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Cien años de soledad - Gabriel García Márquez
Are you looking for a new book to sink your teeth into while learning Spanish? Then Márquez’s most well-known novel is the best choice for you. “Cien años de soledad” tells the story of the Buendia family in a town called Macondo and follows its members for seven generations. The novel blends magical realism and Colombian political history, making the book one of the most original works of fiction of the century. “Cien años de soledad” is recommended for upper-intermediate students due to the complexity of its vocabulary and complicated narrative. Learn more about the book here.spanish Books
Mandrágora - Laura Gallego
Are you tired of staring at your Spanish textbook when trying to acquire vocabulary? Then, reading a novel can be a great idea. Laura Gallego’s “Mandrágora,” for example, contains lots of everyday words and expressions that will help you get by if you ever visit a Spanish-speaking country. Read this novel and get to know the story of Miriam, a woman who has just started a new life as a servant to the king. While living at court, a series of strange events take place and she tries to solve a mystery with the help of new friends and colleagues. Learn more about the book here.El Entenado- Juan José Saer
“El Entenado” is the perfect choice for people looking to know more about Spanish grammar. Saer uses a great variety of tenses and irregular verbs when writing, so reading his novel can help you recognize how and when to use these conjugations appropriately. This is the story of a young man who ventures into the New World back in the 15th century. Learn more about his encounter with the natives and discover how the clash between two worlds affected both the conquerors and the conquered. By reading this masterpiece by Juan José Baer, you will not only improve your comprehension of Spanish but also expand your mind with a trip into the unknown. Learn more about the book here.spanish Songs
Macarena - Los del Río
Have you ever danced to the rhythm of Macarena? This was a massive hit in the 1990s and it’s still heard today in many bars and nightclubs across Latin America. The song is very simple: it talks about Macarena and her moves on the dancefloor. The song is extremely catchy and will surely get stuck in your head, which you can use in your favor to improve your language skills. Research shows that music activates the auditory cortex part of our brains, helping us repeat the song over and over while learning new vocabulary and structures. Dance to the rhythm of this catchy song!spanish Songs
Livin La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
It can be very useful to listen to familiar songs dubbed in the language you want to learn. Luckily for language students, there are many singers who sing both in English and their native language, like Ricky Martin. So, why not try and listen to “Living la Vida Loca” in Spanish? Released in 1999, the song topped the charts and is still very popular today. It talks about the “crazy life” lived in Puerto Rico and there is a lot of vocabulary repetition and very few tenses, so it’s very easy to understand, even for beginner-level students. Click here to listen to the song!La Tortura - Shakira
“The Torture” is a song that follows the story of a man who cheats on his partner and wants to win her back. Shakira describes her tortured feelings and how hard it is for her to say no to him, knowing he will never change. Apart from being really catchy, the song tells an interesting story, so it’s worth the effort to understand it. Plus, it’s a very powerful way to get some Colombian words and expressions like “no te rajes” or “yo se que no he sido un santo” to stay in your mind long-term. Click here to listen to the song!spanish Youtube Channels
Mis Pastelitos
To achieve fluency in Spanish, it’s important to constantly absorb information via different mediums. And what better way than to listen to native Spanish speakers talk about topics you are passionate about? For example, if you like cooking, then watching Mis Pastelitos’ videos can be a great choice. This YouTube channel is run by Griz Verduzco, a Mexican woman who loves sharing recipes about delicious desserts from her home country. You’ll soon pick up words and phrases related to cooking, like “olla,” “freír” and “qué delicioso”. But don’t watch it if you are on a diet: you’ll soon be craving sugar! Subscribe here to the channel!spanish Youtube Channels
ElSmosh
If you love anime and games and are looking to improve your Spanish, why not follow ElSmosh’s Youtube channel? This Youtuber makes comedy videos aimed at pop culture and Pokémon fans in English, which is then dubbed into Spanish by a Chilean man. So, if you are interested in watching videos about how Pikachu won his first battle or curious facts about Disney princesses, this is the channel for you. Plus, as the channel is available in both English and Spanish, so you can cross-reference both versions if you are a beginner and would like to improve your comprehension skills and vocabulary. Subscribe to the channel here!Daniela Bos
