Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share Early Intermediate Spanish 31 Mistakes with SE in Spanish
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
Early Intermediate Spanish 31 Mistakes with SE in Spanish
Se in Spanish…what’s it all about.
We have already covered the multiple uses of SE in Spanish and the overwhelming amount of areas in which it appears. However, in this podcast we are focussing on the uses of SE in Spanish around Reflexive, Reciprocal and Pronominal verbs. (All of these names just mean verbs that use the SE in Spanish)
The main issue.
The main issue, and one that we cover in this podcast is that we tend to see and hear the same mistakes being made by students as they work their way through these concepts. It’s not that this particular part of SE is terribly confusing, but rather, it’s probably because for English speakers (and those of other languages), this is a unfamiliar concept.
To begin with, although we have reflexive verbs in English, we haven’t made them into an art form as have Spanish speakers. The fact is that unless you understand these SE verbs completely, you will have confusion in every tense you come across. (They are EVERYwhere.)
In addition to that, even if we did have the self same system in our own language, we have all learnt English unconsciously for the most part. That means that we haven’t analysed our own language the way we have to when we begin to learn another one.
Can you get by without the SE in Spanish?
Absolutely not! If you’ve seen the video that I (Gordon) made called: A fun look at the use of SE in Spanish, then you’ll know that SE has found its way into almost every aspect of spoken and written Spanish. Therefore, it’s vital that you understand the Reflexive verb concepts fully, something that will allow you to know when the SE in Spanish is reflexive and when it’s something else.
A great tip.
If you really want to get to grips with the use of SE in Spanish, then our advice is for you to begin reading books in Spanish. Spanish books, especially novels, are filled with every kind of SE. Many of our students bring their books to class to specifically ask what many of the SE mean. Why don’t you try that too? Even if you don’t have a teacher to ask, you can always go to the forums online and ask for clarity. There are always people willing to help with things like that.
Just be careful.
We do qualify that suggestion by saying that you mustn’t take people’s explanations as ‘gospel’ as they say. Especially if they aren’t teachers. (Don’t even believe us all of the time!) There are always differing opinions and different ways of seeing the same thing.
Enjoy the podcast and remember that all podcasts are backed up with Helpsheets to give you a deeper understanding of the subjects we cover.
Video for This Spanish Lesson
Audio for This Spanish Lesson
Podcast_31_SE
0:00
/
0:00
Speed
0.75x
1x
1.25x
1.5x
2x
Play new window
|
Download
Learn Spanish Resources
Free Videocasts
160+ free podcasts & lessons, each with a comprehensive helpsheet to guide your learning.
Our Fantastic Books
A growing range of acclaimed workbooks explaining Spanish grammar clearly and simply.
Total Immersion Courses
Week-long immersion near Madrid to boost your confidence — Socios get €50 off.
1-to-1 & Group Lessons
Have a free, no-obligation chat with Ana and explore how to take your Spanish further.
Gordon’s Diaries
Hundreds of free diaries where Gordon talks about Spain, life, and everything else.
Cynthia’s Insights
Cynthia shares her view on life in Spain and in general through video diaries.
All of Our Playlists
Browse hundreds of videos on YouTube. Any questions? Write to us anytime.
LightSpeed Spanish App
Download our free iOS & Android app and access lessons on the go.
Any questions? Contact us
The post Early Intermediate Spanish 31 Mistakes with SE in Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.
View all episodes
By Gordon & Cynthia Smith-Duran
4.7
7777 ratings
Se in Spanish…what’s it all about.
We have already covered the multiple uses of SE in Spanish and the overwhelming amount of areas in which it appears. However, in this podcast we are focussing on the uses of SE in Spanish around Reflexive, Reciprocal and Pronominal verbs. (All of these names just mean verbs that use the SE in Spanish)
The main issue.
The main issue, and one that we cover in this podcast is that we tend to see and hear the same mistakes being made by students as they work their way through these concepts. It’s not that this particular part of SE is terribly confusing, but rather, it’s probably because for English speakers (and those of other languages), this is a unfamiliar concept.
To begin with, although we have reflexive verbs in English, we haven’t made them into an art form as have Spanish speakers. The fact is that unless you understand these SE verbs completely, you will have confusion in every tense you come across. (They are EVERYwhere.)
In addition to that, even if we did have the self same system in our own language, we have all learnt English unconsciously for the most part. That means that we haven’t analysed our own language the way we have to when we begin to learn another one.
Can you get by without the SE in Spanish?
Absolutely not! If you’ve seen the video that I (Gordon) made called: A fun look at the use of SE in Spanish, then you’ll know that SE has found its way into almost every aspect of spoken and written Spanish. Therefore, it’s vital that you understand the Reflexive verb concepts fully, something that will allow you to know when the SE in Spanish is reflexive and when it’s something else.
A great tip.
If you really want to get to grips with the use of SE in Spanish, then our advice is for you to begin reading books in Spanish. Spanish books, especially novels, are filled with every kind of SE. Many of our students bring their books to class to specifically ask what many of the SE mean. Why don’t you try that too? Even if you don’t have a teacher to ask, you can always go to the forums online and ask for clarity. There are always people willing to help with things like that.
Just be careful.
We do qualify that suggestion by saying that you mustn’t take people’s explanations as ‘gospel’ as they say. Especially if they aren’t teachers. (Don’t even believe us all of the time!) There are always differing opinions and different ways of seeing the same thing.
Enjoy the podcast and remember that all podcasts are backed up with Helpsheets to give you a deeper understanding of the subjects we cover.
Video for This Spanish Lesson
Audio for This Spanish Lesson
Podcast_31_SE
0:00
/
0:00
Speed
0.75x
1x
1.25x
1.5x
2x
Play new window
|
Download
Learn Spanish Resources
Free Videocasts
160+ free podcasts & lessons, each with a comprehensive helpsheet to guide your learning.
Our Fantastic Books
A growing range of acclaimed workbooks explaining Spanish grammar clearly and simply.
Total Immersion Courses
Week-long immersion near Madrid to boost your confidence — Socios get €50 off.
1-to-1 & Group Lessons
Have a free, no-obligation chat with Ana and explore how to take your Spanish further.
Gordon’s Diaries
Hundreds of free diaries where Gordon talks about Spain, life, and everything else.
Cynthia’s Insights
Cynthia shares her view on life in Spain and in general through video diaries.
All of Our Playlists
Browse hundreds of videos on YouTube. Any questions? Write to us anytime.
LightSpeed Spanish App
Download our free iOS & Android app and access lessons on the go.
Any questions? Contact us
The post Early Intermediate Spanish 31 Mistakes with SE in Spanish appeared first on Lightspeed Spanish.
More shows like LightSpeed Spanish - Early Intermediate Spanish Lessons
View all
Coffee Break Spanish
5,241 Listeners
Lightspeed Spanish - Beginners Spanish Lessons
133 Listeners
Lightspeed Spanish - Advanced Intermediate Spanish Lessons
74 Listeners
Españolistos | Learn Spanish With Fun Conversations!
1,503 Listeners
The Daily
113,519 Listeners
Up First from NPR
56,989 Listeners
Spanish for Beginners
260 Listeners
Hoy en EL PAÍS
120 Listeners
Spanish Lessons With Pablo - Learn Spanish.
60 Listeners
Intermediate Spanish Podcast - Español Intermedio
700 Listeners
Simple Stories in Spanish
1,301 Listeners
The Rest Is History
15,542 Listeners
The Ezra Klein Show
16,554 Listeners
Easy Spanish: Learn Spanish with everyday conversations | Conversaciones del día a día para aprender español
214 Listeners
Immersive Spanish
97 Listeners