Note -
The letters B and V in Spanish may sound identical. The common way to distinguish between the two is say: "B de burro" or "V de vaca." In Spain, it isn't a problem because they pronounce the V as “uve”)
http://www.storyplace.org/sp/storyplace.asp This site offers llustrated, interactive online stories for pre-schoolers and children. It generally requires the reader to actively answer questions about what it going on it the actual story. The section for pre-schoolers is centered around the life of a monkey; the section for children is centered around three different, smaller animals. In addition to the stories, the site also offers online activities, activities to do at home, and a book list for further reading (in English). An English version of the site is available.
Paco el chato(Spanish - Listen to stories for different levels of learning.)
Ver-tal (Vocabulary, grammar and culture practices)
Don Quijote (Hangman and word searches by category; comprehensive vocabulary topics; word of the day; Spanish lessons; verb conjugator; common errors; dictionary; test your level and much more)
Free Rice (Vocabuary quiz program in different languages/levels/categories; each correct answer earns a donation of 10 grains of rice for people in need)
Hello World (This is an excellent resource for the world language teacher. Students also have the capability of listening to or recording language. Most of the site is FREE but some of the specialized vocabulary practices require a subscription.
Dialogs – Comic strips that allow you to listen to conversations one sentence at a time
Songs – Songs animated and sung by native speakers
Puzzles – Drag and drop puzzles with audio
Games – Bingo, Tic-Tac-Toe, and Memory (with audio)
Dictionary – Click on word to hear it pronounced as well as used in context
On-line grading capabilities
Activities to practice essential vocabulary
BBC Language Site(Video and activities available in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Greek, and Chinese, and Spanish)
A mystery video is available in Spanish divided into short episodes. Key language is introduced in functional chunks and the focus is on communicative topics. Subtitles available in Spanish and English, along with cultural topics, and practices in answering questions. You can print the vocabulary, grammar and practice pages at the end of each episode. A syllabus, user guide and teacher guide are included.
Spanish Steps - Interactive slideshows with 10 key words (video, audio, practice activities)
Reportajes – Stories used to practice grammar in context
Crosswords
Being There – cultural information
12 Vocabulary Areas (A Tantot Extra - Adjectives, Animals, Clothes, Colors, Environment, Family, Food, Furniture, Jobs, Leisure, Numbers, School, Town, Transport)
Yabla-Spanish (Online video magazine; television programs, music videos, interviews, documentaries, and travel; captions in multiple languages, pitch-correct slow play, integrated dictionaries and listening exercises)
El Kiosco (Website for children in Spanish - Topics include: Juegos, Tareas, Historia, Gobierno y Tradiciones)
Oye (List of topics for each year, and for each topic at least a couple of exercises for each skill, reading, writing and listening; many can be used with an interactive whiteboard)
Más Arriba (Interactive workbook of introductory Spanish exercises, based on pictorial contextualization of basic vocabulary and language points; full-color drawings, audio clips, instant feedback and vocabulary help)
Lyricstraining (Easy and fun method to learn and improve foreign languages skills through music videos and lyrics)
Class Tools (Create free educational games, quizzes, activities and diagrams. Host them on your blog or website.)
Jeopardy Labs (Create your own Jeopardy template online without PowerPoint or browse jeopardy templates created by others. Free!)
You Tube Language Lessons (Many videos to teach Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Thai, and American Sign Language)
WWI TV (View live streamed TV from all over the world.)
Rhino Spike (Online language learning community tool that lets users around the globe connect and exchange foreign language audio files. Get any foreign language text read aloud by a native speaker!)
Pronunciator (Listening and pronunciation for 60 different languages)
Spanish Yabla (Free demos of listening practices and games)
http://www.pdictionary.com/Description:
This site is designed to practice Spanish/French/German/Italian/English vocabulary by associating each word with a corresponding picture. Vocabulary can be selected either by choosing the first letter of the word or by selecting a category such as sports, kitchen, animals, etc. In order to practice the new vocabulary, the site provides several games, such as flashcards, fill-in-the-blanks, and word scrambles. After learning the vocabulary, the site also includes a link to other Internet sites offering more advanced Spanish language practice. Alternate Title: Spanish Picture Dictionary Resource Type: Activity, Reference Audience: Novice Language: Spanish
here is a different combination of words)
- Alphabet
- Alphabet and Spelling of Spanish Words
- Spelling of words using the Spanish alphabet
- Spanish spelling of countries
- Spelling Test in Spanish (5 names are spelled using the Spanish alphabet)
- Spanish spelling with names (You Tube - 2:41)
- El alfabeto - sounds of letters
- Alphabet Song(Spanish alphabet song to the tune of a military sound off)
- Hello World (Click to hear the pronunciation of the Spanish letters of the alphabet)
- Alphabet - Words (Practice the alphabet and spell the names of animals in Spanish)
- Alphabet and Words (Practice the letters of the Spanish alphabet as well as their use in several words)
- Alphabet - Spanish On-line (Click on the alphabet to hear the pronunciation of the letter)
- Language Guide - Alphabet (Mouse over the letters of the Spanish alphabet to hear pronunciation)
- Alphabet (Hello World - Click on alphabet letters to hear the pronunciation)
- Spelling - Spanish Words
- Sra. Knobbe and Voicethread Recording
- Alfabeto español
Note -- Alphabet Scatter (Quizlet game) *
- Spanishspanish (Mouse over the letters of the Spanish alphabet to hear pronunciation)*
- Alphabet Sounds with Words (Study Spanish)
- Alphabet and sounds (Fluency professor)*
- El alfabeto - Latin Style Song
Spelling using the Spanish AlphabetThe letters B and V in Spanish may sound identical. The common way to distinguish between the two is say: "B de burro" or "V de vaca." In Spain, it isn't a problem because they pronounce the V as “uve”)
Glogster - Ex. 1
- Common Phrases in the Doctor's Office (Expert Village - Spain)
- Doctor's Visit - Basic (About.com)
- Doctor's Visit in Spanish - Vocabulary (Spanish Link)
- Doctor's Visit - Family History (Health Spanish)
- Doctor's Visit - Introductions (Health Spanish)
- Medical Terminology in Spanish
ElementaryVerb conjugation Training
Conjuguemos (An account is required - However, you can practice many verbs by clicking on the "demo" version on the right-hand side)
Quia (searchable shared sites)
Language Practices
This site is designed to practice Spanish/French/German/Italian/English vocabulary by associating each word with a corresponding picture. Vocabulary can be selected either by choosing the first letter of the word or by selecting a category such as sports, kitchen, animals, etc. In order to practice the new vocabulary, the site provides several games, such as flashcards, fill-in-the-blanks, and word scrambles. After learning the vocabulary, the site also includes a link to other Internet sites offering more advanced Spanish language practice. Alternate Title: Spanish Picture Dictionary Resource Type: Activity, Reference Audience: Novice Language: Spanish
www.flashcardmachine.com
http://hotpot.uvic.ca/
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