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Hay - there is/there are

Hay - there is/there are

  • This expression does not change.
  • Even if the subject is plural it stays as 'hay'.
    • Hay un riesgo - there is a risk.
    • Hay muchas manzanas - there are a lot of apples.
Acabar de - to have just (done something)

Acabar de - to have just (done something)

  • In Spanish to say that 'you have just done something', the verb 'acabar de' is used.
  • 'Acabar de' is a regular AR verb and is always followed by an infinitive.
    • Acabo de leer el libro - I have just read the book.
    • Acaban de nadar en la piscina - they have just swam in the pool.
Tener que - to have to/need to

Tener que - to have to/need to

  • The verb 'tener' is used with 'que' to say that you 'have to do something'.
  • 'Tener' follows its present tense conjugation and it is always followed by the infinitive.
    • Tengo que comer fruta - I need to eat fruit.
    • Sam tiene que hacer más ejercicio - Sam has to do more exercise.
Dejar de - to stop

Dejar de - to stop

  • When used by itself, 'dejar' means to leave someone or something behind.
  • When used with 'de' the meaning changes to 'to stop'.
  • In this form 'dejar de' is always followed by an infinitive.
  • 'Dejar' is a regular AR verb.
    • Mi hermana no deja de hablar - My sister does not stop talking.
    • Tengo que dejar de fumar - I need to stop smoking.
Valer la pena - to be worth the trouble

Valer la pena - to be worth the trouble

  • This is used in the 'él/ella' form and the 'ellos/ellas' form.
    • Vale la pena - It is worth the trouble.
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The Basics

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Current & Future Study & Employment

2.1

School & Subjects

2.2

School & Subjects - Translations (Foundation)

2.3

School & Subjects - Translations (Higher)

2.4

Education Post - 16

2.5

Education Post - 16 - Translations (Foundation)

2.6

Education Post - 16 - Translations (Higher)

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Identity & Culture

3.1

Me, My Family & Friends

3.2

Me, Family & Friends - Translations (Foundation)

3.3

Me, Family & Friends - Translations (Higher)

3.4

Technology in Everyday Life

3.5

Tech in Everyday Life - Translations (Foundation)

3.6

Tech in Everyday Life - Translations (Higher)

3.7

Free Time Activities

3.8

Free Time Activities - Translations (Foundation)

3.9

Free Time Activities - Translations (Higher)

3.10

Customs & Festivals in Spanish Speaking Countries

3.11

Customs & Festivals - Translations (Foundation)

3.12

Customs & Festivals - Translations (Higher)

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Areas of Interest

4.1

Home, Town, Neighbourhood & Region

4.2

Home & Region - Translations (Foundation)

4.3

Home & Region - Translations (Higher)

4.4

Social Issues

4.5

Social Issues - Translations (Foundation)

4.6

Social Issues - Translations (Higher)

4.7

Global Issues

4.8

Global Issues - Translations

4.9

Travel & Tourism

4.10

Travel & Tourism - Translations

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Listening Practice

5.1

Time Expressions - Listening

5.2

Me, My Family & Friends - Listening

5.3

Technology in Everyday Life - Listening

5.4

Free-Time - Listening

5.5

Customs & Festivals - Listening

5.6

Home, Town, Neighbourhood & Region - Listening

5.7

Social Issues - Listening

5.8

Travel & Tourism - Listening

5.9

Education - Listening

5.10

Food & Drink - Listening

5.11

In the Home - Listening

5.12

Colours - Listening

5.13

Clothes & Accesories - Listening

5.14

Measurements - Listening

5.15

Materials - Listening

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Common Tenses

7

Important Verbs

8

Advanced Tenses

9

Extra Grammar

9.1

Articles

9.2

Negatives

9.3

Nouns

9.4

Asking Questions

9.5

Adjectives

9.6

Adverbs

9.7

Conjunctions

9.8

Pronouns

9.9

By, With, From, Of

9.10

Verbs

9.11

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