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Verb Conjugation HacksPRESENTED BY TAMARA MARIECERTIFIED LANGUAGE COACH
Is this how learningSpanish verbs feels?
It can be overwhelming andfrustrating Trying to learn EVERY verb tense andsubject for ONE verb Recalling the correct verb form whenyou’re speaking Making mistakes!
By The End of Today’s Class You will Learn the best way to master Spanishverb conjugation Have an effective strategy to learn newverbs and improve using the ones youalready know
The Agenda1. How to Stop Conjugating Verbs inYour Head While Speaking2. 4 Spanish Verb Conjugation Hacks
How to Stop ConjugatingVerbs in Your Head
What NOT to Do Rote memorization of a verb chart
What NOT to Do And that didn’t even include the subjunctive!
Why Not to Do This Overwhelming Difficult to memorize Waste of time Useless if you can’t recall the correctverb when you need it
Verb Conjugation Hack #1 Learn the patterns first All verbs have a pattern (regular verbs) This is how native speakers learn, byidentifying patterns Practice applying the pattern todifferent verbs that you don’t know
Verb Conjugation Hack #2 Learn the exceptions to the rule There are many common, irregularverbs in Spanish (ex. ser, hacer, etc.) You’ll have to pay special attention tothese verbs and learn them separatelysince they don’t follow the rules
Verb Conjugation Hack #2 Learn the exceptions to the ruleExample: tener Yo tengo (tener) Yo mantengo (mantener) Yo obtengo (obtener)
Verb Conjugation Hack #3 Learn with phrases in context Learning individual verbs is not veryuseful Instead of focusing what grammar youneed to learn, focus on how you can use itand why Example: Grammar Mastery Course
Verb Conjugation Hack #4 Learn a few subjects at a time Prioritize and learn the most useful firstin this order:1. Yo and Tú2. El, Ella, Usted3. Nosotros, Ustedes, Ellos, Ellas
Verb Conjugation Hack #5 Use what you know Practice new grammar you learn withwriting and conversation practice Use the verbs you know while you’relearning, never stop practicing
Verb Conjugation Hack #5 Use what you know – past tense Example: If you’re telling a story aboutwhat happened last week, use the presenttense “So yesterday, I went to the store, andbought me some shoes” “So yesterday, I go to the store and buy mesome shoes”
Verb Conjugation Hack #5 Use what you know – future tense Example: If you’re talking about whatyou will do in the near future, use thepresent tense Ex: Voy a la fiesta. / Iré a la fiesta.
Review Learn the patterns / rules Learn the exceptions Learn phrases in context Learn a few subjects at a time Use what you know
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Verb Conjugation Hack #2 Learn the exceptions to the rule There are many common, irregular verbs in Spanish (ex. ser, hacer, etc.) You’ll have to pay special attention to these verbs an
