My Links
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The web links provided below is a good resource for you when doing research for homework assignments or specific class topics. The links are organized by groups for easy reference. Simply click on the link title to go to the website.
On-line Dictionaries
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Word Reference Online Spanish Dictionary
I recommend this online dictionary for my students. Remember to read all entries, being careful to choose correctly for a noun, adjective, verb., and so one. Also: a huge feature of this site is found as you scroll down each page and look for special uses of the word entered. -
Real Academia Española : Spanish Royal Academy Dictionary
Real Academia Española: Las lenguas cambian de continuo, y lo hacen de modo especial en su componente léxico. Por ello los diccionarios nunca están terminados: son una obra viva que se esfuerza en reflejar la evolución registrando nuevas formas y atendiendo a las mutaciones de significado -
Bab.la Language Portal
This site offers Spanish to English and English to Spanish dictionaries. Great additional features include context sentences, idioms, and useful phrases for learning Spanish
Spanish Language Learning Sites
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Audiria- A Listening Base Learning Site
Audiria is an online tool which freely supports your learning of Spanish, offering podcasts to increase your knowledge of the language. There are also tools to help with grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, etc. You can select your learning modules from a plethora of options. There are also great self-assessment tools to help you measure your understanding. -
Ejercicios de español para extranjeros (http://www.ver-taal.com/)
I really love this site! It offers Spanish learning for non-native speakers...but focusing on authentic texts, both audio and written. There are vocabulary and grammar helps, comprehension quizzes, games,and more. Learn through lessons bsed on news reports, interviews, film trailers, cultural themes, etc. -
ECOS Online
This is a magazine that you can subscribe to with a wide variety of activities linking language and culture. There are both reading and listening for practicing interpretive skills, with some integration of skills, along with news Podcasts and Blogs. You will notice that this Spanish learning site and magazine are from Germany, so you will have to navigate by reading the Spanish (great relevance), unless you understand German! The AP Prep book that we use has many references to ECOS. You can also access past issues through the archives and subscribe to receive the regular magazine. -
Bowdoin- Spanish Grammar Online
Spanish grammar point, each set of notes followed by an interactive practice quiz with automatic feedback. This is a great site for upper level (Spanish IV.AP, and university)grammar practice. -
Colby Web Site for Spanish Proficiency Exercises
This is a great website to practice grammar. There are grammar lessons which can be accessed via the SITE MAP. Also, the special units with songs, poetry, and practice are amazing!