Spanish alphabet
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The Spanish alphabet or abecedario is made up of 27 letters. It also includes an extra letter, the ñ, which is not part of the English alphabet.
The Spanish abecedario is divided into two main groups:
*Historically, Ch/Ll were considered distinct letters in Spanish. However, nowadays, they are not considered letters anymore according to the Real Académia Española.
The table here below displays the letters of the Spanish alphabet and it will give you some tips on how to pronounce them alone and in combination with others letters.
A, B, C, CH, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, LL, M, N, Ñ, O, P Q, R, RR, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Letter | Letter name | Pronunciation tips |
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A/a | [a] | Animal (animal) |
B/b | [be] | The Spanish B is pretty similar to the English one but sometimes it might sound like a V, especially when it occurs between two vowels. Bonito (pretty) Abecedario (alphabet) |
C/c | [ce] | Casa (house / home) Before e and i, this letter is pretty similar to a simple S (put the tip of your tongue between your teeth and you will sound like a real Spanish): Cena (dinner) |
CH/ch | [che] | China (China) |
D/d | [de] | Diente (tooth) |
E/e | [e] | Elefante (elephant) |
F/f | [efe] | Falsificar (to counterfeit) |
G/g | [ge] | Gorra (cap) Before e and i, it is more similar to a harsh H in English. Gente (people) |
H/h | [ache] | This letter is generally silent: Hostal (guesthouse) In words adopted by other languages, this letter sounds like an aspirated H: Hawai (Hawaii) |
I/i | [i] | Iniciar (to begin) |
J/j | [jota] | The letter jota always sounds like a harsh H (like G before e and i). It never sounds like the English J of Juliette. Julio (July) |
K/k | [ca] | Kaki (khaki) |
L/l | [ele] | Lago (lake) |
LL/ll | [doble ele] | This letter sounds like Y in English yellow: Lluvia (rain) |
M/m | [eme] | Madre (mother) |
N/n | [ene] | Noviembre (November) |
Ñ/ñ | [eñe] | This letter sounds like NI in English onion: Dueño (owner) |
O/o | [o] | Coco (coconut) |
P/p | [pe] | Padre (father) |
Q/q | [cu] | The Spanish Q is always followed by the letter U: Quebrar (to break) |
R/r | [ere] | Cara (face) At the beginning of the word, the Spanish R is way stronger than when it stands alone: Rosa (rose / pink) |
RR/rr | [doble ere] | Doubling the R make it stronger, indeed: Perro (dog) |
S/s | [ese] | Saber (to know) |
T/t | [te] | Tomar (to take) |
U/u | [u] | This letter sounds like OO in English cool: Mucho (many) |
V/v | [uve] | This letter sounds like the Spanish B (they are often mistaken one for another): Vaso (glass) |
W/w | [uve doble] | Wifi (Wi-Fi) |
X/x | [equis] | This letter sounds like KS in English socks: Sexto (sixth) In place and person names, it is close to the Spanish jota though: México (Mexico) |
Y/y | [ i grieca] | Yogur (yogurt) |
Z/z | [zeta] | This letter is mostly pronounced like the English S: Zapato (shoe) |
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Hola a todos! Hello everyone! I am Alexandra, native Spanish and Certified Primary Teacher with 10 years of experience in teaching different subjects, especially English, to students of all ages and levels: from little girls to teenagers, adults and enterprises.
I am passionate about education and what I understand as an excelent teacher is one who is committed to the important job we perform by trying to connect with our students, listen and observe them in order to adjust to their personal needs and ways of learning as well as their interests and curiosities. This guarantees a greater connection, motivation and involvement of those students and, therefore, a more optimal and efficient teaching and learning process.
I have been curious since I was born and this leads me to constantly study and learn new things in a self-taught way and through my students. I also have the abilities to listen, observe and adapt well developed. In addition, as I am also a Graphic Designer. Therefore, my materials and methods tend to be self-designed and created, very visual and dynamic and they help me enhance my students' curiosity, motivation and learning.
To ensure that my students learn quickly and efficiently, I use materials that contribute to the content in an experiential, practical and cooperative way. Thus, these are the methods I use the most: experiential learning, project-based and practice learning, collaborative learning, Flipped Classroom and gamification. My materials are not only on paper, but tend to be digital through various platforms and multimedia tools that allow learning, adding and building further on what we are learning as well as my students to be able to collaborate and do projects together. In addition, I try to transfer the practice outside the classroom to real life. All this makes my students learn quickly and significantly while they enjoy all the different activities we are doing.
As you can see, I am very dynamic, creative and innovative. I am ready to start helping you in your learning process of the Spanish (Spanish), Basque or English language, even a basic level of French!
And you, are you ready? See you in our sessions!
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Alexandra is a great Spanish teacher! Her creative way of teaching makes classes fun and enjoyable. The homework is very useful and helps me practice Spanish naturally throughout the day. Highly recommend her to anyone wanting to learn Spanish in a fun and practical way!
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Hello everyone!
