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Diomedes D.

Diomedes D.

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Understand Native Speakers Better: Use SE to Show Internal Processes

After watching this video you will be able to express yourself better as well as understand good Spanish speakers more easily when using the pronoun SE to show that the action is done by itself. There... Show More

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Improve your Speaking Abilities Using Verb Periphrases Correctly (Intro)
After watching this video you will master the use of Spanish Verb Pariphrases. You will understand how they are used and what they mean. Here we will begin by understanding basic verb periphrases that show obligation such as (tener que + infinitive, deber + infinitive, haber que + infinitive, haber de + infinive) You will see how this simple topic will enhance your understanding of Spanish language. Stay tuned for the next video bacause this is just the first one of a series that you will surely enjoy a lot.
Intermediate
10:28
Improve your Speaking Abilities Using Verb Periphrases Correctly (Periphases that show the beginning of an action)
After watching this video you will master the use of Spanish Verb Pariphrases. You will understand how they are used and what they mean. Here we will discuss basic verb periphrases that show the beginning of an action such as: empezar a + infinive, comenzar a + infinitive, ponerse a + infinitive, romper a + infinitive, etc. You will see examples that will clarify both the use and the meaning of the aforementioned paraphrases. After watching this video you will definitely understand Spanish way better.
Intermediate
05:26
Improve your Speaking Abilities Using Verb Periphrases Correctly (Periphases that show the interruption of an action)
After watching this video you will master the use of Spanish Verb Pariphrases. You will understand how they are used and what they mean. Here we will discuss basic verb periphrases that show the interruption of an action such as: dejar de + infinitive, terminar de + infinitive, no dejar de + infinitive, etc. You will see examples that will clarify both the use and the meaning of the aforementioned paraphrases. After watching this video you will definitely understand Spanish way better.
Intermediate
04:35
Improve your Speaking Abilities Using Verb Periphrases Correctly (Periphases that introduce the end of an action)
This video gives you an insight of the use of Spanish Verb Pariphrases. After watching it you will understand how they are used and what they mean. Here we will discuss basic verb periphrases that introduce the end of an action such as: terminar + gerund, terminar de + infinive. You will see examples that will clarify both the use and the meaning of the aforementioned paraphrases. After watching this video you will definitely understand Spanish way better.
Intermediate
05:28
Improve your Speaking Abilities Using Verb Periphrases Correctly (Periphases that introduce an ongoing action)
This video gives you an insight of the use of Spanish Verb Pariphrases. After watching it you will understand how they are used and what they mean. Here we will discuss basic verb periphrases that introduce an ongoing action, such as: seguir + gerund, seguir sin + infinitive, ir + gerund, venir + gerund, etc. You will see examples that will clarify both the use and the meaning of the aforementioned paraphrases. After watching this video you will definitely understand Spanish way better.
Intermediate
09:03
Understand Native Speakers Better: Use SE for LE
After watching this video you will be able to express yourself better as well as understand good Spanish speakers easily when using the pronoun "Se" to replace "Le" in sentences like: "¿Se lo envío?" "Se le rompió" etc.
Advanced
05:22
Understand Native Speakers Better: Use SE for Reciprocal Actions
After watching this video you will be able to express yourself better as well as understand good Spanish speakers easily when using the pronoun SE to show that two subjects are doing the same action simultaneously. You will understand and be able to use phrases such as: "Ellos se miran", "Pedro y Juan no se hablan", "Mis amigos se comunican con frecuencia", "Ellos se saludan todos los días".
Advanced
02:44
Understand Native Speakers Better: Use SE as a Reflexive Pronoun
After watching this video you will be able to express yourself better as well as understand good Spanish speakers easily when using the pronoun SE together with a verb to represent a reflexive pronoun like: myself, yourself, himself, herself, etc. Verbs like: "peinarse", cepillarse", "maquillarse", "acostarse", "levantarse", "lavarse" can be confusing for Spanish learners, but this video will give you great insight into these verbs.
Advanced
04:27
Understand Native Speakers Better: Use SE to Show Internal Processes
After watching this video you will be able to express yourself better as well as understand good Spanish speakers more easily when using the pronoun SE to show that the action is done by itself. There isn't one subject doing the action. Examples in prases like: "La puerta se abrió", "Se me cayó el celular", "La computadora se rompió" show that there isn't a subject who is responsible for doing the action.
Advanced
02:44
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Best teacher ever!

Posted Oct 23, 2020
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It was educational and fun!

Posted Oct 20, 2020
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Diomedes is an excellent teacher, very patient. He has engaged and challenged my kids from the very first session. I definitely recommend him. He works very well with youth and very accommodating!

Posted Aug 8, 2020
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