The Future Simple in Spanish: Special Uses
The future simple in Spanish (or imperfect) is the specific verb tense for expressing actions in the future. However, it is not the only way. In our free grammar resources section you can learn other [...]
Future Perfect in Spanish: a Better Future
Future perfect in Spanish is a curious verbal tense. It’s sometimes confusing when you listen to Spanish speakers using this form when they talk about the past. You might say that our language is chaotic, [...]
Ser vs Estar in Spanish: Changing Meanings
Ser vs estar in Spanish is a never-ending trouble for students who struggle to master it but, even at the highest levels, it might be a headache. The problem is not only learning when to [...]
New DELE A2 2020 exam: the oral test
New DELE A2 2020 exam is one more example of the news that this year has brought. Besides the COVID-19 pandemic, the candidates who wants to pass the DELE A2 exam need to face a [...]
Don’t say ‘cómo’ in Spanish when you translate ‘how’
Don’t say ‘cómo’ in Spanish everytime you need to translate the interrogative word ‘how’. Our basic students at Spanishviaskype usually try to adapt English structures into similar forms in Spanish. This is normal; they often [...]
The Verb Volver in Spanish: back to school
The verb volver in Spanish is one of the most polysemic. Its original meaning expresses a movement back to the point of origin… and that’s the place where millions of kids will go back in [...]
Expressing Commands in Spanish: Law and Order
Expressing commands in Spanish can make you feel like a merciful King or a cruel tyrant. Our language has so many options at your disposal that it is sometimes difficult to know which form is [...]
Reported Speech in Spanish: More Changes
Reported speech in Spanish is always a recurrent topic in our lessons at advanced levels. A couple of months ago, we introduced this content in our blog, talking about the verbal changes. However, the changes [...]
Special Usages of Imperfect Indicative
Special usages of imperfect indicative in Spanish is a topic that our students learn at the advanced levels on Spanishviaskype.com. As you might know, the imperfect tense is often used to describe and express routines [...]