28/4 - Imperfecto vs. Preterito

1. Finish worksheet from yesterday.
2. New worksheet - irregular imperfects. I will check the three sides of the worksheets tomorrow!!!
3. Preterite vs. Imperfect. We went over a simple explanation, like this one here (starts about halfway down the page).

Generally speaking, the preterite is used for actions in the past that are seen as completed. Use of the preterite tense implies that the past action had a definite beginning and definite end.

Juan habló de la una hasta las dos.
Juan spoke from one until two o'clock.
(clearly stated beginning and end)

Generally speaking, the imperfect is used for actions in the past that are not seen as completed. Use of the imperfect tense implies that the past action did not have a definite beginning or a definite end.

Las chicas hablaban en inglés.

The girls used to speak in English.
(no definite beginning or end)



3. WE did an activity telling the story of Superhombre to try to figure out preterite and imperfect. Students did very well.
4. See the extra credit offer for tonight in the right hand column.

La tarea: finish those worksheets.