Student Resources

To enhance your Spanish learning experience, consider utilizing the following resources:

Real Academia Española (RAE) – Diccionario de la lengua española: The authoritative dictionary of the Spanish language, offering precise definitions and usage guidelines. ​

FundéuRAE (Fundación del Español Urgente): Provides recommendations on proper Spanish usage, addressing contemporary linguistic challenges.​

Centro Virtual Cervantes: Offers a wealth of resources on Spanish language and culture, including interactive materials and educational content.​

Diccionario panhispánico de dudas: Addresses common doubts and queries regarding Spanish usage across different regions.​

Duolingo: A free, gamified language-learning platform offering interactive lessons to build vocabulary and grammar skills.

ListenES: A listening- and speaking-focused Spanish learning resource that uses short stories and guided repetition to help learners improve pronunciation, listening comprehension, and conversational confidence, especially effective for beginners and early-level students.

Busuu: A language-learning platform that incorporates social learning by allowing users to practice with native speakers, offering courses based on *CEFR levels.​

Babbel: An online language learning platform offering interactive courses in various languages, including Spanish, focusing on real-life conversations and vocabulary. ​

Lingua.ly: A digital immersion platform that uses real-world content to teach language in context, enhancing vocabulary and comprehension skills. ​

ABA English: An online English academy offering courses based on the principles of the direct method of language teaching, available in multiple languages. ​

SpanishDict: A comprehensive Spanish-English dictionary and learning website featuring verb conjugation tools, pronunciation guides, and interactive lessons.​

*CEFR: The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is a scale that defines language levels. The CEFR levels are: 
  • A1
The beginner level, which is the first level of a language in the CEFR.
  • A2
The basic user level, where a person can understand sentences and phrases, and communicate in simple exchanges.
  • B1
The independent user level, where a person can understand the main points of clear input on familiar topics.
  • B2
A more advanced level where a person can communicate easily and spontaneously 

C1
The advanced level, where a person can express themselves fluently and use language flexibly and effectively.
  • C2
The mastery level, where a person can deal with academic or cognitively demanding material.