5 Spanish Verb Tenses You Should Learn First

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[paulsheen]

Paul, I’ve only just discovered your channel and I am so impressed with the way you explain and teach Spanish. I retired to Andalucia in Spain 6 years ago knowing no Spanish (only por favor, gracias and the most important una cerveza 😁) I realised very quickly that it was pointless trying to learn Spanish using text books and some formal language classes. What’s important is to be able to have conversations with native Spanish speakers. Gradually, by using YouTube and watching Spanish TV with subtitles I’ve reached a level where I understand and speak Spanish fairly well but not with any degree of fluency or consistency and that is where I expected to stay. However, watching your videos has given me a renewed desire to improve my learning. Your explanations of the use of the subjunctive in everyday conversation has been an eye opener for me. Thank you so much and please continue with your excellent method of teaching which is so natural and easy to follow. Hombre, eres el mejor!

[rexx]

Learning Spanish has given me greater appreciation of how much simpler English grammar is.

[reddickthomas]

Having studied for many years (up to intermediate + level) I can tell you that this approach is spot on, especially the benefit of learning the present subjunctive straight after the present indicative. All these videos are great for revision too. My heart felt thanks Qroo Paul. (Una pregunta: ¿Qué significa Qroo?).

[tonyaaustinson]

I am fairly fluent in Spanish but still watch your videos because you have great explanations. Keep up the good work! Thanks for posting!

[kcorpora]

My sequence:
1. Indicative
2. preterite
3. imperfect
4. present subjunctive
5. imperfect subjunctive

Since learning a language cannot be learned over night, you have to crawl before you walk, you have to walk before you run.

You still have to learn "conditional, future, imperative, prepositions, etc."

In actuality you have to learn them all in whatever sequence after the indicative to be able to communicate correctly. One without the other would be bad spanish so it takes a hell of a process.

Also I think the one example could be said without the subjunctive verb (de) by using (frente).

"quiero una casa frente al mar...quiero una casa frente a las montañas." Double check it for me Paul!!!!

Good stuff!!!

[aland]

Another great vid. Qroo Paul's an awesome Spanish teacher.

[tlloyd]

This information is gold. I have been studying Spanish for a while, and I have used conjugation charts and sample sentences but I wish I started this approach from the beginning with these tenses. It would have certainly accelerated my progress. But it’s never too late. This is a great way to approach this beautiful language.

[davefarnsworth]

My Spanish is like a jigsaw puzzle with a lot of pieces missing. Now I'm starting to learn Brazilian Portuguese. My knowledge of Spanish is helpful, but I'm afraid I'll slide into Portuspanglish. Glad I found your channel.

[AmandaMcGee]

Wow! Coming out hitting heavy with the subjunctive as #2! I'm 33 and started learning Spanish when I was 8. I have lived in Mexico 2 years and my partner is a Spanish and after all that time I'm still constantly struggling to correctly use the subjunctive .... but it's like you mentioned, classes and courses don't mention the subjunctive until later on so it is like a sucker punch when you think you're actually doing pretty well

[vibingwithvictoria]

This YouTube channel is the best one I had found. I always am able to apply my learning after every video

[barryhohstadt]

I have often wondered about this, and this really helps to narrow down the things to focus on instead of wandering all over the place. Thank you.

[jamesfreese]

Great video y advice-keep them coming!!!

[NoaNoir]

Hi Qroo Paul can you do a vid on listening comprehension. How do you speed up your listening? Do you listen in groups of words too?

[tobymilo]

I saw an Amazon truck driving by . So that means you are back in Florida. I really enjoy watching your videos. Keep them coming.

[kathleenyes-cpuf]

Such a good teacher...!
I studied French, German, Spanish, Latin, ancient & modern Greek, then had to work in the US, raise a family and focus on other things. Forgot a lot but still have a synapse or 2. I remember moments of fluency when the subjunctive came naturally. When it clicks it is a real rush! Now trying really hard to rewire my old brain for Spanish. Your channel is the bomb!

[Svensk]

Saw a Pimsleur ad when this started... "after 30 days, you'll be speaking in a near-native accent, " the man juggling fire said with nowhere near a native accent. Ha!
Love this video! Qroo Paul knows his stuff. "I know, I know. Believe me, I know!"
Spoken like a true language learner!

[lynnbradbury-ok]

I wish i, d discovered you years ago. You explain stuff so easily and i, m learning so much. I, m in malaga spain and have given all my friends the links to you. Thank you so much for taking the boredom out of learning grammar.

[carltaylor]

I speak Spanish fluently and I live in Spain. Qroo is spot on about the subjunctive. Absolutely right. Start learning it as soon as you can.

[denise-stevens]

Your advice in this video is a HUGE gift to beginners who choose to follow your advice. In fact, instructors in schools and writers of textbooks should follow your advice!