You are building a present perfect for yourself (I). Type only the learned Spanish auxiliary form.
Present Perfect Auxiliary
English uses have/has + a past participle. Spanish uses a present form of haber + a past participle. In this verbal use, the participle does not change to agree with the object.
A participle will follow. Match the auxiliary to yourself (I); type the Spanish form only.
Use Listen, identify the person as yourself (I), then Recall the present-perfect auxiliary.
The sentence needs the correct present form of haber before a participle for yourself (I). Supply only that form.
In a new compound-perfect context, the subject is yourself (I). Type the correct auxiliary without adding a participle.
You are building a present perfect for one familiar person (you). Type only the learned Spanish auxiliary form.
A participle will follow. Match the auxiliary to one familiar person (you); type the Spanish form only.
Use Listen, identify the person as one familiar person (you), then Recall the present-perfect auxiliary.
The sentence needs the correct present form of haber before a participle for one familiar person (you). Supply only that form.
In a new compound-perfect context, the subject is one familiar person (you). Type the correct auxiliary without adding a participle.
You are building a present perfect for he, she, or one formal you. Type only the learned Spanish auxiliary form.
A participle will follow. Match the auxiliary to he, she, or one formal you; type the Spanish form only.
Use Listen, identify the person as he, she, or one formal you, then Recall the present-perfect auxiliary.
The sentence needs the correct present form of haber before a participle for he, she, or one formal you. Supply only that form.
In a new compound-perfect context, the subject is he, she, or one formal you. Type the correct auxiliary without adding a participle.
You are building a present perfect for your group including yourself (we). Type only the learned Spanish auxiliary form.
A participle will follow. Match the auxiliary to your group including yourself (we); type the Spanish form only.
Use Listen, identify the person as your group including yourself (we), then Recall the present-perfect auxiliary.
The sentence needs the correct present form of haber before a participle for your group including yourself (we). Supply only that form.
In a new compound-perfect context, the subject is your group including yourself (we). Type the correct auxiliary without adding a participle.
You are building a present perfect for they or ustedes. Type only the learned Spanish auxiliary form.
A participle will follow. Match the auxiliary to they or ustedes; type the Spanish form only.
Use Listen, identify the person as they or ustedes, then Recall the present-perfect auxiliary.
The sentence needs the correct present form of haber before a participle for they or ustedes. Supply only that form.
In a new compound-perfect context, the subject is they or ustedes. Type the correct auxiliary without adding a participle.
Regular Participles
The participle is the second part of the present-perfect pattern. These three models show the regular -ado and -ido results that are explicitly learned in this lesson.
Recall the learned past participle of hablar meaning “spoken.” Type the participle only.
A form of haber is already understood. Supply only the participle of hablar.
Use Listen for the English cue, then type the learned participle of hablar.
Do not invent another form. Recall the participle you learned for hablar.
In a different perfect-tense sentence, you still need the participle of hablar. Type the exact form.
Recall the learned past participle of comer meaning “eaten.” Type the participle only.
A form of haber is already understood. Supply only the participle of comer.
Use Listen for the English cue, then type the learned participle of comer.
Do not invent another form. Recall the participle you learned for comer.
In a different perfect-tense sentence, you still need the participle of comer. Type the exact form.
Recall the learned past participle of vivir meaning “lived.” Type the participle only.
A form of haber is already understood. Supply only the participle of vivir.
Use Listen for the English cue, then type the learned participle of vivir.
Do not invent another form. Recall the participle you learned for vivir.
In a different perfect-tense sentence, you still need the participle of vivir. Type the exact form.
common Irregular Participles
Some common participles are irregular. Learn the learned forms as they are; do not manufacture a regular form.
Recall the learned past participle of hacer meaning “done / made.” Type the participle only.
A form of haber is already understood. Supply only the participle of hacer.
Use Listen for the English cue, then type the learned participle of hacer.
Do not invent another form. Recall the participle you learned for hacer.
In a different perfect-tense sentence, you still need the participle of hacer. Type the exact form.
Recall the learned past participle of ver meaning “seen.” Type the participle only.
A form of haber is already understood. Supply only the participle of ver.
Use Listen for the English cue, then type the learned participle of ver.
Do not invent another form. Recall the participle you learned for ver.
In a different perfect-tense sentence, you still need the participle of ver. Type the exact form.
