this situation around!
  • Problems at the hotel El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Pronombre de complemento directo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Practise El Pretérito Indefinido, El Pretérito Imperfecto and the position of pronouns.
  • Radio or TV? El Presente Género femenino Adjetivo Film & TV Pablo tells us about his and his grandmother's media preferences.
  • Remembering past times Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Singular Family & Relationships Sara loves remembering past times.
  • Ricardo Porro: a Cuban architect Preposición Género femenino El Pretérito Indefinido Art & Design Learn about Ricardo Porro, a well-known Cuban architect.
  • Rokeby Venus Género femenino Verbo irregular Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Art & Design Iker just visited a museum where he saw a painting by Velázquez.
  • Rosario Castellanos: a feminist Mexican poet Género femenino Nombre Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Famous People Literature, Poetry, Theatre Learn about Rosario Castellanos, a feminist Mexican poet.
  • Sahrawi children in Spain Género femenino Nombre Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Immigration & Citizenship Learn about a project that welcomes Sahrawi children in Spain every summer.
  • Saying goodbye to the year in the mountains Género femenino Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Discover a healthy tradition to say goodbye to the year.
  • Shopping in Sucre Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género femenino Plural Food & Drink José tells us about shopping at a local market in Sucre.
  • Some memories at the end of the year Género femenino Preposición Regular Celebrations & Important Dates In 2023, Luciana's life wove change, challenges and joys.
  • Some pictures from our safari Género femenino Adjetivo Preposición Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Amaya shares some stunning moments with us from her safari adventure.
  • Sorting the waste for recycling Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Nombre Plural Technology & Science Miguel is explaining to Marcos how to recycle in Spain.
  • Soulmates El Pretérito Indefinido Verbos regulares -ar (presente) El Pretérito Imperfecto Family & Relationships Elena seems to have recently found her soulmate!
  • Spain by bike Free El Pretérito Indefinido Verbo irregular Verbs in Spanish Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Sports & Leisure Maria and Luis love riding their bikes around Spain.
  • Squatters at home El Pretérito Indefinido Regular Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Family & Relationships Learn about this current housing phenomenon in Spain.
  • Stairs and superstitions Género Singular Nombre Literature, Poetry, Theatre Discover intriguing superstitions from Spanish-speaking countries.
  • Tania León: a Cuban conductor Regular Nombre El Presente Music Learn about Tania León, a famous Cuban conductor.
  • Tartalo: a cyclops from the Basque Country El Pretérito Imperfecto Verbo irregular El Presente Literature, Poetry, Theatre Learn about Tartalo, a famous cyclops from the Basque Country.
  • Tea addicts El Presente Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Conjunción subordinante Food & Drink Ester and Sandra tell us about their favourite drink.
  • Technology in training Género femenino Plural Adjetivo Technology & Science Explore how cutting-edge technology transforms Olympic training.
  • Thanksgiving Day El Pretérito Indefinido Verbo irregular Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Celebrations & Important Dates Felipe tells us about his Thanksgiving dinner.
  • The city of Huelva Preposición Adverbio El Presente Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Learn about the city of Huelva and its beaches.
  • The Guelaguetza in Oaxaca Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Singular Celebrations & Important Dates María tells us about a wonderful festival in Oaxaca, Mexico.
  • The ideal partner El Presente El Pretérito Perfecto Verbos con cambio ortográfico e > ie (presente) Family & Relationships Susana describes her ideal partner.
  • The perfect combination of extracurricular activities Género Nombre Género femenino Language & Education Álvaro is embarking on the exhilarating journey of finding the ultimate combination of extracurricular pursuits.
  • The Prince of Salsa Adjetivo Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Music Meet Luis Enrique Mejía, The Prince of Salsa.
  • The psychology of fencing duels Género femenino Nombre Adjetivo Sports & Leisure Fencing duels: the psychology of tactical brilliance.
  • The pyramids of Tikal Plural Singular Nombre Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Learn about the pyramids of Tikal in Guatemala.
  • The queen of fajitas El Pretérito Indefinido Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Preposición Food & Drink Guadalupe loves when her roommate cooks fajitas.
  • The role of composting in zero waste El Presente Preposición Verbo irregular Technology & Science Reduce landfill waste and create natural fertilizer at home with easy composting.
  • The Southern Patagonian Ice Field Nombre El Presente Preposición Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
  • The Spanish Christmas Lottery El Pretérito Perfecto Regular Verbs in Spanish Celebrations & Important Dates Learn about the Spanish Christmas Lottery known as El Gordo.
  • The world of bees El Presente Adjetivo Adjetivo invariable Technology & Science Learn about the vital role of bees in our ecosystem.
  • The Zacatal Bridge Nombre Género femenino Singular Art & Design Learn about The Zacatal Bridge in Mexico.
  • Three King's cake recipe El Imperativo Órdenes y peticiones Nombre Food & Drink Celebrations & Important Dates Make a delicious Three King's cake with our recipe.
  • Toad in the hole game Género femenino Nombre Singular Sports & Leisure Learn about the Peruvian toad in the hole game.
  • Traditional dishes for Carnival Singular Nombre Plural Food & Drink Celebrations & Important Dates Learn about some traditional dishes for Carnival in Latin American countries.
  • Travelling in a hot air balloon with dad El Pretérito Indefinido Verbos regulares -ar (presente) El Pretérito Imperfecto Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Macarena went on a balloon ride with her dad.
  • Trick or treat! El Presente Preposición Por or Para? Celebrations & Important Dates Halloween is here and waiting for you!
  • Vasco Núñez de Balboa: discoverer of the Pacific Ocean Preposición Nombre Regular Politics, History & Economics Learn about Vasco Nuñez de Balboa, discoverer of the Pacific Ocean.
  • Vibrant Mexican art: the power of drawing Nombre Género femenino Género Art & Design The power of drawing brings vibrant Mexican art to life.
  • Volunteering in a nursing home El Pretérito Imperfecto Verbo irregular Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Employment Nicolás and Mateo tell us about their work experience with elderly people.
  • Water polo El Presente Verbo irregular El Pretérito Indefinido Sports & Leisure Juan tells us about water polo, his favourite sport.
  • Water-skiing in Gerona El Pretérito Imperfecto Verbo irregular Regular Sports & Leisure María tells us about her water-skiing experience.
  • Weekend in Barcelona Free Regular Género Género femenino Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Antonio tells us about his weekend in Barcelona.
  • What did you do on Halloween night last year? El Pretérito Indefinido Verbo irregular El Pretérito Imperfecto Celebrations & Important Dates Leandro tells us about what he did last halloween.
  • What is emotional intelligence? Género femenino Singular Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Family & Relationships Learn about the concept of emotional intelligence.
  • Where is the market? Participio El Pretérito Perfecto Verbos regulares -er (presente) Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Macarena needs to find the market in order to buy groceries for her mother.
  • Who is Alejandro Amenábar? El Pretérito Indefinido Adjetivo Regular Film & TV Learn about this famous Spanish director.
  • Who will bring my Christmas presents? Preposición Género femenino Plural Celebrations & Important Dates Discover who will bring your Christmas presents in Spain this year.
  • Why are Spanish schedules so different? Singular Género femenino Regular Politics, History & Economics Have you ever wondered why the schedules in Spain are different compared to its European neighbours?
  • Wind instruments united in fun and music Regular Adjetivo Género femenino Music See how Samuel and his wind instrument friends blend joy and melodies together.
  • Work from anywhere in the world! Nombre El Imperativo Género femenino Employment Technology & Science Discover some of the advantages of working remotely.
  • Working from home - an opinion Regular Preposición El Pretérito Imperfecto Technology & Science Rodrigo tells us his experience when working from home.
  • World Book Day Verbs in Spanish Participio Conjunción subordinante Celebrations & Important Dates Here's how World Book Day is celebrated in Catalonia.
  • Yulimar Rojas: a Latin American athlete El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Famous People Sports & Leisure Learn about Yulimar Rojas, an excellent Latin American athlete.
  • Zero plastic policies Preposición Por or Para? Nombre Technology & Science Our city is going green with new rules to protect nature!

