LP - La pronunciación - pronunciation (Lesson)
La pronunciación - pronunciation
This lesson introduces you to the "sounds" of Spanish. In the modules to come, you will be required to complete speaking assignments. Being able to speak Spanish correctly is an important part of language learning.
Click on the links below that will take you to excellent presentations of sounds in the Spanish language. Please listen and repeat after the speaker. Then, go back and listen and repeat again. The more times you do this, the more quickly you will assimilate the sound of Spanish. Remember where this link is as you continue in the course. You will certainly want to return to it from time to time!
Click each item below to hear pronunciations in Spanish:
- StudySpanish.com - Spanish Pronunciation Links to an external site.
- Vowels of the Spanish Alphabet: Pronunciation & Audio Links to an external site.
- The Full Spanish Alphabet: Pronunciation & Audio Links to an external site.
- Sr. Jordan - Learn the Alphabet in Spanish! Links to an external site.
Los acentos - accents
Diacritical Marks
Diacritical marks such as accents are very important in Spanish. As you continue to learn the language, you will see how omitting accents can change the meaning of the word. Click on the links below to see more on the importance of using accents and how to make them on your computer. Take notes/print out the instructions as you will be required to use accents on all assignments in your Spanish course!
- What You Need to Know About Diacritical Marks in Spanish Links to an external site.
- How to make Spanish accent marks on a computer Links to an external site.
El abecedario/el alfabeto - alphabet
The alphabet in Spanish looks similar to the alphabet in English, but definitely sounds different. Click on the links below and listen as many times as you need to each letter in order to learn how to say them correctly. Remember, practice is key to learning a language!
Click on the following links to review and learn more:
- How To Pronounce Vowels in Spanish Links to an external site.
- The Full Spanish Alphabet: Pronunciation & Audio Links to an external site.
Below you have a mnemonic device that will help you remember the vowel sounds. This is a saying used by many native and non-native speakers to help in learning the sounds. Our version has been adapted to meet our needs.
Mnemonic device:
Click below to hear this "memory tool".
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