Introduction
In this introductory course to Spanish Subjunctive with 100 minutes of content, we will tackle perhaps one of the most difficult topics of Spanish language. This course was built to serve as a base for beginning to understand in depth the nature of the subjunctive mood, how it functions within a wider grammatical context and why, how it is formed and used, all with the goal of helping you become a more independent and secure language user as you progress to the next step in your learning journey.
Preview
You will learn what is subjunctive, and you will see if the subjunctive exists in English. You will aim to gain an understanding of the difference between the indicative and the subjunctive and learn to conjugate the present subjunctive with tips and tricks.
When it comes to the use of the subjunctive mood, we cover its use within noun phrases, covering in depth topics like: verbs of emotion, verbs of influence, impersonal expression of evaluation, expressing doubt etc.
What will I learn?
Subjunctive in English
Understand the difference between the two verb moods
Learn to conjugate Spanish subjunctive with tips & tricks
Learn how to use subjunctive with impersonal expressions
Find out about exceptions to the rules (SOCEV)
Use subjunctive to express doubts, recommendations, wishes, desires, emotions, and will (WEIRDO)
Understand how negation affects the use of the subjunctive
Learn to use subjunctive with the verbs PARECER & SENTIR
Learn when to use subjunctive with the verbs of perception & communication
Infinitive or subjunctive?
Effectively recognize & manage change of the subject in the subordinate clause
Acquire an extensive list of expressions, formulas & collocations
Practice the subjunctive within context
Acquire an extensive list of expressions, formulas and collocations.
Learn to understand and to question.
Practice the subjunctive within common situations.
Downloadable worksheet
Download the worksheet with a summary of the entire course and additional activities.
Course Includes:
Video lessons
Quizzes
Worksheet
Requirements:
Recommended for B1-B2 Spanish learners who already dominate the indicative mood.
Anyone who wants to understand the subjunctive mood in Spanish.