Irregular Past Participle Patterns
This strategic lesson expands only the learned list. Hecho and visto are recall from Lesson 3; the additional learned forms are abierto, dicho, escrito, puesto, and vuelto.
Recall the learned past participle of abrir meaning “opened / open.” Type the participle only.
A form of haber is already understood. Supply only the participle of abrir.
Use Listen for the English cue, then type the learned participle of abrir.
Do not invent another form. Recall the participle you learned for abrir.
In a different perfect-tense sentence, you still need the participle of abrir. Type the exact form.
Recall the learned past participle of decir meaning “said / told.” Type the participle only.
A form of haber is already understood. Supply only the participle of decir.
Use Listen for the English cue, then type the learned participle of decir.
Do not invent another form. Recall the participle you learned for decir.
In a different perfect-tense sentence, you still need the participle of decir. Type the exact form.
Recall the learned past participle of escribir meaning “written.” Type the participle only.
A form of haber is already understood. Supply only the participle of escribir.
Use Listen for the English cue, then type the learned participle of escribir.
Do not invent another form. Recall the participle you learned for escribir.
In a different perfect-tense sentence, you still need the participle of escribir. Type the exact form.
Recall the learned past participle of poner meaning “put / placed.” Type the participle only.
A form of haber is already understood. Supply only the participle of poner.
Use Listen for the English cue, then type the learned participle of poner.
Do not invent another form. Recall the participle you learned for poner.
In a different perfect-tense sentence, you still need the participle of poner. Type the exact form.
Recall the learned past participle of volver meaning “returned / come back.” Type the participle only.
A form of haber is already understood. Supply only the participle of volver.
Use Listen for the English cue, then type the learned participle of volver.
Do not invent another form. Recall the participle you learned for volver.
In a different perfect-tense sentence, you still need the participle of volver. Type the exact form.
Past Participle: Verb Form vs Adjective
Inside haber + participle, the participle is a verb form and does not agree with the object. With estar describing a result/state, the participle used like an adjective agrees with the noun. This is a first guided example, not the full later passive pattern.
Give the Spanish you learned phrase pattern for: “The work is finished.”
The meaning you want to express is a result/state description. Type the Module 44 sentence you learned that matches “The work is finished.”
Use Listen, identify the intended use, then Give the sentence you learned: “The work is finished.”
Build the learned sentence exactly enough to preserve its perfect/result/existence use: “The work is finished.”
A new situation requires the same job in the sentence and the meaning “The work is finished.” Type the learned sentence.
Give the Spanish you learned phrase pattern for: “I have opened the door.”
The meaning you want to express is a completed perfect pattern. Type the Module 44 sentence you learned that matches “I have opened the door.”
Use Listen, identify the intended use, then Give the sentence you learned: “I have opened the door.”
Build the learned sentence exactly enough to preserve its perfect/result/existence use: “I have opened the door.”
A new situation requires the same job in the sentence and the meaning “I have opened the door.” Type the learned sentence.
Give the Spanish you learned phrase pattern for: “I have closed the door.”
The meaning you want to express is a completed perfect pattern. Type the Module 44 sentence you learned that matches “I have closed the door.”
Use Listen, identify the intended use, then Give the sentence you learned: “I have closed the door.”
Build the learned sentence exactly enough to preserve its perfect/result/existence use: “I have closed the door.”
A new situation requires the same job in the sentence and the meaning “I have closed the door.” Type the learned sentence.
Give the Spanish you learned phrase pattern for: “I have finished the work.”
The meaning you want to express is a completed perfect pattern. Type the Module 44 sentence you learned that matches “I have finished the work.”
Use Listen, identify the intended use, then Give the sentence you learned: “I have finished the work.”
Build the learned sentence exactly enough to preserve its perfect/result/existence use: “I have finished the work.”
A new situation requires the same job in the sentence and the meaning “I have finished the work.” Type the learned sentence.
Give the Spanish you learned phrase pattern for: “The door is open.”
The meaning you want to express is a result/state description. Type the Module 44 sentence you learned that matches “The door is open.”
Use Listen, identify the intended use, then Give the sentence you learned: “The door is open.”
Build the learned sentence exactly enough to preserve its perfect/result/existence use: “The door is open.”
A new situation requires the same job in the sentence and the meaning “The door is open.” Type the learned sentence.
