Imperfect Tense
The short answer
Conjugating regular -AR verbs in the imperfect tense and understanding its role for background description.
What you'll cover
3 lessons · CEFR B1 · Intermediate
- 1
Conjugating regular -AR verbs in the imperfect tense and understanding its role for background description.
- 2
Conjugating regular -ER and -IR verbs in the imperfect, plus the three irregular imperfect verbs: ir, ser, and ver.
- 3
Distinguishing habitual past use (used to, would) from descriptive/background use of the imperfect.
Common questions
What does the Imperfect Tense unit cover?
The Imperfect Tense unit covers 3 lessons at CEFR B1 level. It begins with conjugating regular -ar verbs in the imperfect tense and understanding its role for background description.
What CEFR level is Imperfect Tense?
Imperfect Tense is taught at CEFR B1 level. CEFR levels run from A1 (complete beginner) through C2 (mastery), and B1 represents lower intermediate proficiency in Spanish.
How many lessons are in the Imperfect Tense unit?
The Imperfect Tense unit contains 3 lessons. Each lesson builds on the previous: the unit ends with distinguishing habitual past use (used to, would) from descriptive/background use of the imperfect.
How does Rumbo teach Imperfect Tense?
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