You probably already know that one of the keys to mastering a new language is to practice it regularly. Getting familiar with its structures, vocabulary, and—importantly—the sound of the language you are learning is crucial.
Since it’s not always possible to have someone nearby to practice with, immersing yourself in the language through reading, watching series, listening to music, or other forms of media can be a great alternative. This helps you stay in touch with the language and improve your skills on your own.
Luckily, there are now countless resources available to Spanish learners in various formats. This means you can learn and have fun at the same time! Let’s explore some tools that will help you improve your Spanish.
Improve your Spanish fluency: Books for Every Level
Even from your first steps in Spanish, you can find entertaining readings that are both enjoyable and useful. The Instituto Cervantes offers great publications for A1 and A2 level students, such as Leyendas and Ruidos en el adosado. If you also know English, you might enjoy Short Stories in Spanish by Olly Richards, which is perfect for students up to B1 or B2 level. As you advance, a whole new world of literature opens up!
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| TITLE | AUTHOR | LEVEL |
|---|---|---|
| Leyendas | Instituto Cervantes | A1- A2 |
| Ruidos en el adosado | Instituto Cervantes | A1- A2 |
| Sin noticias de Gurb | Eduardo Mendoza | B1 |
| El Alquimista (version para estudiántes) | Paulo Coelho | B1 |
| Como agua para chocolate | Laura Esquivel | B1 |
| Doce cuentos peregrinos | Gabriel García Marquéz | C1 |
| La casa de mango street | Sandra Cinseros | C1 |
| Dos palabras | Isabell Allende | B2 |
| Ofendiditos | Lucía Lijtmaer | B2 - C1 |
| Cuentos de buenas noches para niñas rebeldes | Francesca Cavallo y Elena Favilli | B1 - B2 |
| Short stories in Spanish | Olly Richards | A1- A2 / B1 - B2 |
| El libro de los rostros | Ana Alonso | B1- B2 |
| Pomelo y Limón | Begoña Gallego | B1- B2 |
| Memorias de Idhún | Laura Gallego | B1- B2 |
| El tiempo entre costuras | María Dueñas | B2 - C1 |
Learning with popcorn: Movies
Movies are a fantastic way to familiarize yourself with a language, particularly to tune your ear to how it sounds naturally. Whether you’re watching comedies, dramas, or action films, subtitles can be a valuable tool. Here are a few great Spanish movies to practice with:
MOVIES
Una casa de locos (filmada en Barcelona)
Toc Toc (comedia)
Mar adentro
Diarios de motocicleta
Ocho apellidos Vascos (comedia)
Perfectos desconocidos
Amor de madre (Netflix)
Whisky
Y tu mamá también
El club
El secreto de sus ojos
Te doy mis ojos
Hable con ella
El Laberinto del Fauno
Roma
Primos (comedia)
Kiki (comedia)
Micología (B2/C1 – corto – comedia) https://youtu.be/Scpv-PQRjv4
TV Series
TV series provide continuous exposure to everyday Spanish, slang, and cultural nuances. These are some binge-worthy shows that will help you learn while you enjoy:
- Merlí
- Valeria
- Sky Rojo
- El inocente
- Gran Hotel
- Velvet
- Vis a vis
- Las chicas del cable
- La casa de papel
The student’s arsenal: Study tools
Of course, there are also tools that are more clearly oriented towards study and consultation, somewhat less entertaining but much more effective for improve your Spanish. On the one hand we find applications (to translate, conjugate verbs and many other utilities) and on the other hand something that cannot be missing: good dictionaries to keep learning new words.
Applications
- Linguee – Contextual translator
- Leo – Translator
- Reverso Context – Translator with examples
- HelloTalk – Language exchange
- Busuu – Language learning app
- Conjugato – Verb conjugation
- Tandem – Practice with native speakers
- Verbify – Verb conjugation app
Dictionaries
- Diccionario RAE y ASALE – The official dictionary of the Spanish language
- WordReference – Popular online dictionary
- Pons – Dictionary with examples and usage guides
With all these resources, in a short time you can become a speaker who masters all the secrets of the language of Cervantes, and the best thing is that you will achieve it almost without realizing it. Would you like to give it a try?
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