SpanishExperto.com - an outstanding resource for all your Spanish questions.
Want to improve your pronunciation? Here is a good resource - article is accompanied by an audio recording, so you can practice your listening and reading skills while you learn how to improve your pronunciation!
How to speak Spanish like a native: some pronunciation tips
Some differences between Spanish in Spain and in Latin America
StudySpanish.com -- Anything you want to learn or review about Spanish grammar, vocabulary, or pronunciation is on this site. You can even do the on-line quizzes to test your knowledge. Some parts are only for subscribers, but nearly all of this site's resources are available for free.
Verb Conjugator Trainer -- Like weight training for Spanish verbs! How many reps can you do?
Another Spanish Tutorial Site: Jiffy Spanish
Pick up the 300 most common phrases in Spanish!
VERB PHRASES!!! There are so many ways to combine verbs into new meanings. Here is a list of the most common verb phrases, from SpanishDict.com
The 100 most used verbs in Spanish - how well do you know them?
7 Tips to help you memorize vocabulary
Want to learn 20,000 in 20 minutes? This site is amazing!
SPANISH GRAMMAR: Although you can google almost any grammar question and quickly find an answer, here is an online pdf of Modern Spanish Grammar, a comprehensive grammar, pronunciation, and communication guide. Excellent resource!
READ in Spanish!
it's the best way to increase your vocabulary and reinforce everything you are learning in class. Here are some websites where you can practice what you are learning. Be patient with yourself, and your abilities will soon soar! Some of these are similar to sites we see in English, but they have content that is specific to another country or culture, so you will get a window into the Spanish world by reading them.
El Huffinton Post de España
CNN en español
BBC Mundo - Edición España
BBC Mundo - Edición América Latina
ABC Noticias en español
El Huffinton Post de España
CNN en español
BBC Mundo - Edición España
BBC Mundo - Edición América Latina
ABC Noticias en español
LISTEN in Spanish!
Often the most difficult skill to master is LISTENING in another language: with differences in accents, idioms, and pace of speaking, there are lots of stumbling blocks to listening proficiency. Guess what is the best way to get better? That's right: LISTENING! It's best to use some sources that support your understanding and then try to challenge yourself to listen more and more - even if you have to listen to a source several times to catch a little more. Here are some good resources for you:
Notes in Spanish - I can't say enough about this website! Podcasts on this site are free, and they range from beginner to advanced. There is lots of support material, and Ben and Marina, the podcast hosts, are engaging and informative. Use this!
Five Spanish Podcasts Worth a Listen - according to an Italian and English speaker who is trying to learn Spanish. She could be on to something!
Destinos - Practice your Spanish listening comprehension with this cheesy Spanish soap opera made for those who want to learn Spanish. It was made in the 90's, so it's pretty dated, but it's fun because of that and it's free.
Watch telenovelas in Spanish on Drama Fever - what better way to practice your listening - soap operas are so dramatic, they make listening fun!
Notes in Spanish - I can't say enough about this website! Podcasts on this site are free, and they range from beginner to advanced. There is lots of support material, and Ben and Marina, the podcast hosts, are engaging and informative. Use this!
Five Spanish Podcasts Worth a Listen - according to an Italian and English speaker who is trying to learn Spanish. She could be on to something!
Destinos - Practice your Spanish listening comprehension with this cheesy Spanish soap opera made for those who want to learn Spanish. It was made in the 90's, so it's pretty dated, but it's fun because of that and it's free.
Watch telenovelas in Spanish on Drama Fever - what better way to practice your listening - soap operas are so dramatic, they make listening fun!