Gifts for Language Students: Spanish

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Gifts for Language Learners - Spanish

Is there a special someone in your life who would like to learn Spanish? Or perhaps there is someone in your family who is studying Spanish or who would like to learn Spanish. Maybe a friend, business partner or colleague? Or perhaps you know someone who is planning on traveling to Spain, Mexico, or Latin America and who could use some self-study language materials. Maybe you would like to learn Spanish and are looking for good Spanish language-learning tools.

There are a number of excellent self-study materials for language students. I have featured various Spanish courses, dictionaries, verb and grammar books, some of which I have used myself and continue to have on hand as reference materials. I've also included selections for children. Whether you are looking for a gift for someone who would like to learn Spanish, or have been thinking of studying Spanish yourself for business or travel purposes, these gift ideas will facilitate the language-learning process.

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Total Spanish With the Michel Thomas Method

Michel Thomas Series - Spanish

I highly recommend the "Total Spanish With the Michel Thoms Method" program. I went through this course prior to traveling to Spain and was very pleased with how much I was able to learn in a relatively short time.

Total Spanish with the Michel Thomas Method (Michel Thomas Series)

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This course focuses on using Spanish right from the start and uses an interactive approach. Vocabulary and grammatical concepts are reinforced throughout the course and no memorization is required. If you only have time to go through one Spanish course, this is it. You will soon be formulating sentences and feel at ease using Spanish.

More Spanish Self-Study Tools

Self-study Spanish Materials

Additional Michel Thomas Spanish materials, as well as other excellent products. "Learn in Your Car", self-teaching materials are published by Penton Overseas, Inc.

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Tips for Learning Spanish

Tips for Learning a New Language

southern spainMotivation is key to learning a new language - if you are an adult who would like to learn to speak Spanish, your success will depend on your level of interest and determination. You may not achieve fluency, but it is possible to learn enough Spanish to enrich your travel experiences or broaden your business network, and to be able to converse with native speakers. Of course, the best way to learn a new language is to be immersed in it, but since that isn't always possible, these tips will help you improve your comprehension and conversation skills:

  • If possible, take an online Spanish course or sign-up for a class in your community. Use self-study materials to complement your course.

  • If possible, practice speaking with a native speaker.

  • Use self-study programs, such as the ones provided by Michel Thomas.

  • Listen to Spanish songs and try to follow along with the lyrics.

  • Listen to Spanish radio (news or programs).

  • Read Spanish newspapers - many Spanish newspapers are available online.

  • Read short stories or magazine articles. Some publications publish the articles or short stories in both English and Spanish.

  • Watch Spanish television programs and/or movies.


  • Remember - it's possible to reach your goals. Keep working at increasing your Spanish vocabulary, studying verbs and grammatical concepts, and you'll get there!

    {Photo taken in Andalusia, Spain. Copyright Heidi Brault.}

    Spanish Verb Drills

    Spanish Verbs - Practice Book

    I highly recommend the Spanish verb workbook, "Spanish Verb Drills", which I have used and continue to use as a reference. A key part of learning any new language is to understand the verb tenses and conjugations.

    Spanish Verb Drills, Fourth Edition (Drills Series)

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    The key to mastering Spanish verbs is to do exercises that involve conjugating the verbs yourself and learning when to use the correct verb tenses. "Spanish Verb Drills" provides a comprehensive workbook complete with explanations, exercises and an answer key.

    Spanish Verbs

    Spanish Verbs - Practice Books

    Spanish verbs - conjugation and workbooks.

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    Practice Makes Perfect Complete Spanish Grammar

    Spanish Grammar - Practice and Reference Book

    The "Practice Makes Perfect Complete Spanish Grammar" is a great reference book for both language students and teachers.

    Practice Makes Perfect Complete Spanish Grammar, 2nd Edition (Practice Makes Perfect Series)

    Amazon Price: $7.94 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

    If you're serious about learning Spanish grammar you'll need a good grammar book to both deepen your understanding of grammatical concepts to use as a reference once you've completed a study program. This comprehensive grammar book is a great way to complete your library of Spanish materials.

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    Photo taken in Spain's southern region of Andalusia. Copyright Heidi Brault.

    Spanish Language Resources

    Spanish Vocabulary - Resources

    Links to educational resources on Spanish that would be of interest to language students.

    Introduction to Spanish
    An overview of the Spanish language.
    English-Spanish Dictionary
    Online English-Spanish dictionary.
    Spain - Newspapers
    Directory of online Spanish newspapers.
    Spanish Internet Radio
    Links to online Spanish radio stations.
    Spanish Internet Television
    Links to online Spanish television stations.
    Independent Travel in Europe: Languages
    Travel phrases and vocabulary in Spanish, French, Italian, German and Romanian.

    Spanish - Poll

    Learning Spanish - Poll

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    {Photo taken in front of the opera house in Madrid, Spain. Copyright Heidi Brault.}

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    English-Spanish Dictionaries

    Select an English-Spanish dictionary for a friend, family member or yourself.

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    Spanish Music Selections

    Singing along to the lyrics of Spanish songs is a fun way to improve your Spanish.

    Romantic Songs in Four Languages
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    Folk Songs in Five Languages
    The term "folk music" is derived from the German word "Volk", which means "of the people"; hence, folk music literally means &q...
    Spanish Christmas Songs
    Although most traditional Christmas carols are of English, German, or French origin, they have been translated into numerous languages, including Spanish. Th...

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    Electronic Dictionaries - English/Spanish

    Electronic English/Spanish Dictionaries

    Consider an electronic dictionary (in e-book format).

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    "Bringing Spain to You" Gifts

    Unique Gifts - Spanish-style

    These selections would make a great gift for anyone who is either planning a trip to Spain or who has an interest in Spain and Spanish culture.

    Madrid, Spain - Mouse Pad

    Madrid, Spain - Mouse Pad

    Memories of Cordoba, Spain Mousepad

    Memories of Cordoba, Spain Mousepad

    Toledo in Pictures Mouse Pads

    Toledo in Pictures Mouse Pads

    Mezquite/Cathedral - Cordoba, Spain (Note card)

    Mezquite/Cathedral - Cordoba, Spain (Note card)

    Mug - Ronda, Spain

    Mug - Ronda, Spain

    Ronda, Spain - Mousepad

    Ronda, Spain - Mousepad

    Crystal Palace - Keychain

    Crystal Palace - Keychain

    Mezquita/Cathedral - Cordoba - Tie

    Mezquita/Cathedral - Cordoba - Tie

    Ronda, Spain - Postcard

    Ronda, Spain - Postcard

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    • legalmoviedownloads1 May 16, 2012 @ 5:28 am | delete
      Nice gift ideas! I'd buy few of them for my friends who learn Spanish
    • Parleo Apr 7, 2012 @ 3:18 pm | delete
      In my experience, a language exchange partner is the number one way to make big improvements in your Spanish.
    • suzywillium Apr 7, 2012 @ 1:28 pm | delete
      something new........
    • oceansky Apr 3, 2012 @ 5:06 pm | delete
      A wonderful selection of Gifts for Language Students: Spanish. Great job.
    • CruiseReady Feb 15, 2012 @ 1:38 pm | delete
      This lens reminds me that I really should brush up on my Spanish!
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