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  • 5G network El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Verbos regulares -er (presente) Technology & Science Learn about the 5G network.
  • 6th of January El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Celebrations & Important Dates Eduardo is thinking about the 6th of January in order to get his Christmas presents.
  • A bumpy flight El Pretérito Imperfecto Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Regular Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Rosa tells us about her bumpy flight to Costa Rica.
  • A Christmas jumper Pronombre Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre reflexivo Art & Design Marcos must wear a Christmas jumper (US: sweater) for a party, but he is not very excited about it.
  • A day among dolphins El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Family & Relationships Marisa tells us about her mother's passion: dolphins.
  • A family lunch on Easter Sunday Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Verbos regulares -ar (presente) El Futuro Simple Celebrations & Important Dates Family & Relationships Javier tells us about what lunch on Easter Sunday is like for his family.
  • A gala evening Adjetivo El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Art & Design Sara has received an invitation for a special event.
  • A Halloween wish Pronombre de complemento indirecto Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre reflexivo Celebrations & Important Dates Daniela tells us about her special Halloween wish.
  • A human anatomy class El Imperativo Pronombre relativo Tilde diacrítica Technology & Science Dive into the marvels of the human body in our anatomy class!
  • A jungle trip El Condicional Simple Verbos regulares (condicional) Pronombre de complemento indirecto Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Andrea tells us about her ideal holiday.
  • A luxurious stay in Madrid Pronombre Verbo irregular Pronombre de complemento directo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Stay in a top luxurious hotel in Madrid!
  • A magic show in hospital Pronombre de complemento directo El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Employment Alberto is starting a new job next week in a hospital.
  • A Mediterranean breakfast El Presente de Subjuntivo Modo subjuntivo Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Food & Drink This food company has prepared a magnificent Mediterranean breakfast for you to start your day!
  • A night hike El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Modo indicativo Sports & Leisure Experience the thrill of a night hike with María and Alberto.
  • A photo of our grandparents El Pretérito Imperfecto Regular Ser or Estar? Family & Relationships Two brothers show us a heartwarming snapshot of their cherished grandparents.
  • A roadside breakdown El Pretérito Indefinido Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Technology & Science Juan's roadside breakdown transformed his routine drive into an unexpected adventure.
  • A romantic dinner Preposición Adjetivo Pronombre Family & Relationships Sergio and Tania have a romantic dinner.
  • A second chance Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Pronombre Family & Relationships Manuela is asking Mateo to give their relationship a second chance.
  • A Tinder date Jerga/ Expresión idiomática El Pretérito Indefinido El Presente de Subjuntivo Family & Relationships Technology & Science Learn about Tomás's Tinder date.
  • A trip to Majorca El Presente de Subjuntivo Modo subjuntivo El Pretérito Indefinido Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Discover the beautiful city of Majorca.
  • A video game night El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Sports & Leisure Learn about the benefits of playing with video games.
  • A weekend in the Pyrenees El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Pronombre reflexivo Sports & Leisure Last weekend, Samuel and his friends ventured out of the city to seek adventure in the magnificent Pyrenees.
  • A wonderful gardener El Imperativo Written accents in Spanish Adverbio relativo Art & Design Learn about Pedro, a high-skilled gardener.
  • Acupuncture Artículo definido Adjetivo Tilde diacrítica Sports & Leisure Learn about acupuncture in Spanish.
  • Adventures with friends El Pretérito Indefinido Verbo irregular Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Raquel loves spending time with her friends and going on trips with them.
  • All Saints' Day Adjetivo indefinido Verbo transitivo Pronombre impersonal Celebrations & Important Dates Learn about how All Saints' Day is celebrated in Spain.
  • An enchanting journey on Chile's Carretera Austral El Pretérito Indefinido Preposición Adjetivo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Chile's Carretera Austral offered Julio a journey through nature's spectacular beauty.
  • As bestas by Rodrigo Sorogoyen Adjetivo Participio Pronombre relativo Film & TV Discover As bestas, a Spanish thriller by the film director Rodrigo Sorogoyen.
  • At Carlos Baute's concert Jerga/ Expresión idiomática El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Music María Fernanda went to a Carlos Baute's concert, a famous Venezuelan singer.
  • At summer camp Nombre Written accents in Spanish Conjunción subordinante Employment Sports & Leisure Maribel feels very excited about working as a group leader at a summer camp.
  • At the butcher's Tilde diacrítica Written accents in Spanish El Imperativo Food & Drink Learn how to order some meat at the butcher's.
  • At the gym Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Gerundio/Spanish present participle Sports & Leisure Samuel wants to lose some weight and keep healthy.
  • At the local gym El Pretérito Indefinido Verbo irregular Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Sports & Leisure Pedro tells us about his workout at the local gym.
  • At the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc La pasiva refleja Adjetivo Verbo transitivo Celebrations & Important Dates Ester plans to start the New Year at the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc.
  • At the market Pronombre de complemento indirecto Tilde diacrítica Pronombre de complemento directo Food & Drink Join us at the market for a delightful shopping experience.
  • At the pediatrician Pronombre de complemento directo El Imperativo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Family & Relationships Lucia's baby is not feeling well and she is at the pediatrician to get some advice.
  • At the street market Adjetivo Adjetivo indefinido Adverbio interrogativo Food & Drink Learn about the most famous street market in Madrid.
  • At the tourist office Pronombre de complemento indirecto Tilde diacrítica Pronombre de complemento directo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Mónica and Ángel are at the tourist office to get some information for their day trip to San Jose.
  • At the vet El Imperativo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Pronombre de complemento directo Family & Relationships Rodrigo takes Max to the vet as he is not feeling well.
  • B-Travel Barcelona: a tourism fair Adjetivo El Condicional Simple Pronombre de complemento indirecto Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Learn about this interesting tourism fair in Barcelona.
  • Baroque in Latin America Voz pasiva La pasiva refleja Pronombre Art & Design Learn about the baroque in Latin America.
  • Bartering El Imperativo Verbo irregular Órdenes y peticiones Politics, History & Economics Technology & Science Interested in exchanging your stuff without using money?
  • Buena Vista Social Club: a Cuban band Pronombre de complemento indirecto Pronombre de complemento directo El Pretérito Indefinido Music Learn about the Buena Vista Social Club, a famous Cuban band.
  • Buying a second home in Spain Género femenino Nombre Género Politics, History & Economics This couple feels very excited about buying a house in Spain for their retirement.
  • Captain Thunder El Pretérito Indefinido Verbos regulares -ar (presente) El Pretérito Imperfecto Literature, Poetry, Theatre Ramiro tells us about Captain Thunder.
  • Challenges of zero waste living Adjetivo Infinitivo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Technology & Science Adopting zero waste in a consumer-driven world is challenging.
  • Changing schools Nombre Género femenino Pronombre de complemento indirecto Language & Education María is starting at a new school.
  • Cheap smart homes Pronombre de complemento directo El Futuro Simple Pronombre de complemento indirecto Technology & Science Learn about how to set up a cheap smart home.
  • Circuit of Jarama El Pretérito Imperfecto Pronombre de complemento indirecto El Pretérito Indefinido Sports & Leisure Learn about Rodrigo, a high-speed motorcyclist.
  • Classical music in Mexico Verbo irregular El Pretérito Indefinido Tilde diacrítica Music Learn about classical music in Mexico.
  • Cleaning bots: revolutionizing household cleaning Written accents in Spanish Tilde diacrítica Nombre Technology & Science Transform your cleaning routine with revolutionary cleaning bots!
  • Climbing up and down stairs Pronombre relativo Oración subordinada relativa Adjetivo indefinido Sports & Leisure Explore the benefits for your health and well-being by climbing the stairs.
  • Coaching to improve family relationships Verbo modal Gerundio/Spanish present participle Adjetivo demostrativo Family & Relationships Learn about coaching techniques to improve family relationships.
  • Coffee in the morning Written accents in Spanish Tilde diacrítica Pronombre de complemento directo Food & Drink Mar really enjoys having a coffee in the morning.
  • Costa del Sol in Málaga El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Verbos regulares -er (presente) Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Lucía has booked a holiday in Málaga.
  • Courtyards in Cordoba Adjetivo Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Adjetivo indefinido Celebrations & Important Dates Learn about this famous festival in Cordoba.
  • Cuban collective memory Nombre Género femenino Género Politics, History & Economics Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Cuban collective memory.
  • Darien National Park Adjetivo El Futuro Simple Nombre Sports & Leisure Discover Darien National Park, a beautiful nature reserve in Panama.
  • Discovering Old Havana El Imperativo Órdenes y peticiones El Presente de Subjuntivo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Uncover the captivating history of Old Havana's charming streets.
  • Drag Queen gala in Gran Canaria El Pretérito Indefinido Verbo irregular El Pretérito Imperfecto Celebrations & Important Dates Have you ever been to the Drag Queen gala of Gran Canaria?
  • Drawing basics: getting started with lines and shapes El Futuro Simple El Imperativo Adjetivo Art & Design Learn about some drawing basics.
  • Drizzle Pronombre de complemento indirecto Pronombre de complemento directo Adverbio Technology & Science Learn about the rain in the Basque Country, in northern Spain.
  • Dust-covered treasure El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Género femenino Family & Relationships Ester found a little treasure while she was cleaning her house.
  • Dyango and his song nostalgia Nombre Género femenino Género Music Learn about Dyango and his renamed song "Nostalgia".
  • Eating out Modo subjuntivo El Presente de Subjuntivo Expressing desire (querer, gustar) Food & Drink Do you like eating out?
  • Ecotourism in Los Picos de Europa El Futuro Simple Oración condicional con si El Presente Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Discover Los Picos de Europa, a beautiful mountain range in northern Spain.
  • Edgar Arandia: Bolivian poet and painter El Pretérito Indefinido Tilde diacrítica Written accents in Spanish Famous People Learn about Edgar Arandia, a Bolivian poet and painter.
  • Elegy, by Miguel Hernández El Pretérito Indefinido Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Género Literature, Poetry, Theatre Discover a famous poem by Miguel Hernández.
  • Emerging talents El Pretérito Indefinido Género Nombre Sports & Leisure Discover some extraordinary young athletes who stole the limelight at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with their incredible talent.
  • Energy healing El Pretérito Imperfecto Verbo irregular El Pretérito Indefinido Technology & Science Sofia found a special garden that helped her heal in a way medicine couldn't.
  • Everything was about green! Adjetivo Nombre Género Art & Design Learn about the meanings of the colour green.
  • Executive coaching Pronombre El Pretérito Imperfecto Gerundio/Spanish present participle Family & Relationships Learn about executive coaching.
  • Extremoduro: a Spanish rock band Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Verbos regulares -ar (presente) El Futuro Simple Music Marisa loves Extremoduro and is looking forward to their next concert.
  • Facundo Cabral: voice of a generation Nombre Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Famous People Learn about Facundo Cabral's timeless legacy.
  • Flying across the sky Adjetivo Pronombre reflexivo Pronombre de complemento directo Technology & Science Here's one superhero who really enjoys flying!
  • From skateparks to mountains: the world of extreme sports Pronombre reflexivo Pronombre Pronombre de complemento directo Sports & Leisure Embark with Rubén on an exhilarating journey from skateparks to mountains and explore the captivating world of extreme sports.
  • Fun baby shower games El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Family & Relationships Do you need any fun ideas for baby shower games? Have a look at these ones!
  • Gandía beach Verbos regulares -er (presente) Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Discover Gandía beach on the Valencian coast.
  • Garcia Baquero for cheese fans Adverbio interrogativo Conjunción subordinante Written accents in Spanish Food & Drink Maria's mother would like to visit this cheese factory in Spain.
  • Gardening at home Written accents in Spanish El Pretérito Indefinido Adverbio interrogativo Sports & Leisure Growing her own garden has turned Maria's fascination with plants and vegetables into a delicious reality.
  • Ghosts at home El Futuro Simple Pronombre Pronombre de complemento directo Technology & Science Carolina tells us about her haunted house.
  • Global health Adjetivo Verbos regulares -ir (presente) El Condicional Simple Technology & Science Paco is reflecting on this year's health challenge.
  • Halloween, the party that moves millions of dollars worldwide Written accents in Spanish Tilde diacrítica Conjunción coordinante Celebrations & Important Dates Learn how Halloween means big business in different countries.
  • History of fencing Nombre Género femenino Género Sports & Leisure A look at the history of fencing through the centuries.
  • History of the toy Género femenino Nombre Género Politics, History & Economics Explore the enchanting history of the toy.
  • Holidays in the sun or in the snow? Pronombre de complemento indirecto Adjetivo indefinido Pronombre Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Lisa is not sure whether to spend her holidays in the sun or in the snow.
  • How do Mexicans celebrate Easter? Gerundio/Spanish present participle Preposición Voz pasiva Celebrations & Important Dates Learn about Easter in Mexico.
  • How to burn calories in a healthy way El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Sports & Leisure Juan Antonio tells us how to burn calories quickly.
  • How to compete to be a firefighter Adjetivo Pronombre numeral Nombre Employment You must pass a competitive exam to become a firefighter in Spain.
  • How to have beautiful healthy hair Adjetivo Género femenino Pronombre de complemento directo Technology & Science Susana advises us how to take care of our hair.
  • Humour and mood Género El Presente de Subjuntivo Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Film & TV Estrella loves watching fun shows to have a good time.
  • I heard a rumor El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto El Futuro Simple Family & Relationships School corridors buzzed with whispers of a surprise concert by a famous band: truth or just a hopeful rumor?
  • I love swimming! Género femenino Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Regular Sports & Leisure Thomas tells us about his love for swimming and his hope to one day dive from up high!
  • Ice climbing El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Verbos regulares -er (presente) Sports & Leisure Andrés feels very excited about going ice climbing in southern Spain.
  • Ida Holz: an Uruguayan computer scientist El Pretérito Indefinido Nombre Género Famous People Did you know that Ida Holz is one of the pioneers in computer science in Uruguay?
  • Ideas for your garden El Condicional Simple Written accents in Spanish Tilde diacrítica Art & Design Running out of ideas to organise your garden?
  • Ideas to start a business in Chile Adjetivo Nombre Género femenino Employment Learn about some top business ideas to thrive in Chile's booming market.
  • In a mathematics competition El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Nombre Language & Education Participating in a school mathematics competition was an exhilarating challenge that left Andrea both tested and rewarded.
  • In a motorcycle rally El Futuro Simple Género Written accents in Spanish Sports & Leisure Marina tells us about her next motorcycle rally in Valladolid.
  • In love with life Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Gerundio/Spanish present participle Family & Relationships Meet Manuela, a woman in life with her life.
  • In the Masaya Volcano Modo subjuntivo Preposición El Presente de Subjuntivo Technology & Science Learn about the Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua.
  • It's already spring in Chile Pronombre relativo Voz pasiva Adjetivo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Patricia tells us about spring in Chile.
  • Language acquisition Nombre Género Género femenino Language & Education Learn about Chomsky's revolutionary insights on language acquisition.
  • Languages in Honduras Adjetivo Género Tilde diacrítica Language & Education Learn about the different languages that exist in Honduras.