Learning Spanish on YouTube is convenient. Since you can watch the platform from any device with an internet connection, you can use it to learn Spanish anytime, anywhere. For example, you can start watching the content uploaded by Daniela Bos, a YouTuber who shares facts about Mexican lifestyle and current events. This channel is recommended for everyone learning Spanish, even beginners, as she speaks in a very clear way, making it easy to understand what she’s saying. Soon, you’ll develop a fluid vocabulary and learn some of the phrases she always uses, like “Hola, bebé!” Subscribe here to the channel!spanish Sports
Learn Vocabulary Watching Soccer
Learning Spanish is much simpler and more motivational when you use materials about topics that really interest you. Some of the most famous soccer teams in the world, like Barcelona or Real Madrid, are from Spain and the Spanish are huge fans of the sport as a result. So, if you are looking to connect with Spanish speakers, what could be better than talking to them about football? Gather together with Spanish speakers and watch some matches on TV networks, like Univision, and soon you’ll soon start to pick up important soccer vocabulary, like how the referee is called árbitro or that a forward (like Messi) is called delantero. Learn more about Spanish teams here!spanish Sports
Use Ligas to learn Spanish
If you ever go to Spain, you’ll see that the most popular sport in the country is soccer. Every weekend, fans put on their teams’ shirts and sit in front of the TV or attend the local stadium to watch football matches of La Liga, la Liga de Campeones o la Liga del Rey. Watching soccer matches is the perfect way not only to learn some new vocabulary (polivalente, for example, is a player that can take different positions in the field) but also to engage in interesting discussions with your Spanish friends. All of them will have heard about Messi or Suárez, so ask them their opinions on the players with your Spanish skills. Click here to know when the Liga starts!Watch the World Cup in Spanish
The soccer World Cup is one of the most prestigious sporting tournaments in the world. It takes place every 4 years and attracts millions of attending fans and excited TV viewers, ready to cheer on their nation’s team. But did you know that, for decades, the World Cup has been transmitted inboth English and Spanish in the USA? This is a great chance for Spanish learners to enjoy a world-class sports event while increasing their Spanish vocabulary. Plus, you’ll have an exciting topic to discuss with your Latin American or Spanish friends! Learn more about the World Cup here.spanish Comedy
El Chavo del 8
Who ever said that learning a new language is boring? One of the biggest mistakes that students make is to just use textbooks to learn. Of course, flashcards and books are very useful but watching comedy in Spanish is a great method to improve your vocabulary and grammar while having a laugh. For instance, El Chavo del 8 is a Mexican show that follows the adventures of a poor orphan boy called el Chavo and other low-income characters who live in the same housing complex (la vecindad). Put away the books and turn on the TV to pick up some Mexican slang! Click here to learn more about this Mexican series!spanish Comedy
La Casa de las Flores
Watching movies and series is a great strategy to improve your Spanish. Even if you are just starting with your course, try not to watch dubbed series but the original Spanish and use English subtitles instead. This will help develop your ear for the language, and once you become more proficient, you can use Spanish subtitles or none at all! If you like comedy, we recommend trying The House of Flowers. This is a very popular black-Mexican comedy television series you can watch on Netflix. You’ll develop a greater awareness of contemporary Mexican society and culture while having some fun and improving your Spanish. Click here to learn more about this series.Allí Abajo
Allí Abajo is a comedy that playfully depicts the cultural differences between one of the northernmost regions in Spain, el País Vasco, and Andalucía in the south. It follows Iñaki, a man from the north, who falls in love with Carmen, a nurse from the south. This is a great series that can help you understand the cultural differences between Spanish regions and will serve to increase your awareness and understanding of dialects in terms of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. This series is great for any level of proficiency and will help you to pick up some slang and expressions from Andalucía and País Vasco! Wanna know more about the movie? Click here.ENGAGING. CONVENIENT. PERSONALIZED
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If you are looking to learn a second language, you shouldn’t hesitate to acquire Spanish: with more than 500 million people who speak it as their native tongue or second language, you will always find someone with whom to communicate. Plus, with over 50 million Spanish speakers in the US, knowing the language will open up new professional, cultural, and social opportunities for you.
English speakers learning Spanish will need to practice a lot, as the two languages are strikingly different when it comes to grammar, structure, etc. However, as you progress in your language journey, you will discover that some aspects will be easier to learn than you might have expected. For example, English has borrowed extensively from Spanish, incorporating words like guerrilla, avocado, tornado, and armada. Similarly, Spanish has hundreds of loanwords from English, such as rugby, chat, spinning, and email.
