Spanish Lab – Preterite and Imperfect

The Past tenses – Preterite and Imperfect

The past tense in Spanish is one of the more tricky concepts for English speakers learning Spanish. There are two past tenses (preterite and imperfect) and they are not used interchangeably. They have very specific uses that can change the meaning of what you are trying to say.

In this asynchronous course, you will learn how to use both past tenses in Spanish at your own pace.

Lesson 1 & 2–  How and when to use the Preterite Verb Tense, and Irregular verbs:

• Trigger words & Phrases that initiate the preterite
• Regular and irregular verb conjugations
• The uses of the preterite
• Stem changing verb conjugations
• Irregular verbs

Lesson 3 – How and when to use the Imperfect verb tense

• Trigger words & phrases that initiate the imperfecto
• Regular and irregular verb conjugations
• The uses of the imperfecto

Lesson 4 – Using both the Preterite and Imperfect to tell stories and about past events

• How they both complement each others
• Determining when to use which one
• Verbs that change meaning in the preterite and imperfect
• Communicating about events using both

Each lesson includes an asynchronous video lesson, PDF notes, and homework.

Who is this class ideal for?

The ideal student has studied Spanish before and has a working knowledge of present tense verbs and knows how to conjugate them. You are also able to communicate in the present tense and can form and express sentences.

If you have more questions about whether or not this course is a good fit for you, please email Leslie at [email protected]

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