My name is Wanda, I'm 27 and I'm French.
I have a Master's Degree in Teaching French as a Foreign Language from the University of Sorbonne Nouvelle, Paris, as well as 3 years of teaching experience (face-to-face, remote courses, or group classes).
I can teach you everything from grammar to culture, but I am particularly able to help you get a better pronunciation! Indeed, I also have a Master's Degree in Linguistics, for which I wrote a thesis about the pronunciation of people learning French as a foreign language =)
Regarding pronunciation, I'll help you without any judgment and only if you express the need to improve!
I studied one year in Japan (Osaka) where I gave French classes at the University of Kansai. During this time, I met a lot of people from various background and I became very open-minded and comfortable with different cultures.
What I like the most in teaching French is getting to meet and know people from different cultures =)
So, I'll be waiting for you! =)
See you soon,
Wanda
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Wanda is a professional native French teacher that can help you to master the language! She has a lot of experience with individual and group lessons and great learning materials.
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Hello everyone! My name is Matias Pizarro, but you can call me Matt. I am 30 years old, and I am from Argentina.
At first, teaching online was a challenge, not for the knowledge, the didactic or the way to get to students, but for the whole new set of resources at my disposal and how to use them effectively. The variety of tricks with the camera, magic, puppets, the limit was my imagination; that feeling was really overwhelming. But, as I said at first, I took this as a challenge, a new way of expanding my inner resourses and finally, widening my understanding about teaching.
Working with kids was the most important and significant choice in my professional career as a teacher, because I discovered the real meaning of being an educator. I understood that it's not just about teaching the subject, but guiding and supporting students; being an inspiring person. I like to comprehend teaching by a very beautiful phrase that stands: Be the person that you needed when you were young.
If you choose me as your teacher, I promise that you will learn a lot of things while having a great time together!
See you in our class! Bye!
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The classes are a wonderful balance of textbook work and general speaking and reading, which is great to help with pronunciation and real life Spanish conversations.
The only I ask from students is that they want to learn and to share their stories as I will
I hold a Certificate in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language from Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru. My bachelor degree is Modern Languages from Universidad de Margarita but still I am learning everyday speacially from my students.
I started my experience as an assistant Spanish teacher at CELA Spanish School in Margarita island, eight years ago. Then I moved to London for one year and worked as one to one Spanish tutor. Today I am currently living in Madrid and work as a Spanish Teacher
on line. Hope I can meet you and help you in this beautiful process. See you soon!!!
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Susana is a really nice teacher, with experience teaching both online and in person. She structures her classes in a different way according to her student's level, but she always covers each one of the language learning skills. Her teaching materials are good and she also does a great use of online tools.
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Dear all,
My name is Giovanna, I am Italian and I live in Rome. I am a foreign language teacher of state secondary school. I teach Italian language and culture at the cultural association "Il Mondo che Vorrei" of my city.
I have a degree in foreign languages and literatures and a degree in education. I have acquired two teaching qualifications and 3 masters, including the last one in Italian language and culture for foreigners.
I have over ten years of experience in teaching to children, teens and adults.
Why choosing me? Because my method works. I don't use a traditional approach: I start with a theme topic and then I go into detail on language functions and skills. I prepare students for language certifications at all levels. I don't just teach the language: my lessons will be a language journey through a full immersion of art, music, cuisine, fashion, tourism and culture at 360 °, all Made in Italy. And there will be some nice surprises of authentic "on the road" lessons
I'm waiting for you!
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I have also worked with children and adults with special needs and language disorders (dyslexia for example), so If you need specialized methods in learning a second language, I can help you!
Wish to meet you!
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Hello. I am Kate. Born and raised in Siberia, Russia, I've always been crazy about languages. I had English at school, then learnt Chinese at university in China (4 years of study), then Italian in Italy. I started teaching Russian as a foreign language 5 years ago when I moved to China. My experience in learning languages helps me understand my students better. Besides using communicative activities, presentations, videos and other available materials, I often develop my own activities and worksheets based on authentic texts or videos. I will help you to improve your converstional skills. Thank you for your interest - I look forward to seeing you in my classes!
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Ekaterina is a very friendly teacher and focussed to teach you the Russian language in her very communicative approach. I can really recommend her!
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Qualified Spanish teacher with experience at all levels and especially beginners. Speak since your first class.
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Book a free class for more information. Group class available.
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Hello! Daniel Lane here!
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6 years teaching experience, teaching all ages, but specialist with ages 11+ of all levels and with Cambridge/ certificado de idiomas.
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I like to use a combination of articles online plus a variety of presentations which are as interactive as possible. Text books are sometimes used to reinforce certain things taught in class.
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Daniel is a very competent teacher, who I can really recommend. He is experienced and well equipped to prepare various language certificates or exams with you.
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I'm a French teacher since 5 years, all levels : from A1 till C2. I usually teach in French Institute (Senegal, Morocco). I'm actually expatriate with my family in Senegal :-)
I'm in love with my job and that a chance ! I get several diplomas on online teaching and I love searching the funniest way to teach French !
