áéíóúñ should i know how to use them yet?

Question

i have only just started my lessons and am up to lesson 1.3 but im not shure if i am missing something with the letters such as the following when i have to write words i am inccorect if i dont use these letter properly? áéíóúñ am i missing something simple? how and when do i use them do i just wait untill later in the lessons?

Answer 1

I believe there is a later lesson that may cover some of the rules of intonation, but in the meantime, I suggest that you read the rules in the Reference section. Once you understand the fairly simple (compared to most Spanish grammar rules) rules for when and why the accent mark is used all of the mystery will vanish.

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Thanks for a push in the right direction. I put a lot of time into searching the Reference section only to notice you put a link right here. How do you link a subject in that manner? - Yeser007, Sep 3, 2009

Answer 2

When you're doing the lessons just pay attention and try to remember them. The accents will get you every time on the flashcard section. Without them the word has an entirely different meaning. Also try to remember to capitalize your letter I. Bad punctuation and grammer is frowned upon in this forum.