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Great Reasons
Great Reasons to Learn Spanish Video, Senior High, 00:33:03, Sunburst Visual Media, 2005 Explores ten great reasons for learning Spanish, from knowledge of culture to the use of Spanish in everyday conversations, and discusses how learning a foreign language is beneficial.
Great Reasons to Learn French Video, Senior High, 00:37:52, Sunburst Visual Media, 2005 Provides ten reasons why students should learn French, from getting to know the culture to opening career opportunities, and justifies these reasons by looking at students who have learned French.
Picture Books in Spanish
Abordale eBooks
Over 100 Interactive eBooks read aloud in both English and Spanish with word highlighting and reading speed control. To switch between English and Spanish simply click the word Spanish or English on the bottom tool bar of the open book.
In an open book simply click on the language button on the bottom toolbar to view the book in that language.
Children's Literature in Spanish
Where the Wild Things Are (Spanish)
Max is the hero of this beloved children's classic in which he makes mischief, sails away, tames the wild things and returns home for supper.
Video Culture Class Spanish Holidays
April Fair: Video Culture Class - Spanish Holidays Video, Intermediate - Senior High, 00:03:07, Innovative Language, 2013 Learn more about Spanish culture! Ever wondered what the most important Spanish holidays are, and how they are celebrated? Then this 25-lesson video series is for you!
Carnival: Video Culture Class - Spanish Holidays Video, Intermediate - Senior High, 00:03:16, Innovative Language, 2013 Learn more about Spanish culture! Ever wondered what the most important Spanish holidays are, and how they are celebrated? Then this 25-lesson video series is for you!
Christmas Day: Video Culture Class - Spanish Holidays Video, Intermediate - Senior High, 00:03:57, Innovative Language, 2013 Learn more about Spanish culture! Ever wondered what the most important Spanish holidays are, and how they are celebrated? Then this 25-lesson video series is for you!
Video Culture Class French Holidays
Learn more about French culture! Ever wondered what the most important French holidays are, and how they are celebrated? Then this 25-lesson video series is for you!
All Saints Day: Video Culture Class - French Holidays Video, Intermediate - Senior High, 00:03:06, Innovative Language, 2014
Beaujolais Nouveau : Video Culture Class - French Holidays Video, Intermediate - Senior High, 00:03:19, Innovative Language, 2013
Christmas: Video Culture Class - French Holidays Video, Intermediate - Senior High, 00:03:16, Innovative Language, 2013
Spanish in Three Minutes
Greetings: Spanish in Three Minutes Video, Intermediate - Senior High, 00:02:47, Innovative Language, 2012 Learn common Spanish greetings with our Spanish in Three Minutes series! In Spain, manners are important, and this step-by-step video teaches you some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking Spanish. A native Spanish teacher will explain the simple phrases necessary.
Asking What in Spanish: Spanish in Three Minutes Video, Intermediate - Senior High, 00:02:32, Innovative Language, 2013 Learn common Spanish question words with our Spanish in Three Minutes series! In Peru, knowing how to ask questions is important, and this step-by-step video teaches you some of the basics you need while speaking Spanish. A native Spanish teacher will explain the simple phrases necessary.
French in Three Minutes
Asking What in French: French in Three Minutes Video, Intermediate - Senior High, 00:03:49, Innovative Language, 2013 Learn common French question words with our French in Three Minutes series! In France, knowing how to ask questions is important, and this step-by-step video teaches you some of the basics you need while speaking French. A native French teacher will explain the simple phrases necessary.
Going Without in France: French in Three Minutes Video, Intermediate - Senior High, 00:03:29, Innovative Language, 2013 Learn common French conversational phrases with our French in Three Minutes series! In France, manners are important, and this step-by-step video teaches you some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking French. A native French teacher will explain the simple phrases necessary. In this lesson, you'll learn how to say not and don't have French.