  • Lessons about emotional intelligence Pronombre reflexivo Pronombre Pronombre de complemento directo Family & Relationships Learn some useful tips for emotional intelligence.
  • Like water for chocolate Adjetivo Verbos regulares -ar (presente) El Futuro Simple Literature, Poetry, Theatre Sonia tells about the last novel that she and her mother are reading.
  • Love on the train Pronombre reflexivo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Pronombre Family & Relationships Gabriela thinks she might have found love on the train.
  • Love or just friends? El Pretérito Imperfecto Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Pronombre Celebrations & Important Dates Family & Relationships Mercedes is thinking about telling her friend about her true feelings.
  • Lucuma ice cream Pronombre de complemento indirecto Tilde diacrítica Written accents in Spanish Food & Drink Silvia tries lucuma ice cream, where each scoop is a taste of paradise.
  • Machu Picchu Verbos regulares -er (presente) Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Sports & Leisure Tania will soon be travelling to Machu Picchu with her sister.
  • Martín Fiz: a Spanish athlete Free El Pretérito Perfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Famous People Sports & Leisure Learn about Martín Fiz, a famous Spanish athlete.
  • Melon with ham El Imperativo Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Food & Drink Learn about this refreshing summer dish.
  • Mexican film directors Nombre Adjetivo Conjunción Film & TV Let's explore how three Mexican masters of cinema have captivated audiences worldwide.
  • Military service in Latin America Conjunción Tilde diacrítica Written accents in Spanish Politics, History & Economics Learn about the military service in several Latin American countries.
  • Mindfulness at work El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -er (presente) Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Sports & Leisure Rosa is happy to start a mindfulness course at work.
  • Moisturising my skin Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Oración subordinada temporal Family & Relationships Pedro takes good care of his skin.
  • My boyfriend Carlos Pronombre Pronombre reflexivo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Family & Relationships Ana tells us about her boyfriend Carlos.
  • My cousins' recipes El Pretérito Indefinido Adverbio de cantidad Adjetivo Food & Drink Explore the delicious culinary world of Sandra's cousins.
  • My dream house Adjetivo Género femenino El Condicional Simple Art & Design Isabel tells us about her dream house.
  • My dream last night El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Pronombre de complemento directo Sports & Leisure Teresa had an odd dream last night.
  • My female friends and me Pronombre reflexivo Adverbio de cantidad Pronombre Art & Design Join Blanca and friends in a world of trust and endless adventures.
  • My ideal outfit El Condicional Simple Verbos regulares (condicional) Pronombre de complemento indirecto Art & Design Susana describes her ideal outfit.
  • National Capitol building Adjetivo Género femenino Superlativo Art & Design Learn about this emblematic building in La Havana.
  • New Year's Eve music in Mexico Adjetivo Género femenino Nombre Music On New Year's Eve in Mexico, the streets buzz with traditional music.
  • New Year's resolutions El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Verbos regulares -er (presente) Celebrations & Important Dates Saúl tells us his New Year's resolutions.
  • No Internet connection! Pronombre Verbs in Spanish Pronombre reflexivo Technology & Science Have you ever remained without an internet connection without notice?
  • One Hundred Years of Solitude Nombre Adjetivo Pronombre relativo Literature, Poetry, Theatre Explore the enchanting world of 'One hundred years of solitude' by Gabriel García Márquez.
  • Open-air dances El Pretérito Imperfecto Aspecto imperfectivo Preposición Sports & Leisure Carlos tells us about open-air dances in Spain.
  • Our adventure in The Andes El Pretérito Indefinido Preposición Regular Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Mariana and Fabián travelled to The Andes in 2016.
  • Our Christmas lunch Adjetivo Pronombre Preposición Food & Drink Celebrations & Important Dates On December 25th, Sonia's home fills with the enticing aroma of a special Christmas meal.
  • Our honeymoon in Punta Cana Participio El Pretérito Perfecto Written accents in Spanish Ramón and Clara are in Punta Cana for their honeymoon.
  • Pablo Neruda: a Chilean poet El Pretérito Indefinido Adjetivo Nombre Literature, Poetry, Theatre Learn about Pablo Neruda, an extraordinary Chilean poet.
  • Pagos del Rey Wine Museum El Futuro Simple Voz pasiva Written accents in Spanish Food & Drink Discover a wonderful place for wine lovers.
  • Park workout El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -er (presente) Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Sports & Leisure Are you a fan of park workouts?
  • Party time Adjetivo Regular Género femenino Family & Relationships Practise El Futuro Simple, El Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto and El Subjuntivo to express wishes, probability and to give negative commands.
  • Partying in Tenerife Verbos regulares -ar (presente) El Pretérito Perfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Celebrations & Important Dates Learn about the carnival of Tenerife.
  • Pasodoble Free Pronombre de complemento indirecto Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre Music Learn about this famous Spanish dance.
  • Paula and Bea Pronombre reflexivo Verbos pronominales Género Family & Relationships Learn about Paula and Bea's relationship.
  • Pedro Paulet: a Peruvian genius El Pretérito Indefinido Pronombre relativo Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Famous People Technology & Science Discover who Pedro Paulet was.
  • Pisco chilcano El Imperativo El Presente de Subjuntivo Órdenes y peticiones Food & Drink Discover a classic Peruvian cocktail.
  • Playing a hand drum in Jerez Pronombre de complemento indirecto Pronombre de complemento directo Género Carlos tells us about hand drums in Jerez.
  • Playing with the spinning top El Pretérito Imperfecto Verbo irregular Modo indicativo Sports & Leisure Learn about the traditional spinning top toy.
  • Pottery in Pereruela El Pretérito Indefinido Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Adverbio interrogativo Art & Design Isabel visited a pottery factory in north Spain.
  • Public examinations El Futuro Simple Pronombre de complemento directo Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Employment Language & Education Roberto dreams about becoming a firefighter.
  • Red poppies Pronombre Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre reflexivo Art & Design Learn about this spring flower.
  • Reverse culture shock Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre reflexivo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Immigration & Citizenship Irene tells us about her experience of being back home after having lived abroad for many years.
  • Riojan-style potato recipe El Imperativo El Presente de Subjuntivo Órdenes y peticiones Food & Drink Marisa tells us the recipe to cook Riojan-style potatoes for lunch.
  • Robots to look after children Pronombre de complemento indirecto Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre Technology & Science Did you know that robots are used to help out with children at home?
  • Salvador Dalí: a Spanish painter El Pretérito Indefinido Pronombre de complemento directo Regular Art & Design Famous People Learn about Salvador Dalí.
  • San Sebastián International Film Festival Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Adjetivo Género femenino Film & TV Discover why San Sebastian's Film Festival is so famous in Spain!
  • Sardanas in Catalonia El Pretérito Indefinido Pronombre relativo Adverbio interrogativo Music Marcos enjoyed watching the sardanas when he visited Catalonia.
  • Simple parenting Género Nombre Género femenino Family & Relationships Discover the magic of simple parenting for happier families.
  • Singing in the shower Written accents in Spanish Pronombre de complemento directo Adverbio interrogativo Sports & Leisure Paco tells us about his favourite hobby.
  • Singing with my family Adjetivo El Futuro Simple Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Family & Relationships Blanca loves singing with her family on Christmas day.
  • Skiing in Candanchu El Pretérito Imperfecto Adjetivo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Sports & Leisure Marta tells us about some of her skiing memories.
  • Social Media Marketing El Condicional Simple Verbos regulares (condicional) Pronombre de complemento directo Technology & Science Ana tells us about her last marketing class.
  • Soil regeneration techniques Género Nombre Género femenino Technology & Science Dive into the transformative world of soil regeneration, a key step towards a sustainable future.
  • Spanish folklore notes Nombre Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculine Adjetivo Music Learn about some traditional Spanish folklore.
  • Spanish guitar Participio Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Verbos regulares -er (presente) Music Learn about the Spanish guitar.
  • Staying positive Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Pronombre Family & Relationships Discover Mario's tips to stay positive.
  • Stuck on the M30 Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Written accents in Spanish Pronombre de complemento indirecto Employment Almudena is stuck on the traffic when gping to work.
  • Sunday lunch table talk Adjetivo Género femenino Nombre Family & Relationships Learn about what a table talk is to spice up the weekend.
  • Sustainable fabrics Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Pronombre Art & Design Discover why Maribel prefers to buy sustainable clothes.
  • Sustainable summer wardrobes El Imperativo Tilde diacrítica Órdenes y peticiones Art & Design Refresh your summer wardrobe sustainably and reduce environmental impact!
  • Tacos and enchiladas Adjetivo Nombre Género femenino Food & Drink Ingrid tells us about the specialties from her restaurant.
  • Take a picture of me here! Pronombre El Presente de Subjuntivo Modo subjuntivo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Pedro and Soraya are taking in the tourist sights of Madrid.
  • Tango Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Pronombre de complemento directo Expressing ability (poder, saber) Music Eugenia's favourite dance is the tango.
  • Tastes from Spain Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Verbos regulares -er (presente) Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Food & Drink Learn about some traditional Spanish food.
  • The benefits of napping Adjetivo Género femenino Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Sports & Leisure Learn about the benefits of napping.
  • The best coffee in the world Adjetivo Superlativo Por or Para? Food & Drink Guillermo tells us about a very special type of coffee.
  • The best concert ever! Free Singular Plural Nombre Music Practice El Indefinido and El Imperfecto past tenses.
  • The best things to do in Asuncion Written accents in Spanish Tilde diacrítica El Pretérito Indefinido Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Miguel tells us about Asunción, the capital city of Paraguay.
  • The Chanelazo El Pretérito Indefinido Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Género femenino Music Did you know that the Spanish-Cuban singer Chanel came third in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest?
  • The city of the future El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Monuments, Tourism & Vacations How do you imagine the city of the future?
  • The difficulties of Spanish Adjetivo Adverbio interrogativo El Condicional Simple Language & Education Peter reflects on his biggest difficulties when learning Spanish.
  • The future of work with AI El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Technology & Science The future of work with AI is set to transform our jobs and lives in exciting ways we're just starting to explore.
  • The Gate of the Sun Adjetivo invariable Adverbio Pronombre de complemento directo Celebrations & Important Dates Discover why The Gate of the Sun is os popular for New Year's Eve in Spain.
  • The hashtags of the month Adjetivo Superlativo El Futuro Simple Technology & Science Manuela wants to use hashtags to promote her business online.
  • The homeowners' association Nombre Género femenino Género Family & Relationships Susana tells us about her new role as administrator.
  • The horoscope El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Technology & Science Discover today's horoscope for Gemini.
  • The Ibex 35 Nombre Género Pronombre relativo Politics, History & Economics Ramiro just read an article about economics.
  • The ideal job candidate El Presente de Subjuntivo Pronombre relativo Modo subjuntivo Employment Ramón is looking for the ideal employee for his company.
  • The least polluted village in Spain Adjetivo Adverbio Oración subordinada relativa Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Did you know that the least polluted town is in Spain?
  • The Mexican marigold Adjetivo Nombre Participio Celebrations & Important Dates Learn about the Mexican marigold, a captivating flower steeped in Mexican culture and cherished for its rich significance in vibrant celebrations.
  • The milkmaid Conjunción El Pretérito Imperfecto Tilde diacrítica Literature, Poetry, Theatre Learn about the milkmaid's story.
  • The moon calendar Adjetivo Adjetivo invariable Género Technology & Science Discover the magic and meaning of a moon calendar to unlock the secrets of the moon cycle.
  • The origin of fire Pronombre de complemento directo El Pretérito Indefinido El Imperativo Technology & Science Learn about the origin of fire
  • The origins of Halloween Adverbio interrogativo Written accents in Spanish Pronombre relativo Celebrations & Important Dates Do you really know the origins of Halloween? Find out here!
  • The Parador of Zamora El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -er (presente) Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Learn about high-class Spanish hotels located in castles, palaces and other historic buildings.
  • The power of thyme Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Pronombre de complemento directo Adjetivo Sports & Leisure Learn about the properties of thyme.
  • The restitution of looted art Adjetivo indefinido Conjunción Adjetivo Art & Design 2023 seems to be the year of the restitution of looted art.
  • The retired policeman's return to action El Pretérito Indefinido Género femenino Nombre Employment A retired policeman returns to action reigniting a heroic legacy.
  • The tapas corner El Futuro Simple Pronombre relativo Adjetivo Food & Drink Technology & Science Learn about this tasty tapas blog.
  • The textiles of Oaxaca Adjetivo Nombre Adjetivo invariable Art & Design Learn about the vibrant tapestry of Oaxacan textiles.
  • The Three Wise Men in popular culture Nombre Género femenino Género Celebrations & Important Dates The Three Wise Men are timeless symbols of wisdom and magic in popular culture.
  • The Treaty of Tordesillas El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Aspecto imperfectivo Politics, History & Economics Dive into history with The Treaty of Tordesillas, a pact that reshaped the world.
  • Trash in fashion Written accents in Spanish Adjetivo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Technology & Science Learn about the environmental impact of disposable clothing and synthetic fabrics.
  • Travelling the world on a cruise boat El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -er (presente) Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Rubén is dreaming about going on a cruise one day.
  • Truth or dare! El Futuro Simple Pronombre de complemento indirecto Modo subjuntivo Sports & Leisure Learn about this famous game.
  • University of Panama Oración subordinada temporal Preposición El Condicional Simple Language & Education Amanda's dream is to study at University of Panama.
  • Vizcaya Bridge Adjetivo Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Written accents in Spanish Art & Design Discover this special bridge in the north of Spain which is also a UNESCO world heritage site.
  • War on plastic pollution Pronombre impersonal Voz pasiva La pasiva refleja Food & Drink Learn about how to fight plastic pollution.
  • We need a waiter Género femenino Written accents in Spanish Nombre Employment We are in search of a dedicated and friendly waiter to join our team and enhance the dining experience for our valued guests.
  • Welcome to my online shop El Futuro Simple Modo subjuntivo Verbo irregular Technology & Science Mercedes welcomes us to her online store.
  • What generation do you belong to? El Imperativo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Modo subjuntivo Family & Relationships Learn about different generations across the decades.
  • What should I get my father for Father's Day? El Presente de Subjuntivo Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Modo subjuntivo Celebrations & Important Dates Family & Relationships Alejandra needs to find a good present for her father.
  • What type of driver are you? Nombre El Presente El Futuro Simple Technology & Science Get ready to uncover your driving identity!
  • What will the Internet be like in the future? El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Technology & Science Mario imagines what the Internet will be like in the future.
  • What would you do in Salamanca? Free El Condicional Simple Género femenino Nombre Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Alma tells us about the city of Salamanca.
  • Women's suffrage in Mexico El Pretérito Indefinido Pronombre de complemento indirecto Pronombre de complemento directo Politics, History & Economics Learn about the women's right to vote in Mexico.
  • Would you have your own wine cellar? El Futuro Simple Expressing need and obligation (deber, tener que, haber que, necesitar [que]) El Condicional Simple Food & Drink Would you like to have your own cellar at home? Learn about it!
  • Yucatan Xmatkuil Fair Género femenino Conjunción subordinante Género Celebrations & Important Dates Learn about this Mexican festival.

