It is essential to visit every link at the bottom, and to know and implement this information.
Each numbered page at the top corresponds to a chapter of the introductory textbook, Conéctate. See the Conéctate, tabla de contenidos link at the bottom for details on content.
1-4: Spanish 101
5-8: Spanish 102
9-13: Spanish 201
Each chapter page has the same organization.
The Archivos section has activities and explanations which are local to the site.
Each grammar section begins with an explicación or multiple explicaciones, and then the activities generally go from easier to more difficult.
On the dynamic web activities, hit Enter at any point to check answers.
You can see the Respuestas file linked below each activity to see all correct answers. Many sections, for example the ser y estar section, also have an explanation for each answer.
If you wish to, you can use the Respuestas template to generate your own dynamic web practice activities (for any class) at my website, worksheetmaker.net.
The Enlaces section has external links to activities and explanations.
The Archivos and Enlaces sections are both organized in the same way, by chapter sub-sections.
The Lecciones section has lesson plans, explanation videos, and videos covering the activities.
If you would like to view this website as one long webpage, you can click on Versión sin Javascript at the bottom.
For example, you may want to study a certain section but do not know where it is. You can hit ctrlf or cmdf on a Mac to search within the page.
In this mode, there are navigation arrows on the right-hand side.
For advising, i.e. knowing if you are enrolled in the correct course, or for preparation for the final, you can take one of the cumulative Examen de práctica tests at the bottom. The Spanish 201 test loads a unique test on every page refresh.
The dynamic web activities are all processed through client-side Javascript. No information is sent or stored. They could even be downloaded and completed offline.
The website and all activities (except for the PDFs) are mobile-friendly and therefore can be conveniently accessed on any device.
(The following practice is just examples using the interrogative words. You do not necessarily have to know all of these verbs for the chapter two test.) Palabras interrogativas Respuestas
Explicación, pdf • diapositivas (This explanation includes verbs that are not on our test or in chapter two. However, they work in the same exact way as gustar.)
(The following worksheet uses verbs that are not on our test or in chapter two. However, they work in the same exact way as gustar.) Gustar y verbos similares Respuestas
Explicación, pdf • diapositivas This explanation includes all three stem-changing forms. You are required to know o → ue for this chapter. The forms e → ie and e → i are required for chapter four.
Explicación, pdf • diapositivas This explanation includes all three stem-changing forms. The forms e → ie and e → i are required for this chapter. The verbs with o → ue were covered in chapter three.
(In SPA 101, chapter four, I cover ser and estar fully just as I do in SPA 102, ch. 5. I believe ser and estar should be covered fully in a single section section instead of being divided into two sections as Conéctate does. That is why this video is from ch. 4, SPA 101.) Video de explicación
(In SPA 101, chapter four, I cover ser and estar fully just as I do in SPA 102, ch. 5. I believe ser and estar should be covered fully in a single section section instead of being divided into two sections as Conéctate does. That is why these videos are from ch. 4, SPA 101.)
Diapositivas (avanzado)(These slides cover beyond what our book covers. We will not be tested on the additional grammar explained in it. It is only there for additional information on relative pronouns.)
Algunos de mis videos sobre el subjuntivo de otras clases.
SPA 214: uno, dos y tres
SPA 206: uno y dos (The SPA 206 videos were recorded before I bought a nice microphone. So, the sound quality is not very good.)
Hold down the letter you wish to accent. A menu with accent options should pop up. Instead of using the mouse you may want to just type the number of the option you'd prefer.
Option 2
Type Option plus E, then the vowel, for example: optione then a = á More information here
Option 3
There is a US International Keyboard option for MacOS. (The above two are likely to be better options though.)
Typing Accents
These are similar to the PC. However, I am not sure how to do all of these. If you prefer this method, you could research it on your own.
(When you type quotes you'll likely need to switch back to the regular keyboard.)
Your distribution should have a Keyboard application with Layout settings. There you can add English (US, international with dead keys) as an additional keyboard. In the same section there is usually an option for a keyboard shortcut to toggle between input keyboards. The method to type accents with the English US International keyboard is the same as Windows (see above).