The French Experience
Filmed in Paris, Normandy, Strasbourg, the Pyrenees, and Toulouse, this 20-part series offers a rich and varied mix of basic language learning with travel and cultural information, including insights into lesser-known aspects of France and its people. Each program includes the following segments: Savoir Dire, Savoir Entendre, Compris, Infos, and Rencontres. Ideal for beginners!
Au Travail: Working Life in French with English Subtitles Video, Intermediate - College/Adult, 00:14:05, BBC, 1994 This program shows viewers how to talk in detail about ones work and how to set up a business meeting. The video also profiles a fruit producer who runs a farm near Reims that has been in existence since 1540 and a volunteer with Les Restos du Cur, a charitable organization that distributes food packages and hot meals to people in financial distress. A BBC Production. A part of the series The French Experience, Series 1. (French with English subtitles, 14 minutes)
Bon Appétit: Food and Drinkin French with English Subtitles Video, Intermediate - College/Adult, 00:14:04, BBC, 1994 The French spend about two hours a day at the dining tablealmost six years of their lives! This program shows viewers how to make a reservation at a restaurant as well as how to order a quick lunch and a complete dinner. The video also travels to Strasbourg for La Journée du Goûta day when chefs visit schools to educate childrens palatesand a visit to a family-run wine pub known as a winstub. A BBC Production. A part of the series The French Experience, Series 1. (French with English subtitles, 14 minutes)
The Ultimate Guide to Spanish Pronunciation
Introduction to Perfect Spanish Pronunciation: The Ultimate Guide to Spanish Pronunciation Video, Intermediate - Senior High, 00:01:17, Innovative Language, 2014 Pronunciation is the key to clear communication in any language and in this video series, you'll learn to perfect your Spanish pronunciation! Whether you're new to Spanish or have been studying for a while and want to polish your pronunciation, this series is for you.
Spanish Vowels & Diphthongs: The Ultimate Guide to Spanish Pronunciation Video, Intermediate - Senior High, 00:04:54, Innovative Language, 2014 Pronunciation is the key to clear communication in any language and in this video series, you'll learn to perfect your Spanish pronunciation! Whether you're new to Spanish or have been studying for a while and want to polish your pronunciation, this series is for you.
The Ultimate Guide to French Pronunciation
Top 5 French Mistakes to Avoid: The Ultimate Guide to French Pronunciation Video, Intermediate - Senior High, 00:04:48, Innovative Language, 2014 Pronunciation is the key to clear communication in any language and in this video series, you'll learn to perfect your French pronunciation! Whether you're new to French or have been studying for a while and want to polish your pronunciation, this series is for you.
New Consonants: The Ultimate Guide to French Pronunciation Video, Intermediate - Senior High, 00:02:55, Innovative Language, 2014 Pronunciation is the key to clear communication in any language and in this video series, you'll learn to perfect your French pronunciation! Whether you're new to French or have been studying for a while and want to polish your pronunciation, this series is for you.
La Tienda De Luis Series
La Fiesta
Video, Intermediate - Junior High, 00:14:19, New Dimension Media, 2003
Luis changes his shop into a cafe. His cooking is disastrous, so the children help him make a birthday party for Maria and get everyone to the town fiesta. Learn about food, drink, ingredients, exclamations, days of the week, and fiestas.
La Nueva Ayudante
Video, Intermediate - Junior High, 00:14:14, New Dimension Media, 2003
Luis has just started to set up his shop with the children's help when his eccentric aunt, Tia Maria, announces she will come to help him. Meet each child by name and learn Spanish words associated with their school and family life. Personal greetings, numbers one through ten, shop names, some common verbs, and question forms are introduced.
Quiero Ir De Excursion
Video, Intermediate - Junior High, 00:14:16, New Dimension Media, 2003
The shop has become a travel agency, so Luis takes some children to see the mountains, while Maria takes others to the beach. Learn about other countries where Spanish is spoken, and the Spanish words for places in a town, transportation, seasons, weather, and directions.
Spanish Alphabet
ABC: Las Letras en Espanol
Video, Primary - Junior High, 00:16:48, Academic Media Network, 2000
Learn how to properly pronounce each letter of the alphabet in Spanish and see how they are used in Spanish words.
