When we decide to study any subject, not just Spanish, we can feel overwhelmed with all the information that we can find on the internet, books, etc. One way to make our study process easier is by creating a Spanish study guide.
However, it is impossible to create just one guide to summarize and study all the information. Instead, we have to create different guides; dividing and summarizing by subjects or topics. In our specific quest to create a Spanish study guide, the most important steps are:
- Select the subject(s) or topics you want to learn
- Identify the key information
- Summarize the information in order to include just the most important
- Organize the information in the best way for study and memorization
- Keep in mind that your Spanish study guide is just a tool to study the key information, not to include all information, like explanations or examples. Your guide is not a book.
All the above content helps you to answer a question that many people have in mind, What Should I Study?
Now, What Is a Spanish Study Guide, and Why Is It Useful for Learning Spanish?
A study guide is like a map for language learners. Most maps show you a way to get from point A to point Z, or, to put it in typical treasure map terms, from wherever you are to the big red X that marks the spot where the treasure lies.
Map out the route to great grammar, super speaking skills, effortless reading, and a huge vocabulary. Then, follow the guide and grab the prize!
In general, study guides give you a step-by-step look at what you need to learn in what order. Spanish study guides are useful for independent learning, and for students with teachers or tutors.
Let’s Create Our First Spanish Study Guide:
1.- Level: Beginners
2.-Subjects:
- Some useful phrases for every day
- Numbers and colors
- The article
- Estar, Ser, and Subject Pronouns
- The 20 verbs most used
3.- Creation of Our Spanish Study Guide:
| SPANISH GUIDE 1.0
MOST USEFUL PHRASES Hola = Hello ¿Qué tal?/¿Cómo estás? = How are you? Adiós = Chao Hasta luego = Goodbye ¡Bienvenidos! = Welcome! ¿Cómo te llamas? = What’s your name? Me llamo…= My name is… ¿Cuántos años tienes? = How old are you? Tengo 20 años = I am 20 years old ¿De dónde eres? = Where are you from? Soy de Venezuela = I am from Venezuela ¿A qué te dedicas? = What do you do for work? Soy maestra = I’m a teacher ¿Dónde vives? = I live in Houston Por favor = Please Gracias = Thank you De nada = You’re welcome Disculpe = Excuse me Lo Siento = I’m sorry ¿Cuánto cuesta esto? = How much is this? ¿Qué hora es? = What time is it? ¡Feliz cumpleaños! = Happy birthday! Felicitaciones = Congratulations ¡Feliz Navidad! = Merry Christmas! ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! = Happy New Year! |
NUMBERS 0 = cero
1 = uno 2 = dos 3 = tres 4 = cuatro 5 = cinco 6 = seis 7 = siete 8 = ocho 9 = nueve 10 = diez 11 = once 12 = doce 13 = trece 14 = catorce 15 = quince 16 = dieciseis 17 = diecisiete 18 = dieciocho 19 = diecinueve 20 = veinte 21 = veintiuno 22 = veintidos 23 = veintitres 24 = veinticutro 25 = veinticinco |
26 = veintiseis
27 = veintisiete 28 = veintiocho 29 = veintinueve 30 = treinta 31 = treinta y uno 32 = treinta y dos 33 = treinta y tres 34 = treinta y cuatro 35 = treinta y cinco 36 = treinta y seis 37 = treinta y siete 38 = treinta y ocho 39 = treinta y nueve 40 = cuarenta 50 = cincuenta 60 = sesenta 70= setenta 80 = ochenta 90 = noventa 100 = cien 101 =ciento uno 130 = ciento treinta 139 = ciento treinta y nueve 140 = cinciento cuarenta |
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| THE ARTICLE
The artículo (article): class of word that precedes the noun. There are two types of articles: a) artículo definido or determinado (definite article). Indicates that the entity the noun refers to is known (the receiver of the message knows whom or what is being referred to). Its forms are el, la, los, las. b) artículo indefinido or indeterminado (indefinite article). This indicates that the entity the noun is referring to is not known, and therefore not necessarily identifiable by the receiver of the message. Its forms are un, una, unos, unas |
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| COLORS
Azul claro Anaranjado Verde claro Rosado Azul marino Amarillo Verde oscuro Blanco Rojo Gris Vino tinto Negro |
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| SUBJECT PRONOUNS
YO = I NOSOTROS = WE TU = YOU (informal) ELLOS = THEY (MASCULINE) EL = HE ELLAS = THEY (FEMININE) ELLA = SHE USTEDES = YOU (PLURAL) USTED = YOU (formal) SINGULAR PLURAL
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| SER = TO BE
YO SOY = I AM TU ERES = YOU ARE EL, ELLA, USTED ES = HE, SHE, YOU ARE SINGULAR NOSOTROS SOMOS = WE ARE ELLOS, ELLAS SON = THEY ARE USTEDES SON = YOU ARE PLURAL |
ESTAR = TO BE
YO ESTOY = I AM TU ESTAS = YOU ARE EL, ELLA, USTED ESTA = HE, SHE, YOU ARE SINGULAR NOSOTROS ESTAMOS = WE ARE ELLOS, ELLAS ESTAN = THEY ARE USTEDES ESTAN = YOU ARE PLURAL |
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WHEN USE = SER (7 REASONS)
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WHEN USE = ESTAR (4 REASONS)
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THE MOST USED VERBS
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Now, we have created our first Spanish study guide. As you can see, it’s not too long. However, we have all the information that we needed to study. It is easy to do it, just follow the steps and use your creativity to organize the information. If you study with this Spanish study guide, you can see how easy the process is.
Remember, you can create a study guide for any subject or topic, just follow the same steps. The study guide reduces the time you need to put in, and helps you remember everything you learn.
I hope my blog will be useful for all of you!
Good luck,
Mary Aaron
Mary Aaron