B2: Upper Intermediate Spanish writing exercises

  • 12 self-portraits by Pablo Picasso Adjetivo El Pretérito Indefinido Voz pasiva Art & Design Learn about Pablo Picasso's self-portraits.
  • A beach day El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Adjetivo Sports & Leisure Last weekend, Emilio escaped to the coast, arriving at sunrise for a day of relaxation and adventure.
  • A big surprise! Pronombre de complemento indirecto Se accidental Reflexive verbs Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Adela tells us about an axciting surprise she got from her boyfriend.
  • A change of career El Futuro Simple Modo subjuntivo Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Employment Language & Education Discover Vanessa's career plans.
  • A Christmas surprise El Futuro Simple Pronombre relativo Oración subordinada relativa Celebrations & Important Dates Daniela is wondering who wrote her an anonymous message.
  • A Christmas tale El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Adjetivo Celebrations & Important Dates A forgotten Christmas gift sparks a heartwarming holiday story.
  • A contortionist act El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Tomás and his girlfriend saw a contortionist act that left them astonished.
  • A delayed train El Futuro Simple Verbo irregular Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Ana is furious about the fact that her train is delayed.
  • A family of potters Adjetivo Pronombre relativo Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Art & Design Get into the fascinating world of a family of master potters.
  • A gift woven with care El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Adjetivo Family & Relationships Clara's skilled hands knit more than just a sweater.
  • A homemade costume El Futuro Simple Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre reflexivo Art & Design Celebrations & Important Dates Amalia plans to make her own costume for carnival.
  • A letter to my love Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Modo subjuntivo Pronombre Family & Relationships Sandra wrote a romantic letter to her love.
  • A letter to Santa Pronombre de complemento indirecto Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre reflexivo Celebrations & Important Dates Read this letter from my nephew.
  • A lost Nazarene Pronombre de complemento indirecto Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Oración subordinada temporal Celebrations & Important Dates Rodrigo got lost during a celebration!
  • A magic piano El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Written accents in Spanish Music Learn about Pablo Alborán and his excellent piano skills.
  • A message from the Three Wise Men Modo subjuntivo El Presente de Subjuntivo Adjetivo Celebrations & Important Dates Lucas is enchanted by a celestial message from the Three Wise Men.
  • A saeta Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Adjetivo Pronombre relativo Celebrations & Important Dates Music Jaime tells us about his experience in Seville during Easter celebrations.
  • A snow storm El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Technology & Science Have you ever experienced a big snow storm?
  • A special lunch El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Pronombre de complemento indirecto Food & Drink Arancha enjoyed a special lunch today.
  • A tourist in my own city Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Pronombre Pronombre de complemento directo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Marta tells us about the pleasure of being in an empty city during the summer.
  • A true friendship Adjetivo Infinitivo El Futuro Simple Family & Relationships What does a true friendship look like?
  • A very nosy parrot El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Modo subjuntivo Family & Relationships Meet Beru the parrot. It's hard to have a secret conversation with him around!
  • A walk along the Guayas river El Futuro Simple Adjetivo Órdenes y peticiones Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Have a fun learning jorney with this tourist leaflet about the Guayas river in Ecuador.
  • A weekend without new technology El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Pronombre de complemento directo Family & Relationships Technology & Science Carlos' mum was concerned about his health and recommended him to spend a weekend away.
  • A zero waste travel experience El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Adjetivo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Explore Europe sustainably by backpacking, biking, and choosing eco-friendly dining options.
  • An afternoon around the fire Pronombre de complemento indirecto Pronombre Pronombre de complemento directo Sports & Leisure What do you think of a warm afternoon around the fire?
  • An appointment with the ENT specialist Pronombre de complemento indirecto El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Family & Relationships Carlos got an appointment with the Ear, Nose and Throat doctor to get a treatment for his anosmia.
  • An inspiring extreme sports story El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Pronombre de complemento directo Sports & Leisure Unleash your adrenaline with an inspiring story of extreme sports triumph.
  • An oasis in the middle of the desert El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Adjetivo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations In the barren desert, a hidden oasis offers solace to weary travelers.
  • An online Carnival party Pronombre de complemento directo El Imperativo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Celebrations & Important Dates Technology & Science Victoria is very excited about her upcoming online Carnival party.
  • An online shopping gift voucher Gerundio/Spanish present participle Infinitivo Modo subjuntivo Technology & Science Lorena feels very lucky today with her online shopping gift voucher.
  • An undercover investigation El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Adjetivo Employment In the shadows of the drug underworld, an undercover investigation reveals the truth.
  • Apology letter to a client Free Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre de complemento indirecto El Imperativo Language & Education Learn how to write a formal letter of apology in Spanish.
  • Are you ready to adopt an animal? Gerundio/Spanish present participle Infinitivo Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Family & Relationships Find out if you are ready to adopt an animal.
  • Art therapy exercises El Futuro Perfecto El Futuro Simple El Presente Art & Design Learn about some art therapy exercises.
  • At the hairdresser's El Presente de Subjuntivo Expressing desire (querer, gustar) Written accents in Spanish Art & Design Clara goes to the hairdresser to change her look.
  • Athleisure on social media Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Adjetivo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Sports & Leisure Technology & Science Laura loves following social media athleisure accounts.
  • Basque Pottery Museum Pronombre Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre reflexivo Art & Design Have you ever been to the Basque Pottery Museum?
  • Be my Valentine! El Presente de Subjuntivo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Modo subjuntivo Celebrations & Important Dates Family & Relationships Miguel is declaring his love for Jimena in front of everyone!
  • Blanca Suárez: a Spanish actress Oración subordinada relativa Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Pronombre relativo Famous People Film & TV Learn about the famous Spanish actress Blanca Suárez
  • Breakfast, the most important meal of the day Adjetivo Conjunción Tilde diacrítica Food & Drink Discover why breakfast is such an important meal for performing well at work.
  • Campervan trip Infinitivo Pronombre Pronombre de complemento directo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Sports & Leisure Jesús and Mateo love their campervan and travelling around Spain
  • Campsite activities Pronombre Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre reflexivo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Get some fresh ideas for things to do when you go camping.
  • Casa Decor Madrid Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Oración subordinada relativa Modo subjuntivo Art & Design Adriana plans to attend an exclusive exhibition next year.
  • Casillero del Diablo El Pretérito Indefinido Modo subjuntivo El Pretérito Imperfecto Food & Drink Rosa and Enrique tell us about their experience with this Chilean wine.
  • Changing my wardrobe Written accents in Spanish Infinitivo Tilde diacrítica Art & Design María plans to change the clothes in her closet for the new season.
  • Chupachups: the Spanish lollipop El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Adjetivo Food & Drink Did you know that these lollipops were a Spanish invention?
  • Colombia in the world Adjetivo Pronombre relativo Participio Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Why is Colombia a great place to visit?
  • Couchsurfing in Spain El Presente de Subjuntivo Oración subordinada temporal Pronombre de complemento indirecto Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Learn about Couchsurfing, a service that connects a global community of travelers.
  • Dancing an aurresku Preposición Pronombre de complemento directo Voz pasiva Music Learn about the aurresku, a famous dance from the Basque Country.
  • DIY Modo subjuntivo El Futuro Simple El Presente de Subjuntivo Art & Design Do some DIY with Marta!
  • Dominican style salted cod Órdenes y peticiones El Imperativo Adjetivo Food & Drink Savor the Dominican touch with our Dominican style salted cod.
  • Dream trips Pronombre Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre reflexivo Sports & Leisure Have you ever experienced a dream trip?
  • Driving in Lima Pronombre de complemento indirecto Pronombre de complemento directo Written accents in Spanish Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Learn about what driving looks like in Lima.
  • Easter Empanadas from Chile Pronombre de complemento indirecto Pronombre de complemento directo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Food & Drink Agustín tells us about his delicious Easter empanadas from Chile.
  • Environmental issues Free Adjetivo Adjetivo indefinido El Presente Technology & Science In Spain, environmental fires are a big problem every summer.
  • Equestrian sports Written accents in Spanish Oración subordinada temporal El Presente de Subjuntivo Sports & Leisure Equestrian sports blend the grace of horse and rider, creating a harmonious symphony of skill, teamwork, and elegance in motion.
  • European Green Capital 2012 Voz pasiva Participio El Pretérito Indefinido Technology & Science Get to know Vitoria, European Green Capital 2012.
  • Everlasting love in Caazapá El Pretérito Imperfecto Subjuntivo Modo subjuntivo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Have you ever heard about the wellspring of eternal love?
  • Family models Written accents in Spanish Gerundio/Spanish present participle Conjunción Family & Relationships Learn about family models in Spain.
  • Fast & Furious film Modo subjuntivo Pronombre de complemento directo Voz pasiva Film & TV Mariana is a big fan of the famous film Fast & Furious.
  • Feline physiotherapy for improved mobility El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Technology & Science Nora's journey to renewed mobility began under the expert guidance of a physiotherapist.
  • Fire heroes Adjetivo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Infinitivo Employment Learn about the brave and selfless world of fire heroes.
  • Forbidden foods Modo subjuntivo Adjetivo Infinitivo Food & Drink Discover the main forbidden foods in order to lead a healthy lifestyle.
  • Getting my nails done Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Reflexive verbs Gerundio/Spanish present participle Art & Design Daniela feels very excited about getting her nails done.
  • Going on holiday with teenagers El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Ariana recommends Costa Rica as a great vacation destination for teenagers.
  • Good friends Pronombre de complemento indirecto Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Pronombre de complemento directo Family & Relationships Learn about this amazing friendship.
  • Green start-ups Gerundio/Spanish present participle Adjetivo El Pretérito Imperfecto Subjuntivo Employment Learn about how green startups are revolutionizing industries and saving the planet.
  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Verbos regulares -ar (presente) El Futuro Simple Art & Design Visit the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
  • Handicrafts for Father's Day Pronombre de complemento indirecto Adjetivo Pronombre de complemento directo Art & Design Celebrations & Important Dates Mario is very excited about his son's present.
  • He's a handyman! Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Oración subordinada temporal El Presente de Subjuntivo Family & Relationships Sara is very proud of her father, as he seems to be a highly-skilled man!
  • Heavenly beaches in Cancun Pronombre relativo Pronombre Pronombre de complemento directo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Discover Cancun, a place in Mexico that is recognized worldwide for its spectacular beaches of fine white sand.
  • History of Paraguay El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Pronombre de complemento indirecto Politics, History & Economics Learn about the history of Paraguay.
  • History of the Dominican Republic Adjetivo Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Gerundio/Spanish present participle Marta tells us the highlights of the Dominican Republic history.
  • Housework gender gap Gerundio/Spanish present participle Modo subjuntivo El Imperativo Family & Relationships Ana reflects on housework gender roles.
  • How do you celebrate Mother's Day? Gerundio/Spanish present participle Written accents in Spanish Tilde diacrítica Celebrations & Important Dates Learn about celebrating the unconditional love of mothers in Mexico on Mother's Day.
  • How much do you know about Panama? El Presente de Subjuntivo El Imperativo Participio Language & Education Take part in this amazing contest about Panama.
  • How to get ready for the DELE Modo subjuntivo Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Language & Education Get some useful tips to take the DELE exam.
  • How to make a good homemade wine Infinitivo Voz pasiva Modo subjuntivo Food & Drink Interested in making your own wine at home? Check if you are ready for it!
  • I got a promotion! Free Adjetivo Pronombre El Presente de Subjuntivo Employment Susana got a promotion at work and she's very excited about it.
  • I met Ricky Martin! El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Pronombre de complemento indirecto Famous People Music Juliana describes a music concert.
  • If England were a hot country Modo subjuntivo El Pretérito Imperfecto Subjuntivo El Condicional Simple Technology & Science Imagine what England would be like if it were a hot country!
  • If I had won the lottery El Condicional Perfecto El Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto de Subjuntivo Oración condicional con si Sports & Leisure What would you do if you won the lottery?
  • If I were a child again Modo subjuntivo El Condicional Simple El Pretérito Imperfecto Subjuntivo Family & Relationships Miguel would like to turn back time and become a child again.
  • If we had our own company El Condicional Simple Modo subjuntivo El Pretérito Imperfecto Subjuntivo Employment Rodrigo and Marina tell us about their dream.
  • In Mexico for love El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Verbos regulares (condicional) Family & Relationships Manuel fell in love in Mexico and decided to move there.
  • In the kitchen with Santiago Cerisola Adjetivo Modo subjuntivo Adverbio interrogativo Food & Drink María tells us about Santiago Cerisola and his famous restaurant in Portugal.
  • Interesting facts about the month of April Voz pasiva Pronombre de complemento indirecto Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Celebrations & Important Dates Ignacio tells us some interesting facts about the month of April.
  • Investments Oración subordinada causal Pronombre Pronombre de complemento indirecto Politics, History & Economics Technology & Science Rebeca is thinking about investing to maximise her savings.
  • Jet ski with Andrea Domínguez Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Gerundio/Spanish present participle Adjetivo Sports & Leisure Learn about Andrea Domínguez, a Colombian athlete.
  • JLo's green Versace dress El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Participio Famous People Jennifer Lopez dazzled the world and made fashion history with her iconic green Versace dress.
  • Kalimotxo, a different drink El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Pronombre relativo Food & Drink Discover this traditional drink from the Basque Country.
  • Latin American countries on the silk road Adjetivo Infinitivo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Technology & Science Ramiro, a journalist, is reporting on the Latin American countries involved in the new silk road.
  • Let's go to the spa! Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Verbos regulares -ar (presente) El Futuro Simple Sports & Leisure Blanca and Arturo tells us about their relaxing plan for the weekend.
  • Life on the other side of the world - Australia El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Immigration & Citizenship Meet Alejandra, a Spanish expat living in Australia.
  • Living the dream on four wheels (B2) El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Adjetivo Sports & Leisure Clara's four-wheel journey turned her dream of adventure and freedom into a vibrant reality.
  • Long naps Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Pronombre Family & Relationships Miguel loves naps but his girlfriend doesn't!