Even though learning with a native-speaking teacher is a great advantage, the truth is that self-study and practicing outside the classroom brings about outstanding results in a short time. Check out our compilation of free online resources and put your skills into practice from the comfort of your home!
Grammar Gramática
Spanish grammar is more complicated to learn than English. For example, while in English the present simple tense has two conjugations, Spanish has more than six. Plus, nouns are inflected for gender, number, and have to agree with the verb. But don’t worry: with the help of our experienced teachers plus some extra practice using the resources below, you’ll soon master the nuances of the Spanish language.
Verb Conjugators
Verb conjugators are very useful when you don’t remember how to conjugate a verb in Spanish and you don’t have a teacher at hand to ask. Some verb conjugators you can use include:
Grammar Exercises
Do you need help with grammar explanations or would you like to get some extra practice to drill grammatical points? Find some resources to polish your grammar below, whatever your current proficiency:
- BEGINNER Nitzi Arellano, one of our star Spanish teachers, recommends ProfeDele’s grammar exercises for Beginner students. In this webpage, you can find fun and interactive exercises to work through and improve your understanding of the verbs ESTAR (to be), HABER and TENER (to have), and how to use them. There are short videos with clear explanations on the use of the verbs, followed by multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank exercises.
- BEGINNER INTERMEDIATEShe also recommends Lenguaje Yo for Spanish Beginner/Intermediate learners. Nitzi personally loves this Spanish blog, as it is very clear and casual. In this link, for example, you will find a slide show with an extended explanation of the past tenses = pretérito perfecto, imperfecto e indefinido, concepts that can be hard to grasp at first. There are also some exercises to help you practice!
- ADVANCED Are you wondering if you can learn Spanish grammar while watching your favorite TV shows? You certainly can! Read this blog post and find out how.
Pronunciation Pronunciación
Unlike English, Spanish does not have multiple pronunciations for the same letter. The “a” letter is simply pronounced /ah/, the “e” is /eh/ and so on. Sounds easy, right? However, Spanish has a lot of sounds that do not exist in English, such as the “ll,” the double r, and the “ñ.” Here are some resources to ease your pain and to help you become an expert in Spanish pronunciation.
- BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE Take a gander at these 5 tips for perfecting your Spanish rolled R and soon you will master this difficult sound.
- INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Spanish is spoken natively in more than 20 countries, which results in wildly different accents and pronunciations. For example, some people say that Argentinian Spanish sounds nothing like other varieties of the same language. Want to know why? Read our blog post and find out!
- INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Study Spanish has a great pronunciation guide that includes recordings of each sound, so you can listen, repeat, and complete some activities to remember the phonemes.
Vocabulary Vocabulario
Vocabulary is the foundation of fluency. It is no use to know how to pronounce or perfectly understand grammar rules if you are at a loss for words when you need to speak to someone in Spanish. Still, learning vocabulary in a meaningful way can be tough (nobody likes to listen, repeat, and memorize, after all!); so, here, we present you with some fun, interactive resources for you to build up your vocabulary in an engaging way!
- BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE If you only have some spare time each day and would like to take advantage to improve your Spanish, you should definitely download Duolingo to your phone. This app has hundreds of lessons grouped into different categories, such as Jobs, Food, Family & Friends, and Nature!
- BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE Vocabulary lists are useful when trying to remember new words and their meanings. For example, this YouTube channel offers different lists useful for beginners with their corresponding English translation. The best part is that you will not only learn how the word is written but also its pronunciation.
- BEGINNER Spanish Town has endless resources for you to increase your vocabulary in Spanish. From a great variety of greetings to colors, numbers, and shapes, you will get familiar with words in isolation and their correct pronunciation. The page also offers quizzes to put your skills to the test after finishing each unit.
Reading Lectura
As a proficient Spanish user, you will be reading all the time. From fiction to non-fiction, including the news, recipes, and street signs, you will need to read fast and accurately to get by, especially if you are planning to move to Latin America or Spain. Put your Spanish reading skills into practice with these resources and you will advance in no time!
- INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Are you an independent student who would like to learn Spanish without the help of a teacher? Have a look at these 4 books that will help you increase your reading skills while you learn vocabulary, grammar, and other abilities.
- BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED If you are looking for graded readers, you can find plenty of classics in 123 teach me. The readings are divided into four levels, and all of them include quizzes and exercises related to the short story you have just read. Plus, they include a vocabulary list at the end, so you remember the most challenging words from each lesson.
- ADVANCED Advanced speakers of Spanish can find an array of books (fiction and non-fiction) in Project Gutenberg for free.
Listening Escucha
Listening in Spanish can be daunting. This language has a syllable-timed type of pattern, which means it uses a lot of vowels and, so, sounds very different from English, which has a stressed-timed pattern. If you are looking to improve your listening skills even more, take a look at some of the websites we have compiled for you!
- BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Podcasts are great to develop your listening comprehension, though they can be challenging for beginners. Here, we have compiled a list of the best Spanish podcasts for you to put your Spanish skills to the test while learning something new. Plus, Coffee Break Spanish offers free podcasts of around 15-20 minutes for beginners, with access to transcripts and extra study materials.
- INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED If you are looking for some dubbed TV shows and movies to practice your Spanish, take a look at some suggestions! But if you would like to watch original Spanish productions, check out some films that will be helpful in your language acquisition journey.
- INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED News in Slow Spanish is a suitable site for intermediate students who want to learn about the Hispanic cultures and arts in addition to improving their listening skills. As the name implies, this website features the news, but spoken slowly and in Spanish, so that students have an easier time understanding.
Writing Escritura
Expressing yourself in writing is also a big part of becoming fluent in Spanish. Mastering the art of punctuation, modifiers, sentence structure, and coordinators may not be easy, but with these resources, you will improve lightning fast!
- ADVANCED TakeLessons Writing Prompts is a great resource for advanced learners who want to practice their writing and learn more about connectors, punctuation, clarity, wordiness, etc. The site has 25 prompts you can use for inspiration and then submit your writing for feedback. Plus, some of the prompts include grammatical explanations relevant to the piece you have to write, recommendations regarding style, and more.
- BEGINNER Similarly, Spanish Kwiziq has writing prompts for beginners (such as describing your superhero or narrating a short story) that include sample texts for you to model!
Speaking Habla
Developing speaking is best done with a teacher, a partner, or a native speaker, as you can put into practice everything you learn in the classroom. But don’t despair if you do not know such a person: you can still develop your skills from home using these resources.
- INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED A big part of being fluent in a given language is using colloquial phrases and slang. Find here 10 crucial sayings in Mexican Spanish that will help you sound like a native!
- ADVANCED Are you looking to learn Spanish, so you can communicate with business partners or apply for a new job at a Spanish-speaking company? Then, you should learn some key phrases that will help you do business in Spanish.
- ADVANCED Practice Makes Perfect Spanish Conversation is a book every intermediate student should read if they want to confidently speak with native Spanish speakers. Each chapter is a lesson that revolves around real-life dialogues.
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INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Starting a conversation with native speakers can be daunting, but don’t worry: here, you can find five conversation starters that will help you overcome this problem.
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INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Finally, if you are looking to find some native speakers and other Spanish learners to put your skills into practice, you should visit Conversation Exchange and get in touch with others who love the Spanish language as much as you!
For Kids Para niños
If you are looking to motivate your children to learn some more Spanish while having fun, check out the websites below:
- Browse through Rockalingua’s selection of Spanish games for children. You will find plenty of activities for them to learn the colors, parts of the body, animals, and other topics that interest them in an engaging way.
- Poetry is another great way through which children can acquire Spanish. Visit SpanishPlayground and you will find an array of poems your children will love, graded by age and level of difficulty. They have extra practice, worksheets, and activities to make the most out of the experience!
- ABCYa teaches children a great variety of subjects, from math to the alphabet and classic games, like Bingo or Tic Tac Toe.
Miscellaneous Misceláneos
And finally, here are some other resources relevant to your Spanish journey!
- If you are not sure of your Spanish proficiency level, you can assess it using our FREE Language Level Test. Take no more than 30 minutes to answer the questions and you will receive an immediate assessment of your skills!
- Hand gestures and facial expressions are also crucial to Spanish communication. So, if you are planning to visit Argentina soon, you should definitely read this article on 10 Spanish gestures you need to survive in Argentina!
- Looking for some other apps you can use to learn Spanish in your free time? Try out Memrise or Busuu, and make the most out of your time by taking their bite-sized lessons.
- Would you like some help when choosing which Spanish variety to study? Find here some tips to help you decide!