Welcome back! You’re doing amazing.
We’ve talked about nouns (names of people and things), and now it’s time to learn the words we use instead of repeating those names over and over.
Those words are called pronouns.
In Spanish, you already know them: yo, tú, él, ella, nosotros, ustedes, ellos…
In English, they work in a similar way—just a little simpler.
🎯 What Is a Pronoun?
A pronoun replaces a noun, so we don’t repeat ourselves all the time.
Imagine this:
Maria is my friend. Maria likes music. Maria has a cat.
Too much Maria, right?
Here’s the smoother version:
Maria is my friend. She likes music. She has a cat.
That’s the job of a pronoun—it keeps things flowing naturally.
👤 Subject Pronouns in English (with Spanish)
These are the basic ones you'll use at the start of a sentence:
I – yo
You – tú / usted
He – él
She – ella
It – eso (para cosas o animales)
We – nosotros/as
They – ellos/as
🧾 Real-Life Bilingual Examples
I am a teacher. → Yo soy maestro.
You are my friend. → Tú eres mi amigo/a.
He has a bike. → Él tiene una bicicleta.
She is tired. → Ella está cansada.
It is raining. → Está lloviendo.
We like pizza. → Nosotros nos gusta la pizza.
They study together. → Ellos estudian juntos.
📝 Try This:
Replace the noun with the correct pronoun.
Luis is a student. → ______ is a student.
Ana and I are at the park. → ______ are at the park.
The book is on the table. → ______ is on the table.
My friends are playing outside. → ______ are playing outside.
Maria is happy. → ______ is happy.
Think about who or what the noun is—and use the matching pronoun.
🔄 Why Pronouns Matter
Pronouns help you sound more natural.
Instead of saying:
My brother is funny. My brother plays soccer. My brother likes video games.
Say:
My brother is funny. He plays soccer. He likes video games.
Less repetition. More flow. More real-world English.
Prof. Rock’s Tip:
If you’re just starting out, focus on these five first:
I, you, he, she, they.
Once you’re comfortable with those, the rest will come easy.
Bonus challenge: Pick a friend or family member, and describe them using only pronouns and verbs.
Example:
He is funny. He works a lot. He loves coffee.
(And if you just described me… you’re not wrong.)
You’re doing great. See you in Lesson 8, where we talk about two tenses learners mix up all the time: simple present vs. present continuous.
– Prof. Rock