-Spanish+Listening+Practice

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Spanish video: This is an example of a story that I wrote in Spanish as an example for our fairy tale assignment in my Native Spanish 1 class. Try and listen to it! Write a summary about what happened in the story, and I'll give you 10 FLIP points. If you want to listen to my native speakers' stories, check out my youtube channel at [|RHS youtube channel].

Interactive Listening Comprehension Activity: Podcasts and videos: What is a podcast? It's a multimedia digital file made available via subscription on the Internet for downloading to a portable media player, computer, etc. It can be audio-only as well as contain a video component. The point of a podcast is that it can be downloaded by other users. Note: Not all of these links will open at school.
 * [|Mi Vida Loca - Interactive Soap Opera]
 * Spanish 1 students, if you complete this whole soap opera series, I will give you 30 FLIP points!
 * Spanish 2 students, if you complete this whole soap opera series, you will get 15 FLIP points. It's all a of review of Spanish 1 material.
 * [|News in Slow Spanish]
 * [|Learn Spanish: Survival Guide]
 * [|Spanish Pod 101]
 * [|Spanish Pod]
 * [|Trying to Learn Spanish]
 * [|Notes in Spanish]
 * [|SSL4YOU - Spanish Language for Everyone]
 * [|Discover Spanish]
 * [|Spanish Interviews]
 * [|Modern Language Podcast Series]
 * [|TV Sitcom from Lingus]
 * [|Impressiones de España]
 * [|Coffee Break Spanish]
 * [|Cuisine from Spain]
 * [|Miniconferencias en español]

Authentic Materials: Note: Some of these are more difficult. Therefore, pay attention to the cultural content, the pronunciation of the words, and any vocab words you might recognize. Now it's your turn! Optional Assignment worth up to **100 points**. Task: Create a digital vocabulary or grammar lesson from a topic not yet covered in class. Use the next chapter in our book. You may work with a partner or in a group setting. Not only will you have to become an expert in the material, but you will have to spend time to create a high-quality podcast that we will share with other Spanish students across the nation. This can be done at any point throughout the year. Remember, a podcast can be audio only or a multimedia project. What do I need to create a podcast? How do I make a podcast?
 * [|Nuevos Horizontes]
 * [|BBC Estudio 834]
 * [|Hablemos de cine]
 * [|Escucha Verde]
 * [|Personalidades]
 * 1) a microphone, a webcam, or a FLIP cam - I have a microphone and a FLIP cam that you can borrow.
 * 2) a computer with internet connection
 * 3) audio recording/editing software: e.g. Audacity (free downloadable software), GarageBand (Apple), Windows Movie Maker, Myna, or Sound Recorder
 * 1) After you have all the required materials, plan out your script. Practice it many times.
 * 2) Record yourself. You may need to do this more than once to get the best audio.
 * 3) Edit (add images, music, cut, divide into chapters/sections/fade in/out, etc.)
 * 4) Export to desktop
 * 5) Publish/upload: embed it in a discussion topic on this wiki AND put it on [|www.youtube.com] or put on a podcast syndicating service like iTunes, [|www.iPodder.org], [|www.podcastvideos.org], etc.
 * 6) Share your podcast with the class!
 * 7) If you still need help, try watching this video. [|How to Make a Podcast]

Here is an example of some Spanish 1 students explaining a simple grammar concept. media type="youtube" key="zAql6D7GXtY?rel=0" height="480" width="640"