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When to Use ESTAR
As you may already know, there are two verbs in Spanish that express "to be"; estar and ser. The next logical question thing to know is when to use estar and when to use ser. Let's answer this question generally and then we'll elaborate with examples. There's an estar conjugation chart down below...and also a [...]
Professional Spanish Classes in Pearland
Bienvenidos! Welcome to the Pearland page of Prime Instruction & Language. I'm Joseph, longtime director for the school. I'm also the coordinator and instructor for our Spanish classes in Pearland. In short, I help adults to achieve their Spanish-speaking goals with dynamic, engaging lessons. I also serve as a Spanish tutor in Pearland for grade-school [...]
Adjectives Frequently Used with ESTAR
In this lesson, we'll study a few dozen adjectives that are frequently used with the verb ESTAR. Consider that estar is the more temporary way of expressing "to be" in Spanish. Click here for a thorough review on when to use estar. The more permanent "to be" is ser. Both verbs are frequently followed by [...]
The Difference Between SER and ESTAR
SER and ESTAR both mean "to be" in Spanish. In this lesson, we'll cover the difference between these two foundational verbs so you can confidently use them with accuracy.
How to Learn a Language Fast through Daily Application
For those who wish to rapidly learn a language with depth and accuracy, daily application is the answer. Read this post to learn how.
Google Plans to Occupy All 35 Floors of New Building in Downtown Austin
The new Google Austin building lease signals yet another large investment of a tech giant in the Capital City.
Is Y’all Proper English? No, But It Should Be
Is y'all proper English? Well technically, the answer is no. But objectively, there's nothing wrong with it. It's the perfect contraction of "you" and "all." And still no one has suggested a better pronoun to use while talking to two or more people. In my opinion, y'all should say y'all.
How to Say Austin in Spanish
How exactly should you pronounce "Austin" while speaking in Spanish. This post answers that question.
Why Are English & Spanish Among the Hardest Languages to Learn?
English and Spanish are among the hardest languages to learn, but for completely opposite reasons. This post explains why.