All About Spanish Verbs

In this podcast we examine the most essential Spanish verbs and learn the most common uses of them in everyday speech through practical examples.

6 uses of Volver in Conversational Spanish

Your Spanish textbook says the verb Volver means “to return”, but it actually has several other meanings native speakers use daily. Listen to this podcast to learn what the Spanish verb volver means and 6 extremely common ways native speakers use it in everyday conversations.     Volver isn’t the only Spanish verb with multiple meanings Like Volver, there are many ... Read More The post 6 uses of Volver in Conversational Spanish first appeared on Helping You Learn Spanish.

07-30
09:05

10 Common uses of the Spanish verb Ir

Did 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.

11-29
10:42

11 Uses of the verb Estar you have to know

Like 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.

06-10
12:23

Ser, the Spanish verb you have to master

The 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.

06-03
14:09

10 Ways to use dar like a native speaker

The verb dar means a lot more than to give.   Learn ten of the of most common ways to use dar like a native speaker and improve your conversational Spanish. 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 and the accompanying ... Read More The post 10 Ways to use dar like a native speaker first appeared on Helping You Learn Spanish.

08-22
13:13

Tener, The meanings beyond the classroom

You’ve been taught that the verb tener means to have, but there’s so much more your Spanish teacher left out.   If you really want to know how to use it like a native speaker, listen to this podcast and learn 10 of the most common uses of the verb tener. If you enjoyed the podcast and want to improve your ... Read More The post Tener, The meanings beyond the classroom first appeared on Helping You Learn Spanish.

05-22
11:41

8 Uses of Hacer to improve your conversational Spanish

If 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.

04-03
11:19

6 Uses of the Spanish verb Ver you need to know

You’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.

03-05
06:30

Learn the 10 most common meanings of the verb poner

You 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.

12-29
14:21

Demystifying the verb Faltar

The 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.

10-25
06:46

Getting familiar with Conocer

If 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.

09-29
07:42

The meanings of pasar your Spanish teacher never taught you

Pasar 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.

09-10
14:44

11 uses of the Spanish verb Llevar no one bothered to teach you

Your 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.

08-11
12:27

Getting down with Bajar – 8 Uses you need to know

The 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.

07-06
08:53

Saber – The meanings no one told you about

Saber 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.

06-08
08:32

18 Common uses of the verb Dejar

You may have heard the Spanish verb dejar before but did you know it has over 18 different uses in Spanish? In this podcast I explain the 18 most common uses of the verb dejar.  Dejar is very much a high frequency verb that you’ll hear daily in spoken Spanish, so you need to have a solid understanding of how ... Read More The post 18 Common uses of the verb Dejar first appeared on Helping You Learn Spanish.

05-23
16:53

10+ Uses of the Spanish verb Quedar

The Spanish verb quedar has a wide variety of meanings on it’s own, but on top of that it’s very often confused with quedarse, which is reflexive and has completely different meanings. In this podcast I’ll explain the most common uses of quedar and remove the mystery and confusion surrounding this very flexible and useful Spanish verb. If you enjoyed ... Read More The post 10+ Uses of the Spanish verb Quedar first appeared on Helping You Learn Spanish.

03-16
07:45

5 of the most common uses of the Spanish verb Quedarse

Do you know the meaning of the verb quedarse? You might think you do, but the Spanish verb quedarse doesn’t have just one meaning, it has several. You don’t need to know them all right away, but you should certainly know the most common ones. If you want to greatly improve your understanding of the Spanish language and significantly enhance ... Read More The post 5 of the most common uses of the Spanish verb Quedarse first appeared on Helping You Learn Spanish.

02-14
08:04

Alcanzar – The Spanish verb you need to know but no one talks about

Alcanzar is verb that’s rarely talked about, but it has a several uses you should know about. If you don’t master this verb, you’ll never alcanzar your goal to become fluent in Spanish. 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 Alcanzar – The Spanish verb you need to know but no one talks about first appeared on Helping You Learn Spanish.

02-14
06:50

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