🏁 The Spanish Subjunctive: 8 Things I Wish I Knew From The Start 🏁

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@oldjoe4881 Ай бұрын

Whenever I start to learn a new topic in Spanish, I load up THE SPANISH DUDE and get the lay of the land before doing the deep dive. He helps me plan my course of attack and prioritizes stuff. I love how he saved me from being obsessed with DEFINING THE SUBJUNCTIVE before learning it! Jordan really makes the best videos, no question!

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

I love it! Glad you liked this one. Thanks, really appreciate that.

@QrooSpanish Ай бұрын

It's been awhile since you've posted a video. Welcome back!

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

Hola! Thank you! Yup, but I'm back, and it won't be as long until the next one.

@SImonSes18 Ай бұрын

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@cathybroadus4411 Ай бұрын

Too funny. I use Qroo Paul or this dude to get a good foundation. The A Team!

@ronanlouvel59 Ай бұрын

@@cathybroadus4411yo también

@xdrutherford Ай бұрын

This is like one of them MCU cameos lol

@rafapetterson3750 8 күн бұрын

It is great to know that you're still helping people to learn Spanish after so many years and always in a very proffessional way. I remember watching your videos 8 years ago as a training for my English listening, since I'm a Spanish native speaker. I used to learn some English grammar and vocabulary here and there too even though these are Spanish learning videos, so this channel has always been very helpful in my English learning process. Thank you so much Jordan.

@Bryanm-i1b Ай бұрын

You're back! Thanks for the video! Can't wait for the following videos.

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

My pleasure! Feels good to be back. Excited to get the next two videos to you.

@Donna-vh5ym Ай бұрын

I'm so incredibly happy I found you. The subjunctive has always been my nightly nightmare. New subscriber.

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

Yay! Welcome! Obviously, I totally get it =) I can tell you with confidence, though, it doesn't have to be as hard as they make it. Keep an eye out for the next couple videos.

@kellylaurenblackvideo Ай бұрын

His is the actual best spanish teacher ever. Welcome to the following haha!

@paros320 Ай бұрын

Holy shit he’s back… bienvenido de nuevo 👊

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

Gracias!! Feels great to be back.

@abdoukfatty6156 18 күн бұрын

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@elspanishdude 17 күн бұрын

Thank you! That means a lot.

@kenyabee9448 Ай бұрын

Subscribed. I can't wait for the next video!❤

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

Excellent, welcome! I'm excited to share them with you.

@jmbarnett Ай бұрын

love it! looking forward to the workshop next week!

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

Excellent, me too! See you there!

@robbievenezia Ай бұрын

siempre es un placer ver tus videos, bienvenidos de nuevo al publicar, te he echado mucho de menos amigo mio! (and if you're near home, it is COLD right now lol but i'm def one of those friolentes jijiji)

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

Gracias, amigo! Yo también te extrañé! I'm not in FL right now, but I'm in NC, which is even colder (I assume).

@kellylaurenblackvideo Ай бұрын

Jordan teaching spanish how it should be taught yet again!

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

Awww, thanks! Love it.

@Rombororom Ай бұрын

Thank you, the video is really helpful in understanding the basics of subjunctive and taught me the right approach :)

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

You're welcome! Glad it helped you. The next two videos will go into the details, so keep an eye out!

@vanessadahlberg5117 20 күн бұрын

Welcome back! I’ve been binging on your older videos. Can you do a video on the weather. I (incorrectly) use hace, está, and hay interchangeably. I know there are rules (and probably exceptions to them), but I just don’t grasp it yet. Thanks

@SabrinaOliveri-h8t Ай бұрын

This is perfect timing. I have a Spanish final tomorrow!

@GreenGiant2007 Ай бұрын

Espero con ansias el siguiente vídeo de la serie 🤗

@stellamarieglorioso1880 15 күн бұрын

¡Bienvenido de nuevo! 😍😍😍

@tobikrutt Ай бұрын

Looking forward to your online Subjunctive workshop next week 😊

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

Awesome, me too!

@tonydewit2240 Ай бұрын

What a great video, thank you!

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

My pleasure! Keep an eye out for the next two.

@megant5970 Ай бұрын

¡Que bueno Jordan! :)

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

Gracias, amiga =)

@yourgirlshani Ай бұрын

Welcome back!

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@cwtckness 24 күн бұрын

I still think you are an abogado,, your brain is packed with knowledge,thank you again

@cwtckness 24 күн бұрын

I mean that as a compliment, tell your pa I said hello, we the same age

@cwtckness 24 күн бұрын

Are you

@cwtckness 24 күн бұрын

We are the same age,

@cwtckness 24 күн бұрын

Obvious I lack typing skills,, but I’m a good horseshoe player,, lol

@cwtckness Ай бұрын

Great work Jordan

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@Colorado-Hiker Ай бұрын

Whats the difference between the workshop and the premium course?

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

Great question. There are three steps to mastering the subjunctive. (1) Learn the conjugations (2) Decide when to use the subjunctive (3) Decide which subjunctive tense to use. First difference: The workshop's focus is mainly step #2, when to use the subjunctive. The course will focus on all three steps. Second difference: The workshop is live, unscripted with an entire group doing the same thing every day. So, it's a little slower paced and you have the group aspect to keep you motivated/accountable. Lots of people buy courses and don't do them. It's much less common for somebody to sign up for a workshop and not attend. Because of this, the course will usually be better for REWATCHING... the videos will be short and punchy based on micro topics. They each bring different pro's and con's.