Give the Spanish you learned phrase pattern for: “The door is closed.”
The meaning you want to express is a result/state description. Type the Module 44 sentence you learned that matches “The door is closed.”
Use Listen, identify the intended use, then Give the sentence you learned: “The door is closed.”
Build the learned sentence exactly enough to preserve its perfect/result/existence use: “The door is closed.”
A new situation requires the same job in the sentence and the meaning “The door is closed.” Type the learned sentence.
The action is expressed with the perfect auxiliary; type the learned sentence meaning “I have closed the door.”
The door is described in its resulting state; type the learned sentence meaning “The door is closed.”
Now choose the verbal perfect side of the open contrast; type “I have opened the door.”
Now choose the result/adjective side of the open contrast; type “The door is open.”
The noun is el trabajo and the cue describes the result/state, not a perfect action. Type the learned sentence.
HABER — Existence vs Perfect Auxiliary
Spanish haber has two patterns already in play. Hay / había can express existence impersonally. The present forms he/has/ha/hemos/han become a perfect auxiliary only when a participle follows. Do not translate every form of haber as one English “have.”
Give the Spanish you learned phrase pattern for: “There was a problem.”
The meaning you want to express is an impersonal existence statement. Type the Module 44 sentence you learned that matches “There was a problem.”
Use Listen, identify the intended use, then Give the sentence you learned: “There was a problem.”
Build the learned sentence exactly enough to preserve its perfect/result/existence use: “There was a problem.”
A new situation requires the same job in the sentence and the meaning “There was a problem.” Type the learned sentence.
Give the Spanish you learned phrase pattern for: “There is work.”
The meaning you want to express is an impersonal existence statement. Type the Module 44 sentence you learned that matches “There is work.”
Use Listen, identify the intended use, then Give the sentence you learned: “There is work.”
Build the learned sentence exactly enough to preserve its perfect/result/existence use: “There is work.”
A new situation requires the same job in the sentence and the meaning “There is work.” Type the learned sentence.
Give the Spanish you learned phrase pattern for: “There is a problem.”
The meaning you want to express is an impersonal existence statement. Type the Module 44 sentence you learned that matches “There is a problem.”
Use Listen, identify the intended use, then Give the sentence you learned: “There is a problem.”
Build the learned sentence exactly enough to preserve its perfect/result/existence use: “There is a problem.”
A new situation requires the same job in the sentence and the meaning “There is a problem.” Type the learned sentence.
Give the Spanish you learned phrase pattern for: “I have worked.”
The meaning you want to express is a completed perfect pattern. Type the Module 44 sentence you learned that matches “I have worked.”
Use Listen, identify the intended use, then Give the sentence you learned: “I have worked.”
Build the learned sentence exactly enough to preserve its perfect/result/existence use: “I have worked.”
A new situation requires the same job in the sentence and the meaning “I have worked.” Type the learned sentence.
The cue expresses present existence, not possession or a perfect tense. Type the learned sentence.
The cue expresses a present perfect, so a participle must follow the auxiliary. Type the learned sentence.
The cue expresses past background existence. Type the already learned existence sentence.
There is no participle. Give the learned impersonal existence phrase pattern meaning “There is work.”
In a new context, the speaker means “I have worked.” Choose the perfect auxiliary pattern, not existence.
Use the learned first-person auxiliary plus the learned participle hablado.
Use the familiar singular auxiliary plus hablado.
Use the ha auxiliary plus hablado.
Use the we auxiliary plus hablado.
Use the plural-third/ustedes auxiliary plus hablado.
Mexican Present Perfect vs Preterite
The Mexican Spanish often uses the preterite where English may prefer the present perfect. The choice depends on temporal framing and region. This lesson practices only the limited contrasts already learned; it does not create a universal trigger-word rule.
The cue asks for the already learned simple past choice rather than translating English with a present perfect. Type “I worked.”
The cue explicitly calls for the limited present-perfect pattern. Type “I have worked.”
The cue asks for the ordinary simple-past expression already learned. Type “I spoke.”
The cue explicitly calls for the present-perfect pattern. Type “I have spoken.”
The English sentence might tempt a have + participle translation, but this cue asks for the already learned Mexican-Spanish simple-past choice. Type “I ate.”