Spanish Language Tree Series
Additional Articles of Clothing Video, Intermediate - Senior High, 00:01:37, Language Tree, 2014 The Language Tree series leads students through the basics of learning the Spanish language. This lesson teaches viewers various words for clothing.
Articles of Clothing Video, Intermediate - Senior High, 00:02:10, Language Tree, 2014 The Language Tree series leads students through the basics of learning the Spanish language. This lesson teaches viewers various words for clothing.
Animals Video, Intermediate - Senior High, 00:00:54, Language Tree, 2013 This Language Tree series leads students through the basics of learning the Spanish language. This lesson teaches viewers names for animals.
Espana Viva
Asking for Directions: Espana Viva Video, Intermediate - College/Adult, 00:24:10, BBC, 1987 The Cantabrian village of Santillano was an important pilgrimage site in the Middle Ages. In this program Yolanda Vazquez talks with residents who welcome tourists to their town, and also meets with a local artisan who prefers to work away from the crowds. Viewers learn how to ask for directions-and understand the replies. A BBC Production. Part of the series Espana Viva. (24 minutes)
Buying Souvenirs: Espana Viva Video, Intermediate - College/Adult, 00:24:09, BBC, 1987 Catching up on a few "musts" for any visitor to Seville, in this program host Yolanda Vazquez advises on buying souvenir plates, and planning an outing to a flamenco dance performance. The city's oldest ceramics workshop, known for its geometric-patterned tiles, and a school that teaches the art of flamenco dance, are featured. A BBC Production. Part of the series Espana Viva. (15 minutes)
Dining Out: Espana Viva Video, Intermediate - College/Adult, 00:24:04, BBC, 1987 Whether it's dining out in a fine restaurant or getting snacks in a tapas bar, this program lets viewers know which phrases to use to order appetizers, meals, and desserts while in Spain. In addition, host Yolanda Vazquez visits a cooking school where chefs prepare dishes from a variety of regions, and introduces a food writer who discusses popular culinary choices. A BBC Production. Part of the series Espana Viva. (24 minutes)
Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish Series
This 52-part Annenberg Learner series teaches speaking, listening, and comprehension skills in Spanish. This telenovela, or Spanish soap opera, immerses students in everyday situations with native speakers and introduces the cultures, accents, and dialects of Mexico, Spain, Argentina, and Puerto Rico. Understanding of Spanish and appreciation of many Hispanic cultures increase as students become absorbed in the mysterious and entertaining story.
Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish Unit I, Part 1 Video, Senior High - College/Adult, 00:26:04, Annenberg Learner, 1992 This first episode of the tele-course Destinos introduces Spanish vocabulary as cognates:family members; grammar: ser and vivir en; articles and gender, possession. An overview of the 52 episodes that develop the mystery story showcases the countries that will be highlighted. An introduction explains the best way to take advantage of this interactive learning format. Follow the steps of Mexican American lawyer, Raquel Rodriguez, as she follows clues to find the missing person.
Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish Unit I, Part 2 Video, Senior High - College/Adult, 00:27:06, Annenberg Learner, 1992 This episode of Destinos introduces students to Spanish through an entertaining telenovela set in Spain. The following topics are taught: Vocabulary: cognates; family members. Grammar: ser; articles and gender; possession. conversational Spanish;Spanish review;narrative Spanish;Spanish vocabulary;cognates;family members;padre;hijo;hermanos;viver;esposa;familia;perdonome;teatro;hija;mis hijos
Un viaje a Sevilla, España: Unit II, Part 1 Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish Video, Senior High - College/Adult, 00:27:08, Annenberg Learner, 1992 This episode of Destinos introduces students to Spanish through an entertaining telenovela set in Spain. The following topics are taught: Vocabulary: numbers (0-21); animals. Grammar: hay; estar; ir; present tense (regular verbs); subject pronouns; interrogatives. Spanish language;Seville;Holy Week;Church of Santa Ana;numbers;geography of spain;numbers;grammar;vocabulary