Recursos Generales
Practicamos Español!
There are many ways out there to keep your Spanish fresh, figure out what works best for you!
Language Lessons
Language Lessons
- Duolingo
- Duolingo is a free app/website were you can do mini lessons. If you want to get more out of it click on the lesson tips! They will explain the grammar behind each lesson.
- Rosetta Stone
- This is a similar program to Duolingo but has a little more meat to it. Rosetta Stone offers some student discounts but, unfortunately, it is a paid program.
- Studyspanish.com
- Study Spanish is provides written explanations for various grammar points. This isn't the best place to pick up vocab, but if you want clear cut grammar this is great! It has self-grading exercises for you to practice with.
- Tunein Radio
- Using this app (or any app you like) you can find radio channels from specific countries/cities. You can choose a music station and find out what's popular in the country of your choice or you can listen to talk radio and try to figure out local accents!
- Senorita Conger's Spotify Playlist
- What!?! This is amazing Senorita, what great music selections! Thank you, I know. This is the playlist that I often have playing between classes and includes many class favorites. Feel free to discover your own favorite artists and songs as well.
- Senor Wooly
- Is anyone surprised this is on my list? Senor Wooly has lots of great videos for you to watch! If you would like to set up an account for his website shoot me an email and I'll send you a link to create one.
- Las noticias/BBC Mundo
- Want to know about current events from a different cultural lens? Check out news stations on Youtube. You can slow down the video to an appropriate speed for you level. I personally like CNN en Espanol and BBC Mundo but feel free to check out a specific countries channels!
- Video Streaming
- That's right, I'm telling you to binge watch Netflix! There are lots of great options out there right now on the various streaming platforms. However, when I first started practicing Spanish I didn't jump straight into authentic materials. I would watch my favorite animated movies with audio in Spanish. I knew the stories really well and didn't have to worry about the lips not matching the voices! If you would like recommendations on something authentic to watch shoot me an email and I'm happy to make some suggestions!
- Short Novels
- Some very generous authors (including Senor Wooly) have made versions of their short novels free for students. I have copies that I'd love to share with you! Just send me an email!
- Revista Literal
- This is a magazine en espanol by students for students. There's lots of short stories for you to read. If you're interested in writing a story I can help you submit it for publication!
- Cuidad Seva
- For my upper level Spanish students a lot of the authentic texts we've read this year can be found on this website. If there's an author you're interested in or a specific genre I'd be happy to help you find an interesting story!
- People En Espanol
- Want to do some lighter reading? Looking to catch up on the latest gossip? Check out People En Espanol!