Review Module 44 in different situations
The first 28 rolls are explicit later practice in new situations for the important items you have learned; the remaining Practice Rolls combine Modules 40–44 without introducing new Spanish.
Build the first piece from meaning. Without looking back, say it aloud first, then type the Spanish for: “I have — present-perfect auxiliary”
Grow the building block into a short usable phrase. Say it first, then type the Spanish for: “I have seen.”
Change or add one known piece while keeping the structure. Build the Spanish for: “I have worked.”
Listen once to the complete Spanish for: “I have closed the door.” Reconstruct it from the audio, say it back, then type it.
Full build. Assemble the known pieces into this complete message: “I have finished the work.” Say the whole answer aloud before typing it.
Imagine you hear the English meaning aloud; Recall the Spanish response from memory. The English meaning is “spoken” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
A friend checks one detail with you; provide the Spanish form that communicates it. The English meaning is “eaten” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
A listener misunderstood the intended meaning; Fix the response with the learned Spanish. The English meaning is “lived” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
A conversation pauses for a quick confirmation; give the Spanish answer you learned. The English meaning is “done / made” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
In a new setting, someone needs the same meaning expressed in Spanish; respond with the form you learned. The English meaning is “seen” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
During a travel exchange, answer the other speaker with the Spanish form for this meaning. The English meaning is “opened / open” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
In a family update, supply the Spanish expression that communicates this detail. The English meaning is “said / told” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
A coworker asks for this information; answer with the Spanish you learned. The English meaning is “written” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
In a service conversation, give the Spanish response that matches the intended meaning. The English meaning is “put / placed” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
During a phone follow-up, Recall the Spanish you learned item needed for this reply. The English meaning is “returned / come back” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
Someone asks about a photo or past scene; provide the Spanish answer. The English meaning is “The work is finished.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
A storyteller chooses the wrong form; replace it with the Spanish that matches the intended meaning. The English meaning is “I have opened the door.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
An interviewer asks for this detail; answer with the Spanish you learned form. The English meaning is “I have closed the door.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
During an appointment exchange, provide the Spanish response for this meaning. The English meaning is “I have finished the work.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
In a familiar restaurant conversation, Recall the Spanish answer for the requested meaning. The English meaning is “The door is open.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
A partner asks you to show this meaning in Spanish; respond with only the Spanish answer. The English meaning is “The door is closed.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
A Spanish text draft has one missing Spanish expression; complete the message with the learned item. The English meaning is “There was a problem.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
A listener checks one point in a timeline; give the Spanish form that fits the intended viewpoint or meaning. The English meaning is “There is work.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
A friend asks you to clarify one part of a plan; answer using the Spanish you learned. The English meaning is “There is a problem.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
During a recap, provide the Spanish item needed to express this meaning. The English meaning is “I have worked.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
A customer asks a simple question; answer with the Spanish answer. The English meaning is “I have finished the work.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
A host asks for one detail; provide the Spanish form that communicates it. The English meaning is “There is a problem.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
Your conversation partner gives an English cue; respond immediately with the Spanish answer. The English meaning is “We have spoken.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
Without looking back at teaching, Recall the Spanish item needed in this conversation. The English meaning is “I have — present-perfect auxiliary” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
The first reply communicates the wrong meaning; replace it with the Spanish answer. The English meaning is “we have — present-perfect auxiliary” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
During a route or movement exchange, provide the Spanish you learned form for this intended meaning. The English meaning is “spoken” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
In a short routine conversation, answer with the Spanish item that expresses this detail. The English meaning is “eaten” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
A speaker asks about a past detail; provide the learned Spanish response that matches the intended viewpoint. The English meaning is “said / told” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
A conversation turns to a preference or choice; give the Spanish requested. The English meaning is “put / placed” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
A listener asks for the relationship or form needed here; answer with the learned Spanish. The English meaning is “written” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
The other speaker needs a corrected response; give the Spanish you learned without adding new Spanish. The English meaning is “I have seen.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
Several listeners are involved; give the Spanish requested by the cue. The English meaning is “I have done / made.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
A respectful conversation needs this form; Recall only the learned Spanish. The English meaning is “I have returned / come back.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
A familiar-person conversation needs this form; Recall only the learned Spanish. The English meaning is “The door is open.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
A listener asks what belongs next in a short narrative; give the Spanish you learned. The English meaning is “I have opened the door.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
A conversation needs one background detail; supply the Spanish form. The English meaning is “The door is closed.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
A conversation needs one completed-event detail; supply the Spanish form. The English meaning is “I have closed the door.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
A speaker needs the correct contrast or form choice; answer with the Spanish answer. The English meaning is “There is work.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
A speaker asks which form you learned expresses the intended relationship; supply it in Spanish. The English meaning is “There was a problem.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
Treat the cue as a live oral rehearsal; say and then type the Spanish answer. The English meaning is “I have worked.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
The person or audience changes in a new conversation; Recall the matching learned Spanish. The English meaning is “I worked.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
The time viewpoint changes in a new conversation; Recall the matching learned Spanish. The English meaning is “I spoke.” Reply with only the Spanish answer.
