Great lesson on some of the most common irregular verbs in the preterite tense that follow the same pattern for their endings: andar, estar, tener, caber, haber, poder, poner, saber, hacer, querer, and venir. A quiz at the end of the...

This site is an introductory lesson to the preterite and imperfect past tenses. The regular conjugations of each are presented, with brief general rules for their use. This is a great introduction without getting bogged down in all the...

The second in a series of three lessons,that focus on regular verbs in the present tense. This lesson teaches conjugations that correspond to the pronouns "tu", "el", "ella","ellos", "ellas", and "vosotros". The explanation is thorough...

This online lesson is on relative and absolute superlatives. The lesson is thorough and easy to understand, with ample examples. A short test at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery of this grammar principle.

This site is an explanation of the use of "hacer" in the present tense with time expressions. A short test at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery of this grammar principle.

This introduction to conjugating verbs is the first in a series of three lessons,that focus on regular verbs in the present tense. This lesson teaches conjugations that correspond to the pronouns "yo", "nosotros", "usted", and "ustedes"....

This resource provides information about Spanish language study abroad programs throughout Latin America and Spain.

This site is an explanation of stem-changing verbs with a focus on verbs that stem-change from e to ie. A short test at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery of this grammar principle.

This site is an explanation of stem-changing verbs with a focus on verbs that stem-change from e to i. A short test at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery of this grammar principle.

This site is an explanation of stem-changing verbs with a focus on verbs that stem-change from o to ue. A short test at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery of this grammar principle.

This introduction to the present tense conjugation of the irregular verbs "dar", "ir" and "estar" is easy to understand and includes a short test at the end to test the student's mastery of this grammar principle.

A very effective resource tool in helping both the teacher and the student define unfamiliar words. This online dictionary translates a word from one language to another, in a wide range of languages. Can easily change the languages by...

This website contains the on-line versions of books previously published in hard copy by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Army....

This is one of the best online resources available for the Spanish teacher and student. This site offers a verb conjugation tool. Enter the verb and click "Conjugate," and everything from the present tense to the subjunctive tense is...

This site has an explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about Cervantes. Additional links are provided for more information on this topic. Great reading selection for beginning and intermediate Spanish...

This site has an explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about El Greco. Additional links are provided for more information on Spanish art. Great reading selection for beginning and intermediate Spanish...

This resource on Spanish conquistadors focuses on Cortes, Alvarado and Pizarro. Additional links are provided for more information on this topic. Great reading selection for beginning and intermediate Spanish students.

Brief cultural explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about paella,considered by many to be the national dish of Spain. Additional links are provided for more information on this culinary delight. Great...

After a study of explorers in the Americas, students write poetry to show what they know about individual explorers. This lesson plan gives guidelines, ways to adapt the lesson, a graphic organizer, and scoring guide.

This site has a cultural explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about stores in Spanish-speaking countries. Additional links are provided for more information on this topic. Great reading selection for...

This site has an explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about the llama in the Andes area of South America. Additional links are provided for more information on this unique animal. Great reading selection...

This site has an explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about Ecuador's Mt.Chimborazo. An additional link provides more information on the indigenous people of Ecuador. Great reading selection for beginning...

This site has a explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about Machu Picchu. Additional links are provided for more information on this architectural marvel. Great reading selection for beginning and...

This site has a cultural explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about Madrid. Additional links are provided for more information on this city. Great reading selection for beginning and intermediate Spanish...