  • Long-distance love Adjetivo Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Celebrations & Important Dates Family & Relationships What do you think about long-distance love?
  • Lost in Patagonia Pronombre Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre reflexivo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Irene and Pedro got lost in Patagonia to explore this area.
  • Madidi National Park Written accents in Spanish Tilde diacrítica Adjetivo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Explore the wonders of Madidi National Park.
  • Magical shoes El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Pronombre de complemento indirecto Art & Design Pedro tells us about a pair of shoes he had in his childhood.
  • Maldita Nerea Modo subjuntivo Adjetivo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Music Fidel tells us about Maldita Nerea, his favourite band.
  • Manuela Sáenz: a revolutionary heroine El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Pronombre relativo Famous People Learn about Manuela Sáenz, a famous Ecuadorian feminist.
  • Maria de las Mercedes of Orléans El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Oración subordinada causal Famous People Politics, History & Economics Learn about this Spanish queen from the 19th century.
  • Mathematics in education Infinitivo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Modo subjuntivo Language & Education This subject is essential in education, providing critical skills for success across various fields.
  • Mistura food festival Pronombre relativo Adjetivo Oración subordinada relativa Food & Drink Celebrations & Important Dates Learn about the Peruvian Mistura food festival.
  • Motocross Modo subjuntivo Written accents in Spanish Pronombre de complemento directo Sports & Leisure Antonio loves doing motocross in his free time.
  • My best friend Mohammed El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Modo subjuntivo Immigration & Citizenship Isabel tells us about her best friend Mohammed.
  • My best friend's wedding Modo subjuntivo Adjetivo El Presente de Subjuntivo Family & Relationships Anabel has received this wedding invitation from her best friend.
  • My first fishing trip Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Pronombre Sports & Leisure Antonio tells us how his first day of fishing went.
  • My friend Carmen El Presente de Subjuntivo Oración subordinada de finalidad Modo subjuntivo Family & Relationships Meet Carmen, a very positive woman.
  • My friend Jimena El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Family & Relationships Sonia went to the hospital yesterday to visit her friend Jimena.
  • My grandmother's rosebushes Adjetivo Género femenino Regular Family & Relationships Lucía tells us about her grandmother's beloved and renowned rosebushes.
  • My great harvest Adjetivo El Futuro Simple Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Food & Drink Pedro's great harvest is a symphony of hard work, passion, and the earth's benevolence.
  • My list for 2023 Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Pronombre de complemento indirecto Gerundio/Spanish present participle Sports & Leisure Andrea tells us about her objectives for 2023.
  • My love story Tilde diacrítica Written accents in Spanish El Pretérito Imperfecto Family & Relationships Learn about Sergio's love story.
  • My mom's letter from heaven Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Oración subordinada relativa Verbos pronominales Film & TV Marta tells us about a movie she saw recently.
  • My neighbour is so hot! Tilde diacrítica Written accents in Spanish El Futuro Simple Family & Relationships Discover the irresistible charm of Elena's neighbour!
  • New Year's Eve rituals in Chile Gerundio/Spanish present participle Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Infinitivo Celebrations & Important Dates Learn about some Year's Eve rituals in Chile.
  • Parks in the city Infinitivo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Adjetivo Sports & Leisure Explore the crucial role of urban parks in enhancing city life and well-being.
  • Ponte Vella Voz pasiva Participio El Pretérito Imperfecto Art & Design Manuel tells us about a medieval footbridge built on Roman foundations in Ourense, Spain.
  • Priego de Córdoba El Pretérito Imperfecto Subjuntivo Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Pronombre de complemento directo Art & Design Learn about this beautiful baroque town in southern Spain.
  • Puerto Rican coconut pudding El Futuro Simple Pronombre relativo Voz pasiva Food & Drink Enjoy a traditional Puerto Rican coconut pudding.
  • Pumpkin pie El Imperativo El Presente de Subjuntivo Órdenes y peticiones Food & Drink Enjoy a nice pumpkin pie with our special recipe.
  • Remedies for aching muscles Gerundio/Spanish present participle Modo subjuntivo Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Sports & Leisure Learn some tips to fight sore muscles.
  • Resolutions for 2021 Jerga/ Expresión idiomática El Condicional Simple El Pretérito Imperfecto Subjuntivo Family & Relationships Have you already thought your New Year's resolutions?
  • Rice milk El Imperativo El Presente de Subjuntivo Órdenes y peticiones Food & Drink Do you fancy a cup of rice milk to beat the heat?
  • Rodolfo Kusch and philosophical Americanism Adjetivo Gerundio/Spanish present participle El Pretérito Indefinido Famous People Language & Education Learn about Rodolfo Kusch and his philosophy.
  • Running for a good cause Participio Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Sports & Leisure Alejandro's girlfriend is going to participate in a race for a good cause.
  • Sailing the seas El Futuro Perfecto Regular El Presente de Subjuntivo Sports & Leisure Pedro tells us about his unusual plan for the future.
  • Saying 'no' El Futuro Simple Pronombre de complemento directo El Presente Family & Relationships Learn about the importance of sometimes saying 'no'.
  • School rules Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Conjunción El Futuro Simple Family & Relationships Essential school rules ensure a safe and respectful environment.
  • Set design Modo subjuntivo El Condicional Simple Oración condicional con si Art & Design Do you know about set design?
  • Seven-star hotels Adjetivo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Modo subjuntivo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Learn about the comfort of seven-star hotels.
  • Shall we take a selfie? Género femenino Voz pasiva Verbo transitivo Technology & Science What are selfies useful for?
  • Skydiving for my husband's birthday Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Pronombre de complemento indirecto El Futuro Simple Family & Relationships Sonia's husband cannot imagine what awaits him in the mountains!
  • Snakes and Ladders Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Tilde diacrítica Infinitivo Sports & Leisure Rosalía tells us about Snakes and Ladders, a popular board game in Mexico.
  • Spain's homeownership culture Infinitivo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Tilde diacrítica Politics, History & Economics Dive into Spain's vibrant homeownership culture, where owning a house is not just a goal but a cherished part of life's tapestry.
  • Spanish Fool's Day El Futuro Perfecto Regular El Futuro Simple Celebrations & Important Dates Discover why Pablo feels very excited about the 28th December.
  • Spanish omelette Adjetivo El Presente de Subjuntivo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Food & Drink Learn about the two different ways of preparing a Spanish omelette.
  • Spring vegetables Modo subjuntivo Pronombre de complemento directo Pronombre reflexivo Food & Drink Learn about what spring vegetables are the best for this new season.
  • Stairs of Casa Batlló Pronombre relativo Adjetivo Oración subordinada relativa Art & Design Climb the enchanting stairs of Casa Batlló and discover Gaudí's architectural masterpiece.
  • Sustainable practices in Latin America Infinitivo Adjetivo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Technology & Science Discover how Latin American countries are leading the way with sustainable agriculture and plastic-free innovations.
  • Sustainable tourism Infinitivo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Oración subordinada relativa Technology & Science Travel smart, protect the planet: discover the heart of sustainable tourism.
  • Sweeping the house Adjetivo Jerga/ Expresión idiomática El Pretérito Imperfecto Two Mexican friends are talking about a popular tradition for New Year's Eve.
  • Tailor-made clothes El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -er (presente) Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Art & Design Miguel goes to a tailor in order to get a perfect suit.
  • The Autumn Equinox Conjunción Pronombre relativo El Presente de Subjuntivo Technology & Science Learn about the autumn equinox.
  • The best nursing home in the world Pronombre Pronombre de complemento indirecto Pronombre de complemento directo Family & Relationships Ángeles tells us about her grandparents' nursing home.
  • The curious case of disappearing laundry Pronombre de complemento indirecto Gerundio/Spanish present participle Pronombre de complemento directo Family & Relationships Join the quest for Marta's missing socks!
  • The eighth wonder burger El Futuro Perfecto Pronombre Aspecto perfectivo Food & Drink Learn about this crazy food challenge.
  • The future of inclusive education Verbos regulares -er (presente) Modo subjuntivo Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Language & Education Ester is a teacher and is passionate aboutinclusive education.
  • The growing threat of technological waste in Latin America Infinitivo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Modo subjuntivo Technology & Science Learn about how Latin American countries are making their best to transform their technological waste crisis into a sustainable opportunity for growth and innovation.
  • The invention of photography Participio Voz pasiva El Pretérito Indefinido Technology & Science Learn about the history of photography.
  • The legend of Zorro El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Por or Para? Literature, Poetry, Theatre Learn about the famous legend of Zorro.
  • The longest film in the world Written accents in Spanish Tilde diacrítica Adjetivo Film & TV Learn about the longest non-experimental film ever made.
  • The Maiden's Consent El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Pronombre de complemento directo Literature, Poetry, Theatre Learn about this literary work written by Moratín in the 19th century. In this exercise you'll practise El Pretérito Imperfecto and El Pretérito Indefinido.
  • The Maspalomas dunes Tilde diacrítica Oración subordinada causal Adjetivo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Learn about the Maspalomas dunes in Gran Canaria.
  • The Mediterranean diet El Presente Pronombre relativo La pasiva refleja Food & Drink Learn about the Mediterranean diet.
  • The Nancy doll Gerundio/Spanish present participle Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Infinitivo Sports & Leisure Meet Nancy, the iconic Spanish doll from the sixties.
  • The origin of radio El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Adjetivo Politics, History & Economics Ricardo tells us about the origin of radio.
  • The Pan-American Highway Adjetivo El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Technology & Science Journey along the legendary Pan-American Highway across the Americas.
  • The perfect wedding El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Pronombre de complemento directo Celebrations & Important Dates Family & Relationships Gonzalo tells us about his gorgeous wedding in Puerto Rico.
  • The pleasure of traveling with the excuse of climbing Gerundio/Spanish present participle Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Oración subordinada condicional Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Sports & Leisure Sandra loves travelling while practising climbing, her favourite sport.
  • The rule of the three r's Written accents in Spanish Infinitivo Tilde diacrítica Technology & Science Learn about the rule of the three R's.
  • The Sack Man El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Imperfecto Subjuntivo El Pretérito Indefinido Literature, Poetry, Theatre Learn about this popular Spanish legend.
  • The Spanish financial crisis Verbos regulares -ar (presente) El Pretérito Indefinido Adjetivo Politics, History & Economics Learn about the Spanish financial crisis of 2008.
  • The Three Wise Men in Latin American countries Voz pasiva La pasiva refleja Verbo transitivo Celebrations & Important Dates Learn about different Latin American traditions to celebrate the Epiphany.
  • The treasure hunt El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Adjetivo Family & Relationships Two cousins, one treasure hunt, endless excitement, and unforgettable memories.
  • The Tree of Wishes El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Literature, Poetry, Theatre Discover what lies beneath the branches of the Tree of Wishes.
  • The Vuelta a España (Tour of Spain) El Condicional Perfecto Jerga/ Expresión idiomática El Pretérito Imperfecto Sports & Leisure Tomás tells us about The Vuelta a España.
  • Thriving ecosystems in Costa Rica Adjetivo Infinitivo Voz pasiva Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Explore the vibrant ecosystems of Costa Rica's lush tropical forests.
  • Tips for climbing El Imperativo El Presente de Subjuntivo Órdenes y peticiones Sports & Leisure Let's dive into how to make your climb not only memorable but also safe.
  • Tips for removing common stains Infinitivo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Modo subjuntivo Technology & Science Stains, beware! Here’s your ultimate guide to banishing those pesky marks and spills.
  • Trash TV Adjetivo Adverbio interrogativo Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Film & TV Do you spend time watching TV trash?
  • Travelling the world in a motor home (RV) El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Verbos regulares -ar (presente) Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Marcos is going to travel the world in a motor home (RV) next summer. In this exercise you'll practise El Futuro Simple and negative opinions with El subjuntivo.
  • UEFA Champions League Pronombre de complemento indirecto Pronombre de complemento directo Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Sports & Leisure Lucía is very excited about Champions League football games.
  • Umbra Light Festival Pronombre relativo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Oración subordinada relativa Art & Design Experience the magic of light at Umbra: Vitoria's mesmerizing light festival!
  • USA-Chile: more than one hundred years of trade relations El Pretérito Imperfecto Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Voz pasiva Politics, History & Economics Gaspar is reflecting on trade relations between the USA and Chile.
  • Useful presents for babies Adjetivo Pronombre relativo Written accents in Spanish Technology & Science Learn about useful baby shower presents.
  • Using my new driver's license Adjetivo Infinitivo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Technology & Science New driver's license means endless adventures ahead!
  • Very fine silverware Gerundio/Spanish present participle Written accents in Spanish Infinitivo Art & Design Elevate your dining experience with luxurious cutlery to indulge in culinary perfection.
  • Volunteering at Red Cross Gerundio/Spanish present participle El Presente de Subjuntivo Modo subjuntivo Employment Marcos tells us about his plan to work as a volunteer next summer.
  • Welcome to La Rioja's Tourist Office Adjetivo Verbos regulares -ar (presente) El Futuro Simple Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Practise past participle adjectives, the future and subjunctive tenses.
  • Wellness activities to maintain healthy organs Gerundio/Spanish present participle Infinitivo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Food & Drink Elevate you wellbeing with a symphony of wellness activities.
  • What a mystery! El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Adjetivo Family & Relationships Enigmatic riddles and hidden secrets await, in an alluring labyrinth of intrigue and wonder.
  • What was a medieval castle for? El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Preposición Politics, History & Economics Learn about the function of Spanish medieval castles in the Middle Age.
  • What would your perfect winter afternoon be like? El Condicional Simple Verbos regulares (condicional) Pronombre de complemento indirecto Sports & Leisure Asunción tells us about her ideal winter afternoon.
  • What's best, the countryside or the city? Conjunción Modo subjuntivo El Presente de Subjuntivo Sports & Leisure Maria reflects on city life and life in the countryside.
  • When I was a child El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Modo subjuntivo Family & Relationships Marcos tells us about his childhood.
  • Where is my tambourine? Jerga/ Expresión idiomática El Futuro Simple Pronombre Music Monica is doing her best to find her misplaced tambourine before Christmas.
  • Who should I have dinner with? El Futuro Simple Verbos regulares -er (presente) Verbos regulares -ir (presente) Family & Relationships Sheila doesn't know who to have dinner with on New Year's Eve.
  • Why travel to El Salvador? El Imperativo Adjetivo El Presente de Subjuntivo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Discover some powerful reasons to travel to El Salvador.
  • Window to the World El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Adjetivo Art & Design Learn about this Colombian architectural marvel.
  • Witches from Galicia El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Gerundio/Spanish present participle Literature, Poetry, Theatre Learn about meigas, Spanish witches from northwest Spain.
  • Women's suffrage in Spain Adjetivo Voz pasiva El Pretérito Indefinido Politics, History & Economics Learn about women's suffrage in Spain.

