La era de las redes sociales
The social media era
- Conceptos cotidianos de las plataformas de redes sociales (Everyday concepts of social media platforms)
- Pretérito perfecto de indicativo: morfología y usos (Present perfect indicative: morphology and uses)
This lesson covers living in the social media era with a focus on influencers in Spain and Andorra, alongside learning the pretérito perfecto de indicativo in Spanish at the B1 level. Students will explore grammar structures, vocabulary, and cultural context to effectively discuss recent past events and social phenomena.
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Practice vocabulary in context with real materials.
B1.13.2 Cultura
El fenómeno de los influencers en España y Andorra
The phenomenon of influencers in Spain and Andorra
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Exercise 1: Pretérito perfecto de indicativo: morfología y usos
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Present perfect indicative: morphology and uses
Show translation Show answershan afectado, ha comentado, han comentado, hemos subido, habéis afectado, he subido, he comentado, ha afectado
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B1.13.3 Gramática
Pretérito perfecto de indicativo: morfología y usos
Present perfect indicative: morphology and uses
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Subir to climb Share Copied!
Pretérito imperfecto
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| (yo) subía | I was climbing |
| (tú) subías | You were climbing |
| (él/ella) subía | he/she was climbing |
| (nosotros/nosotras) subíamos | we were climbing |
| (vosotros/vosotras) subíais | you climbed |
| (ellos/ellas) subían | they were climbing |
Comentar to comment Share Copied!
Pretérito imperfecto
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| (yo) comentaba | I was commenting |
| (tú) comentabas | You were commenting |
| (él/ella) comentaba | he/she commented |
| (nosotros/nosotras) comentábamos | we commented |
| (vosotros/vosotras) comentabais | You were commenting |
| (ellos/ellas) comentaban | They commented |
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Living in the Social Media Era
In this lesson, you will explore the dynamic world of social media and its significant impact on contemporary society, focusing on Spain and Andorra. You will learn about the phenomenon of influencers, who have become key opinion leaders and trendsetters in this digital age.
Understanding the Pretérito Perfecto de Indicativo
The course also delves into the pretérito perfecto de indicativo, a Spanish past tense frequently used to describe recently completed actions or experiences relevant to the present moment. You will study its morphology and various practical uses.
Key Grammar Points
- Formation with the auxiliary verb haber and past participle, e.g., he vivido
- Common verbs and examples: he visto (I have seen), hemos hablado (we have spoken)
- Use to express recent past events linked to the present context
Social Media Vocabulary
- Las redes sociales – social networks
- Influencers – public figures on social media
- Fenómeno – phenomenon
Note on Language Differences
Unlike English, Spanish uses the pretérito perfecto more often to express actions that happened recently or have relevance now, whereas English typically uses the simple past or present perfect contextually. For example, "He vivido en España" translates literally as "I have lived in Spain," emphasizing a connection to the present, which can differ subtly from English usage. Understanding these nuances will help you express ideas precisely and naturally in Spanish.
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