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Learning Spanish

Learning Spanish

Learning Spanish as a second language could well be the wave of the future in America. After all, Spanish is one of the most commonly spoken languages on the planet. Find the best online Spanish language resources available for those starting out, those in search of the next educational step and those who want a refresher before a jaunt to Buenos Aires or Sevilla. Spanish language teachers can find valuable tools for the classroom, too.

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Basic Spanish

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Conversational and Advanced Spanish

Once you have a base to work with, you can take your Spanish to the next level with conversational exercises and study programs in Spanish-speaking countries. Continue studying conversational and advanced Spanish to gain a full and fluent understanding of the language.

Insights for Conversational and Advanced Spanish

  • Many argue that the best way to learn any language is full immersion in a country that speaks it. Spanish offers at least a dozen countries to choose from, and organized programs to visit and study can be found on many of the sites listed in this Web guide.

Top Sites for Conversational and Advanced Spanish

For conversational Spanish …
123TeachMe.com provides short, basic conversational lessons for Spanish learners. Find games and activities to test your skills, as well as a quick reference verb conjugation tool and a directory of language schools organized by country.
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BBC Languages offers resources for all levels. The site’s activities combine the BBC’s news archives with language and grammar practices, simultaneously providing a glimpse of history and culture.
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Notes in Spanish is a series of podcasts that you can download or listen to on your computer. Download PDF versions of practical worksheets to test your skills, and learn important vocabulary from the podcasts. Lessons are available for beginner, intermediate and advanced speakers.
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To study conversational and advanced Spanish abroad …
StudySpanish.com provides a directory of Spanish language programs and schools, broken down by country. A school or organization’s location can help indicate the specific vocabulary and accent that’s taught there.
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StudyAbroad.com allows users to search for language and academic programs by country, subject and city.
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For contemporary Spanish practice …
El País is one of Spain’s largest and most-read daily newspapers. Their Web site provides a glimpse of Spanish politics and culture, and an opportunity to practice your Spanish language skills while reading current events.
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