C1: Advanced Spanish writing exercises

  • 2021: the Year of the Ox Participio Voz pasiva Modo subjuntivo Celebrations & Important Dates Learn about the new Chinese year for 2021.
  • A coffee shop for cats Verbos pronominales Participio Voz pasiva Sports & Leisure Family & Relationships Discover this unusual coffee shop where cats are the stars!
  • A film review Participio Voz pasiva El Condicional Perfecto Film & TV Antonio makes us a review of a movie.
  • A handyman at home Verbos pronominales Voz pasiva La pasiva de estado Technology & Science Transform your living space with the expert touch of our skilled handyman services!
  • A rock 'n' roll grandmother Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Perífrasis verbal Modo subjuntivo Music Family & Relationships Sandra tells us about her unconventional grandmother, Carmen.
  • A TikTok dance challenge Jerga/ Expresión idiomática El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Sports & Leisure Technology & Science Celia's dance got popular in TikTok.
  • A tornado El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Adjetivo Family & Relationships A fierce tornado struck Mar Azul, turning its tranquil shores into a tempestuous battleground.
  • AI in space exploration Adjetivo Infinitivo Oración subordinada modal Technology & Science AI is revolutionizing space exploration, revealing cosmic secrets once thought unreachable.
  • Alcoy and its textile industry Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Adjetivo Participio Art & Design Inés is telling her son Alberto about Alcoy's industry.
  • Antonio Gaudi's architecture Participio Adjetivo Perífrasis verbal Art & Design Famous People Learn about Gaudí's architecture in Barcelona and practise relative pronouns and the passive voice.
  • Benefits of art therapy El Pretérito Imperfecto Subjuntivo Oración subordinada de finalidad Verbos pronominales Art & Design Have you ever heard about art therapy?
  • Bilbao Book Fair Jerga/ Expresión idiomática El Pretérito Imperfecto Subjuntivo Oración subordinada temporal Literature, Poetry, Theatre Ready to visit the Bilbao Book Fair?
  • Bungee Jumping El Pretérito Indefinido Modo subjuntivo El Pretérito Imperfecto Sports & Leisure Candela tells us about her first bungee jump.
  • Castile comes from 'castle' El Condicional Simple El Futuro Simple El Pretérito Indefinido Language & Education Learn about the etymological origin of the word 'Castile'.
  • Cataract surgery Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Oración subordinada de finalidad Infinitivo Family & Relationships Cecilia tells us about her upcoming cataract surgery.
  • Centennial oak trees El Pretérito Imperfecto Subjuntivo Modo subjuntivo Conjunción subordinante Sports & Leisure Shelter beneath the magnificent centennial oak trees.
  • Charity Kings Parade Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Perífrasis verbal Modo subjuntivo Celebrations & Important Dates Are you a fan of The Three Wise Men?
  • Chinese horoscope Modo subjuntivo El Pretérito Imperfecto Subjuntivo Voz pasiva Technology & Science Learn about the Chinese horoscope.
  • Climbing the Gorbea Oración condicional con si Written accents in Spanish Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Sports & Leisure Learn about this hill in the north of Spain.
  • Cognitive inclusion at school El Pretérito Imperfecto Subjuntivo Participio Oración subordinada de finalidad Language & Education Learn about this cognitive inclusion project.
  • Combat sports: sport or violence? Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Oración condicional con si Participio Sports & Leisure Do you think that combat sports are violent? Look at what Pedro thinks about them.
  • Corruption Voz pasiva Aspecto progresivo Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Politics, History & Economics Corruption in Spain is a serious problem that dates back centuries.
  • Council housing challenges Oración subordinada de finalidad Modo indicativo Modo subjuntivo Art & Design Learn about the council housing situation in a Spanish city.
  • Eating in the heights of Barcelona Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Verbos pronominales Adjetivo Food & Drink Interested in getting a high-flying meal?
  • Elcano: sailing into history's horizon El Pretérito Indefinido El Pretérito Imperfecto Adjetivo Politics, History & Economics Join Elcano on a historic voyage, where the seas become a canvas for extraordinary tales.
  • Frozen Adjetivo Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Verbos pronominales Film & TV Experience the magic of ice and adventure in 'Frozen'.
  • Gossip journalism Infinitivo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Voz pasiva Family & Relationships Explore gossip journalism and how celebrity tales challenge privacy and ethics.
  • Handicrafts Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Adjetivo Oración subordinada relativa Art & Design Discover what the traditional Honduran handicrafts are.
  • Hatless women El Pretérito Indefinido El Futuro Simple El Condicional Simple Politics, History & Economics Learn about the hatless women from the twenties.
  • History of ceramics in America Adjetivo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Infinitivo Art & Design Trace the evolution of American ceramics through the centuries.
  • History of Valencia FC Adjetivo Participio Modo subjuntivo Sports & Leisure Learn about Valencia FC's history.
  • How to become an au pair Verbos pronominales El Presente de Subjuntivo Oración subordinada temporal Employment Language & Education Are you looking for a host family to do some au pair work while improving a foreign language?
  • I'm going everywhere with my GPS! Oración subordinada de finalidad Oración condicional con si Perífrasis verbal Sports & Leisure Pedro tells us about the GPS he just bought.
  • Ice on the moon? Participio Voz pasiva Verbo modal Technology & Science Is there or was there water on the Moon?
  • Improving the circulation of my veins El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Adjetivo Technology & Science Elisa has decided she needs to improve her circulation and embrace a healthier lifestyle.
  • Intarsia Participio Voz pasiva Adjetivo Art & Design Learn about intarsia, a very old traditional woodwork technique.
  • Is it cake? Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Oración subordinada causal Verbos pronominales Film & TV Learn about an amazing TV show on Netflix.
  • Jose Ortega y Gasset: a Spanish philosopher Verbos pronominales Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Oración impersonal Famous People Language & Education Learn about Ortega y Gasset and his philosophy.
  • Kitchen Nightmares Adjetivo Infinitivo Modo indicativo Film & TV Step into the world of 'Kitchen Nightmares', where culinary rescues and transformations unfold in each episode.
  • Last-minute travelling Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Verbos pronominales Modo subjuntivo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Marisa is tempted to travel last minute this summer.
  • Lost among cacti El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Family & Relationships Lucía found herself adrift in a prickly sea of cacti.
  • Madeira Centro hotel Adjetivo Verbos pronominales Infinitivo Art & Design Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Discover this beautiful hotel in Benidorm.
  • Marmitako to keep warm Verbos pronominales Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Modo subjuntivo Food & Drink Blanca feels like cooking a hot tuna dish to warm herself up after a rainy day.
  • Mexicans in the USA Oración condicional con si El Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto de Subjuntivo El Condicional Perfecto Immigration & Citizenship Amelia is impressed by Mexican culture and cuisine in the USA.
  • Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba Verbos pronominales Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Perífrasis verbal Art & Design Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Have you ever visited the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba?
  • My father's self-portrait Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Infinitivo Modo subjuntivo Art & Design Daniel had a lot of fun with his father's self-portrait.
  • My relationship with my parents Modo subjuntivo El Pretérito Imperfecto Subjuntivo El Condicional Simple Family & Relationships Learn about Pablo's relationship with his parents.
  • Myths associated with Valentine's Day Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Conjunción Perífrasis verbal Celebrations & Important Dates Discover some myths behind Valentine's Day.
  • No mobile phones at school anymore El Presente de Subjuntivo Modo subjuntivo Pronombre relativo Technology & Science Learn about the use of mobile phones in French schools.
  • On the moon Conjunción subordinante Oración subordinada causal Infinitivo Technology & Science Learn about Clara's adventure in an unknown place.
  • One day on the radio El Presente de Subjuntivo Oración subordinada relativa Pronombre Film & TV María is looking forward to participating in a radio session.
  • Our energy bill Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Modo subjuntivo Tiempo compuesto Technology & Science Samuel and his wife are not happy at all with their last electricity bill.
  • Paid to sleep! Oración subordinada relativa Por or Para? Modo indicativo Employment Learn about this relaxing business.
  • PISA report: Spain Artículo neutro Infinitivo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Language & Education Carlos, headmaster of a Spanish school, shares his thoughts about the latest PISA report.
  • Putting yourself first Modo subjuntivo Infinitivo Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Family & Relationships Isabel is giving Maria some advice following her breakup with her boyfriend.
  • Really hard January Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Conjunción subordinante Oración subordinada modal Politics, History & Economics Manuel is regretting having spent so much money on Christmas.
  • Reflections of a director Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Gerundio/Spanish present participle El Pretérito Indefinido Film & TV Mario reflects on the mixed reviews for his latest movie.
  • Sailing in Majorca Verbos pronominales El Imperativo Voz pasiva Sports & Leisure Sara has received an exciting proposal to sail in Majorca.
  • San Isidro in Madrid Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Verbos pronominales Ser or Estar? Celebrations & Important Dates Learn about this popular celebration in Madrid.
  • Sergio's errands Oración subordinada causal Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Oración subordinada temporal Family & Relationships Sergio tells us about the errands he does to help his mother.
  • Sol y sombra: a traditional Spanish cocktail Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Por or Para? Infinitivo Food & Drink Learn about a traditional Spanish cocktail called Sol y sombra.
  • Spirituality: the heart of a holistic life Adjetivo Written accents in Spanish Verbos pronominales Family & Relationships Discover how spirituality is the core of a holistic life.
  • Strolling the enchanting Ramblas Adjetivo Verbos pronominales El Imperativo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Discover the charm of Barcelona's Las Ramblas.
  • Summer fashion on a budget Infinitivo Verbos pronominales Modo subjuntivo Art & Design Discover affordable, stylish summer outfits that keep you cool without breaking the bank!
  • Superstitions in the Middle Ages El Pretérito Imperfecto El Pretérito Indefinido Adjetivo Politics, History & Economics Learn about some superstitions that existed in the Middle Ages.
  • Taking a sunset boat tour Adjetivo Pronombre de complemento indirecto Infinitivo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Marcos and Sara are taking a stunning sunset boat ride.
  • Tango Jerga/ Expresión idiomática El Condicional Simple Modo subjuntivo Music Learn about the tango.
  • The Cíes Islands El Pretérito Imperfecto Subjuntivo Verbos pronominales Modo subjuntivo Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Have you ever been to The Cíes Islands?
  • The desert island Perífrasis verbal Participio Voz pasiva Literature, Poetry, Theatre Learn about this Argentinian play.
  • The end of cash? Gerundio/Spanish present participle Infinitivo Modo subjuntivo Politics, History & Economics Technology & Science Pablo is reflecting about the use of cash in Spain during the pandemic.
  • The Family of Pascual Duarte Jerga/ Expresión idiomática El Pretérito Imperfecto Adjetivo Literature, Poetry, Theatre Dive into the raw and gripping narrative of 'The Family of Pascual Duarte' by Camilo José Cela.
  • The mental game Adjetivo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Infinitivo Sports & Leisure Discover the pivotal role of mental training in Olympic success.
  • The metamorphosis of butterflies Adjetivo Oración subordinada temporal Adverbio relativo Technology & Science Explore the fascinating metamorphosis of butterflies.
  • The ocean's cry for change Oración subordinada causal Infinitivo El Imperativo Technology & Science The ocean's cry for change echoes through the waves, pleading for our attention and action.
  • The origin of mindfulness Infinitivo Gerundio/Spanish present participle Adjetivo Sports & Leisure Learn about the origin of mindfulness.
  • The perfect portrait Verbos pronominales Infinitivo Adjetivo Art & Design Mercedes tells us about the art of making good portraits.
  • The relationship between horses and humans Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Artículo neutro Conjunción subordinante Family & Relationships The bond between horses and humans is a timeless connection, where trust, companionshio, and shared journeys unfold with every step of the hoof.
  • The wisdom of the elderly Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Modo indicativo Pronombre Family & Relationships Discover how important elderly people are in Spanish society.
  • Underwater Via Crucis Gerundio/Spanish present participle Participio Verbos pronominales Celebrations & Important Dates Learn about this amazing underwater Via Crucis in Argentina.
  • Videogames improve memory Modo subjuntivo Modo indicativo Voz pasiva Sports & Leisure Learn about the benefits of playing video games.
  • Vitoria, European Green Capital Jerga/ Expresión idiomática Adjetivo Perífrasis verbal Monuments, Tourism & Vacations Learn about Vitoria-Gasteiz, my home city!
  • What a fright! Free Pronombre de complemento indirecto Participio Gerundio/Spanish present participle Family & Relationships What's going on at Juan's house?

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How to Write in Spanish: Key Rules and Tips for Casual to Creative Writing

Writing is an often-overlooked skill by language learners. This guide will help you master everything from essential Spanish writing rules (and how they differ from their English counterparts) to typing an essay writing.

Learn how to write, type and text in Spanish, how to write letters, emails and essays, as well as other forms of writing like journaling and even recipes. Plus, check out some practical tips to help you improve your Spanish writing skills. 

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Written words in Spanish generally look the way they sound. Compared to English, there are far fewer cases of silent letters, double letters or different spellings for the same sounds. Also, vowels each have their own specific sounds that don’t change, no matter what other letters surround it.

However, Spanish has a couple of spelling oddities that are worth remembering:

  • The letter h has no sound. Regardless of its position in a word, it will always be soundless (zanahoria — carrot, hoguera  — bonfire , hueso  — bone). When it’s combined with the letter  c , it makes the same ch sound as in English (chaleco— vest , coche  — car , noche  — night) and even though it has no sound of its own, it can change the meaning of a word (ola— wave, hola  — hello).
  • Some letters have similar sounds. The letters that normally cause problems for learners are b/v, r/rr, g/j, ll/y and the “triplets” c/k/q and c/s/z . It would be impossible for you to learn every word containing these pairs, so the best you can do is check a dictionary in case of doubt. 
  • Spanish uses accent marks . Accent marks may be small, but they’re very important. If a word has an accent mark in Spanish, don’t ignore it, because accent marks can easily change the pronunciation and meaning of words (tráfico — traffic , trafico — I smuggle , traficó — he smuggled).

Learning Spanish capitalization is actually pretty straightforward. Spanish capitalizes far fewer words than English, so you just have to remember the words that are not capitalized in Spanish.

