Subjunctive tenses: present tense

Subjunctive tense can be very challenging to English speakers.  I believe this is mainly because it does not exist in English.  How do you explain that there is a tense that will change conjugations based on what may happen, what will happen (but you are not sure), what could happen…..etc!  It can be very confusing.  I had a fellow teacher describe it as the “imaginary tense”, and I have to agree!  Regardless of how you explain the tense to your class, making sure that they have a solid grasp on its use and CONJUGATION, it’s super important!!!!  Subjunctive also come in many different tenses.  I often tell my students that it comes with listening, speaking, and hearing Spanish constantly.  Listening to music with subjunctive tense also helps.  Here are some of my favorite songs and teaching videos below:

Subjunctive: present tense

Ojalá que+ (Subjunctive)

Cuando seas grande (present subjunctive)

Subjunctive + emotions present tense teaching video

Subjunctive phrases