Learn Spanish: When your Spanish needs an extra "a" | Intermediate and Advanced Spanish

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Today's video puts a spotlight on a special guest - the Spanish ‘a’, the english version of the preposition "to" — but with a twist: its use as a "personal a" or what we call "el 'a' personal". Misused or forgotten, it can lead to errors in our sentences. But there's a silver lining - mastering this small preposition can really polish up your Spanish!

In this video, we focus on this tricky 'a', showing its role in Spanish - it's crucial when we talk about people and pets. We'll explain its odd habits, and guide you on how to use it just right.

We're here to simplify it, help you figure out when and where to use it, and make your Spanish shine. Hit play, master the Spanish 'a', and keep improving with Jiveworld!

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All Comments (15)
  • @JohnKaman
    I liked this video very much. Complicated issue but with a simple explanation!!
  • @riverstone0113
    Thank you, this is helpful. Is there any way to decrease or remove the music in the background? It’s very distracting for neurodivergent folx. Thanks!
  • @rauljimenez5485
    This is something that is becoming more common in written communications in native speakers, specially if the next word starts with 'a'... e.g. Voy a ir A almorzar.. they leave the 'a' out. 😯
  • @luke11.35
    Thanks so much for this video! 8) I have a confusion though. I thought `Le compré regalos a mis hijos` at @1:05 would have meant "I bought presents for my kids" not "I didn't invite Diego or Paulo". At first I thought it was just an accidental swapping "my kids" with their actual names & maybe "compré regalos" is a non-translating expression related to inviting people. Then I saw the matching Spanish phrase @1:13. I've only been studying about 4 months, but I suspect there was a mix up entering the text in the video? Also, if you could pause a moment longer before moving on. I have to keep rewinding to pause it so that I have enough time to read and process it. 8)
  • @JuanMoreno-wo5yb
    If you have a twin a mi me encanta conocer a ella. Is that right?!? ❤😂 Maybe your twin doesn’t exist and “a” should not be used? Dang, I can confuse myself but hopefully not you! Thanks. 😊
  • @tonis-g6129
    Super helpful, but at [2:13] the incorrect “a” is highlighted. “va a cuidar” vs “a alguien”
  • @brauljo
    1:16 ¿can't the preposition be omitted with "amar"?
  • @sbalser
    agree - music not helpful.