Spanish Self-Directed Learning Activities
Language Learning Center 77-1005, Passport Rewards SP01: The Alphabet
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SP01: The Alphabet
Student Name: _____________________________________ Student ID Number: ______________________
Instructor: _____________________________ Class Level: ______________ Date: _____________________
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Learning Outcomes: You will be able to
Identify the names of letters in the Spanish Alphabet.
Pronunciation of g, ñ, and ll.
Articulate the spelling of words by listening.
Orally produce words containing target sounds.
Section 1: Form
The Spanish alphabet uses the same Roman alphabet used in the English language. However, there are various
differences of which to be aware so that you can confidently practice speaking.
Directions: Listen and practice the name and sound of each letter in Spanish.
Click the red letter in the second column to hear the name of the corresponding letter.
Click the sample word (also in red) in the third column to hear the pronunciation of the sound.
LOOK OUT: The following letters and sounds may be unfamiliar: h, ñ, q, r, z, b and v.
Review the website once again and find the answers to the following questions:
How many letters does the Spanish alphabet have? ___________________________________________
Why are “ch” and “ll” different? Do they belong to the alphabet? ____________________________________
Section 2: Pronunciation
In the following section, youll learn more about the pronunciation for two letters (ñ, g) and one letter
combination (ll). You can hear the pronunciation of these words by searching spanishdict.com.
The Double L
You will see “ll” (elle) in Spanish words. The sound “ll” is pronounced similarly to the English “y” as in “yes”.
Read the following words aloud.
o lluvia (rain)
o llegar (to arrive)
o lleno (full)
o ballena (whale)
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The Letter ñ
The ñ is also a new sound with which you may not be familiar. It sounds like the letters ny in the English word
canyon.
Read the following words aloud.
o España (Spanish)
o señor (Mr.)
o señora (Mrs.)
o compañero (partner)
o baño (bathroom)
o año (year)
o mañana (yesterday)
o niña (girl)
The Letter G
Lastly, spelling affects the pronunciation of g. Read the words aloud after the explanation.
If g is followed by a consonant or the vowels “a, o, u”, then g is pronounced as in the word “go” in
English.
o amiga (friend) o gatos (cats)
o gracias (thanks)
If g is followed by the vowels “e, i”, then g is pronounced as an “h” in the word “hope”.
o gente (people)
o inteligente (intelligent)
o colegio (high school)
If g is followed by the vowels “ue, ui”, then g is pronounced as in the word “go” in English but the “u” is
silent.
o juguete (toy)
o guitarra (guitar)
Section 3: More Pronunciation Practice
Apply the Rules:
Use the rules above (in section 2) to categorize the list of words into “h” sounds and “g” sounds.
o guerra (war)
o gigante (giant/huge)
o ganar (to win)
o girar (to turn)
o gorro (hat)
o gustar (to like)
o girasol (sunflower)
o guiso (stew)
o gimnasio (gymnasium)
g” pronunciation:___________________________________________________________________________________
“h” pronunciation: __________________________________________________________________________________
Then check your answers
by searching the words on spanishdict.com.
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Section 4: Listening Discrimination
Complete the following exercises with a tutor.
Listening:
Listen as the tutor pronounces each of the following words. After each word, orally spell the word using the
Spanish alphabet. For example, the tutor reads the word “libro” and you spell out the word as “ele, i, be, ere,
o”.
lápiz
mañana
clase
zapato
cebolla
guitarra
jabón
chica
niño
hambre
Gilberto
futuro
Speaking:
Pronounce the following words and have the tutor give you feedback on the pronunciation.
acento
calculadora
cultural
ingeniero
imaginar
azul
verdad
hablo
fácil
pizarra
cuaderno
silla
estudiante
diccionario
kilómetro
Section 5: Practice with a tutor!
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DLA.
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