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Your Guide to Reaching Native-like Spanish Pronunciation
Not a native speaker, but you want to sound like one? This course is designed for beginner Spanish learners who want to erase pronunciation errors before they even happen. Perfect pronunciation is a hefty feat, but understanding the basic building blocks of the Spanish language (the alphabet, digraphs, trigraphs and unique letters) and the foundations of the pronunciation system (dipthongs, hiatos and accent marks) will place you on the path to pronunciation fluency.
If you're an intermediate or advanced student, but you would like to get back to the basics to see where you might have gone wrong with your pronunciation, this course is for you as well.
Funny, engaging animated videos guide you through the thick and thin of the Spanish phonetic system, which is really not so tricky after all! PDF note sheets help you take useful notes that you can use as reference sheets later on in your studies, and video quizzes allow you to practice your pronunciation skills you've learned in the course!
What are the requirements?
Students will need a printer to print out the note sheets that can later serve as reference sheets
Students will need a simple recording device to complete the first and last assignments
What am I going to get from this course?
Over 14 lectures and 1.5 hours of content!
Pronounce any Spanish word with accuracy
Master the basic building blocks of Spanish pronunciation in the international standard, and also in major regional dialects
Identify which syllable to stress in any Spanish word for native-like pronunciation
Learn how to practice your pronunciation beyond the course with resources and tips
What is the target audience?
Beginner Spanish students should take this course to build a foundation for native-like pronunciation before they begin to fossilize their pronunciation errors
Intermediate and advanced Spanish students could find this course useful to get back to the basics if they find they frequently have trouble with accurate pronunciation
Curriculum
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Course and Teacher Introduction + Your First Assignment!
Learn more about your teacher, the course, and what to do for your first course assignment! (easy, peasy)
Section 2: Los ABCs
Lecture 2 El alfabeto en español
Knowing the alphabet & what sound every letter makes is the foundation for native-like pronunciation. Establishing proper pronunciation at the beginning of your study can erase pronunciation errors before they even happen! In this engaging animated video, watch, listen, and repeat each letter for mastery.
Lecture 3 Alfabeto Quiz
Take this quiz to see how well you've mastered the Spanish alphabet!
Section 3: Digraphs, Trigraphs and the Infamous Spanish R
Lecture 4 Digraphs CH, LL, RR & the Spanish R Sound
You'll learn how to pronounce the digraphs CH, LL, RR and any variations in different regions of the Spanish-speaking world. You'll also get some tips on pronouncing the Spanish 'R' sound.
Lecture 5 This lesson brought to you by the letter 'G'
The letter 'G' has some special rules surrounding its pronunciation. In this lesson you'll learn all about them!
Lecture 6 This lesson brought to you by the letter 'C'
The letter 'C' has some special rules surrounding its pronunciation. In this lesson you'll learn all about them!
Lecture 7 Digraphs and Trigraphs Quiz
Take this quiz to see how well you've mastered the Spanish digraphs and trigraphs!
Section 4: Spanish Vowels
Lecture 8 Las vocales - The vowels
In this quick video you'll learn how to pronounce the Spanish vowels. Luckily for you, it's super easy, as Spanish vowels never alter their sound!
Lecture 9 Diptongos & Hiatos
In this lesson, you'll learn exactly how to pronounce combinations of Spanish vowels, which can go a long way in making you sound native-like.
Lecture 10 Diphthongs & Hiatos Quiz
Take this quiz to see how well you've mastered the Spanish diptongos and hiatos!
Section 5: Stressing Correctly: Accentuation in Spanish
Lecture 11 Accentuation: Why Spanish has letters like these
Learn how and why to use accent marks to your advantage when speaking Spanish. They are there for a reason!
Lecture 12 3 types of accentuated words
Learn the 3 types of accentuated words in Spanish to get a well-rounded vision of how to accent Spanish words.
Lecture 13 Accentuation Quiz
Take this quiz to see how well you've mastered the Spanish accent marks and types of accentuated words!
Section 6: Course Wrap-Up
Lecture 14 Your Final Assignment - Tracking your Progress!
Take out the recording of your first course assignment, and get ready to see how much you've improved!