You are building a present perfect for yourself (I). Type only the learned Spanish auxiliary form. This practice focuses on Present Perfect in Mexican Spanish.
You are building a present perfect for one familiar person (you). Type only the learned Spanish auxiliary form. This practice focuses on Present Perfect in Mexican Spanish.
You are building a present perfect for he, she, or one formal you. Type only the learned Spanish auxiliary form. This practice focuses on Present Perfect in Mexican Spanish.
Keep the patterns Separate While Recombining Them
Practice only Spanish you have learned. No Module 45 connector is needed or introduced.
You are building a present perfect for your group including yourself (we). Type only the learned Spanish auxiliary form. This practice focuses on Present Perfect in Mexican Spanish.
You are building a present perfect for they or ustedes. Type only the learned Spanish auxiliary form. This practice focuses on Present Perfect in Mexican Spanish.
Recall the learned past participle of comer meaning “eaten.” Type the participle only. Respond in Spanish. This practice focuses on Present Perfect in Mexican Spanish.
Recall the learned past participle of vivir meaning “lived.” Type the participle only. Respond in Spanish. This practice focuses on Present Perfect in Mexican Spanish.
Give the Spanish you learned phrase pattern for: “There was a problem.” This practice focuses on Present Perfect in Mexican Spanish.
Give the Spanish you learned phrase pattern for: “The work is finished.” This practice focuses on Present Perfect in Mexican Spanish.
Give the Spanish you learned phrase pattern for: “I have opened the door.” This practice focuses on Present Perfect in Mexican Spanish.
Give the Spanish you learned phrase pattern for: “The door is open.” This practice focuses on Present Perfect in Mexican Spanish.
Realistic use in a new situation 8: communicate this complete message in Spanish: “I spoke. I have spoken. I worked. I have worked.” This practice focuses on Present Perfect in Mexican Spanish.
While practicing Present Perfect in Mexican Spanish, listen once, then rebuild the Spanish from memory. Recover this meaning: “I have closed the door. The door is closed.”
While practicing Present Perfect in Mexican Spanish, assemble this expanded response in Spanish one meaningful chunk at a time: “I have opened the door. The door is open.”
While practicing Present Perfect in Mexican Spanish, produce this complete conversation-ready Spanish response without seeing the Spanish model: “I have finished the work. The work is finished.”
Use the Right Past/Perfect Meaning
Perform the module Can-Do in different situations: choose the limited perfect when requested, or preserve the already learned Mexican-Spanish simple past, result-state, and existence patterns.
Realistic use in a new situation 1: communicate this complete message in Spanish: “I worked. I have worked.”
Realistic use in a new situation 2: communicate this complete message in Spanish: “I spoke. I have spoken.”
Realistic use in a new situation 3: communicate this complete message in Spanish: “I ate. I have eaten.”
Realistic use in a new situation 4: communicate this complete message in Spanish: “I lived. I have lived.”
Realistic use in a new situation 5: communicate this complete message in Spanish: “I have done/made it. I have seen it.”
Realistic use in a new situation 6: communicate this complete message in Spanish: “I have opened the door. The door is open.”
Realistic use in a new situation 7: communicate this complete message in Spanish: “There is a problem. I have worked.”
Realistic use in a new situation 8: communicate this complete message in Spanish: “I spoke. I have spoken. I worked. I have worked.”
You can now
Show What You Can Do:The page remembers whether you completed a practice without help, after another try, with help, or after Reveal.
Ready to continue:after you can without help keep these patterns separate in different situations, you are ready for Module 45.