The 5 Best sites to learn Español on the internet

Question

Yo sé tres ... SpanishDict, LiveMocha y FlashCardExchange

FlashCardExchange

LiveMocha

SpanishDict

I need two more

Gracias todo ... good suggestions! - readytodictate, Mar 22, 2013

Hi, This is a great list. Actually, I want to learn Spanish next year 2014. I will also be using **Easy Language Exchange** too as I am already apart of this community! I will check out the rest! - SaraJJ, Dec 11, 2013

Answer 1

Only 5? Hard to narrow the list down.

University of Texas - Spanish Proficiency Exercises

Learn Spanish with The Independent

SpanishPod101

I could post a ton more free sites, not even counting the commercial sites that are actually deserving of our hard earned cash.

Here's a link to a page that has even more links:

http://myspanishnotes.blogspot.com/p/learn-spanish-links.html

I hate the formatting features, I can never get things to work the way I want them to. - rodneyp, Mar 22, 2013

I hear you! - Manity, Mar 22, 2013

should use the hyperlink for websites here rod ... those are excellent choices Gracias! - readytodictate, Mar 22, 2013

Ya! I converted everything to hyperlinks. - rodneyp, Sep 29, 2013

Answer 2

One that I've really enjoyed using is SpanishEar.com. It contains short videos of about one to two minutes in length in which a native (or two natives) will reply to a question. For example, some topics of the videos are "What would be your dream job?" and "What are some special memories from your childhood?" The videos are very interesting and the quality of them are great.

They have natives from a variety of Spanish-speaking countries. As a result, you'll begin to learn some regional accents and vocabulary. Generally, you'll learn a more common Spanish than perhaps the standard text book Spanish you are taught.

I suggest that you watch and listen carefully to the videos at least twice without subtitles. Then, watch it a few times with the subtitles. Last, try to translate the text and repeat the process over and over until you understand what they are saying when listening. This will build your listening skills!

es bueno entiendo pero esta por intermedio o advanced - readytodictate, Mar 22, 2013

I'm adding this site to my list, it's amazing! - rodneyp, Mar 22, 2013

Excelente gracias ... and there is a transcript which you can copy and paste in Google for the translation - readytodictate, Jun 5, 2013

Answer 3

I would recommend:

1.spanishhelp free forums.org

2 Livemocha

3 Busuu.com

4.SpanishDict.com

5.Word reference.com

6 LoMas TV

All these sites have theirr strengths and weaknesses. I have used them all at different times and am still using them in addition to SpanishDict.com.

LoMas TV and Cinetux are v good too Gracias - readytodictate, Mar 22, 2013

De nada :) - FELIZ77, Mar 23, 2013

My only two problems with Duolingo are: 1 they seem to encourage people to use the personal pronouns too often in situations where we would be corrected for using them here! 2.The lack of clear context in some sentences they ask you to translate! - FELIZ77, Aug 9, 2017

For example, I have my ticket I translated it as Tengo mi billete or boleto but it was marked as incorrect /wrong! - FELIZ77, Aug 9, 2017

They wanted Tengo mi entrada but the lack of clear context meant that it was not clear what kind of ticket they were meaning. I would have written the question as "I have my theatre ticket" so the person answering would know exactly what kind of ticket - FELIZ77, Aug 9, 2017

they meant! All these words are correct for ticket in various contexts/situations: billete/boleto (train, plane, bus tickets) entrada (admisión ticket to theatre, Cinema theme park , aqusrium) - FELIZ77, Aug 9, 2017

Answer 4

I would add the following for listening comprehension. There are over 100 podcasts with transcripts

SpanishPodCasts

Answer 5

The Top 7

1. SpanishDIct

2. utexas

3. LiveMocha

4. FlashCardExchange

5. Cactus

6. Spanishear

7. LoMasTV

All of these are excellent!

and free for the learning enjoy! - readytodictate, Mar 22, 2013

the best of the best - readytodictate, Mar 22, 2013

Answer 6

I like Duolingo.

Sí, Duolingo es muy bueno. Tambien a mi me gusta mucho, especialmente a causa de la discusiones sobre la preguntas :) - Helado_eclectico, Jan 6, 2014

I would now also add FluentU.com. - Helind, Jun 11, 2014

Answer 7

VeinteMundos

Practice your Spanish for free with VeinteMundos – In addition to the articles, VeinteMundos provides you with a simplified summary, integrated vocabulary support and helpful explanations of selected terms. Each article is also accompanied by an audio version read by a native speaker. Simultaneously reading and listening allows for a holistic learning approach and helps improve comprehension greatly. The audio files are also available as free podcasts. Moreover, in the multimedia area, you will find extensive additional information about the topic.

Thanks, Nikki. This looks like fun. :) - Findy, Feb 25, 2014

Great site! I've been using this one for a long time. - rodneyp, Jun 12, 2014

Answer 8

I like Duolingo too. It's very good. And you can learn other languages from them as well. I'd check it out.

Answer 9

l would give "www.allfreespanish.com" a chance. I'll let you know when I come up with more.

Answer 10

5 bests for me are SD, SpanishPod 101, University of texas, spanishear ,com, spanishhelp free forum .org

Answer 11

Espanyo.com is an awesome website to learn Spanish and it's free!!! It includes authentic audios, transcripts and quizzes about personal stories of native speakers from spanish speaking countries. The creators are working on a new version of the site that will be fantastic.

That one is good! - NikkiLR, Feb 24, 2014

Answer 12

This is a very useful thread, and it's nice to see all of the great sites that people have suggested.

I'm still trying to decide which site (besides this one - my favorite) that I want to put more time (and perhaps dosh) into. I tried Yabla Spanish yesterday (thanks, Lilium) which I really enjoyed because it forced me to listen and write the missing word as I heard it, and then kept repeating the ones I'd missed. That was the free lesson and to continue is $10/month to continue. My biggest weakness is actually hearing Spanish. Sometimes the girl spoke so fast that it took me several times to pick out what she was saying.

For free lessons online on specific subjects, there is Light Speed Spanish, which breaks everything up into bite-sized pieces on YouTube. I watched all of the videos on the subjunctive. I also enjoy reading & responding to their Facebook page, which gives me practice in reading sentences from people around the world on FB, which I'm on every day).

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Fluencia, SD's spin-off baby. I enjoyed the free lessons, which makes you repeat parts you've missed until you get them right. I like that it's connected with SD, so it would be like going over to a trusted, recommended uncle for lessons. Also, when I reached the end of the free lessons I felt disappointed to have to stop - and I'm considering paying for another year. Decisions, decisions...

Again, I'm trying to decide which lessons I'd rather pay for or get free, as all have good points. I suppose if I know I have to pay for something, I'll be less likely to give up on it for the price of two bottles of Gallo or a lunch special at a restaurant.

Ay, you are right about Fluencia. I too enjoyed it, but I can't continue with it. Which stinks. It was fun and helpful. A good program. - Ghosthawk, Feb 24, 2014

Answer 13

study spanish.com - my very first site to learn spanish..

Answer 14

http://www.youtube.com/user/Vocabuflash is a good one. Lot's of videos and all free.

Answer 15

Hi,

This is a great list. Actually, I want to learn Spanish next year 2014.

I will also be using Easy Language Exchange too as I am already apart of this community!

I will check out the rest!