1. Listening & reading in SpanisH

2. LISTENING: What did they just say?
Mental Preparation: Know ahead of time that you’re not going to understand EVERY word.

3. LISTENING: What did they just say?
Think about the context (who is talking, where are they, etc.) Listen to inflection (tone of voice)

4. LISTENING: What did they just say?
Listen for words you do know Try to get the gist first!

5. LISTENING: What did they just say?
Listening is an active process!
Jot notes as you listen.
Not everything goes in order!

6. LISTENING: How to get better?
PRACTICE!
Watch movies & tv shows in Spanish.
Listen to music in Spanish.
Converse in Spanish!
Seek extra listening activities!

7. READING: What does that mean?
Prior knowledge: What do you already know about this theme?

8. READING: What does that mean?
Mental Preparation: Know ahead of time that you’re not going to understand EVERY word.

9. READING: What does that mean?
Think about the context (who is talking, where are they, etc.) Listen to inflection (tone of voice)

10. READING: What does that mean?
Listen for words you do know!
Read for the gist (don’t look up every word)
Stop & process what you’ve read.
Reread!

11. READING: How to get better?
PRACTICE!
Read articles in Spanish.
Read lyrics in Spanish.
Read a book in Spanish!
Seek extra reading activities!