Episodes
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If-Then Statements in Spanish
Today's episode is an excerpt from Doc Molly's Medical Spanish Podcast on the Covid vaccines, where we practice making a hypothetical if-then statement using the imperfect subjunctive and the conditional. We also add a few examples to practice if-then statements that aren't hypothetical, but...
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Adjectives Before Nouns in Spanish
Doc Molly is back podcasting about Spanish grammar! In this episode, we learn why adjectives sometimes go before the noun in Spanish, covering inherent characteristics, subjective opinions, the exclamation "qué," and expressions of quantity, all through interactive examples. 00:00 - Intro 02:25 -...
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Spanish Verbs with Prepositions
Welcome to another lesson covering Spanish verbs. In this Spanish grammar audio lesson, we practice common Spanish verbs with prepositions, followed by the infinitive of another verb. Member? In the premium lesson, Spanish Verbs with Prepositions, we practice all the verbs covered here. The full...
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How People Are Named in Guatemala (from Medical Spanish Podcast)
This episode is a rerun from the Medical Spanish Podcast. If you have already heard it there, I do have more to come for the Spanish Grammar Podcast — I will be back within the week to cover common verbs followed by prepositions. Ever wonder why people from Spanish-speaking countries have long...
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How People Are Named in Guatemala (from Medical Spanish Podcast)
This episode is a rerun from my Medical Spanish Podcast. If you have already heard it there, I do have more to come for the Spanish Grammar Podcast. I will be back within the week to cover common verbs followed by prepositions. Ever wonder why people from Spanish-speaking countries have long…
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FL05 Flu Q and A – Flu Vaccine – How It Works and Side Effects
Gain confidence in discussing the flu vaccine in Spanish with this comprehensive lesson on key questions and answers. The post FL05 Flu Q and A – Flu Vaccine – How It Works and Side Effects appeared first on Doc Molly.
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The Spanish Verbs Traer and Llevar
In this episode, we practice using the Spanish verbs TRAER and LLEVAR. TRAER means "to bring," and LLEVAR means "to bring" or "to take" — but unlike their English counterparts, these verbs imply a specific direction of movement, which can trip up non-native speakers. After a lesson packed with...
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Practice Using the Subjunctive in Spanish
The best way to learn the subjunctive is to practice using the subjunctive out loud. I’ve received a lot of positive feedback about my series of 20 interactive audio lessons covering the subjunctive, so I decided I would feature a premium lesson from the subjunctive series in my blog. This will...
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Giving Directions in Spanish Within a Hospital
This free Spanish audio lesson introduces the "Giving Directions in Spanish" module at docmolly.com. As requested by Bien, a listener, we will practice giving directions in Spanish within a hospital. First, we will review the vocabulary. Then, we will use this vocabulary to give directions in...
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Spanish Prepositions – Por vs Para
Do you know when to use POR vs PARA? Spanish Grammar Audio Quiz Today’s podcast is a quiz on the Spanish prepositions POR y PARA. It kicks off a series of audio lessons that will cover these two prepositions at docmolly.com. Audio Quiz 1. Me voy ______ Madrid en Julio. (para) I’m leaving for…
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Grammar from Folk Medicine Interview
This podcast reviews some of the grammar points covered during an interview I did for the Medical Spanish Podcast. I interviewed folk healer Francisco Chavajay while studying at the San Pedro Spanish School in Guatemala. The clinical dialogues and interviews presented in the Medical Spanish…
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Spanish Practice: Quedar vs. Quedarse Quiz
Practice the confusing difference between quedar and quedarse with this interactive quiz. Whether you are using it to say “to stay,” “to meet up,” or “to run out of,” mastering these two forms is essential for natural Spanish. Below are several common examples to test your knowledge. For a deep...
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Subjunctive in Conditional Statements and More | Quiz #5
Are you ready to take on some advanced Spanish grammar? This audio quiz reviews the material covered in the following premium audio lessons. Subjunctive 15 – Conditional (If… then… ) Statements About the Present Subjunctive 16 – Conditional Statements About the Past Subjunctive 17 – The…
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Subjunctive in Adverbial Phrases Quiz and Review | Quiz #4
Mastering the subjunctive in adverbial phrases (and adverbial clauses) is one of the biggest milestones in achieving Spanish fluency. Adverbial clauses modify the main verb by telling us how, why, when, or under what conditions an action happens. In this quick review and quiz, we break down the...
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Subjunctive in Adjective Clauses Explained Clearly | Quiz # 3
This lesson is a quiz that reviews the use of the subjunctive in adjective clauses covered in the last two lessons. A subordinate adjective clause describes a noun or pronoun in the main clause of a sentence. When it describes something KNOWN AND SPECIFIC, we use the INDICATIVE. When the...
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Subjunctive in Noun Clauses Explained Clearly | Quiz #2
Do you know when to use the subjunctive in noun clauses? Do you know when to use the subjunctive in noun clauses? If you find yourself guessing between the subjunctive and the indicative mood, you’ve come to the right place. Mastering this grammar rule is essential for achieving true fluency in...
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Conjugate the Spanish Subjunctive | Quiz #1
Mastering how to conjugate the Spanish subjunctive can feel overwhelming, but breaking it down by tense and practicing with audio is one of the fastest ways to build your confidence. In this interactive audio quiz, we review the fundamental conjugation patterns for the Spanish subjunctive across...
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The Spanish Verb – ACABAR
Learn the different uses of the Spanish verb ACABAR. In this audio lesson, we practice using ACABAR in different grammatical constructs to mean different things — from "to have just done something" to "to run out of" to "to end up doing something." Already a member? Access the Spanish Verb module...
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Body Language in Spanish
In this audio lesson, we practice phrases describing body language in Spanish — common gestures like shrugging your shoulders, rolling your eyes, and winking — first naming the gestures, then using them in example sentences. Member? Listen to the premium series, Grammar Grab Bag, where we cover...
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Time Expressions in Spanish
Expressing the Duration of an Ongoing Event In English, we use the present perfect tense, “I have been…,” followed by a gerund (e.g., studying). In Spanish, we usually use the simple present tense. Three common variations express an action that started in the past and continues into the present....
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SER vs ESTAR – Intro to the Spanish Grammar Review Podcast
Do you know when to use SER vs ESTAR? Some of you may remember my original Spanish Grammar Review podcast, which I started in 2007. I took a break to focus on the Medical Spanish Podcast and resumed podcasting about Spanish grammar in June 2012. In this first podcast of the “new” Spanish Grammar...
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Describing Movement in Spanish: Key Phrases
Practice ways to describe the direction and location of movement. Continue Reading The post Describing Movement in Spanish: Key Phrases appeared first on Doc Molly.