Spanish
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1. Basic greetings:
How to say hello, how are you, what is your name, my name is, and responses that these phrases may bring about.
2. Counting 1-100:
Individual numbers 1 – 20 are presented in Spanish only, then the numbers for multiples of ten (20, 30, 40 etc) up to 100 in both languages provide a complete review for learning Spanish numbers.
3. Days of the week:
Starting with Monday, this song repeats the days of the week in order, as well as the Spanish translation of “the days of the week,” (“Los días de la semana”).
4. Months of the year:
Using the same approach as the days of the week song, this song is only in Spanish.
5. Subject Pronouns:
The basis of all conjugation, subject pronouns are critical in deciding which form of any verb that should be used. I, you, he, they, and more are repeated in Spanish, with their Spanish spelling and English translations. Examples of usage are included for each on top of a catchy beat.
6. Ser conjugation:
The verb “ser” means “to be,” and just like the English verb, it must be correctly conjugated in order for your Spanish to be understood. Spanish pronunciation is repeated, along with English translations and usage examples.
7. Tener conjugation:
Another conjugation song, this time with a tango spin. The same approach is used to perfect usage and pronunciation of the verb “tener,” a stem-changer and irregular yo form verb which means “to have.”
8. Ir conjugation:
After hearing this song a few times, it will be almost impossible to forget the conjugation of the verb “ir” which means “to go.”
9. -AR verbs:
There are hundreds of verbs in Spanish that end with the letters “-ar.” Conjugate and spell them all correctly with confidence after you hear this reggae rhythm tune.
10. Gustar:
To describe what you or others like in Spanish, you must use a very different structure than what English speakers are used to. Master the subject-object reversal and use of indirect object pronouns with ease with the song for “Gustar.”
11.Indirect Object Pronouns:
When do you have to use “Me, te, and le” instead of normal subject pronouns like “yo” and “tú”? And why? This song explains the concept with remarkable simplicity that can easily be remembered come test day.
12. Algo/Nada (Bonus Track)
A bit more rough around the edges, this rap gives examples of pronunciation and usage of Spanish negation from “no” to “never,” and many more phrases.
Looking for more Spanish help? Check out this ebook written entirely in the present tense with grammar lessons and translations in the margins - Las Pastillas de Oro.