For instance, unlike English, Spanish does not capitalize:

  • Days of the week
  • Nationalities
  • Religions and their adjectives
  • Social and political movements
  • The pronoun yo (I) unless it is the first word in a sentence
  • Book titles (except for the first word)
  • Movie titles (except for the first word)
  • Personal titles (except when they’re the first word in a sentence)

Punctuation is another area where English and Spanish share a lot of features. However, there are some Spanish punctuation rules that may be surprising for Spanish language learners. These are the main ones to watch out for:

  • Spanish has an inverted opening question mark and exclamation mark (¿,¡).
  • Spanish does not capitalize the first word after a colon.
  • Spanish uses a colon in the opening of letters. While English uses a comma (Dear Mrs. Petunia,), Spanish uses a colon (Estimada señora Petunia:).
  • Spanish doesn’t use the Oxford comma. The last two items of a list will always be joined with a conjunction like y (and) or o (or) .
  • Spanish and English write numbers differently. In Spanish, you use a period to separate groups of thousands (e.g. 1450 or 1,450 would be 1.450 in Spanish). Spanish uses the comma as the decimal separator (so 1.5 would be 1,5 in Spanish).
  • Spanish places punctuation marks outside quotation marks. For example, in English, you’d write “I love you.” while in Spanish this would be “Te quiero”.
  • Dialogue formatting is different in Spanish. The biggest difference is possibly the fact that Spanish uses a dash to open a dialogue (instead of quotation marks) and to enclose the dialogue tag (instead of commas). For example: 

English: “I love him,” she said, “I always have. “

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spanish phrases for essay writing

Spanish: –Lo amo –dijo ella–. Siempre lo he amado.

Sentence structure refers to the internal organization of a language, i.e. the order we have to put elements in a sentence so that it is grammatically correct.

Many Spanish learners think that since both Spanish and English follow the general pattern S + V + O (Subject + Verb + Object), both languages build sentences in the exact same way.

This is true sometimes, as in the following two examples:

Marta está bebiendo café. (S + V + O) Marta is drinking coffee. (S + V + O)

Unfortunately, this is not always the case, so you should take into account a couple of Spanish sentence structure rules if you want to come up with correct sentences, even if you’re just trying to produce basic Spanish sentences :

  • In Spanish, you can omit the subject. If you know who you are talking or writing about, you do not need to mention that person (Tengo hambre — I am hungry). This is possible because verbs in Spanish have a different ending for each grammatical person.
  • Adjectives come after the noun in Spanish. There are a few exceptions that change the meaning, but overall, adjectives always come after the noun (la camisa blanca — the white shirt).
  • Nouns and adjectives have to agree in Spanish. Every determiner, quantifier, adjective and adverb that refers to a noun must have the same gender and number (el perro negro  — the black dog, all words masculine and singular; las tazas rojas  — the red cups, all words feminine and plural).
  • Negation is very simple in Spanish. The majority of sentences become negative in Spanish by adding no in front of the main verb. No other changes are normally needed. You can also make negations in Spanish by using negative adverbs like nunca (never) and nadie (no one).

Abbreviations can be used in both formal and informal contexts, and even though they tend to work similarly across languages, there are a couple of things you should know about Spanish abbreviations and how to use them :

  • Even though personal titles are not capitalized, their abbreviations are capitalized. For example:

señor — Sr. / Mister

señora  — Sra. / Mrs .

doctor  — Dr. / Doctor

  • Some abbreviations appear very frequently in Spanish correspondence. For instance:

usted  — Vd. / formal you

se ruega contestación — S.R.C. / RSVP

  • Ordinal numbers are gendered. They’re adjectives, so they take on the gender of the noun they’re referring to. Because of this, their abbreviations are also marked for gender (1º/1ª, 2º/2ª…).
  • Spanish abbreviations can have a plural form. Normally, abbreviations add -s to form their plural (página — pág. / page, páginas  — págs. / pages). If the abbreviation has only one letter, it’s normally doubled (página  — p. / page , páginas  — pp. / pages).
  • Some acronyms do not accept the plural ending -s . They will still take the plural determiner if necessary (los CD  — the CDs). Oddly enough, you have to pronounce the final -s when reading/pronouncing them (los ce-dés  — the cee dees).
  • Some international abbreviations and acronyms have their own version in Spanish. Examples of this are:

la UE  — la Unión Europea / the EU (European Union)

la ONU — la Organización de Naciones Unidas / the UN (United Nations)

  • Spanish speakers use a lot of abbreviations when texting. We’ll see some examples of this later in this post.
  • English and Spanish write dates differently. In Spanish, the order of writing the date is always day/month/year. So, while an American might read the date 02/07/2018 as February the 7th 2018, for a Spanish-speaking person it would be July the 2nd 2018.
  • Spanish uses different measurement systems from American English. This is something to bear in mind not only while writing, but when using Spanish in general. Not everybody knows what inches, feet, pounds or miles are (especially in Spain). Spanish-speaking countries use the metric system, so they use centimeters, meters, kilograms, kilometers, etc.

The first thing you need to do before starting to write a letter in Spanish is to decide whether it has to be formal or informal. This will have an impact not only on the body of the letter, but also (and especially) on the way you start and finish writing it.

There are a couple of well-established rules you should bear in mind:

  • Querido/a (Dear) is only used in informal letters, while Estimado/a (Dear) is the preferred form in formal ones.
  • You normally use just the first name of the person you are writing to if the letter is informal (Querido Julián), but Señor (Mr.), Señora (Mrs.) or Señorita (Miss) and a surname if the letter is formal (Estimado Sr. González).
  • Use tú (informal you) in the body of informal letters, but usted/ustedes (formal you singular/plural) in formal ones.
  • When closing a letter, you can send Besos y abrazos (Hugs and kisses) in casual letters, but never in formal ones. Use Saludos (Regards) in semi-formal letters, and Cordialmente/Atentamente (Yours sincerely) in formal ones.

The majority of the rules we had for writing letters also apply to writing an email in Spanish . Make sure that you use the right opening and closing in your email and that the overall tone and the vocabulary used are appropriate to the situation.

When writing an email, especially a formal one, you’ll normally have to include four sections: greeting, reason for writing, body of the email and closing.

Here’s a very brief example of an informal email John wrote to his friend Joanne:

¡Hola, Joanne! (Hi, Joanne!)

Reason for writing

Te escribo para preguntar si irás mañana al cumpleaños de Sonia. (I’m writing to ask if you’ll be going to Sonia’s birthday tomorrow.)

Me encantaría verte. ¡Hace tanto tiempo que no te veo! Madre mía, creo que la última vez que nos encontramos fue para Navidad. ¿Te acuerdas? (I would love to see you. I haven’t seen you in ages! Good Lord, I think the last time we ran into each other was on Christmas. Do you remember?)

Un abrazo, (Hugs,)

Starting to write essays in Spanish is possibly one of the most challenging tasks for beginner learners. Going from simple sentences to several paragraphs requires a lot of practice, but there are tons of fixed expressions that can be used in order to make this process easier.

Depending on the type of essay you need to write, you’ll have to cover one or more of the following points:

  • Giving your opinion: This is very common in essays, especially the ones included in official Spanish exams. Make sure you use expressions that help you introduce your personal opinions, such as en mi opinión (in my opinion), me parece que (it seems to me that) or creo que (I believe that).
  • Agreeing and disagreeing: Another very common type of essay is the one where you’re given a sentence or quotation and you have to agree or disagree with it. Useful expressions here can be estoy de acuerdo (I agree), no estoy de acuerdo (I disagree) and es falso que (it is false that).
  • Backing your claims: If you say that something is false or that you know for a fact something is true, you should back your claims with some evidence. Try to introduce words and expressions such as según (according to), demostrar (to demonstrate) and la fuente (the source).
  • Conclusion: A conclusion normally summarizes the main topics of the essay and answers any questions and hypotheses that were posed in the introduction. When writing your conclusion, use expressions like en conclusión (in conclusion), por esta razón (for this reason) and en resumen (in summary).

Spanish and English keyboards are different. Because of that, typing in Spanish can be a challenge for the first few times. There are several ways to type in Spanish on your device:

  • You can install a keyboard on your device. 
  • You can use Alt codes (Windows) and Opt codes (Macs). 
  • You can use online tools such as TypeIt . 

If you take a look at a Spanish keyboard, you will notice some letters, characters and symbols have changed, moved or disappeared. Below are three of the most important differences.

Spanish vowels can have an accent mark ( á, é,  í, ó, ú ). In order to type the accent, you first have to type the accent key on your keyboard (‘) and then the vowel you want to add the accent mark to.

Another letter with a mark is the Spanish letter ñ . Spanish keyboards have their own ñ key, which corresponds to the (:) key on an English-language keyboard.

The last mark you will need in Spanish is the diéresis (¨). To type this, press Shift + the (‘) key. Then type u or i.

The Spanish language has opening question marks and exclamation marks that are upside-down versions of the marks you already know.

In order to type the opening (inverted) question mark, press Shift and (=). The closing question mark can be typed by pressing Shift and (-).

As for the exclamation marks, the opening one is very easy: just press the (=) key. The closing one can be typed by pressing Shift + 1, like on your normal keyboard.

Another change you’ll notice when typing in Spanish is the series of symbols you get by pressing Shift + numbers 2 to 0. Your keyboard probably has the sequence @#$%^&*() , while the Spanish keyboard will give you “·$%&/()= .

There are other differences between both keyboards, like the position of hyphens, dashes, apostrophes, colons, semi-colons, stops and commas, among others. In the beginning, all these differences can be a little bit overwhelming, and you’ll probably type the wrong symbol or letter because your brain will want to do it automatically in your normal keyboard layout.

As with everything, practicing Spanish typing will be the key (no pun intended) to get you used to the new layout. There are even Spanish typing games where you can practice all you want until you feel fully comfortable using the Spanish keyboard.

Texting in any language has its own separate set of rules. For instance, depending on the recipient of the message, two texts can look completely different even if they include the exact same information:

Xq tki. (Because I have to go.) This is very informal, sent to a friend.

Porque tengo que irme. (Because I have to go.) This is sent in a much more formal situation, normally to someone with whom we do not have a very close relationship.

As you can see from the first example, there are a lot of abbreviations and slang words you can use while texting in Spanish , much like you would do in English. It would be impossible to mention all of them here, but if you learn their most common traits, you will be able to text in Spanish like a pro:

  • Many letters are omitted. The most common feature you’ll see is the omission of vowels and consonants. For example:

gnl — genial (great) tmbn — también (also)

  • The letters q and c normally become k. Here’s one of the most common examples of this:

tkm — te quiero mucho (I love you so much)

  • There are some established abbreviations. You’ll just have to learn these by heart. For instance:

b — bien (good) q — que/qué (that/what) xa — para (for)

  • Numbers and symbols can also be used. Just as in English, if a number comes close to the pronunciation of a part of a word, some letters will be replaced by numbers .

salu2 — saludos (regards) 100pre — siempre (always)

  • Watch out for acronyms. Spanish normally uses their own versions of well-known acronyms. These acronyms are often similar to the international ones or can be understood from the context, but sometimes they will be completely different. For example:

NATO —  OTAN   World Health Organization / WHO — Organización Mundial de la Salud / OMS

There are many more types of Spanish writing, and each of them has its own intrinsic characteristics and rules. Here are a few of the most common ones.

Creative writing is any kind of writing that’s not professional, academic or journalistic. Since this definition is so broad, there are also many types of writing that can fall into this category, the most common ones being poetry, novels, scripts, short stories, fairy tales and screenplays, among others.

Creative writing can be an amazing way to improve your Spanish language skills. It forces you to think, be creative, ask questions and find answers to them. If you’re not sure where to start, a Spanish writing prompt can get your creative juices flowing.

If you need some more guidance, many colleges and websites offer courses in Spanish creative writing, like this one from the Hemingway Institute . There’s a community of aspiring writers out there, so it’s also easy to find some people to share your writing with. Joining a local meetup of creative Spanish-language writers is a great way to meet like-minded people who can give you feedback and help you along in your writing journey!

Since there are no established rules, journaling can be a good way of practicing writing in Spanish without stress. No one except you will have access to your journal (unless you want to), so it doesn’t matter if you make spelling mistakes or write grammatically incorrect sentences as long as you’re doing it in Spanish.

If you feel that writing a journal in Spanish can be challenging, try to break your thoughts down into smaller chunks. There are many topics you can write about that will allow you to practice your Spanish writing skills in an undemanding way:

  • Your bucket list and dreams for the future.
  • Things you’re thankful for.
  • Things that motivate you and make you happy.
  • Reflections on the past day/week/year.
  • Your goals for this week/month/year.
  • Your favorite places or people and why.

The list goes on and on. Write about the topics you want, whenever you want and however you want. There are tons of journaling prompts out there so if you’re ever stumped, make use of them! 

Recipes have a very easy structure: a list of ingredients and steps to cook the dish. You can start practicing writing recipes in Spanish by using the infinitive when you give the instructions (Pelar las patatas — To peel the potatoes), and move on to the imperative mood when you study the Spanish imperativo (Pela las patatas — Peel the potatoes).

Even though we normally buy ready-made cards, adding a few words of our own could be a very nice finishing touch. If you’re giving a birthday card, remember to include some wishes like ¡Feliz cumpleaños! (Happy birthday!) or ¡Te deseo mucha felicidad! (I wish you lots of happiness!).

If you want to give a Valentine’s Day card, try to make it even more personal by creating a romantic card in Spanish yourself. Do not forget to express your feelings with phrases like Mi amor (My love), Mi cariño (My sweetheart) and Te amo (I love you).

Notes can be written to say thank you, to ask for a favor or to remind someone to do something. They tend to be very short and to the point, including only information that is absolutely necessary. For this reason, many notes only include one or two words. Here are some examples of short and sweet notes:

  • ¡Gracias! (Thanks!)
  • Para ti. (For you.)
  • ¿Me echas una mano? (Will you help me?)
  • Te quiero. (I love you.)
  • Que aproveche. (Enjoy your meal.)
  • Compra leche. (Buy some milk.)

