Advanced Spanish: Speaking about the Past

The video tutorial introduces Spanish verb tenses, focusing on the preterite tense. It explains the differences between the present and past tenses, and details the conjugation rules for AR, ER, and IR verbs in the preterite tense. The tutorial includes examples and practical applications to help learners understand and use these conjugations effectively.

What is the preterite tense primarily used for in Spanish?

• To express completed actions in the past

• To describe ongoing actions

• To describe habitual actions

• To talk about future plans

Which of the following is a correct preterite conjugation for an AR verb?

• Hablaré

• Hablé

• Hablamos

• Hablo

What is a key feature to remember when conjugating AR verbs in the preterite tense?

• The third person singular uses a unique ending

• The endings are the same as in the present tense

• The first person singular has no accent

• Accent marks are not important

Which set of endings is used for both ER and IR verbs in the preterite tense?

• í, iste, ió, imos, isteis, ieron

• o, es, e, emos, éis, en

• é, aste, ó, amos, asteis, aron

• aba, abas, aba, ábamos, abais, aban

How do the preterite endings for ER and IR verbs differ from those of AR verbs?

• They have more 'e' and 'i' sounds

• They use more 'a' sounds

• They do not use accent marks

• They are identical to AR verb endings