Synopsis
In this podcast we examine the most essential Spanish verbs and learn the most common uses of them in everyday speech through practical examples.
Episodes
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6 uses of Volver in conversational Spanish
30/07/2022 Duration: 09minIf you want to speak and understand everyday conversational Spanish, listen to this podcast to learn what the Spanish verb volver means and 6 extremely common ways native speakers use it in everyday conversations. If you enjoyed this podcast, you can also listen to my All About Spanish Verbs Season 1 podcasts for free. The All About Spanish Verbs ... Read More
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10 Common uses of the Spanish verb Ir
29/11/2021 Duration: 10minDid you know there are at least 10 uses of the Spanish verb IR? Most Spanish books just teach you that the verb IR means to go, but it has many more uses in everyday conversation. Supplement your learning with the companion materials If you enjoyed the podcast and want to improve your Spanish even more, you can download the ... Read More The post 10 Common uses of the Spanish verb Ir first appeared on Helping You Learn Spanish.
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11 Uses of the verb Estar you have to know
10/06/2019 Duration: 12minLike the verb Ser, Estar is another one of the Spanish verbs you absolutely have to master. Listen to this podcast to learn 11 of the most common uses of the verb estar. If you enjoyed the podcast and want to improve your Spanish even more, you can download the audio for the entire series as well as the transcripts ... Read More The post 11 Uses of the verb Estar you have to know first appeared on Helping You Learn Spanish.
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Ser, the Spanish verb you have to master
03/06/2019 Duration: 14minThe verb Ser is one the fundamental building blocks the Spanish language is built on. This isn’t a verb you have to learn, it’s a verb you have to master. Listen to this podcast to learn thirteen of the most common ways this verb is used. If you enjoyed the podcast and want to improve your Spanish even more, you ... Read More The post Ser, the Spanish verb you have to master first appeared on Helping You Learn Spanish.
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8 Uses of Hacer to improve your conversational Spanish
03/04/2018 Duration: 11minIf you want to achieve conversational fluency in Spanish, knowing how Spanish speakers use the verb hacer in everyday situations is a must. Listen to this podcast to learn 8 uses of the Spanish verb Hacer that go beyond your Spanish textbook. Supplement your learning with the companion materials Want to improve your Spanish even more? Download Season 1 of ... Read More The post 8 Uses of Hacer to improve your conversational Spanish first appeared on Helping You Learn Spanish.
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6 Uses of the Spanish verb Ver you need to know
05/03/2018 Duration: 06minYou’ve probably only been taught that Ver means to see, but it has 6 other uses you need to know. Listen to this podcast to learn the most common uses of the verb ver. If you enjoyed the podcast and want to improve your Spanish even more, you can download the audio for the entire series as well as the ... Read More The post 6 Uses of the Spanish verb Ver you need to know first appeared on Helping You Learn Spanish.
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Learn the 10 most common meanings of the verb poner
29/12/2017 Duration: 14minYou learned that poner means to put, but what about all the other meanings? In this podcast you’ll learn nine additional meanings of the verb poner that will make you sound like a native speaker. If you enjoyed the podcast and want to improve your Spanish even more, you can download the audio for the entire series as well as ... Read More The post Learn the 10 most common meanings of the verb poner first appeared on Helping You Learn Spanish.
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Demystifying the verb Faltar
25/10/2017 Duration: 06minThe Spanish verb faltar is rarely mentioned in the classroom but is extremely common in spoken Spanish. It has a number of uses and can sometimes be confusing, but this podcast will teach you everything you need to know so you can make the verb faltar a part of your everyday Spanish vocabulary and start sounding like a native speaker. ... Read More The post Demystifying the verb Faltar first appeared on Helping You Learn Spanish.
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Getting familiar with Conocer
29/09/2017 Duration: 07minIf you think the Spanish verb conocer is just for making introductions then you need to listen to this podcast. The verb conocer is typically one of the first verbs you learn in Spanish, maybe you first heard it in a sentence like this one: Es un placer de conocerte It’s a pleasure to meet you But the Spanish verb ... Read More The post Getting familiar with Conocer first appeared on Helping You Learn Spanish.
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The meanings of pasar your Spanish teacher never taught you
10/09/2017 Duration: 14minPasar has at least 13 uses that you need to know if you want to achieve Spanish fluency. Your first encounter with the verb pasar was probably “qué pasa” (what’s happening) but it means so much than that. Learning these 13 uses of the Spanish verb pasar will put you on the fast track to speaking like a native and ... Read More The post The meanings of pasar your Spanish teacher never taught you first appeared on Helping You Learn Spanish.
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11 uses of the Spanish verb Llevar no one bothered to teach you
11/08/2017 Duration: 12minYour Spanish teacher probably taught you that the verb Llevar means to carry and if you’re lucky you also learned it means to wear. But that’s barely scratching the surface of the many meanings of the Spanish verb Llevar. In this podcast you’ll learn 11 uses of llevar that will make you sound like a native speaker. Supplement your learning ... Read More The post 11 uses of the Spanish verb Llevar no one bothered to teach you first appeared on Helping You Learn Spanish.
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Getting down with Bajar – 8 Uses you need to know
06/07/2017 Duration: 08minThe meaning of the verb bajar in Spanish is to go down. Or should I say that’s one of it’s meanings. Bajar seems simple enough on the surface but it actually has more than eight different uses. Listen to this podcast to learn some of the most common uses of the Spanish verb bajar. If you enjoyed the podcast ... Read More The post Getting down with Bajar – 8 Uses you need to know first appeared on Helping You Learn Spanish.
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Saber – The meanings no one told you about
08/06/2017 Duration: 08minSaber has a couple of surprising uses that you may not know about. Your textbook says it means to to know facts, but it’s used for so much more than that. Listen the podcast to learn everything you really need to know about the verb saber to help you get closer to Spanish fluency. If you enjoyed the podcast and ... Read More The post Saber – The meanings no one told you about first appeared on Helping You Learn Spanish.