Preterite vs Imperfect

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This is a video I had to make for Spanish class to try and explain the difference between the Preterite and Imperfect past tenses of Spanish. I’m hoping I got the point across, please leave feed back!

OK, so I just realized that at 4:45 that the slide just stops mid sentence, I personally think it is simple to figure out what it is saying. But of course I would, seeing as I made the movie, if anyone needs clarification or even just has general questions, please either message me or leave a comment and I will get back to ya asap.

At 3:30 I had used the improper tense of “Haber” which is actually “Hubo” because it is an irregular verb. I still can’t believe I had made that simple mistake. Thank you AppuruChan for pointing this out to me.

27 May 2008 – Wow, 1,000 views? This is amazing. I honestly didn’t think I’d get this many! Thanks so much for viewing my videos.

If you guys are having trouble with any Spanish, feel free to message me. The only thing I ask is that you give me enough time to actually prepare a video. A week or so would be great. So if you’re having trouble with learning different verb forms, need help with vocab, or anything else. Feel free to message me.

Video: Kingdom Hearts © Square Enix
Music: Livin La Vida Loca © Shrek & Dream Works
Hound Dog © Elvis Presley

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Written by rob on December 12th, 2009 with 10 comments.
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#1. December 12th, 2009, at 10:01 AM.

I’m happy it helped …
I’m happy it helped you. I left out vosotros because I never went over it in my Spanish classes so I don’t know anything about it. If I had the time I could teach myself. I’ve been contemplating remaking this one so perhaps I will add vos.

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#2. December 12th, 2009, at 10:01 AM.

Hey great vid. It …
Hey great vid. It helped with my spanish 3a/b homework and stuff…But you forgot vosotros..Did you purposely leave it out for a reason..?? But the video was awesome and thankz for uploading it ;]

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#3. December 12th, 2009, at 10:01 AM.

I am so excited …
I am so excited that this is being used still. I hope it helped you.

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#4. December 12th, 2009, at 10:01 AM.

Haha, my spanish …
Haha, my spanish teacher, showed this to my classroom today. Too bad no else in my class recognized Kingdom Hearts =/

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#5. December 12th, 2009, at 10:01 AM.

This is awesome xD …
This is awesome xD Thank you so much. <3

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#6. December 12th, 2009, at 10:01 AM.

preterite and …
preterite and imperfect are annoying

so is ser and estar

i want to be done with spanish!

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#7. December 12th, 2009, at 10:01 AM.

You are absolutely …
You are absolutely right. I apologize, I didn’t notice that before. I have an Annotation and a note in the description. Thank you.

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#8. December 12th, 2009, at 10:01 AM.

At 3:30 shouldn’t …
At 3:30 shouldn’t it be hubo instead of había because hubo is the preterite form of haber? ^^

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#9. December 12th, 2009, at 10:01 AM.

Wow, really? I’m …
Wow, really? I’m soo sorry. lol :D

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#10. December 12th, 2009, at 10:01 AM.

lol my spanish …
lol my spanish teacher made us watch this in calss on our new giant Promethean board

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