Hi. Thanks for the lesson. There is a glitch at 3.57 . Adjectives QUALIFY they don't modify. For example think of the set of all cars. I like the small red ones. I am making a selection not changing anything. Adverbs MODIFY by specifying changes to verbs (or adjectives and other adverbs). I really like the light red extremely small cars. 'Really' modifies like, 'light' modifies red and 'extremely' modifies small. :o) Also as a bonus There's a perversion of english usage that has gained traction lately so your students can avoid it - 'Bored WITH political debate' and 'tired OF political debates' . Bored OF is wrong and sounds ugly and illiterate. Just so everyone knows...Thanks again for the lesson.
Hola Lourdes y Harvey, I found your channel, subscribed immediately and now I can’t wait to watch more of your videos to help me improve my limited Spanish. Muchas gracias🙏🙏🫶🏻
Buen video, Lourdes! I laughed a little at your pronunciation of "verb." You sometimes say it as "berb," because, in Spanish, the "v" at the beginning of a word is pronounced "b" -- something we gringos have to be reminded of! I don't know how long you have been speaking English, but you speak it almost flawlessly.
Thank you! That’s a great question. The difference between "aún no" and "no todavía" is mostly about style. Both mean "not yet" but in Mexico, we typically say "aún no" which sounds more natural. "No todavía" is a direct translation of "not yet," but it’s not really used in Mexican Spanish. What you probably heard is "todavía no" which is very common and also means "not yet". Hope this helps! 😊
Me gusto mucho.! Gracias :-) I am in the US and remember a little Spanish from high school, but am looking to retire to Spain and want to integrate with the community as much as possible. I have subscribed to this channel and will follow closely. Do you also recommend Duolingo? I have been learning Italian from the app but seems somewhat restrictive in the actual teaching. Nuevamente, gracias por su tiempo para crear y publicar.
I used Duolingo (paid for) for 2 years and I'm in my 60's. You DO learn a lot, but it doesn't explain the why's. Duolingo is a great start, but learning verb changes is the hardest. Once you get all the verb changes down (past, present and future) you'll have it made. Let me know. The free version of Duolingo isn't worth it, in my opinion. I can understand and read Spanish now with no problem using Duolingo, but me talking to someone is still harder.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to have you as part of our community, and it’s so exciting that you’re planning to retire in Spain-that sounds amazing! Duolingo can be a great starting point to build vocabulary and get a feel for the language, but you’re right, it can feel a bit restrictive when it comes to more practical, real-life usage. We actually have some videos on our channel where we talk about apps and free learning resources that we highly recommend-they might give you some fresh ideas to add to your learning routine! Thank you again for subscribing and following along. We’re here to support you every step of the way as you work toward your goal. ¡Mucha suerte y gracias por tu mensaje! 😊
I'm a speaker of English and I tried to learn Spanish, even went to school, for to help me on my job, but I gave up, because I could not understand the pronounciation, even when I knew the translation. No matter how I tried, Spanish always sounded strange and foreign to me. Somebody would say something in Spanish, and it would not flow into my mind like English. Even though I knew the meaning of every word. I couldn't recognize the words. It's like negro in Spanish sounds completely different than negro in English, and if somebody said negro in Spanish, I had no idea what the person was saying. I could not develop an ear for Spanish and made constant mistakes if I tried
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! Honestly, you're not alone-learning a new language can feel really overwhelming, especially when traditional school methods don’t click. Everyone learns differently, and it sounds like the system you tried just wasn’t the right fit for you. If you’re open to trying something new, we’d love to help! Our method is designed to make Spanish feel more natural and help you really develop an ear for it-especially with pronunciation and understanding spoken words. You can book a free consultation using the link in the description. No pressure, no cost-just a chance to see if this approach works better for you. We’re here to support you every step of the way!
Sorry Lourdes, you start with explaining how children ' learn' to speak, then throw in grammar and too much talk about structure and categories... Defeats the purpose and does not deliver the promised approach😢
Thank you so much for your honest feedback! 🩵 I’m always looking for ways to improve my content, and I’ll definitely take your comments into consideration. In the meantime, you might enjoy this video on our channel-it’s on the same topic but explained by my friend Mariana, who is both a linguist and a language teacher. Honestly, I think her video is even more beginner-friendly than mine! It's titled "Conversational Spanish: Building BASIC SENTENCES" and the link is in the description box! ruclips.net/video/hf-M98_Y_ik/видео.htmlsi=qrc2NMGStN9Rq7jj
Thank you so much for your feedback! I’d love to create a new video that’s easier to understand for the average adult viewer. Do you have any suggestions on how I could approach this topic to make it clearer? I really appreciate your input!
I knew or still know of a pretty light blonde 10 year old girl (now 12) named Bree who's a language savant and with no Spanish background, became fully fluent in Spanish in only about 3 or 4 months. She's the kind of person everybody wishes they could be, for to learn a new language. She learned mostly from cartoons and Spanish TV, and her best friend Maria and Maria's family. They say today, Bree is like a native speaker, and nobody can believe she learned in USA as a hobby. She goes to private school and gets the best grades. She also plays piano and she's an amazing contortionist
I know a lot of Spanish and am proud of that am learning more
That’s awesome to hear! You should be proud of how much you’ve learned so far. Keep going! 😊
muy bien, muchas gracias
Hi. Thanks for the lesson. There is a glitch at 3.57 . Adjectives QUALIFY they don't modify. For example think of the set of all cars. I like the small red ones. I am making a selection not changing anything. Adverbs MODIFY by specifying changes to verbs (or adjectives and other adverbs). I really like the light red extremely small cars. 'Really' modifies like, 'light' modifies red and 'extremely' modifies small. :o) Also as a bonus There's a perversion of english usage that has gained traction lately so your students can avoid it - 'Bored WITH political debate' and 'tired OF political debates' . Bored OF is wrong and sounds ugly and illiterate. Just so everyone knows...Thanks again for the lesson.
