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Spanish Exercises Online: 7 Practice Websites to Strengthen Your Skills
When I first moved to Spain, my Spanish was pretty bad: I didn’t know how to conjugate anything, so I just spoke in the present tense and clarified the time I meant.
But eventually I wanted to have real Spanish conversations with people, and that meant practicing things like tenses and conjugation.
True fluency requires relentless practice.
Luckily for you (and me), there are many great Spanish exercises online that can help you make your way to Spanish fluency.
Contents
- SpanishDict
- FluentU
- StudySpanish.com
- 123TeachMe
- Conjuguemos
- Hola Qué Pasa
- Trent University — Más arriba
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SpanishDict
SpanishDict is a Spanish-English dictionary and is one of the best resources out there for looking up Spanish words. That’s because it includes a long list of nuanced definitions for every word including real-world example sentences. Plus, every verb includes conjugation charts.
SpanishDict is more than just a dictionary, though. Along with being a top-rate translation resource, you can practice your Spanish skills all on the same site with a variety of exercises.
SpanishDict features tons of grammar guides written by real Spanish teachers, each paired with quizzes so you can practice what you’ve learned. Some are multiple-choice while others require you to type your answers, which helps iron the concepts into your brain. They cover everything from beginner concepts to more advanced topics.
On top of grammar, there’s also vocabulary practice that comes with quizzes that you can use to help build your vocabulary.
FluentU
You may have heard that the best way to learn a language is through immersion, but that can be challenging if you can’t actually go to a Spanish-speaking country.
The FluentU language learning program aims to create an immersive learning experience through authentic Spanish content—including music videos, movie trailers, commercials and inspiring talks.
Each video comes with accurate subtitles written by a language expert, a key vocabulary list and a full transcript with audio and flashcards. The subtitles are interactive: To check the definition of a word, just hover your mouse over it, or click on it for even more information and the option to add it as a flashcard to your decks. You can also see how the word is used in other videos on FluentU.
FluentU has several options to practice your language skills. To practice vocabulary, you can use your own flashcards or choose a pre-made themed deck from FluentU. The program will then use a Spaced Repetition System (SRS) to present you with words at perfectly spaced intervals, helping to cement those words in your long-term memory.
You can also practice typing and speaking skills through these exercises, which use a variety of question types to keep things fresh, like multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, translations and “speaking questions” that let you speak your answer out loud if you’re using the iOS or Android app. Every video also has an associated quiz that lets you practice the vocabulary used in the video.
StudySpanish.com
StudySpanish.com includes nine whole units full of multiple lessons that explain grammar with in-depth, easy-to-understand guides that can take you from a beginner to intermediate level.
On this website, you can practice what you’ve learned in each grammar section with a selection of free exercises. With a premium membership, you’ll be able to access more grammar quizzes as well as a “final” that encompasses all the material. The exercises feature different activities like multiple-choice and drop-down cloze.
In addition to the grammar lessons, StudySpanish.com also has sections for pronunciation, vocabulary and verb drills. The vocabulary lists come with flashcards, quizzes and ultimately a final test. There’s even audio so you can practice speaking the words out loud.
123TeachMe
123TeachMe is a useful resource and the exercises available on this website will allow you to study multiple grammar topics, like Spanish tenses and moods, or even work on your translation and reading skills.
While many exercises focus on grammar, vocabulary, reading and translation, if you’re looking for some other exercises, you could also check out the Spanish riddles section and try to solve them.
The website is simple to use and also has a range of extra features like spelling quizzes and Spanish verb lists and conjugations to help you study.
Conjuguemos
When you select a topic, you can study it by either clicking “Graded Practice” or “Flashcards”—or alternatively, you could choose to practice with games! There are a variety of options available depending on the topic, from unique games like Empanada Gobbler and Día de los Verbos (Day of the Verbs) to more classic ones like Verb Battleship and Wordsearch.
There are also a number of games and study options available for vocabulary, covering topics like family, colors, clothing and travel, among others.
Hola Qué Pasa
On this website, there’s a wide array of pages relating to Spanish grammar, covering topics like the different tenses in Spanish to adjectives, connectors, por vs. para and more.
By clicking on the topic you’d like to study, you’ll find a range of information and learning content, from verb tables showing conjugations to example sentences in Spanish. If you scroll down to the bottom of the page to the practice section, you’ll often find a multiple-choice quiz and some exercises that you can use to practice what you’ve covered.
Trent University — Más arriba
Everyone has a different learning style. Many of my students find they actually learn much better in a traditional university setting with a structured curriculum. For those people, this site designed by Gary Aitken, a retired professor who taught at Trent University, is a great way to do real university study without actually having to enroll.
The exercises available on this website include native audio and help you practice grammatical concepts within the context of real-world conversations.
One thing I particularly like about Más arriba (literally, “higher” in Spanish) is that you have to type your answers, though there are hints. It might be more of a hassle than matching, multiple-choice or even fill-in-the-blank, but it makes the material stick in your brain much better.
While most of the exercises are basic and designed for new learners, some may be suitable for intermediate practice.
A great thing about all these platforms is that they have structured themes or lessons that allow you to create an effective study routine.
Go through these sites to find which suits your learning style best and get started. Before long, you’ll develop great study habits that will keep you improving toward your language goals.
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