Since 2019 I'm also jury for the DELF and the DALF. So if you want to pass those exams I can prepare you to it in the best way :-)
Before becoming a French teacher I was an Engineer in Tourism and Hotels Industry. I did several training in this professional speciality.
Intercultural contacts make me alive we have so much to share : I will make you discover my culture and I hope you will make me discover yours !
Learning French can be fun believe me : gramma games, vocabulary enigmas ; I will try my best to make those lessons entertaining and efficient !
See us soon !
Elise
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Elisa teaches French to foreign adults and teenager. She adaptes her lessons to students level and demands. Her French courses are very attractive : you can learn French by games, videos, films extract or traduction. Elise is involved in each step of student progress : for each exercises made she asks you questions for practicing your French prononciation and speaking. She is passioned and smiling person, I recommend her !
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Hola a todos! Hello everyone! I am Alexandra, native Spanish and Certified Primary Teacher with 10 years of experience in teaching different subjects, especially English, to students of all ages and levels: from little girls to teenagers, adults and enterprises.
I am passionate about education and what I understand as an excelent teacher is one who is committed to the important job we perform by trying to connect with our students, listen and observe them in order to adjust to their personal needs and ways of learning as well as their interests and curiosities. This guarantees a greater connection, motivation and involvement of those students and, therefore, a more optimal and efficient teaching and learning process.
I have been curious since I was born and this leads me to constantly study and learn new things in a self-taught way and through my students. I also have the abilities to listen, observe and adapt well developed. In addition, as I am also a Graphic Designer. Therefore, my materials and methods tend to be self-designed and created, very visual and dynamic and they help me enhance my students' curiosity, motivation and learning.
To ensure that my students learn quickly and efficiently, I use materials that contribute to the content in an experiential, practical and cooperative way. Thus, these are the methods I use the most: experiential learning, project-based and practice learning, collaborative learning, Flipped Classroom and gamification. My materials are not only on paper, but tend to be digital through various platforms and multimedia tools that allow learning, adding and building further on what we are learning as well as my students to be able to collaborate and do projects together. In addition, I try to transfer the practice outside the classroom to real life. All this makes my students learn quickly and significantly while they enjoy all the different activities we are doing.
As you can see, I am very dynamic, creative and innovative. I am ready to start helping you in your learning process of the Spanish (Spanish), Basque or English language, even a basic level of French!
And you, are you ready? See you in our sessions!
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Alexandra is a great Spanish teacher! Her creative way of teaching makes classes fun and enjoyable. The homework is very useful and helps me practice Spanish naturally throughout the day. Highly recommend her to anyone wanting to learn Spanish in a fun and practical way!
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Hello everyone!
My name is Wanda, I'm 27 and I'm French.
I have a Master's Degree in Teaching French as a Foreign Language from the University of Sorbonne Nouvelle, Paris, as well as 3 years of teaching experience (face-to-face, remote courses, or group classes).
I can teach you everything from grammar to culture, but I am particularly able to help you get a better pronunciation! Indeed, I also have a Master's Degree in Linguistics, for which I wrote a thesis about the pronunciation of people learning French as a foreign language =)
Regarding pronunciation, I'll help you without any judgment and only if you express the need to improve!
I studied one year in Japan (Osaka) where I gave French classes at the University of Kansai. During this time, I met a lot of people from various background and I became very open-minded and comfortable with different cultures.
What I like the most in teaching French is getting to meet and know people from different cultures =)
So, I'll be waiting for you! =)
See you soon,
Wanda
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Wanda is a professional native French teacher that can help you to master the language! She has a lot of experience with individual and group lessons and great learning materials.
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Emanuela is an experienced teacher, with several classes with students of different ages. Emanuela’s classes are often paired up with media tools, to keep each student interested and engaged. The lessons are structured to respond to the students’ needs and wants, and so is the teaching method, tailored to the student’s style of study.
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Hello everyone! My name is Matias Pizarro, but you can call me Matt. I am 30 years old, and I am from Argentina.
At first, teaching online was a challenge, not for the knowledge, the didactic or the way to get to students, but for the whole new set of resources at my disposal and how to use them effectively. The variety of tricks with the camera, magic, puppets, the limit was my imagination; that feeling was really overwhelming. But, as I said at first, I took this as a challenge, a new way of expanding my inner resourses and finally, widening my understanding about teaching.
Working with kids was the most important and significant choice in my professional career as a teacher, because I discovered the real meaning of being an educator. I understood that it's not just about teaching the subject, but guiding and supporting students; being an inspiring person. I like to comprehend teaching by a very beautiful phrase that stands: Be the person that you needed when you were young.
If you choose me as your teacher, I promise that you will learn a lot of things while having a great time together!
See you in our class! Bye!
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Matias Alejandro has 10 years of experience in teaching English and Spanish to people of all ages and cultures. During his lessons he will use video and books to help you achieve your goals.
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