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Unit 1

You Already Know English

Right now, you know more English than you think. Let's prove it. We're going to discover the hundreds of English words hiding inside your Spanish — and then build real sentences with them.

Section A

The Words You Already Know

Tap any word to see its Spanish equivalent. You'll be surprised how many you recognize. Hit the speaker icon to hear the English pronunciation.

These words are spelled almost the same in both languages.

possible-ible
posible

Stress on FIRST syllable: POSS-ible, not pos-SI-ble

horrible-ible
horrible
terrible-ible
terrible
invisible-ible
invisible
flexible-ible
flexible
impossible-ible
imposible

Stress on SECOND syllable: im-POSS-ible

compatible-ible
compatible
reversible-ible
reversible
convertible-ible
convertible
inflexible-ible
inflexible

10 words you already know in this category

Section B

Your First Sentences

We build sentences like stacking blocks. Each step adds one new element. Listen to each sentence, then try saying it yourself before moving on.

It is possible.

Es posible.

Section C

Four Power Verbs

With just four modal verbs — I need, I want, I have to, and I can — you can express almost anything. Each one follows the same simple pattern.

I need to know.

Necesito saber.

Section D

Connect Your Ideas

Five small words that transform simple sentences into complex, natural speech. Tap each connector to see it in action — then try the Boss Sentence.

Unit 1 Boss Sentence
Pronunciation Lab

Word Stress — The #1 Difference

Spanish speakers often stress cognates the Spanish way. This section drills the correct English stress patterns. Pay attention to which syllable gets the emphasis.

possible

Spanish stress pattern

po-SI-ble

English stress pattern

POSS-ible

In English, stress the FIRST syllable. Say POSS like 'boss' with a P.

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Self-Test

Test What You Learned

Flashcard-style review of everything from Unit 1. Switch between Spanish→English and English→Spanish modes. Be honest with yourself — mark what you truly knew.

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How do you say this in English?

perfecto

word

Unit 1 Complete!

You just discovered that you already know hundreds of English words, built complex sentences, and learned four powerful modal verbs. That's not beginner-level work — that's real English.

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