Learning Spanish

Spanish Language Pronunciation

learningspanish — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:59:09 +0000

Spanish language pronunciation is not that difficult for speakers of English. In fact once you get used to a few simple rules it’s not that bad at all. For starters there are no sounds where vowels mesh one into the next. Vowels are distinct. Even in a word with more than one vowel each has it’s own pronunciation. One of the trickiest things in Spanish for native English speakers is probably that of the rolled or trilled r. Many people that are trying to learn spanish pronunciation online may not realize this, but if you can’t at first pronounce the trilled R, then don’t quit spanish!!!

Think about your native language. How many different ways do you hear words in your own language pronounced? Many, some correct, many incorrect. But you understand them all don’t you? Is your goal to be perfect or to be understood? Now, I’m sure like me you would like to speak the language as well as possible, but communication should be the goal, so…. don’t let difficulty pronouncing a sound stop you from learning. Like many things, it may just click and one day you may be able to roll your r’s perfectly.

Many of the consonant sounds in Spanish are very similar to those in English. One exception is that b and v sound very similar to each other, with somewhat of a bv sound. So, the Spanish word abra can sound like abvra with a very soft b (sometimes it can even sound like avra.)

The pronunciation of the ll (double ll) in Spanish can vary greatly by region. A yuh sound or ju is not uncommon.

How to Learn Spanish For Beginners

learningspanish — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:16:51 +0000

This is another post for you that are just starting out to Learn Spanish. I have a new squidoo lens that talks about How to Learn Spanish for Beginners talking about some of the courses out there and ways to get started at the task.

It’s the beginning of hopefully a variety of posts and pages I’m putting up to help outline the various ways you can start learning the Spanish language today.

Spanish Language Newspapers feeling the Economic Pinch

learningspanish — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:08:27 +0000

The Courier-Journal tells us that the Spanish language paper Hoy in Shelbyville, Kentucky will no longer be published. The tight economic times have pushed things a bit too far, this publication was losing money it sounds like. It’s too bad, I’m afraid that many of the Spanish language papers in this country work on narrow margins. I have greatly enjoyed our local Spanish weekly, La Voz Independiente. I hope we won’t see many of these papers fold because I think the easy availability of reading material is one of the things that has helped me learn Spanish.

Learning Spanish Site

learningspanish — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:59:56 +0000

It’s been a while since I’ve stopped by, I just wanted to do a quick post of another site I’ve found about learning spanish.

This is How to learn spanish for beginners and is hosted over at blogspot. It looks promising especially for those that are just getting started.

Learning Spanish | Study New Languages

learningspanish — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:48:04 +0000

Learning Spanish | Study New Languages

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Recent Links with Spanish Language Media

learningspanish — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:59:48 +0000

One of the real motivations for me to learn Spanish was having a few cable channels that were exclusively in Spanish. I really wanted to be able to understand the news programs and other content that was on. That’s why one of my first things to do online was to find media whether it was audio news, radio streams or tv channels. The last few links I’ve posted are JUST that. These are some of the online links I’ve used over the last few years in studying Spanish.

Spanish Language Television Online | Online Radio and TV – Amateur Radio, Shortwave Listening, Satellite, Streaming Radio/TV links

learningspanish — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:56:17 +0000

Spanish Language Television Online | Online Radio and TV – Amateur Radio, Shortwave Listening, Satellite, Streaming Radio/TV links

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Listen to Spanish Language Shortwave Radio Online | Online Radio and TV – Amateur Radio, Shortwave Listening, Satellite, Streaming Radio/TV links

learningspanish — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:55:17 +0000

Listen to Spanish Language Shortwave Radio Online | Online Radio and TV – Amateur Radio, Shortwave Listening, Satellite, Streaming Radio/TV links

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Spanish Language Shortwave Radio News Broadcasts On Demand | Online Radio and TV – Amateur Radio, Shortwave Listening, Satellite, Streaming Radio/TV links

learningspanish — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:54:05 +0000

Spanish Language Shortwave Radio News Broadcasts On Demand | Online Radio and TV – Amateur Radio, Shortwave Listening, Satellite, Streaming Radio/TV links

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Hola todos!

learningspanish — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:59:44 +0000

It’s been a while since I’ve posted here, but I was thinking lately that I ought to revisit this site.

I’ve got a site devoted to one of my hobbies… I Study Languages. Right now I’m trying to maintain my Spanish and brush up a bit on my French.

I can speak for how high traffic this site will be, but I’ll try to get some posts over here from time to time.

Thanks for stopping by.