learning through reading
As I’ve shared in one of my previous posts, reading in your target language is one good way to get a grasp of that language. I regret not being able to go deeper on this topic on that post, so that’s what I’ll be doing here. I’ll be giving you tips on how and where to go to learn Spanish by reading.
If you like being updated on current events, then reading the newspaper is a good option to go. El Diario La Prensa is a daily newspaper in New York City covering race, & ethnic society and culture. It’s published every day, so you’ll be sure to get fresh news IN SPANISH.
For online reading practice, you can go to http://www.spanishpronto.com/spanishpronto/readingpractice.html where you would find topics on Spanish culture, with highlights on terms that you might find useful in the future. The article is written in English, but you have the option to read it in Spanish by clicking on a link. The site gives you terms to remember depending on your level (beginner, intermediate, advanced), so be sure to check this out.
You can also visit http://www.ihes.com/bcn/spanish/reading.html, where you would find a vast selection of Spanish stories, novels and articles all written in Spanish. The sites are written entirely in Spanish, so you better learn if you don’t want to get lost.
May I also suggest using bilingual books for beginners? This is the kind of book where both English and Spanish texts appear side-by-side. Excellent way to practice your comprehension, as you could easily compare English with the Spanish translation. http://www.myibros.com offers excellent bilingual books for children while http://multilingualbooks.com/spanbil.html offers great selection for adults.
I am a wide reader myself, and I believe in the power reading has. You can certainly learn a lot from reading, and learning a new language is no exception. I hope I was able to help you through this post. Good luck!
