A note on language learning from Srta. Bashada:
Learning a foreign language requires dedication and effort. To be successful in Spanish, one must practice daily--even if it's only for a few minutes. Below are resources you can use to become a better Spanish speaker and advance your vocabulary!! Check out the resources by clicking on the underlined title.
Learning a foreign language requires dedication and effort. To be successful in Spanish, one must practice daily--even if it's only for a few minutes. Below are resources you can use to become a better Spanish speaker and advance your vocabulary!! Check out the resources by clicking on the underlined title.
TRANSLATING RESOURCES
Disclaimer: I highly discourage the use of Google Translate for your own writing assignments/projects. It is not always the best quality and I can tell when it writes the sentences for you.
Disclaimer: I highly discourage the use of Google Translate for your own writing assignments/projects. It is not always the best quality and I can tell when it writes the sentences for you.
- **Word Reference: My #1 resource for translating words & phrases in Spanish/English.
- Spanish Dict: Another great translator. This website also has other language learning resources.
LANGUAGE LEARNING RESOURCES
- **DuoLingo: One of the most popular, up-and-coming language learning resources. DuoLingo is FREE! You can learn lots of different vocabulary and grammar at your own pace. Highly recommend for everyone!
- **Study Spanish: AWESOME website for Spanish grammar, vocabulary, culture, and more. They explain concepts well with English and Spanish examples. **Highly recommend for any student to review concepts from class or for extra practice.
- Conjuguemos (verbs): Great resource for practicing verbs. View verb conjugation charts for all tenses!!
- Conjuguemos (grammar): Great resources for reviewing grammar concepts.
- Rocket Language: Very helpful to review grammar concepts or build vocabulary.
- Spanish Checker: Type your text into the checker to see spelling and grammatical errors, get help with the "grammar guide" and type a verb to see its conjugation in every tense.
- 123 Teach Me: This is a good resource to practice learning Spanish on your own or over the summer in a self-paced course!
VOCABULARY PRACTICE RESOURCES
- **Quizlet: Online flashcards!! A great way to practice vocabulary definitions, spelling, and pronunciations. You can make your own cards or view previously created ones. Join Srta Bashada's class by searching for "California High School (PA) Spanish" and ask to join.
- Free Rice: Expand your vocabulary while donating rice to feed the hungry.
- NSE: Pick a category and find some games to brush up on vocab skills.
CULTURE RESOURCES
- **Culture Trip: Find information about culture, learn about people, or research a country for one day when you plan your own trip! Whether you are interested in food, culture, art, language, or sports, there is something here for everyone to enjoy.
- Spanish.Lang&Culture: Practice any grammar concept through real life cultural resources!
- Emisoras en Espanol: Real radio stations from Spanish-speaking countries.
- World Wide Radio: More radio stations from around the world.
- Shazam Charts: Scroll down to see the Top 100 songs in each country around the world.
- DonQuixote: Scroll down for articles of different aspects of Spanish culture.
- Explore Hispanic Culture: Culture, holidays, songs, and even baby names with meanings.
** Indicates one of Señorita. Bashada's personal favorites and is highly recommended!
To have another language is to possess a second soul."
-Charlemagne