An Introduction to verbs and 'Subject' personal pronouns

Summary of contents – Lesson 1

1-     Defining what verbs, personal pronouns and subject personal pronouns are and taking a look at some verb tenses.

2-     Looking at each Spanish subject personal pronoun and comparing them with the English equivalents

3-     Looking at common characteristics that exist with all Spanish verbs.

4-     A look at one verb in one particular tense to show how subject personal pronouns and verbs are connected. Looking at when subject personal pronouns might be used with other words.

Aims of the lesson:-

1-     Understanding what verbs and personal pronouns are and appreciating the differences that exist between how subject personal pronouns are used in both Spanish and English.

2-     Knowing when and how to use subject personal pronouns and understanding why sometimes they may not be used in speech.

3-     Understanding how Spanish subject personal pronouns are used in conjunction with verbs. Appreciating the importance of gender and being polite.

4-     Knowing with which other words, subject personal pronouns are sometimes used with.

5-     Appreciating how different verb tenses and whether a verb is regular or irregular affect the way a verb is formed.