Learn how the Spanish language works and how to make it work for you at SpanishPod101.com! Today, Alan and Lisy are back for another lesson of the Beginner Series. OK, so you’re hanging out with a Spanish speaker, and you want to tell him or her that you get a kick out of spending time together… What do you say? Join Alan and Lisy to find out. On top of this, if you’re not quite sure what the deal is with possessive adjectives and pronouns, they’ve got that covered too. The Beginner Series at Spod101 is designed to carry students on from basic grammar to conversational Spanish, which can be found in the Lower Intermediate Series.
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2 Responses to “Beginner Lesson #25 - I enjoy your company… And I enjoy yours as well.”
May 23rd, 2008 at 4:40 am
Thanks to Kevin Macleod for the music in today’s lesson!
It can be difficult to figure out when to use formal or informal language in a foreign country. If you are ever uncertain when talking to somebody, it is best to use the “usted” (you *formal) form. They will tell you to address them informally if they feel so inclined.
What sort of people should always be addressed at first using the “usted” form?
June 5th, 2008 at 12:06 am
Great lesson guys. I think this is a topic that’s often overlooked in studies of Spanish, and, as you find out by speaking to a native speaker, it’s really common to use these kinds of pronouns.
Think about it in your own native language. Doesn’t it sound strange if you don’t use possessive pronouns?
When I do it in English (i.e. “that car is my brother’s car”), it’s awkwardly redundant.
Can you sense the way we remove this redundancy when we use the pronoun?: “ese auto es suyo” (that car is his).
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Category: Beginner Lessons |
Grammar: possessives | Function: expressing pleasure | Topic: manners | Politeness Level: formal
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