Stem-Changing Verbs in Spanish

This video lesson introduces a song to help learners remember IR verb conjugations in the present tense, set to the tune of 'Oh My Darling Clementine.' The video covers the conjugation of common IR verbs like vivir, escribir, decir, and dormir, including explanations of stem-changing verbs. It also highlights the use of the vosotros form in Spain. The lesson aims to make learning Spanish grammar engaging and memorable through music.

What is the purpose of the song introduced in the video?

• To memorize IR verbs in the present tense

• To learn Spanish culture

• To understand Spanish history

• To practice pronunciation

Which form is added to the song for those learning Spanish in Spain?

• Nosotros

• Ustedes

• Vosotros

• Ellos

What is the ending for 'vosotros' in the present tense for IR verbs?

• Es

• En

• Is

• Imos

What is the correct ending for 'yo' when conjugating 'vivir' in the present tense?

• Vivimos

• Vivo

• Vivas

• Viva

How do you say 'we write' in Spanish using the verb 'escribir'?

• Escribo

• Escribas

• Escribimos

• Escriben

What is a stem-changing verb in Spanish?

• A verb that only changes in the past tense

• A verb that changes its ending

• A verb that changes its stem in some forms

• A verb that remains the same in all forms

Which verb is an example of a stem-changing verb?

• Comer

• Decir

• Escribir

• Vivir

What is the correct form of 'dormir' for 'yo' in the present tense?

• Duermo

• Dormimos

• Duermes

• Duerme

How does the stem change in the verb 'dormir'?

• E to I

• A to E

• U to O

• O to UE

What is the main focus of this video lesson?

• Practicing Spanish pronunciation

• Conjugating IR verbs in the present tense

• Understanding Spanish culture

• Learning Spanish vocabulary