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Spanish for Thanksgiving

You may be enjoying the holiday if you're in the U.S., but that doesn't mean you need to take a break from learning Spanish. Here are some lessons that won't detract from the holiday spirit.

Lessons for the Holiday

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Spanish Has Single Sound for L

Tuesday November 24, 2009

Beginning Spanish students are often told that the L of Spanish is pronounced pretty much like it is in English. But that isn't necessarily true. While the English word "low" and the Spanish lo are pronounced very much alike, "tall" and tal are not. Although you may not have noticed, English has two "L" sounds that are quite different — and, as explained in our new lesson on pronouncing the L, only one of them is used in Spanish.

Preparing for Thanksgiving (in Spanish, of Course!)

Monday November 23, 2009

If you a Spanish teacher in the United States — or if you're an aficionado/a of the holiday — you may find useful these lessons and other resources related to Thanksgiving:

Do You Know Your Adjectives?

Saturday November 21, 2009

Our series of quizzes that we began this year has become a popular way to review and learn, and here's one to try if you haven't already: Spanish adjectives. Like the other quizzes, you can answer from four to 20 questions depending on how much time you have, and there's no grade at stake if you're wrong. Instead, you'll be directed toward the lesson that tells you want you need to learn. Happy quizzing!

What You Should Know About Spanish Verbs

Thursday November 19, 2009

If you're new to Spanish and want to know what you have to look forward to learning, or if you want a quick review of Spanish verbs, you might be interested in the latest installment in our 10 Facts series, "10 Facts About Spanish Verbs." Do you know how verbs are classified? Or how new verbs are created?

If you were making a list of verb facts, what would you include? Feel free to comment below.

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