Spanish Language Learning Resources Online

September 17, 2011 by mary · 1 Comment

Asturias isn’t known as the ‘real Spain’ for nothing. If you’re planning a visit, or maybe even a move here, then you’d be well advised to brush up on your Spanish. This is not the Costa del Sol where every waiter and shop assistant speaks excellent English. On the other hand, it is an excellent place to practice your language skills – people are friendly and very patient with faltering Spanish speakers and always up for a vigorous mime show when all else fails!

Below are some online resources that I’ve collated that have proved invaluable in improving my Spanish. Now you have no excuse not to practice

!A por ello!

Notes in
Spanish
Practice your listening & comprehension on this excellent
site, with Spanish language podcasts for all levels plus accompanying
worksheets.
Don Quijote Language Schools
Website
Sign up for a free weekly lesson by email & access lots of
resources online, like the verb conjugator
Spanish
Language and Culture
Superb site that includes loads of grammar
exercises, with auto-correction

Word Reference
A free
online dictionary for translation
Spanish Language
Learning on the BBC Website
Includes audio-visual courses, games &
news in Spanish
Más Arriba
an interactive workbook of introductory Spanish
language exercises developed by Gary Aitken of Canada’s Trent University

Spanish National Radio and Television
Official Website
With programming schedules and ‘listen online’
facilities. Listening to Spanish radio is a GREAT way to improve your Spanish.
Even if you can’t understand much at first, just getting used to the rhythms and
cadences of speech is invaluable.