0.3.2: Auditory Studying
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In an online class, it will be incredibly important that you incorporate ways to listen to Spanish while you study. It's easy to get caught reading through the Canvas modules without hearing the pronunciation of the words.
This semester you will meet with a native coach in LinguaMeeting once a week. The danger of studying that way will come when you are talking to someone and either don't pronounce the word correctly, or you don't understand the word when someone else says it. It can be incredibly frustrating when you spend time reading through vocabulary lists. Make sure to devote time to hearing the words as well!
Here are a few ways that you can listen to Spanish while studying:
- Review the Pronunciation sections for each module frequently. There are many vocabulary words with clickable audio that you can use. Practice repeating the words out loud after you hear them.
- Listen to any lecture videos or EdPuzzle videos that your teacher uses in the course.
- All of the Quizlet flashcards have a pronunciation button.
- There is free tutoring at Butler - you can use these sessions as practice conversation partners! Use the unit Repasos to think of conversations topics with your tutor.