Library of Resources
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Welcome to my Library of Resources where I share Spanish resources for students and teachers
Here you will be able to find many resources that I have created for Spanish teachers and students across the world. You may use them with my Youtube Videos or simply use them as you learn or teach Spanish.
In this library, you’ll find everything you need to learn Spanish, including:
- Grammar handouts: These handouts cover all the essential Spanish grammar concepts, from basic pronouns to advanced verb tenses.
- Vocabulary lists: These lists contain thousands of Spanish words and phrases, organized by topic.
- Comprehensible input videos: These videos are designed to help you improve your listening comprehension by exposing you to real-world Spanish.
- Fill-in-the-blank activities: These activities help you practice your grammar and vocabulary skills.
- And much more!
All of Teacher Catalina’s resources are free to download, so there’s no excuse not to start learning Spanish today!
Spanish Grammar at a Glance
These handouts were created to use as a reference in a variety of Grammar topics in Spanish. Think of them as a summary of specific grammar concepts. They contain the critical information and focus on the must-know points of the lesson.
Adjectives: Adjectives in Spanish must match in gender and number to the noun they describe. There is a general rule to follow. Learn more about how to use adjectives in Spanish using this handout.
Subject Pronouns in Spanish: This handout summarizes all of the subject pronouns (yo, tú, él, ella, Ud., nosotros(as), vosotros(as), ellos, ellas, Uds.) in Spanish and provides a few tips to help you remember.
The Verb Ser: Ser in Spanish means (to be). Learn how to conjugate the verb ser to talk about how people and things are. Ser is an irregular verbs. Therefore, it is essential to memorize its conjugations.
The Verb Estar: Learn how to conjugate the present tense of the verb Estar (to be) in Spanish. Estar is an irregular verb; therefore, it is important to memorize its conjugations. Estar can be used to talk about how we feel (emotions and also temporary conditions). In addition, learn how to use Estar to talk about where things are in general and also where they are in relation to other people or things.
The Verb Gustar: Gustar is used to talk about what we like, however, its literal meaning is “something is pleasing to me”. Because of this we have to use indirect object pronouns since the subject is NOT the one performing the action. Gustar doesn’t work like a regular -ar verb therefore we have to be careful how to conjugate it. There are two forms of the verb gustar (gusta for singular things and gustan for plural things). In addition we also learn how to use gustar + infinitives to talk about the things we like to do. For example, I like to sing. Me gusta cantar.
The Verb Encantar: The verb encantar is used to talk about things we love. Think of it as a higher degree of gustar which is to like. The verb encantar works just like the verb gustar. We have to use indirect object pronouns and there are two forms of the verb (encanta and encantan).
The Verb Parecer: The verb parecer is used to talk about how something may seem to us. It works just like the verbs gustar and encantar. There are two forms of the verb parecer (parece and parecen). We have to use indirect object pronouns with the verb parecer.
The Verb Tener: Tener (to have) is an irregular verb. Learn how to conjugate this verb in the present tense. Tener is also use with certain expressions in Spanish to talk about things such as: hunger, age, thirst, fear.
Tener que + Infinitive: Learn how to use the verb tener (to have) + the infinitive of a verb to learn how to talk about the things you and others have to do. For example, I have to clean the dishes. Tengo que lavar los platos.
-ar Verbs: Learning how to conjugate verbs that end in -ar is an essential skill in Spanish. To conjugate -ar verbs in the present tense we must take off the -ar and add a new ending depending on who is performing the action.
-er Verbs: Learning how to conjugate verbs that end in -er is an essential skill in Spanish. To conjugate -er verbs in the present tense we must take off the -er and add a new ending depending on who is performing the action.
-ir Verbs: Learning how to conjugate verbs that end in -ir is an essential skill in Spanish. To conjugate -ir verbs in the present tense we must take off the -ir and add a new ending depending on who is performing the action.
Stem Changing Verbs e-ie: There are some verbs that are stem changing verbs. That means in addition to having a change in the ending, they also have a change in the stem. These specific verbs have an e in the stem that changes to ie in all forms except for nosotros and vosotros.
Stem Changing Verbs o-ue: There are some verbs that are stem changing verbs. That means in addition to having a change in the ending, they also have a change in the stem. These specific verbs have an o in the stem that changes to ue in all forms except for nosotros and vosotros.
Stem Changing Verbs e-i: There are some verbs that are stem changing verbs. That means in addition to having a change in the ending, they also have a change in the stem. These specific verbs have an e in the stem that changes to i in all forms except for nosotros and vosotros.
The Verb ir: Ir is an irregular verb. The verb means to go. To talk about where someone is going we use ir a + place.
Reflexive Verbs: Reflexive verbs are verbs in which the subject and the object of the verb are the same. In other words, the person that performs the action receives the action. We must use reflexive pronouns with reflexive verbs.
Present Progressive: It is used to talk about the actions that are taking place (now). To form the present progressive use the present tense of the verb estar plus the present participle of the verb.
The Verb Doler: Doler is used to talk about pain or when something hurts. It works very similar to the verb Gustar. To use doler, we must use indirect object pronouns instead of subject pronouns.