Conjuguemos.com This is a fun way to practice your conjugations and compete against yourself. You test yourself on your knowledge and confirm whether you know it or not. It is best to do this practice in small time increments and regularly.
You can see all verb conjugations on this site. Type in the verb, and click on the blue bubble with "conjugar."
For presente de indicativo, it is important to know about vos (an alternative to tú used in many Latin American countries). However, you will not be tested on it.
If the verb is reflexive, type in the non-reflexive form of the verb.
Diccionarios
* Strongly recommended: Use electronic dictionaries instead of hard-copy ones.
It is important to understand how grammar works in your first language before learning the grammar of a second language. For example, if you do not understand what the direct and indirect object pronouns are in English, it will be extremely difficult to understand this in a second language. Knowing grammar terminology and understanding the parts of speech are essential for the course.
Here is a video where I share my tips for studying and preparing for tests. Here is another video on language learning tips.
One way to be successful at any endeavor is to observe those who have had success in that area and model after them. I asked students in SPA 101, SPA 102, and SPA 201 who have consistently gotten an A on tests to describe what they do to prepare. Thank you to those students who took the time to provide this optional input. Below are their responses.
Please keep in mind that every person learns differently, and we all have different strengths. For some, it may be easier to learn math while for others learning a foreign language comes easy. If you are already doing the things below and not scoring high grades, please do not be discouraged. If you have watched the video above, followed the advice on the section of the syllabus titled, Strategy for preparing and studying and implemented some of the methods below, but are still struggling, then I recommend arranging a time to meet with me to discuss options.
I always start by studying the vocabulary list by making my own Quizlet (including conversational phrases) and make sure I know how to spell and pronounce everything. Then I go through the chapter taking notes and making sure to spend time studying the irregulars. After that, I complete all the activities on cochranb.com and check my answers. I also make sure to attend every class and go in person as often as possible. And I always complete my homework practice. This takes time but it is worth it.
When preparing for my exams obviously it is helpful to do the book work and homework corresponding with class lessons.
I spend a lot of time memorizing vocabulary, or tenses. Anything with no rhyme or reason that is strict memorization I make sure to spend ample time on.
I practice and study using the classroom website. I do all the activities and practice the conjugations and vocabulary on the class website 3-4 times a week.
The few days prior to the test, I go through the chapter in the book and make sure I grasp all the concepts as well as understand all the vocabulary or new phrases.
I spend most of the time before the first homework is due getting familiar with vocab on Quizlet. I know that Quizlet isn't for everyone, but I find the study features to be really helpful because they test a variety of skills and focus on words that I struggle with. I do a quick read-through of each section before attempting the homework, but I mostly use the homework itself as my study tool. About two days before the test, I'll make a study sheet where I write down everything important from the chapter and make special notes for exceptions or things that I get confused about. Then, I use the last homework assignments to solidify my understanding. Finally, I spend the day before the test going through practice sheets on the course website and reviewing vocab and conjugations. I can't say exactly how long I spend studying for each exam because it heavily depends on the type of content we cover.
I make flash cards whenever I come across new words. I really like doing the vocabulary practice on the website. One big part is that I try and get engaged with the class and with what I’m learning because it causes it to stick in my brain better. I am lucky because I have a bit of a knack for memorization, but I memorize even better when I make sure I fully understand and enjoy what I am learning. Studying very hard before the test does not do me any good if I did not comprehend the information throughout the course.
I honestly didn’t really study that much, because most of what we’ve learned I’ve learned before. I do write down the formulas for the conjugations while we learn them and then go over that right before the tests though. I also look over any irregular conjugations and new vocabulary for me right before the test as well, especially the irregular conjugations.
Right click where there are colored squiggly underlines to see suggestions for correction. However, do not blindly trust them as they are often not accurate. Look up needed changes when in doubt.
If you already have written some in Spanish before setting the language, hit ctrla or cmda on a Mac to select all, and then set the language.
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