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Spanish Lesson 12

Spanish Online for Expats by George Wu
SENTENCING
After three grueling Spanish elementary grammar months, I’m finally confronting the meat of the course for students. True, when it comes to grammar, Chinese has the simplest, but Spanish grammar poses as more complex than English grammar; however, without it my students would not be able to learn correct sentencing. That’s life!
Almost every English-speaking expat who is still in the infancy of learning to speak Spanish with no errors in sentencing should keep in mind that correct sentencing is the first step. It’s the first step to winning Nica’s heart and mind, Why? I call it the first step because it grabs the Nicas that you have made a real effort in saying something that they understand and appreciate.
Equally true that MACHETEAR is sorely needed to utter correct Spanish simple sentencing. MACHETEAR can be translated as diligent learning to the hilt. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes first but try to translate my sentences correctly.
1. Charles has about eight books.
2. Charles writes a letter about his classes.
3. Charles will meet Mary at about five o’clock.
4. Charles gives advice to Mary.
5. Charles runs after his car.
6. Charles leaves after each meal.
7. Charles will leave after he speaks.
8. Charles leaves after Mary has spoken.
9. Charles studies his lesson again.
10. Charles agrees with Mary.
11. Charles and Mary agree on the importance of Spanish.
12. Charles has another book.
13. Charles approaches Mary.
14, Charles arrives in Granada.
15. Mary is not as tall as Charles.
16. Charles interprets as a sign of good luck.
17. As Charles walks toward the square, he meets Mary.
18. Charles asks Mary for a book.
19. Charles asks her for a book.
20. Charles asks Mary for a question.
DO THE BEST YOU CAN, STUDENTS, THE FUTURE IS IN YOUR HANDS.
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