Go-Verbs: These verbs are irregular. They have a -go in the Yo form. To learn how to conjugate them, always remember to check the yo form of the verb. Common go verbs are: hacer, poner, salir and traer.
Preterite of -ar verbs: The preterite is used to talk about an action that occurred at a specific point in the past. The action was completed. To conjugate -ar verbs in the preterite, take off the -ar and add new endings (different than those in the present tense).
Preterite of -er & -ir verbs: The preterite is used to talk about an action that occurred at a specific point in the past. The action was completed. To conjugate -er & -ir verbs in the preterite, take off the -er or -ir and add new endings (different from those in the present tense).
Comprehensible Input & Listening Activities
Here you will find all of my Comprehensible Input Videos and some activities to go along with them. We all know Comprehensible Input is a powerful tool to help our students learn and retain the target language. Part of my goal is to also show students that by using context clues they can understand the language.
Comprehensible Input Videos: Here is a handout with all many Comprehensible Input Videos fully in Spanish. These videos have been developed with the Spanish student in mind. Watch these videos to help you train your ear and get better at understanding Spanish
Buscando el avión (Listening Activity): Watch this video fully in Spanish. In this Video Teacher Catalina tries to find an airplane that crashed years ago in the mountains of North Carolina. This handout has the entire script in Spanish and lots of cues and pictures to help you identify new vocabulary words.
Colombian Calentado for Breakfast: Watch this Comprehensible Input video fully in Spanish. In this Video Teacher Catalina talked you through her breakfast routine while teaching you how to make a traditional Colombian breakfast called Calentado.
El Déjà vu de St. Augustine, Florida. The oldest city in the United States: Learn Spanish while visiting the oldest city in the United States. We will learn Spanish while discussing how the city reminds me of another one in Colombia. Learn new vocabulary and practice your Spanish while following along with the provided handout.
Spanish Grammar Fill-in-the-Blank Handouts
These are fill-in-the-blank handouts that students can fill out while watching my grammar videos or after they have mastered a concept in order to review.
Subject Pronouns: Watch, Listen and Pay attention to the Subject Pronouns In Spanish Video. Then, fill in the blanks by reflecting on your progress on this concept and the learning you have acquired.
Noun and Adjective Agreement in Spanish: Watch, Listen and Pay attention to the Noun and Adjective Agreement video. Then, fill in the blanks by reflecting on your progress on this concept and the learning you have acquired.
Conjugating -ar Verbs in Spanish: Watch, Listen and Pay attention to the Conjugating -ar Verbs in Spanish Video. Then, fill in the blanks by reflecting on your progress on this concept and the learning you have acquired.
Conjugating -er & -ir Verbs in Spanish: Watch, Listen and Pay attention to the Conjugating -er & -ir Verbs in Spanish Video. Then, fill in the blanks by reflecting on your progress on this concept and the learning you have acquired.
Spanish Vocabulary
These handouts will help you review essential vocabulary in Spanish
The house – La Casa: This handout provides you with videos and vocabulary to review terms related to the house in Spanish.
Spanish Videos All in One Place
This handout was requested by Spanish Teachers to be able to share important topic Spanish videos with their students.
Spanish Lesson Ideas for Teachers using Teacher Catalina Videos:
Here is a compilation of ideas that many Spanish Teachers have shared with us on how they are using some of our videos to create lessons and activities.
Elementary School Spanish Resources and Activities
The following resources are for Elementary age children. Adult learners can also use them to review basic concepts in a simple and engaging way.
Greetings in Spanish: Learn how to greet people in Spanish. Lesson and Activity.
Farm Animals in Spanish: Learn basic animal names in Spanish. Lesson and Activity.
Colors in Spanish: Learn basic colors in Spanish. Lesson and Activity.
Family members in Spanish: Learn how to talk about your family in Spanish. Lesson and Activity.
Learn numbers 1-10 in Spanish: Learn to count in Spanish from 1-10. Lesson and Activity.
Traveling in Spanish: Learn how to talk about travel in Spanish. Lesson and Activity.
The Verb Gustar and Food in Spanish: Learn how to talk about things you like to eat in Spanish. Lesson and Activity.
Big and Small in Spanish: Learn how to use the adjectives big and small in Spanish by describing animals. Lesson and Activity.
Parts of the Body in Spanish: Learn the parts of the body in Spanish and play Simon says to review. Lesson and Activity.
The Verb Doler in Spanish: Learn how to use the Verb Doler to talk about body parts that may hurt. Lesson and Activity.
School Supplies in Spanish: Learn to talk about school supplies in Spanish. Lesson and Activity.
Planning a Party in Spanish: Learn vocabulary about parties and how to plan a party in Spanish. Lesson and Activity.
My bedroom in Spanish: Learn to talk about the things in your bedroom in Spanish. Lesson and Activity.
Virtual Teacher Resources
Here you will find resources for online virtual classes.
Virtual Classroom Class Rules and Procedures: Download this image. Add it to your Presentation (Power Point or Google Slides) and edit with your own information:
Preparing for your Virtual Class: Share this file with your students before they attend your Virtual Class.