Resources
Missing Class: If you miss class and would like to know what you missed, check out the Google Classroom site.
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.
Vocabulary Practice: If you are having a hard time remembering key vocabulary from class and need a tool to help you learn how to recognize a word orally or in written form or just how to spell the words this site is immeasurably helpful. It includes games as well as other modes designed to help you learn and retain new vocabulary words. On this site you will find ALL of the year's vocabulary units already available. If you are unsure which vocabulary unit to study, check out the number on the top left of your current vocab sheet. It will have a unit number like 2A or 4B. Scroll through the units available choose your current unit.
Conjugation Practice: If you are having difficulty conjugating verbs, this site can help you practice. Pick the tense you want to practice. Then click on "Graded Practice Mode." Click on the blue button that says "Customize" to pick what is and is not included in the practice. After making your changes, click "OK." Then press the red "Start" button on the left. This will start your conjugation practice.
How do I improve my Spanish?: We all want to learn another language, but it doesn't happen overnight. It requires dedication. There are small things you can do along the way. First and foremost, don't leave Spanish in the classroom. Try to use it or challenge yourself to come up with how to say things outside of class. For example, put Spanish subtitles on your programs. When you are speaking in English, pause and ask yourself how you might say what you just uttered in Spanish. If you work in a job where you have the chance to speak Spanish, take it. Try to say something. Ultimately, if you truly want to learn a language thoroughly and make it stick, travel see the world and put yourself in a position where the language is a necessity, not just an occasionally useful skill.