Sra. García
HELPFUL STUDY AIDS FOR SUCCESS IN MY SPANISH CLASSES:
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KEEP all handouts that I give to you in class in the SPANISH section of your binder or folder. These
will be RESOURCES throughout the year.
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Have a good Spanish/English dictionary. (Harper/Collins, Langenscheidt, or Larouse, are some good
publishers.)
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Purchase of copy of 501 SPANISH VERBS (GREAT resource for verb conjugations). This is available
from any bookstore in the language or reference section.
Websites
www.phschool.com
Practice class vocabulary and grammar by entering
web codes given. Please see handout or download it
on our class website.
www.wordreference.com
BETTER than Google Translator. Use this website to
translate Spanish words – not sentences. The
information provides parts of speech and examples in
context.
www.studystack.com
Review vocabulary with flashcards and games. Enter
keywords like Realidades 1, Realidades 2, Chapter 2A
or the chapter title.
www.learnspanish.com
Review Spanish grammar concepts with an alternate
explanation and small quizzes to check for
understanding.
www.conjuguemos.com
Select vocabulary activities directly from your Spanish
book (Realidades) for additional practice.
http://www.purposegames.com/games?t=1165&so=mp Use this website to play games to enhance your
Spanish vocabulary and grammar.
Es una herramienta que consiste de breves películas
http://esp.brainpop.com/
http://www.brainpop.fr/
animadas, ideales para uso individual o en grupo, que
permiten introducir temas nuevos, explicar conceptos
difíciles y repasar antes de un examen. ¡Ninguna película
dura más de 5 minutos!
iPhone / iPad Tips
Siri
Siri sabe español. Configure your Siri language settings to Spanish. With Siri, you can practice
Spanish conversations and questions.
Spanish
Add the Spanish keyboard to your iPhone/iPhone to email la Señora García in Spanish. Using a
Keyboard
Spanish keyboard in text messages/emails will also allow you to quickly check for spelling and
grammar.
iPhone / iPad Apps/Android
Word Reference
iPhone /
iPad/Android
DRAE (Real
iPhone /
Academia Española)
iPad/Android
Verb Trainer or 1001 iPhone /
Verbs
iPad/Androrid
Again, BETTER than Google Translator. See description above.
Enter a Spanish word to check for spelling and to receive a
Spanish definition for the given word.
These apps are used for Spanish conjugations. Enter the verb
and the app conjugates the verb for you all the Spanish tenses.
Super cool!
Spanish Spelling Tips iPad
This app gives you quick and simple Spanish spelling tips that
include accents, ll, ch and other Spanish phonetic sounds.
Babbel
iPad/Android
This app allows you to practice your Spanish material and
pronunciation. The app repeats words and you may adjust it
depending on your Spanish level (Beginner – Advanced).
Duolingo
iPhone/iPad/Android Similar to Babbel.
*Please note that these technology updates are encouraged to be used as an outside resource. In
compliance with our school policy, electronic devices are not allowed in our classrooms.
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Be an active listener and participant in the classroom. Ask questions whenever you need clarification.
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Practice material introduced in class. Say the material aloud; practice with your classmates. Write emails in Spanish to friends or relatives who speak Spanish.
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Write vocabulary & verb forms several times. Make certain that you write them correctly.
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Review the material at home daily.
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Listen to Spanish television programs. Record them and then watch in 10 minute intervals. If you do
not understand it, watch the program again. (PBS has the children’s program “Plaza Sésamo”, the
weather forecast in Spanish is a good start, or the news.) Listen to a Spanish radio station.
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Speak Spanish with your classmates outside of the classroom.