1. Present Subjunctive (Presente de Subjuntivo):

• Begin by explaining the concept of the present subjunctive mood and its usage to express doubt, uncertainty, wishes, desires, and emotions.
• Teach the formation of the present subjunctive for regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs, including the stem and endings.
• Introduce common irregular verbs in the present subjunctive and their irregular stems and endings.
• Provide examples of using the present subjunctive in various contexts, such as hypothetical situations, requests, and doubts.

2. Present Subjunctive vs. Indicative:

• Compare and contrast the present subjunctive with the indicative mood to understand when to use each mood appropriately.
• Explain the situations and triggers that require the use of the subjunctive over the indicative, such as expressions of doubt, uncertainty, emotion, and desire.
• Provide examples and exercises to reinforce the correct use of the present subjunctive and distinguish it from the indicative.

3. Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions:

• Teach how to use the subjunctive with impersonal expressions, such as “es importante que,” “es necesario que,” “es mejor que,” etc.
• Explain why these expressions trigger the subjunctive mood, emphasizing their uncertain or subjective nature.
• Provide examples and exercises to practice using the subjunctive with impersonal expressions.

4. Subjunctive with Emotions and Desires:

• Show how the subjunctive is used to express emotions, wishes, desires, and hopes.
• Teach common phrases that require the subjunctive, such as “quiero que,” “espero que,” “me alegro de que,” etc.
• Provide examples and exercises to practice using the subjunctive with emotions and desires.

5. Subjunctive with Recommendations and Requests:

• Explain how to use the subjunctive with expressions of advice, recommendations, and requests.
• Teach phrases like “recomiendo que,” “prefiero que,” “pido que,” etc.
• Provide examples and exercises to practice using the subjunctive with recommendations and requests.

6. Subjunctive in Noun Clauses:

• Introduce the concept of noun clauses and their connection to the subjunctive mood.
• Teach how to use the subjunctive in noun clauses after verbs of influence, doubt, and denial.
• Provide examples and exercises to practice using the subjunctive in noun clauses.

7. Subjunctive with Conjunctions and Connectors:

• Teach how to use the subjunctive with conjunctions and connectors, such as “a menos que,” “antes de que,” “sin que,” etc.
• Explain why these conjunctions trigger the subjunctive, as they indicate an uncertain or hypothetical outcome.
• Provide examples and exercises to practice using the subjunctive with conjunctions and connectors.

8. Subjunctive in Adjective Clauses:

• Explain how to use the subjunctive in adjective clauses that describe indefinite, non-specific, or non-existent entities.
• Teach phrases like “busco a alguien que,” “necesito un lugar que,” etc.
• Provide examples and exercises to practice using the subjunctive in adjective clauses.

9. Imperfect Subjunctive (Pretérito Imperfecto de Subjuntivo):

• Introduce the concept of the imperfect subjunctive and its usage to express hypothetical or uncertain actions in the past.
• Teach the formation of the imperfect subjunctive for regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs, including the stem and endings.
• Introduce common irregular verbs in the imperfect subjunctive and their irregular stems and endings.
• Provide examples of using the imperfect subjunctive in various contexts, such as hypothetical situations in the past.

10. Imperfect Subjunctive vs. Present Subjunctive: – Compare and contrast the imperfect subjunctive with the present subjunctive to understand when to use each tense in different contexts. – Provide examples and exercises to reinforce the correct use of the imperfect subjunctive.