Your Spanish writing can only improve if you actually practice it. Luckily, there are many ways to exercise those writing muscles and get both physical and digital practice in. Here are some effective tips and resources to practice writing in Spanish: 

  • WordPress   is a blogging favorite, thanks to its easy-to-use interface. You can produce incredibly polished, professional-looking blogs here without being a blog expert.
  • Blogger   is clean, simple and connected to your existing Google account. It’s the easiest way to create and manage multiple blogs, interact with other people in the real world and keep track of interesting posts in an extremely neat and tidy newsfeed.
  • Tumblr   is ideal for the non-committal blog writer. This is a great place to just fool around, have fun and post any multimedia content that catches your eye. You can write lengthier posts if the mood strikes you, but on the other hand can post hilarious cat pictures with one-word comments attached. If you’re reluctant to start a blog, start here.
  • Use social media: Social media is a simple solution if you’ve got friends who speak Spanish or want to make new Spanish-speaking friends. Its character limit makes it an easy place to start writing in Spanish without the pressure of writing full paragraphs or even complete sentences. You can create separate social media accounts specifically for your Spanish learning. 
  • Write everyday things: Are you an obsessive list-writer? Do you make pro and con lists when confronted with big decisions? Most people keep notes of some kind, even if it’s only a grocery shopping list. Start managing your life in Spanish! Every little bit of practice counts. Plus, it’s been proven that thinking, speaking and writing in a foreign language helps you be an all-around better decision-maker .
  • HelloTalk   is a social media site built specifically for the needs and desires of language learners. You can search for a fellow language learner or native Spanish speaker, or plug in your information and let them find you (or both)! Spanish is one of over 100 language options offered here, so you can chat with someone in Spanish and offer them interaction in whatever other language you know well.
  • italki   is often recommended to Spanish learners who are seeking tutors, but one often overlooked feature is their exercises page . Here, you can find a daily collection of prompts to get you writing. Other users can comment on your writing with feedback, and you can return the favor in your native language.
  • WhatsApp   is a multimedia messaging service used in Europe and several Spanish-speaking countries. If you’ve got friends who speak Spanish, take advantage of this relationship.
  • Reddit   isn’t just for browsing diverse internet content, it also boasts a huge, diverse community that you can interact with. Try subreddits for specific countries and regions (such as /r/latinoamerica and /r/ecuador ) or for the Spanish language itself ( /r/spanish  and /r/espanol ). 
  • Use Google Translate:  If you’re not sure how to dive into writing and the very idea seems somewhat daunting, you’re allowed to cheat. No, really! Use Google Translate to give you a place to start. Translate what you want to say into Spanish through the program. Then, carefully edit the text, paying close attention to syntax, diction and grammar. You can also do this backwards—write your sentence in Spanish and try to get the English translation you’re going for. If you’re not sure you produced a good sentence, ask a native speaker for feedback on a website like HiNative .
  • Time your writing activities:  If you’re finding it difficult to sit down to write, set a timer. It can be as quick as five or 10 minutes, or as long as an hour—whatever works with your schedule. Hold yourself to the allotted time and see what you can come up with! 
  • Read a lot: Reading dramatically improves writing ability in foreign (and native) languages. Get into the habit of reading any Spanish language material you can get your hands on. Magazines , newspapers , books , children’s stories —it’s all good. Change all your devices to a Spanish interface so your brain gets subconsciously ingrained with Spanish syntax, grammar and vocabulary. Find your favorite sources of information in Spanish, like BBC , CNN , Vice , BuzzFeed , Vogue   and more popular information sources online in Spanish . There are great Spanish language books out there for beginners, intermediate learners and advanced learners approaching fluency . 
  • Start a personal project: A personal writing project might be a diary, dream journal, scrapbook or nature journal (documenting the wildlife and plants in your backyard and beyond). Writing is an extraordinarily valuable tool for self-reflection. 

I know this is a lot of information to digest, but the good news is that you now have everything you need to know about how to write in Spanish. So take a pencil and a piece of paper (or run that word processor you normally use) and start writing in Spanish right away!

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Spanish A Level (AQA): Tips for writing a successful literature or film essay

Updated: Dec 10, 2023

In Paper 2 of the AQA A Level Spanish exam, students write one essay for each of the two works they have studied (which can be a text and a film, or two texts).

Students are asked to write approximately 300 words for each question within a 2-hour duration for the whole paper. Although there is no word limit in the AQA A Level exam, and everything you write will be assessed, writing more words does not necessarily mean achieving more marks. Being concise and giving a clear response demonstrate that your reflections and your evaluation of the text or film are strong and accurate.

Essays are assessed according to two criteria: AO3 and AO4. In this post we break down the requirements of each of the Assessment Objectives and look at how you can fulfil them and write an outstanding essay.

Assessment Objective 3 (AO3)

This measures the student’s ability to manipulate the language accurately, in spoken and written forms, using a range of lexis and structure .

The specification gives the following description for the highest marking band:

The language produced is mainly accurate with only occasional minor errors. The student shows a consistently secure grasp of grammar and is able to manipulate complex language accurately.

💡 Tip: Use complex language and vocabulary effectively and appropriately .

The words " effectively " and " appropriately " are important here. It's certainly not necessary to copy out entire pre-learned sentences or rely on formulaic language.

The 2022 Examiner's Report from AQA notes that

There is a fine line between using complex language with a range of structures and forcing inappropriate subjunctives or pre-learned phrases into an essay.

Source: REPORT ON THE EXAMINATION – A-LEVEL SPANISH – 7692/2 – JUNE 2022, from aqa.org

The key is to strike the balance between showcasing advanced writing skills and avoiding redundant phrases, or phrases that are stylistically out of place.

Take a moment to read these further comments from the same Examiner's Report:

On the whole it is more important to have the vocabulary needed to express points clearly and to be able to deal with tenses and verbs accurately. It is not appropriate to use phrases such as ‘que yo sepa’ in a literature/film essay, nor the ‘if/would’ structure that we see all the time [...]. Similarly, expressions of emotion that are followed by a subjunctive are out of place in this style of essay; for example ‘me enfada que Paco trate a Paula de esta manera’.

The highest-achieving students are those who are able to use the full range of verb tenses to convey their ideas without relying on pre-learned structures.

Avoid overusing the subjunctive and set phrases; instead, focus on your ability to express yourself clearly and accurately in your writing.

Try some other more complex sentence structures:

Comparative formulations: Este personaje evolucionó mucho más rápido de lo que el lector esperaba.

Using the reflexive as a passive where appropriate:  Las luces en esta escena se usaron para crear una atmósfera de suspense.

Here is the second part of the description for the top marking band under AO3:

The student uses a wide range of vocabulary appropriate to the context and the task.

💡 Tip: Employ a broad range of appropriate vocabulary.

This could include:

Words and expressions related to film: El primer plano / El enfoque / La perspectiva …

Literary words and expressions: En este pasaje / La obra / La escena / El diálogo …

Vocabulary related to the specific text or film. For example, show an understanding of the Colombian Spanish words in “El coronel no tiene quien le escriba” by García Márquez and the terminology related to the historical context.

You will naturally pick up this vocabulary throughout your A Level Spanish course, but you can also refer to our in-course resources and the Quizlet lists for inspiration.

Assessment Objective 4 (AO4)

This measures the student’s ability to show knowledge and understanding of, and respond critically and analytically to, different aspects of the culture and society of countries/communities where the language is spoken. The description for the highest marking band is as follows:

Knowledge of the text or film is consistently accurate and detailed. Opinions, views and conclusions are consistently supported by relevant and appropriate evidence from the text or film.

💡 Tip: Support each of your points with relevant and appropriate evidence .

Although you are not strictly required to learn quotations by heart (according to the AQA examiners, it’s enough to paraphrase  something that a character said), it’s important to have a clear idea of specific events and plot points to reinforce the arguments that you make.

When you re-read your book or re-watch your film, create a knowledge organiser such as a table or mindmap with your own notes on important characters, themes and plot points so that you can revise them easily and have plenty of examples for your essay.

A clear structure is essential to help you organise your ideas. When you plan your essay, make sure there is a reference to the text or film to demonstrate every point that you make and help you to develop your argument.

You can follow this framework:

Introduction - The beginning must include a brief outline of the topic and, very importantly, your thesis statement (the sentence that sums up the central point or idea of your essay).

Each of the following main paragraphs should develop one strong point that relates and justifies the main idea of your essay, and must be supported with specific examples from the book or film.

Evidence from the book / film

Link to title

Conclusion - The last paragraph should include a short but strong conclusion that summarises your evaluation in relation to the original essay question.

Finally, the descriptor for the top marking band under AO4 specifies that:

The essay demonstrates excellent evaluation of the issues, themes and the cultural and social contexts of the text or film studied.

💡 Tip: Focus on evaluation and not description.

As we’ve seen, AO4 focuses on the ability to respond critically and analytically. One common mistake when writing about a film or a text, though, is writing in a descriptive way, simply narrating or recalling events that take place instead of analysing their impact on the subject at hand.

In the same way that a template of the structure can help you write your essay, some sentence starters can guide you to make your paragraphs more analytical. For example:

Make your point:

Es evidente que … / Se puede afirmar que…

Give some evidence:

Una prueba de ello es que …

Develop your point in relation to the original question:

Por consecuencia. ..

De esto se deduce que…

To summarise:

✅ Use complex language and vocabulary effectively  and appropriately .

✅ employ a broad range of appropriate  vocabulary., ✅ support each of your points with relevant and appropriate evidence ., ✅ focus on evaluation  and not description..

Most importantly, practice essay writing as often as you can and use tutor feedback to your advantage!

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CHAPTER SEVEN

Spanish subjunctive phrases: 33 incredibly useful phrases to help you master the subjunctive.

Rob Ashby

The Spanish Obsessive

  • What is the subjunctive? A brief introduction
  • Spanish subjunctive conjugations: Verb forms and quiz
  • Spanish subjunctive uses and meanings
  • Deep dive 1: Noun clauses
  • Deep dive 2: Adjective clauses
  • Deep dive 3: Additional uses
  • 33 Spanish subjunctive phrases to memorise now (this chapter)

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Phrases with sea

Sea  comes from the verb  ser , “to be”. It’s an extremely common verb, and is the most common Spanish verb that you’ll find in the subjunctive:

O sea…  That is…

We’ve started with the most common expression that you’ll hear.  O sea  means “that is”, “in other words”, “or rather”, “that is to say”. You’ll hear it all the time, almost as a verbal tic among native Spanish speakers across the Spanish speaking world.

Sea como sea –   No matter how, at any cost

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Cuando sea –  Whenever

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Ya sea por x o y – whether it be for x or y

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You can use ya sea por to mean “whether”, and this usually comes with an “or”, for example:  ya sea por motivos de trabajo o diversión   (“whether it be for reasons of work or fun”)

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Phrases with aunque  sea

Aunque  means “although”, and  aunque sea  is one of the most common constructions you’ll hear. Learn these phrases using  aunque sea  to build fluency in your conversation:

Aunque sea poco –  Although it’s a little/not much

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Aunque sea difícil –  Although it’s difficult

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Aunque sea pequeño –  Although it’s small

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Aunque sea duro –  Although it’s difficult/tough

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Phrases with  ojalá

Ojalá  stands out as a Spanish word, and it is  always followed by the subjunctive . The history of this little word is fascinating – it’s originally from the Arabic  Insha’Allah! , meaning “If God wills”. Today it’s used to mean “I hope”, or “may it be so”. Here are some of the most common phrases using  ojalá :

Ojalá sea pronto – I hope it is soon

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Ojalá puedas ayudarme – I hope you can help me

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Ojalá hubiera más – I wish there were more

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Ojalá llegue – I hope he/she/it arrives

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Although purists sometimes argue that  ojalá que  is incorrect, in everday Spanish it is used all the time. Here are some phrases using  ojalá que :

Ojalá que salga bien –  I hope it turns out ok

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Ojalá que haya sido… –  I hope it’s been…

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And while we’re at it, there’s a song called “ Ojalá que llueva café”  (“I hope it rains coffee”):

Phrases with cuando

Cuando  is often used with the subjunctive. It’s usually used with a verb to refer to some future action or event which is not yet a reality (hence the use of the subjunctive):

Cuando sea necesario  – When it’s necessary

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Cuando esté hecho  – When it’s done

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Cuando esté conmigo  – When it/he/she is with me

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Cuando tengas tiempo – When you have time

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Cuando venga – When he/she/it arrives

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Cuando salga  – When he/she it leaves

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Phrases with quiero que

Quiero que (I want) almost always takes the subjunctive, as it refers to the imposition of will or desire. These very common short phrases illustrate that perfectly:

Quiero que sepas – I want you to know

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Quiero que vuelva  – I want him/her/it to return

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Phrases with para que

Para que means “so that”, and is often used with the subjunctive:

Para que veas  – So that you see

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Para que funcione – So that it works

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Para que sepas  – So that you know

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Impersonal expressions with the Spanish subjunctive

An impersonal expression simply means that no personal pronoun (ie,  yo, tú, usted, etc)  is used. These take the form “es ADJECTIVE que”, and are often followed by the subjunctive. Note that when you are sure about the result of something, or affirming the reality of something, the indicative is used (e.g.  Es cierto que sabe ):

Es posible que haya…  – It’s possible that there is…

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Es probable que sea  – It’s probable that it’s…

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Es importante que sepas – It’s important that you know

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Es posible que exista  – It’s possible that it exists

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These are some of the most common and popular expressions that you’ll hear using the Spanish subjunctive, and will help you build mastery of this “mood”. Are there any common expressions that you use? Let us know in the comments below!

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Useful Essay Phrases for A LEVEL SPANISH

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