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Poder Conjugation: All Tenses, Explained Simply (with Examples)

Learn every tense of the Spanish verb poder with clear conjugation tables, example sentences, and an explanation of when to use poder versus saber.

written by Benny Lewis

From the travel archive, Benny describes a week at Burning Man and points current visitors to the official Survival Guide for practical advice.

written by Benny Lewis

From the 2011 archive, Benny explores the meanings of linguist, why he prefers polyglot and how research and experience can work together.

written by Benny Lewis

Make travel cheaper without sacrificing safety. Compare total journey costs, travel slowly, choose accommodation carefully and avoid false economies.

written by Guest Author

Niall Doherty explains how he reached conversational Spanish in three and a half months through focused study, speaking and travel.

written by Benny Lewis

Study methods can help, but speaking is a skill you need to practise. Benny explains how to make conversation part of learning a language.

written by Benny Lewis

A Turkish haircut becomes a real-world language test as Benny uses limited vocabulary, gestures and context a few weeks into his mission.

written by Benny Lewis

Use lessons from experienced polyglots to make your next language easier, from spotting cognates to choosing what deserves your attention.

written by Benny Lewis

Research challenges the idea that children always learn languages better, with useful evidence about the strengths adult learners bring.

written by Benny Lewis

When progress slows, small changes to sleep, exercise, food, work and routine can restore the energy you need for a demanding language project.