Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Se for Unplanned or Unexpected Events
In this brief exercise, the student chooses the best Spanish expression to complete each sentence. Feedback on the response is immediate. Great review of third person preterite tense forms. Practices the use of "se" and an indirect...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: "Hace" to Mean "Ago"
This site has a good explanation of the use of "hacer," in the preterite tense with time expressions to mean "ago." Examples in Spanish and English supplement the explanation. A short test at the end of the lesson tests the student's...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Preterite vs Imperfect Part Ii
Great lesson for identifying words and phrases that indicate which past tense to use, preterite or imperfect. Though not meant to be a comprehensive lesson on the application of these two past tenses, the two lists of time expressions...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Preterite vs Imperfect Review
Comprehensive review of the preterite and imperfect past tenses. Includes regular, irregular, and stem-changing conjugations. Rules for usage and time expressions in Spanish are listed. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the student's...
eLanguage
E Language: Learn to Speak Spanish Online: Spanish Grammar Guidebook
A comprehensive guide to Spanish grammar, structure, and expressions for English speakers learning Spanish. Explanations are in English; examples are in Spanish.
Lingolex
Lingolex.com: 66 Verbos Frasales Esenciales
Utilize 66 of the most common verbs in the Spanish language. Print this page and use it as a reference sheet.
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Time Expressions With Hacer
This site is an explanation of the use of "hacer" in the present tense with time expressions. A short test at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery of this grammar principle.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Living Language: Starting Out in Spanish [Pdf]
This is an introductory course teaching the basics of the Spanish language. You'll learn some basic expressions that you will find very useful in everyday interactions, such as greeting people, and some other useful courtesy expressions.
Lingolex
Lingolex.com: The 100 Most Used Verbs in Spanish
This site by Lingolex has some of the most widely used verbs in the Spanish language at the beginner level.
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Subjunctive: Impersonal Expression
Great explanation of the subjunctive mood used in impersonal expressions and contrasted to contradictory applications in the indicative. Ample examples illustrate the difference between these two moods. A useful list of impersonal...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Subjunctive: Ignorance or Doubt
Great explanation of the subjunctive mood used to express ignorance or doubt and contrasted to contradictory applications in the indicative. Ample examples illustrate the difference between these two moods. A useful list of expressions...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Subjunctive: Desire
Great explanation of the subjunctive mood used to express desire and contrasted to contradictory applications in the indicative. Ample examples illustrate the difference between these two moods.A useful list of expressions that indicate...
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Expresiones Con Tener
Great exercise for practicing idiomatic expressions using the verb, "tener." Based on the context of each sentence, the student selects the words from a drop-down menu that completes the appropriate expression. Immediate feedback...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Subjunctive: Actions Not Completed
Great explanation of the subjunctive mood used with expressions that indicate actions not yet completed. Examples of this use of the subjunctive are contrasted to contradictory applications in the indicative. An extremely useful list is...
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Spanish 3: Unit 1: Los Sentimientos
In this learning module, students learn how to talk about their feelings by sharing personal information with others and talking about other people. They will talk about their own activities and express their likes and dislikes. They...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Idiomatic Expressions With "Tener"
Fantastic explanation of idioms which focuses on the use of idiomatic expressions with the verb tener. This comprehensive lesson does an outstanding job of presenting idioms which use the verb tener. A short quiz, oral exercise and test...
Languages Online
Languages Online: Estar With Idioms and Expressions
Great practice with idioms that use the verb "estar". Also provides practice conjugating the verb in present, preterite, imperfect, future, and conditional tenses--a different practice test for each tense. Answers may be verified after...
Other
Spanish Comparatives and Superlative Sentences
Side by side English to Spanish translations of comparatives and/or superlatives of adjectives, adverbs, nouns, and verbs. Other English expressions that may be confused with Spanish comparatives are also translated. Excellent reference...
Other
Quiz Tree Esl for Spanish Speakers
Fantastic quizzes for Spanish speakers. All quizzes feature colorful interface and humorous feedback noises that make learning more enjoyable. Some of the topics are basic phrases, colors, common expressions, describing people,...
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Lt. Eli Al. Helmick: 10th U. S. Infantry: Writes Home
Letter written by Lt. Eli Al. Helmick, 10th U. S. Infantry, during the Spanish-American war expresses the sentiment and attitude on the eve of the Battle of San Juan Hill.
BBC
Bbc World Service: Learning English Grammar
The Grammar and Vocabulary area of the BBC World Service site has a section on common grammar problems and a section on idioms and expressions. There are also links to pages that provide English language learning opportunities that...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Verbs Like Gustar
Great explanation of the verb GUSTAR.Especially useful is a list of verbs and expressions that use the indirect object. The lesson is easy to understand, with ample examples. A quiz, oral activity, and test at the end of the lesson...
Trent University
Mas Arriba: Actividades ( Ar Verbs)
This resource allows students to practice using expressions with -ar verbs in the present indicative tense. Read the sentences, view the picture and type in your response. To check your answer, listen to the audio or click on the drop...
Trent University
Mas Arriba: La Rutina Diaria ( Er, Ir Verbs)
In this activity, students practice using expressions with -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the present indicative tense. Using the pictures and cues, complete each sentence using the correct form of each verb. To check your answer listen to...