Showing posts with label Languages. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Languages. Show all posts

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Pronunciation Reference Source



Forvo is the largest pronunciation guide in the world. Ever wondered how a word is pronounced? Ask for that word or name, and another user will pronounce it for you. You can also help others recording your pronunciations in your own language."
Why register
1. Choose your main language and pronounce faster
2. Rate and discuss other people´s pronunciations
3. Keep track of your added and pronounced words
4. Download mp3 audio pronunciations

This will be a great resource for a library to support the language classes. Students will be able to hear native speakers pronunce words with their proper inflection.

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Student Notebook Spanish Dictionary 2nd ed..

Random House. Student Notebook Spanish Dictionary 2nd ed..
Random, 2007. 140p $3.99 978-037572-252-3

After the dictionary there is a special section in English and Spanish of Irregular verbs, Weights and measures, food terms, colors, animals, clothing, body parts, months of the year, and useful phrases. It has a section that explains SAT Spanish testing and a section for note taking. There is also a chart listing the English abbreviations. In the back cover of the book, you will find a guide for pronouncing the English language.
This is an excellent tool for ESOL students. They can walk around with this excellent tool and always have a tool to consult. MD