Grammar Hub
Spanish grammar, explained for English speakers
Spanish makes distinctions English never asks you to make. Each topic gives the rule in plain English, why it's hard for us, colour-coded tables, audio examples, common mistakes, and auto-checked exercises. Free, no sign-in.
Foundations
The classic pain points
Gender & articles
el/la/un/una — why a table is 'female'.
Ser vs Estar
'Permanent vs temporary' is a lie — the real rules.
Adjective agreement & position
Adjectives change to match gender and number.
The three pasts: indefinido, perfecto, imperfecto
A decision flowchart for choosing the right past tense.
Gustar and its family
Why 'me gusta' isn't literally 'I like'.
Reflexive verbs
The 'self' logic: llamarse, levantarse, ducharse.
Direct & indirect object pronouns
lo/la/le, and the 'se' swap.
Por vs Para
Two words for 'for' — cause vs purpose.
Prepositions a/de/en + the personal 'a'
Small words with big jobs — plus the 'a' before people.
Question formation & interrogatives
qué/cuál, and accents on question words.
The future(s): ir a + infinitive vs future simple
Two ways to talk about the future.
The imperative (commands)
Giving orders, plus negative commands.
Subjunctive starter (A2 triggers)
The mood of wishes, emotions, and doubt.
Stress, accents & pronunciation
Why 'está' ≠ 'esta'.