Hola Lourdes y Harvey,
I found your channel, subscribed immediately and now I can’t wait to watch more of your videos to help me improve my limited Spanish. Muchas gracias🙏🙏🫶🏻
Welcome to the Spanish learning family! 🎉
Buen video, Lourdes! I laughed a little at your pronunciation of "verb." You sometimes say it as "berb," because, in Spanish, the "v" at the beginning of a word is pronounced "b" -- something we gringos have to be reminded of! I don't know how long you have been speaking English, but you speak it almost flawlessly.
I noticed Harvey is spelled and pronounced the same in both languages.
Thanks for pointing that out! 😂 I’ve been studying English for a while, but my “berb” slip-up shows I still have a lot to learn! 😅 We all do!
Gracias
Thanks for sharing 🙏🏿
Mi gusta!
🩷 Gracias.
¡De nada! 😊
Muy bueno.
¿Que diferencia entre de,
Aún no y No todavía ?
Gracias
Thank you! That’s a great question. The difference between "aún no" and "no todavía" is mostly about style. Both mean "not yet" but in Mexico, we typically say "aún no" which sounds more natural. "No todavía" is a direct translation of "not yet," but it’s not really used in Mexican Spanish. What you probably heard is "todavía no" which is very common and also means "not yet". Hope this helps! 😊
Lourdes es bonita!
Kkkkkkkkkkk my first lesson. I love spanish
Me gusto mucho.! Gracias :-) I am in the US and remember a little Spanish from high school, but am looking to retire to Spain and want to integrate with the community as much as possible. I have subscribed to this channel and will follow closely. Do you also recommend Duolingo? I have been learning Italian from the app but seems somewhat restrictive in the actual teaching. Nuevamente, gracias por su tiempo para crear y publicar.
I used Duolingo (paid for) for 2 years and I'm in my 60's. You DO learn a lot, but it doesn't explain the why's. Duolingo is a great start, but learning verb changes is the hardest. Once you get all the verb changes down (past, present and future) you'll have it made. Let me know. The free version of Duolingo isn't worth it, in my opinion. I can understand and read Spanish now with no problem using Duolingo, but me talking to someone is still harder.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to have you as part of our community, and it’s so exciting that you’re planning to retire in Spain-that sounds amazing!
Duolingo can be a great starting point to build vocabulary and get a feel for the language, but you’re right, it can feel a bit restrictive when it comes to more practical, real-life usage. We actually have some videos on our channel where we talk about apps and free learning resources that we highly recommend-they might give you some fresh ideas to add to your learning routine!
Thank you again for subscribing and following along. We’re here to support you every step of the way as you work toward your goal. ¡Mucha suerte y gracias por tu mensaje! 😊
I'm a speaker of English and I tried to learn Spanish, even went to school, for to help me on my job, but I gave up, because I could not understand the pronounciation, even when I knew the translation. No matter how I tried, Spanish always sounded strange and foreign to me. Somebody would say something in Spanish, and it would not flow into my mind like English. Even though I knew the meaning of every word. I couldn't recognize the words. It's like negro in Spanish sounds completely different than negro in English, and if somebody said negro in Spanish, I had no idea what the person was saying. I could not develop an ear for Spanish and made constant mistakes if I tried
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! Honestly, you're not alone-learning a new language can feel really overwhelming, especially when traditional school methods don’t click. Everyone learns differently, and it sounds like the system you tried just wasn’t the right fit for you.
If you’re open to trying something new, we’d love to help! Our method is designed to make Spanish feel more natural and help you really develop an ear for it-especially with pronunciation and understanding spoken words. You can book a free consultation using the link in the description. No pressure, no cost-just a chance to see if this approach works better for you. We’re here to support you every step of the way!
Bonita lo siento no puedo ayuda solo
Hope i said that right I'm trying
Sorry Lourdes, you start with explaining how children ' learn' to speak, then throw in grammar and too much talk about structure and categories...
Defeats the purpose and does not deliver the promised approach😢
Thank you so much for your honest feedback! 🩵 I’m always looking for ways to improve my content, and I’ll definitely take your comments into consideration. In the meantime, you might enjoy this video on our channel-it’s on the same topic but explained by my friend Mariana, who is both a linguist and a language teacher.
Honestly, I think her video is even more beginner-friendly than mine! It's titled "Conversational Spanish: Building BASIC SENTENCES" and the link is in the description box!
ruclips.net/video/hf-M98_Y_ik/видео.htmlsi=qrc2NMGStN9Rq7jj
This is OK if your learning sentence structure in school. But, if you are an adult, this is complacated.
Thank you so much for your feedback! I’d love to create a new video that’s easier to understand for the average adult viewer. Do you have any suggestions on how I could approach this topic to make it clearer? I really appreciate your input!
I knew or still know of a pretty light blonde 10 year old girl (now 12) named Bree who's a language savant and with no Spanish background, became fully fluent in Spanish in only about 3 or 4 months. She's the kind of person everybody wishes they could be, for to learn a new language. She learned mostly from cartoons and Spanish TV, and her best friend Maria and Maria's family. They say today, Bree is like a native speaker, and nobody can believe she learned in USA as a hobby. She goes to private school and gets the best grades. She also plays piano and she's an amazing contortionist
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