1. Spanish “Tutorial” and “Drill & Practice”
Conjugating Verbs In Present Tense:
Spanish “Tutorial” and “Drill & Practice”
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2. Table Of Contents Conjugating –ar verbs in the present tense
Conjugating –er verbs in the present tense
Conjugating –ir verbs in the present tense
Conjugating the verb Ser in the present tense
Conjugating the verb Estar in the present tense
Conjugating stem-changing verbs in the present tense
Conjugating irregular –yo- verbs in the present tense
Conjugating reflexive verbs in the present tense
Conjugating the verb –ir in the present tense
Practice
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3. Conjugating –ar Verbs in the Present Tense
-AR VERB CONJUGATION in the present tense:
-AR Verbs:
Bailar (To Dance): Bailo, Bailas, Baila, Bailamos, Bailáis, Bailan
Caminar (To Walk): Camino, Caminas, Camina, Caminamos, Camináis, Caminan
Estudiar (To Study): Estudio, Estudias, Estudia, Estudiamos, Estudiáis, Estudian
Tomar (To Drink or To Take): Tomo, Tomas, Toma, Tomamos, Tomáis, Toman
Ejemplos: I drink a lot of milk. Yo tomo mucha leche.
He walks to school. Él camina a la escuela.
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4. Conjugating –er Verbs in the Present Tense
-ER VERB CONJUGATION in the present tense:
-ER Verbs:
Beber (To Drink): Bebo, Bebes, Bebe, Bebemos, Bebéis, Beben
Comer (To Eat): Como, Comes, Come, Comemos, Coméis, Comen
Comprender (To Understand): Comprendo, Comprendes, Comprende, Comprendemos, Comprendéis, Comprenden
Correr (To Run): Corro, Corres, Corre, Corremos, Corréis, Corren
Ejemplos: I drink water everyday. Yo bebo agua todas las días.
He eats french fries. Él come las papas fritas.
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5. Conjugating –ir Verbs in the Present Tense
-IR VERB CONJUGATION in the present tense:
-IR Verbs:
Escribir (To Write): Escribo, Escribes, Escribe, Escribimos, Escribís, Escriben
Vivir (To Live): Vivo, Vives, Vive, Vivimos, Vivís, Viven
Ejemplos: I share my toys with her. Yo comparto mis juguetes con ella.
He writes a letter to the government. Él escribe una carta al gobierno
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6. Conjugating the Verb, Ser, in the Present Tense
Ejemplos: I am costa rican. Yo soy costarriqueño.
José is a doctor. José es médico.
The bicycle is metal. La bicicleta es de metal.
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7. Conjugating the Verb, Estar, in the Present Tense
Ejemplos: The airport is far from the city. El aeropuerto está lejos de la ciudad.
How are you? (familiar)¿Cómo Estás?
The professor is busy. La professora está ocupada.
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8. Stem-Changing Verbs
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9. Irregular -yo- verbs
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10. Reflexive Verbs in the Present Tense
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11. Examples of, and Uses of –ir Verbs
Ir is often used with the preposition a (to). If a is followed by the definite article el, they combine to form the contraction al. If a is followed by the other definite articles (la, las, los), there is no contraction.
The construction ir a + [infinitive] is used to talk about actions that are going to happen in the future. It is equivalent to the English to be going to + [infinitive].
Vamos a + [infinitive] can also express the idea of let’s (do something).
Ejemplos: I’m going to the park with Pablo. Yo voy al parque con Pablo.
He is going to read the newspaper. Él va a leer el periódico.
Let’s take a stroll. Vamos a pasear.
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12. Practica del Presente El Presente: link Los Reflexivos : link
Ser vs. Estar: link
Saber vs. Conocer: link
Irregular Yo : link
Stem-changers: link
Actividad de leer: link
Actividad de leer ser vs. estar: link
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13. Using the Verb, Estar, in the Present Tense
Uses of Estar Location or Spacial Relationships Health Physical States and Conditions Emotional States Certain Weather Expressions Ongoing Actions (Progressive Tenses) Ejemplos: The airport is far from the city. El aeropuerto está lejos de la ciudad. How are you? (familiar)¿Cómo Estás? The professor is busy. La professora está ocupada.
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14. Further Review
For more help on present tense conjugations for –ar, -er, and -ir verbs please visit this youtube site: For more help on present tense conjugations and use of the verb, ser, please visit this youtube site: For more help on present tense conjugations and use of the verb, estar, please visit this youtube site: For more help on present tense conjugations and use of the verb, ir, please visit this youtube site: ABOUT ME: My name is Tiffany VanDonk. I am a Grand Valley State University Senior. I am majoring in General Management, International Business, Spanish and Education. I have studied abroad in both Mexico and Costa Rica. I love to travel and learn the Spanish Language. I spend a lot of my time volunteering with environmental or animal organizations. I have volunteered in Costa Rica, Mexico, the United States and I am about to take a volunteer trip to New Zealand. For more help or questions please feel free to contact me.
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15. Sources http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s8sVnNNIbs
ClipArt Pictures from Microsoft Office 2007 PowerPoint
Universidad de Guadalajara Picture from my photos
Centro de Idiomas Intercultura Costa Rica Picture from my photos
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