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Short guides to Spanish grammar for beginners — clear rules, everyday examples, the mistakes learners actually make, and a quick exercise.
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Grammar
- A1
Gender and Articles in Spanish: el, la, un, una
Every Spanish noun is masculine or feminine, and the article must match. Learn el, la, un, una, the endings that help, and the common exceptions.
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Gustar and Similar Verbs: me gusta or me gustan?
How gustar works: the thing you like is the subject, so it's me gusta el café but me gustan los perros. Plus encantar, interesar, doler and apetecer.
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Por vs Para in Spanish: The Uses Beginners Need
Por or para? Para points to a purpose, recipient or deadline; por to a cause, route or exchange. Everyday uses, clear examples and common mistakes.
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Ser vs Estar: The Two Spanish Verbs for “To Be”
Ser or estar? Ser says what something is; estar says how or where it is. Learn the forms, the key uses and the mistakes beginners make.
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Spanish Present Tense: Regular -ar, -er and -ir Verbs
How to form the Spanish present tense of regular -ar, -er and -ir verbs, when to drop yo and tú, and vosotros vs ustedes in Spain and Latin America.
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