REG: Review Lesson - El Alfabeto

El Alfabeto

The Spanish alphabet contains 27 letters and 30 different sounds. It includes the ch (che), the LL (elle), the single vibration R, and the multiple vibration RR. The alphabet also features a unique letter that has nearly come to symbolize the language itself: the Ñ (eh-nyeh).

Learning the sounds of a language is a fundamental part of learning it, as solid knowledge of its sounds will help you better understand its speakers better and make yourself be better understood. If you know the fundamentals of the Spanish alphabet, you will be aware of the phonetic differences that exist between Spanish and your native language. This awareness greatly increases your communication skills and allows you to begin fine-tuning your Spanish accent.

The best way to identify, learn, and correctly produce the sounds of a language is by practicing it in the country in which it is spoken. We know that that is not always possible, which is why here we are offering you the chance to learn the alphabet and its sounds by listening and repeating the letters on their own and in different words, where you can see contextualized examples.

By watching the videos below, you can learn the sounds of Spanish and develop a better understanding of the secrets behind its alphabet. ¡Bienvenido al español!

El Alfabeto

Watch this video to learn the Spanish alphabet along with consonant and vowel sounds to help you practice your pronunciation (Latin American Pronunciation). Since 2010, "ch" and "ll" are no longer part of the alphabet. However, the sounds still exist in Spanish.

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