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Poder Conjugation – Rules and Examples

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

In this post we are going to look at how to conjugate the Spanish irregular verb “poder,” as well as listing some examples to help you learn this conjugation.

“Poder” is translated as “can” or “to be able.” It is used in many of the same ways as the English equivalents. The poder conjugation can be a little difficult because it of its conjugations. Let’s take a look at the conjugations of “poder” in the present tense:

  • Yo puedo
  • Tú puedes
  • Él puede
  • Nosotros podemos
  • Vosotros podéis
  • Ellos pueden

In order to familiarize yourself with this verb, we are going to list some example short sentences, along with their English translatiosn:

  • Yo puedo hacerlo – I can do it.
  • Podemos irnos mañana – We can leave tomorrow.
  • ¿Puedes ayudarme? – Can you help me?

When asking questions in a general sense using “poder,” the verb becomes reflexive. This is better shown through examples:

  • Can you smoke here? – ¿Se puede fumar aquí?

Best Way to Learn Spanish Strategy

Sunday, October 30th, 2011

Strategize yourself into learning some language. How could it become possible? Have the guts to learn speaking Spanish. I guess the best way to learn Spanish is to have your speaking Spanish partner to go along with you all throughout your place. May it be at home, in Spanish classes or at any parties or malls that you go to. It really helps to practice the whole thing that you’re learning because once you are just alone; it will be very complicated on your part recalling the stuffs that you kept on learning. If you just stick to memorizing words, crap; everything will be useless in future time because you didn’t learn them by heart but just by repetition of the words and then you later on forgot. You are very lucky if your speaking partner is your best friend or your lover because you will talk to them nonstop and that will really help you a lot in dealing with the sexy language.

Spanish Schools in Spain: a Chance to Learn About Spanish and Culture

Sunday, July 31st, 2011

To be able to learn something, it does not just depend on the books you read or the number of hours you listen to your teacher in the classroom. What is most important is to be able to put what you have learned into practice. This goes the same thing with learning a new language. Most foreign language teachers agree to the fact that the best way to enhance one’s speaking prowess is to be able to use it as much as possible. Therefore, if you want to enhance your Spanish speaking ability, it would be best to enroll in the best Spanish schools in Spain. These schools do not just let you learn Spanish within the four corners of the classroom. They also provide educational trips like visits to museum, sporting events, cinemas and other places where the student can practically apply what he has learned in school. Being able to interact with people who naturally speak of the language is a good training ground to improve your speaking abilities. Through this, you will be able to completely immerse yourself to their language and culture as well.

Capture Your Errors Before They Leave Your Desk

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

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I Love Educational Summer Camps

Sunday, July 3rd, 2011

I love educational summer camps I have been going to educational summer camps for three years now and every time I make new friends and learn new stuff. The trouble with the summer holidays is my brothers and sisters. They are all so noisy and I have never liked playing loud games. I have terrible eyesight so going to educational summer camp is great for me because so many of the activities do not involve ball sports or running about like an idiot. I usually take my violin to educational summer camps because there are always opportunities for forming an orchestra with other boys and girls who like to play music or sing. Last year I worked with a musical director to produce a really good concert at the educational summer camps annual celebration and I played a solo by Mozart. My mum said it was so good it made her cry.

Ways to Say I Love You in the Japanese Language

Monday, June 20th, 2011

Are you a lucky person who is dating a Japanese girl or man?

Well you probably want to know how to say I love you in Japanese?

This is actually more complicated than it sounds because you need to make sure you say it in the right way and at the right time.

The actual word for I love you in the Japanese language is “Aishiteru” which you simply break it down by saying Ai Shi Te Ru.

But I recommend you say a lesser version of this before “Aishiteru” as this is a very large (huge) step in the Japanese culture.

You should say “Daisuki” a number of months before saying “Aishiteru” and you break it down into Da I su ki.

This means that you have strong feeling for him or her but not quite at the level of saying I love you in Japanese.

I hope this article was helpful to you and good luck with your relationship.

Spanish Schools in Chile Offer Fun and Exciting Experiences

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

The ski season in Chile has attracted many tourists. Chile offers excellent snow conditions which are perfect for snowboarding and skiing. If you are interested in snowboarding or skiing and at the same time want to learn how to speak Spanish, then the best place to go is Chile. There are many Spanish schools in Chile that offer great courses. You can check the Internet and visit their websites. Going to Chile for Spanish classes will give you the chance to experience fun and excitement brought by the ski season. Since many tourists flock the country, you will not only meet native Spanish speakers but you will also have the chance to interact with tourists from different parts of the world. Language schools also allow their students to visit museums, colonial villages and coastal areas. This is surely a unique and wonderful experience that you will treasure for the rest of your life.

Learning a New Skill

Monday, May 9th, 2011

When the economy went up in a mushroom cloud of bad debts, lost jobs, and shattered industry I found myself at ground zero of the explosion. Without the hope of immediate or even future employment, my prospects looked grim. I had always possessed a knack for working with electronic devices and computers, so when my father suggested I look at something in that line of work I took him seriously. I kicked around on the Internet for awhile to see what was out there when I stumbled over CCNA training and wanted to learn more. It turns out that this area of employment concerns working with computer routing systems in small to medium-sized businesses. Intrigued, I attended a class on the subject and soon thereafter I decided to sign up to the program. Now I’ve got a job lined up where I’ll be configuring router systems in small companies spread over a five state area.

Taking Spanish Lessons London Style

Saturday, February 26th, 2011

When my daughter Jaci complained about being bored and we were only one week into the summer, I challenged her to take Spanish lessons London style. We live in the United States. Jaci has completed three Spanish courses and absolutely loves the language. Toward the end of the school year, her Spanish teacher talked about the challenges of learning Spanish from someone who has an accent.

Jaci was intrigued by my challenge and went online to search for Spanish lessons London had to offer. She found a site that offered an online course. Jackie enrolled. It amazes me that we can be sitting in small town U.S.A. and thanks to the internet, Jackie is a part of a class housed in London! The lessons start next week. It will be interesting to find out if it is a challenge or not having someone with an English accent teach Spanish. It will also be nice to no longer hear, “I’m bored!”

Mastering Japanese Very Easily

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

You can become an expert in the Japanese language very easily. Sometimes, choosing the right Japanese learning programme can take a bit of time. If you do not know where to get started, then you must look around the Internet for the information. You are very lucky to be here today because I am about to show you a very unique website that will teach you how to learn the Japanese language very easily. You do not have to spend a lot of time each day. You only need one or two hours each day to help you out. Choosing the right Japanese learning programs can indeed make a huge difference. If you do not know what to do, then you must first find out how to go about doing so. This is definitely a good guide. I hope to be able to share this with you today. In fact, you can start using it immediately!

Study Abroad Program, For Your Future

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Part of growing up is living independently away from our parents. I guess this is how human lives are supposed to be. We grow up, study in a good college either here or in a study abroad program, and that prepares us for the future. We choose a career path based on what we like and then develop our skills by studying that profession. We find a love of our own who we want to spend the rest of our life with. Then we have children of our own. We teach our children how to eat, dress, everything! And then they go to school, finally choose a good college, and get a degree.

If you are lucky enough, they will ask you if they can apply for a study abroad program, which you should agree to because this is for their future. Later on, after graduating, they find a good job and make a family of their own. It’s a never ending cycle. And through all of this, you never could quite imagine that life taught you to live independently. You choose your own school an how to dress and you choose how you want to live your life!