@sumaya5401 Ай бұрын

can u make more videos for beginners pls i just started learning spanish 2 months ago and still clueless ab what to watch or fuocs on

@nitacraftbreak9145 Ай бұрын

Gracias! Esta tema me he vuelto loca...

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

De nada! Pronto dos vídeos más.

@Dan.50 Ай бұрын

From what I can gather after learning for about a year is that absolutely no one knows what the subjunctive is even native speakers and teachers. Everyone just kind of dances around with it until they finally get it right by listening to it being spoken and trial and error. Lol

@goldvideo Ай бұрын

In Spain, there is a common expression that does use the future subjunctive - (A) dónde fueres, haz lo que vieres This is how you say "when in Rome, do as the Romans do".

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

@michaellafrance6454 Ай бұрын

Spanish Dude Where you been maaaannn!!!!???

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

I've been distracted, but I'm back full time to making Spanish content now!

@SImonSes18 Ай бұрын

This is no substitute for listening to the video. This is meant only as a supplement. Supplement - - and not substitute - - is the focus here. However, after listening to the video, this should help. I used this exercise as a way to further my understanding of content. Enjoy The main points of the video are: * The subjunctive mood is an alternative set of conjugations used in specific situations in Spanish. It's not easily defined by a single concept like wishes, emotions, or doubts. * There are only two full subjunctive tenses to memorize: the present subjunctive and the past subjunctive. The perfect and progressive subjunctive tenses are formed using the present subjunctive of "haber" and "estar," respectively. * The present subjunctive is used for both present and future tenses in the subjunctive mood, while the past subjunctive covers the preterite, imperfect, and conditional tenses. * The subjunctive mood is used in three distinct grammatical situations, each requiring a different approach or test to determine its use. * The acronym "WEIRDO" is not a reliable indicator of when to use the subjunctive mood, as it only applies to one of the three grammatical situations and even then, it's not always accurate. * The "same subject rule," which states that the subjunctive is only used when the subjects in the sentence are different, is also incorrect. * Most Spanish teaching resources start with the most difficult situation for using the subjunctive, making it seem more complicated than it actually is. The main takeaways from the video are: * Don't waste time trying to define the subjunctive beyond its basic function as an alternative set of conjugations. * Focus on memorizing the present and past subjunctive tenses, as they cover all the necessary tenses in the subjunctive mood. * Be aware of the three grammatical situations where the subjunctive is used and learn the specific tests for each situation. * Don't rely on the acronym "WEIRDO" or the "same subject rule" to determine when to use the subjunctive. * Don't be discouraged by the initial complexity of the subjunctive, as the easier situations are introduced later in the learning process.

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

Great summary! You nailed it!

@xdrutherford Ай бұрын

Hey man, care to explain what the other 2, supposedly much easier, grammatical situations actually are? Gracias!

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

That's what the next video is all about, the 3 grammatical situations. I haven't explained the WEIRDO situation yet either.

@xdrutherford Ай бұрын

@@elspanishdude Thanks man, look forward to it.

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@yasmin_travel 23 күн бұрын

indicative = declarative, subjunctive = non declarative. this is the new model proposed by scholars. this fixes most confusion and avoids fixating on rules abstract from meaning this is why - estoy feliz que estes acqui - is not about,, ohh there's an emotional trigger (??) the 'slave' clause or whatever now has to be subj.. its about declaring you're happy, not declaring the person is there. it's obvious they're there your example - the book is a specific book so you can literally declare it as part of your statement that you want it.. but a book is not something you can pronounce as fact and include in the declaration

@Phrimeverse 18 күн бұрын

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@Phrimeverse 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for trusting The Spanish Dude ❤

@hamidsadeghik 11 күн бұрын

now its about a month and no video come on bro . esperamos

@Steveyyyidk Ай бұрын

Google translate isn't always right, but it didn't trigger the subjunctive with either - I want a book that you wrote - Quiero un libro que escribiste. I want the book that you wrote - Quiero el libro que escribiste. But it did trigger the subjunctive with this because Quiero que is a trigger - I want my son to read the book you wrote - Quiero que mi hijo lea el libro que escribiste.

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

The first one can be translated with or without the subjunctive, depending on the context.

@Steveyyyidk Ай бұрын

@@elspanishdude Ok didn't realize the subjunctive is optional. Tx for the reply.

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

The subjunctive is only "optional" SOMETIMES. It really depends on the context. In the 3rd video in this series, I'll explain this situation.

@Steveyyyidk Ай бұрын

@@elspanishdude I want a book you wrote - Quiero un libro que escribiste. I want the book you wrote - Quiero el libro que escribiste. I want a book that you've written - Quiero un libro que hayas escrito. I want the book that you've written - Quiero el libro que hayas escrito. So confusing. I look fwd to that video.

@elspanishdude Ай бұрын

@@Steveyyyidk I totally get it. But are you getting these translations from Google Translate? I don't bash GT, I love it, but you can't count on it for these subtle situations. The last sentence you wrote, I can't think of a context where that would use the subjunctive. That doesn't mean it doesn't exist, I just can't imagine it at the moment.