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Forum: Grammar September 04, 2023, 09:20 AM
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Views: 817
Posted By lizaann
Oh dear, object placement, again.

Until now, I thought I had a handle on this. Object placement with the imperative seems straightforward, but not so with infinitives in the examples given in my current unit of Duolingo (19). In...
Forum: Grammar August 02, 2023, 04:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,231
Posted By lizaann
Thank you for that, AngelicaDeAlquezar. It seems...

Thank you for that, AngelicaDeAlquezar. It seems strange that the subjunctive would be thrown in at this level, with no mention of it in the guidebook. Just when I thought I couldn't face yet another...
Forum: Grammar August 02, 2023, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,231
Posted By lizaann
Present Tense/Imperative Tense

I have looked at this over and over to make sure that I have accurately copied the correct answer for this translation question (Unit 98, Lesson 3 of 6).
The first verb is definitely salgas, but I...
Forum: Vocabulary July 23, 2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,912
Posted By lizaann
Thank you for taking the time to explain and for...

Thank you for taking the time to explain and for the visual, also. Interesting to know that our never-to-be-needed-in-Mexico toques are gorros.
Forum: Grammar July 23, 2023, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 728
Posted By lizaann
That is a lot of information for one concept....

That is a lot of information for one concept. Thank you, again.
Forum: Vocabulary July 22, 2023, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,912
Posted By lizaann
Gorro/Gorra

How do you decide between gorro and gorra? Some of the explanations that I have found:

gorro - hat for men
gorra - hat for women

gorro - hat
gorra - cap
Forum: Grammar July 22, 2023, 08:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 728
Posted By lizaann
What is the correct verb to describe what is being worn?

I hope that this hasn't already been answered elsewhere on the site - the search function is not working for me today.
In talking about the verb to wear, are there differences between the three (at...
Forum: General Chat July 03, 2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,872
Posted By lizaann
Thank you Rusty - I think that that will be...

Thank you Rusty - I think that that will be helpful.
Forum: General Chat July 03, 2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,872
Posted By lizaann
Tipping In Central America

Some friends have just booked an all-inclusive trip to Costa Rica. Does anyone have experience in this area and know if tipping is necessary, even though it is supposed to be included. If so, what...
Forum: Grammar June 24, 2023, 12:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,231
Posted By lizaann
The removal of responsibility - fascinating. I...

The removal of responsibility - fascinating. I wonder if ESL students find English as strange. Thank you, Rusty - I appreciate the help that I receive here.
Forum: Grammar June 24, 2023, 07:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,231
Posted By lizaann
Confusion about verb conjugation and indirect pronouns

This was part of a confusing "Complete the chat" exercise in Duolingo. Would Yo olvidé la contraseña work, as well? How do you get I forgot my password from the following?

• Anteayer se me olvidó...
Forum: Grammar April 20, 2023, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,080
Posted By lizaann
Thank you. Would that I could hold a debate with...

Thank you. Would that I could hold a debate with the Duolingo algorithm.
Forum: Vocabulary April 19, 2023, 07:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,752
Posted By lizaann
Thank you, Rusty. Only 27,000 to go.

Thank you, Rusty. Only 27,000 to go.
Forum: Vocabulary April 18, 2023, 11:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,752
Posted By lizaann
Adequate Vocabulary?

What is considered an adequate Spanish vocabulary to navigate most every-day situations? I have learned close to 3000 words, yet I’m still stumped by package directions, warnings, song lyrics, blogs...
Forum: Grammar April 18, 2023, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,080
Posted By lizaann
Indicative Imperfect vs Imperfect Progressive

I don’t see a practical difference between the following two examples. According to Duolingo, each requires a different tense, but in both cases, the construction and time sequence look the same. The...
Forum: Grammar April 17, 2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,573
Posted By lizaann
Nor should they speak like that, in English. I...

Nor should they speak like that, in English.
I think my last response might have been confusing. You made no mistake. I need me should not be used in English, ever, but it is. I was trying to...
Forum: Grammar April 10, 2023, 04:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,573
Posted By lizaann
Thank you Angelica. The me necesito ...

Thank you Angelica.

The me necesito appeared in one of the Duolingo solutions, but I didn't take a screenshot. I can stop thinking about it now. I shall attach shots with future questions.
...
Forum: Grammar April 08, 2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,573
Posted By lizaann
Necesitar - reflexive?

The smallest things keep tripping me up. I have not been able to grasp this.

When must the verb necesitar be reflexive? Looking at it from the perspective of an anglophone, the me seems...
Forum: Grammar March 07, 2023, 06:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 774
Posted By lizaann
Thank you, Rusty. I guess I'm looking/hoping for...

Thank you, Rusty. I guess I'm looking/hoping for absolutes, which don't exist. I suppose that this becomes less of a problem, as one gains confidence. The other thread...
Forum: Grammar March 07, 2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 774
Posted By lizaann
Dentro, Adentro Interchangeable?

Is there a real difference in the usage of dentro and adentro. I thought that adentro implied movement, but in this question, there is no movement indicated.

(Duolingo-63) Write this in Spanish...
Forum: Grammar February 10, 2023, 04:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,188
Posted By lizaann
Thank you for the examples Angelica. The...

Thank you for the examples Angelica. The contrasting colours provide a helpful visual aid.
Forum: Grammar January 29, 2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,188
Posted By lizaann
Acordar/Recordar

Figuring out how to use acordar and recorder is a problem. At times, only one is correct, but sometimes, both are correct. Often my answer is correct, but an alternative correct answer is presented,...
Forum: Grammar January 29, 2023, 07:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 973
Posted By lizaann
Thank you for the information, Rusty.

Thank you for the information, Rusty.
Forum: Grammar January 22, 2023, 05:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 973
Posted By lizaann
Reference Book - Verbs

Does anyone have a suggestion as to a good book for verb conjugation? It is difficult to make a choice from the number available at Amazon.ca. I want a book (paper, not digital) to keep at hand for...
Forum: Grammar January 08, 2023, 06:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,609
Posted By lizaann
Thank you, Rusty - I will keep that link open in...

Thank you, Rusty - I will keep that link open in the background. As to learning the subjunctive, I would prefer that it be at some point in the future. If I can soon tell others what I am doing,...
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