Resources for beginners

Through years of experience I’ve found that basic learners in particular are in constant need of new materials and resources. Therefore I’m sharing here some of the exercises and explanations I’ve developed for my own beginner students.


ANIMATED VIDEO: THE SPANISH SPEAKING WORLD

  • Basic level test for students to evaluate their listening comprehension skills.


VISUAL EXERCISES (18 slides)

  • These slides include images that will help you practice some uses of the verb “estar”, the form “hay” and vocabulary for different kinds of jobs. Download here.


GRAMMAR EXPLANATIONS (18 SLIDES)

  • These slides describe the correct use of the pronouns of direct and indirect object, the main differences between “para” and “por”, and the proper use of the pronouns for reflexive verbs. Download here.


TRANSLATIONS (16 SLIDES)

  • These slides allow you to familiarize yourself with common vocabulary and expressions, translating conversations that represent real-life scenarios. Download here.