In Spanish, we use special words called articles to talk about things. There are two types: definite articles and indefinite articles. Let’s make this simple!

Definite Articles (el, la):

• Use el when talking about one boy or man:
  • For example: el libro means "the book."
• Use la when talking about one girl or woman:
  • For example: la mesa means "the table."

Definite articles help us talk about specific things that everyone knows about.

Indefinite Articles (un, una):

• Use un when referring to one boy or man:
  • For example: un perro means "a dog."
• Use una when referring to one girl or woman:
  • For example: una casa means "a house."

Indefinite articles are for talking about things in general, not specific ones.

Subject Pronouns:
Here are some important pronouns you’ll use:

• yo (I)
• tú (you)
• él/ella (he/she)
• nosotros (we)
• vosotros (you all)
• ellos (they)

Present Tense Example:
Let’s see how to use the verb hablar (to speak):

• yo hablo (I speak)
• tú hablas (you speak)
• él habla (he speaks)

Making Negative Sentences:
To say something isn't true, just add no before the verb:

• For example: No tengo un libro means "I don’t have a book."

Present Progressive Tense:
When you want to say what you are doing right now, use estar + the verb that ends in -ing:

• For example: Estoy hablando means "I am speaking."

Understanding these ideas will help you make clear and effective sentences in Spanish!