Resources
ONLINE DICTIONARY:
If you are having difficulty finding an English word in Spanish, this site is the most helpful. Google translate just spits out an answer without any concern for context. Word Reference gives you examples of how words are used in sentences. It explains how the word might be used differently, depending on the country, in the forums section as well.
Writing Help:
Accent Help:
International Keyboard:
LexiLogos: You can use this site to type a word with all necessary accents and then you can simply cut and paste the appropriately accented word into your online writing.
Research Help:
If you are looking for reputable sources for a paper or just some articles to read in Spanish. You will find what you need in this section:
Newsela: Random articles about, art science, pop etc at various reading levels.
El Pais (Latin America): Global paper with varied topics.
El Pais (España): Global paper with varied topics (originating from Spain).
CNN en Español: CNN coverage in Spanish.
El Mundo: Spanish paper covering topics in and out of Latin America.
BBC Mundo: Spanish version of BBC news.
Voz de América: Site featuring articles, video and audio from many Latin American nations.
Prensa Escrita: Massive database of daily papers from all Spanish-speaking world.
Univisión: News Network based in US/Mexico featuring current videos and articles.
Spanish News Network: Collection of recent articles from a variety of Spanish-speaking nations.
New York Times: Spanish version of US-based news paper with a variety of articles.
El Universo: Site featuring news articles and video from Latin American nations.
20 Minutos: Features editions from Mexico, Spain and the US and covers over a variety of issues.
Noticias ONU: Spanish site featuring articles covering topics in and out of Latin America.
UNESCO: United Nations site dedicated to Science, Education and Culture.
Arte Historia: List of influential works and the history behind them.
RTVE: Network (from Spain) with television, news and radio programs.
TeleCinco: Spanish network featuring short clips of news and culture with accompanying articles.
La Prensa Grafica: News network from El Salvador.
La Gaceta: Argentinian news site featuring recent news on a variety of topics.
Cadena 3: Argentinian news site featuring articles and programs.
El Informador: Mexican paper that discusses a variety of issues.
La Nación: Costa Rican news site.
El Nuevo Herald: Southern Florida paper that covers a variety of topics locally and nationally.
Muy Interesante - Articles that address things you've heard, but maybe are not sure about.
LISTENING OPPORTUNITIES:
Radio Ambulante: Podcast from NPR that features portraits of life from all over the Spanish-speaking world. Site can be changed from Spanish to English text, but all recordings are in Spanish. Spanish transcripts of the broadcasts are available below the player.
TED en español: TED talks from Spanish-speakers (also available as podcast) on interesting and inspiring topics.
Radio Garden: Take a look at all the radio stations the world has to offer and listen in wherever you like. Including any Spanish-speaking nation.
United Nations Radio: Radio from the UN on a variety of global and important issues.
Emisora: Live radio stations from around Spain.
Caracol Radio: Colombian podcasts and programs.
Spanish Audio Gazette: Database of different Spanish dialects from all over the Spanish-speaking world.
Cienciaes: This site allows you to listen to scientists talk about how they have advanced our understanding.
Notes in Spanish: Podcast from Spanish couple on how to learn to speak like a true Spaniard.
Ver-Taal: Collection of native Spanish videos and activities designed to help practice Spanish.
Spotify: There are a number of Spanish podcasts that you can follow on Spotify.