Regardless of how many grammatical tenses a language boasts, when it comes to the concept of time there are really only three general frames of references—past, present, and future—by which to witness daily life. Measuring and telling time is an important part of learning Spanish—and a good way for you to practice your verb tenses!
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Spanish Sections
- Starting with the Basics
- Pronunciation I: The Alphabet and Vowels
- Pronunciation II: Consonants and Accent Marks
- Subjects: Who Are You?
- Verbs: What Do You Do?
- Who Are You? Introducing Ser
- How Are You? Introducing Estar
- As Time Goes By: Other Verb Tenses
- The Vocabulary of Time
- Important Verbs to Know
- Present-Tense Irregular Verbs I
- Present-Tense Irregular Verbs II
- In Addition to the Verb: Direct and Indirect Objects
- Family and Friends
- Irregular Verbs: Moving Through Time
- Impersonal Assertions and the Subjunctive
- What You Like to Do
- Any Questions?
- A Day in the Life
- Means of Communication
- Spanish-to-English Glossary
- English-to-Spanish Glossary
- Spanish Idioms
- Verb Tables
- Answer Key