Alphabet

Spanish alphabetThe traditional Spanish alphabet has 30 letters: the 26 letters you already know from the English alphabet, plus 4 others. The letters that are the same are pronounced differently, so take a moment to learn the Spanish alphabet.

   

Arabic Influence

Arabic influence in Spanish

Learn about the tremendous Moorish influence on Spanish language and culture in this video (with transcript and translation).

   

   

   

   

   

Crimen perfecto

Un crimen perfecto

Practice your Spanish listening and reading comprehension with this 5-part series of audio articles with transcript, translation, and links to related grammar lessons.

   

De crucero por España

Cruise ship

Take a cruise of some Spanish reading and listening practice with this 5-part series of upper-intermediate audio articles. Each episode includes a sound file, transcript, translation, and links to related grammar lessons.

   

Geografía

Spain

Practice your beginning listening comprehension with this audio and bilingual reader about the narrator’s favorite subject: geography.