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Using the Imperfect Tense & the Preterite Tense
In Spanish, there are several verb tenses used to express things that happened in the past. The tricky part is figuring out which one is appropriate for your situation. Let this resource help you and your pupils as they master the...
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The Preterite Tense
Focus on how to conjugate Spanish verbs in the preterite. You can use this webpage to inform your own lesson on the preterite, take a day in the computer lab, or flip your classroom and have pupils examine the page for homework. There is...
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Preterite vs. Imperfect #2
Print a series of these conjugation half-sheets to use as bell-ringers! This one focuses on using the preterite and imperfect tenses. Intermediate Spanish scholars use the verbs in parentheses to complete each of the sentences provided....
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Irregular Verbs in the Imperfect
Learners will fill out a verb chart for the imperfect forms of ser, ir, and ver. Then they'll complete fill-in-the-blank sentences using these irregular verbs! Great practice if you're looking to focus on these three verbs.
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Preterite vs. Imperfect #9
What is the difference between the preterite tense and the imperfect? Compare the two, and then give your class this practice half-sheet. There are 12 verbs in parentheses, and your class must decide which should be in the preterite...
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Sequence of Events
Your intermediate and advanced learners can expand their conversation skills when they learn how to express multiple past events in the same sentence. This reference guide provides helpful commentary, examples, and translations.
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The Conditional in Spanish
Under what conditions would your Spanish language learners use the conditional? They can find out here, and practice their new knowledge with the linked exercise. There is information about regular and irregular conditional verbs as well...
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The Present & Imperfect Progressive
Starting off with present participles, this resource tackles the progressive with grammatical explanations, examples in English and Spanish, and an interactive practice exercise. Use the menu at the top of the webpage to navigate to each...
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Subjunctive vs Indicative (Pres. and Imp.) #2
When do you use the subjunctive tense? When do you use the indicative? After reviewing these two tenses with your intermediate Spanish speakers, give them this practice opportunity. It's short, so consider opening up the day with this...
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Imperfect -ar Verbs
How well does your class understand the imperfect tense? Included here are 32 multiple choice questions which require the learner to translate the sentences provided and identify the correct English translation from four options. Answers...