7 Superb Sites for Spanish Listening Practice to Amp Up Your Skills

Listen carefully.

Hear that? That’s the sound of you learning Spanish.

To be fluent in the language, you have to practice Spanish listening. A lot.

Below, we’ll look at 27 terrific websites that will help you amp up both your academic and authentic Spanish listening skills.

Contents

• How to Practice Spanish Listening: 5 Tips for Improved Comprehension
• • 1. Choose Material Appropriate for Your Level
  • 2. Take Notes While You Listen
  • 3. Listen to the Clip One More Time
  • 4. Practice Your Pronunciation
  • 5. Listen One Final Time
• 27 Websites to Get Stellar Spanish Listening Practice
• • SpanishListening
  • FluentU
  • Easy Spanish
  • SpanishPod101
  • Spanish Proficiency Exercises (University of Texas)
  • Deutsche Welle
  • Gritty Spanish
  • LingQ
  • StoryLearning Spanish
  • LdeLengua (L Is for Language)
  • Telemundo Videos
  • Audible
  • Kwiziq
  • Notes in Spanish
  • News in Slow Spanish
  • “El Robot de Platón” (Plato’s Robot)
  • “El Primer Café” (The First Coffee)
  • Pandora
  • LibriVox
  • 123TeachMe Listening Comprehension
  • RTVE
  • Netflix
  • Catálogo de voces hispánicas
  • Live-TV-Radio.com
  • HolaSoyGerman
  • AudioViator
  • Cadena SER

Shadowing Spanish: 3 Excellent Resources to Hone Pronunciation and Intonation

Shadows have so many dark connotations, but language shadowing is anything but dark!

Also known as “parroting,” this repetition technique adds some fun to your Spanish program and helps you speak with the pronunciation and intonation of a native.

One of the ways we learn to speak our native language as children is through repetition, so if it worked for native language acquisition, then it stands to reason that it’ll work for learning Spanish as well!

There are loads of excellent resources that you can use to make Spanish shadowing part of your language plan—just simply listen and then repeat.

Contents

• What Is Spanish Shadowing and How Can You Use It in Your Learning Program?
• YouTube: Short Flicks and More
• • “La frontera” (The Border)
  • “La leyenda” (The Legend)
  • “The Monk Girl”
• FluentU: Authentic Spanish Shadowing
• • “Pocoyó Goes Ice Skating”
  • “What Should We Do?”
  • “Music for All Types of People”
• Vimeo: Short Shadowing Sessions
• • “El oscuro viajero” (The Dark Traveler)
  • “Juan con miedo” (Fearful John)
  • “La princesa Alegría” (The Happiness Princess)

The 13 Best Telenovelas for Learning Spanish on Your Own

Hearing the lyrics of a Spanish song and just passing Spanish brands at the supermarket gave you the tingles.

So, you promised to learn this seductive language at any cost.

You’ve listened to the audiobooks, surfed the YouTube channels and interacted with native speakers at every possible opportunity.

But if you’re looking for something fun to significantly boost your Spanish, read on to get into the exciting world of telenovelas!

Contents

• What Do Telenovelas Have to Offer?
• How to Learn Spanish with Telenovelas
• • Re-watch selected episodes
  • Practice Spanish shadowing
  • Switch on the Spanish subtitles
  • Look for chatrooms, forums and subreddits devoted to telenovelas
  • Look up more information about actors or actresses
  • Have fun!
• The Best Telenovelas for Spanish Learners
• • 1. “María la del Barrio” (“María of the Neighborhood”)
  • 2. “La Mentira” (“The Lie”)
  • 3. “Te sigo amando” (“I Still Love You”)
  • 4. “Rebelde Way” (“Rebel’s Way”)
  • 5. “Corazón salvaje” (“Wild Heart”)
  • 6. “Catalina y Sebastián” (“Catalina and Sebastián”)
  • 7. “La Reina del Sur” (“The Queen of the South”)
  • 8. “Pasión de Gavilanes” (“Hidden Passion,” lit. Passion of Hawks)
  • 9. “Reina de Corazones” (“Queen of Hearts”)
  • 10. “La Usurpadora” (“Deceptions,” lit. The Usurper)
  • 11. “La Reina del Flow” (“The Queen of Flow”)
  • 12. “La Casa de las Flores” (“The House of Flowers”)
  • 13. “Yo Soy Betty, la Fea” (“Ugly Betty,” lit. I Am Betty, the Ugly One)

Talking Time: Learn to Speak Conversational Spanish in 6 Simple Steps

When it comes to learning to speak conversational Spanish, it’s like learning to ride a bike: It takes practice.

You will have to leave the textbook training wheels behind and start actually using the language.

It can be a scary step, but I am here to help you get there!

Contents

• 1. Discover Your Reasons for Learning Conversational Spanish
• 2. Choose a Type of Spanish to Learn
• 3. Get Away from the Textbook
• 4. Practice Your Listening Skills
• 5. Find a Practice Partner
• 6. Accept That You Will Make Mistakes