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<\/span><\/p>\nHow will this help me?<\/strong><\/h3>\nLanguage-learners often struggle to find reading materials which are interesting and appropriate for their level. News articles can be super useful because:<\/p>\n
\n- They help you develop a daily learning habit<\/strong>. Here at My Daily Spanish, we believe that the best way to make a language stick is not to have long, tedious study sessions, but to practice a little bit every day. The news is ideal because\u2014well\u2014it happens every day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\n\n- You can tailor your learning to your interests<\/strong>. Politics? Sport? Music? You can pretty much guarantee that there\u2019s something available to you in Spanish for whatever topics you genuinely like. The more interested you are, the more motivated you\u2019ll be!\n
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<\/span><\/p>\n\n- You don\u2019t have to do background research. If you stick to world news, and topics that you like, you\u2019ll already have the background knowledge<\/strong> that you need in order to understand the context of the articles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n\n- Texts from reputable newspapers and news sites won\u2019t tend to use really dated language (like you might find in classical literature) or really slangy language (like you might find in random unverified blog posts). News articles are ideal for seeing grammatical structures and<\/strong>vocabulary<\/strong> used correctly in context (rather than sitting there for hours learning grammar rules or vocab lists!).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Once you\u2019ve explored a few of these new sources, you might find that some align with your political views more than others. In the interest of representation, this list includes sources from across the spectrum, with a tentative indication of their political stances. We do not necessarily endorse the content of these news sources.<\/p>\n
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via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n1. El Pa\u00eds<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Political alignment: to the left.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n
El Pa\u00eds<\/em> (meaning \u2018The Country\u2019) is a well-known newspaper in Spain\u2014the second most read newspaper in Spain<\/u><\/a>, in fact\u2014with its headquarters in Madrid.<\/p>\nThe great thing about El Pa\u00eds<\/em> is that it caters to more than just readers in Spain. There is a Spain-oriented edition for Spanish news, but also an America-oriented edition if you\u2019re more interested in Latin America.<\/p>\nThere is also an English edition<\/u><\/a>, which means you can find the same news story in both Spanish and English. The articles won\u2019t necessarily be direct translations of each other, but reading the English version first can give you the gist of what the article is about. If you\u2019re more advanced, read the Spanish version and just refer to the English when you need hints. For example:<\/p>\n\u2018Regino Hern\u00e1ndez gana el bronce en snowboard cross\u2026\u2019<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\u2018Snowboarder Regino Hern\u00e1ndez wins\u2026\u2019<\/u><\/p>\n2. ABC<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nPolitical alignment: to the right.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n
ABC is another of Spain\u2019s best-known national daily newspapers, and it\u2019s been around for over 100 years. You\u2019d be hard-pressed to find a Spaniard who hasn\u2019t at least heard of ABC. A glance at the website today will show you plenty of news topics to choose from.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\nHere are some examples of the topics available:<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Under Econom\u00eda <\/em>(\u2018Economy\u2019), there\u2019s a section called Inmobiliario <\/em>(\u2018Housing\u2019\/\u2018Property\u2019).<\/span><\/li>\n
- Under Deportes <\/em>(\u2018Sports\u2019), there\u2019s a section dedicated to Baloncesto <\/em>(\u2018Basketball\u2019).<\/span><\/li>\n
- Under Gente <\/em>(\u2018People\u2019), there\u2019s a Moda <\/em>(\u2018Fashion\u2019) section.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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That\u2019s quite the variety!<\/p>\n
There are also Ediciones <\/em>(\u2018Editions\u2019) dedicated to various regions of Spain, such as Madrid, Catalonia, and the Canary Islands.![\"Spain](\"\/\/mydailyspanish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/3-www.mydailyspanish.com-Spain-Autonomous-Communities.png\" "\\"3")
<\/span><\/p>\nVIA<\/a><\/p>\n3. BBC Mundo<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nPolitical alignment: has been reported as being biased both to the left and the right.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n
The BBC is one of the most popular news outlets in the UK and beyond. Although it may sometimes show partiality (either way), it remains viewed as a generally trustworthy source of world news. The BBC World Service is fantastic because it provides news in dozens of languages. The Spanish version is available online and is called BBC Mundo (\u2018BBC World\u2019).<\/p>\n
BBC Mundo is great for anyone who is already familiar with the BBC format, and if you\u2019re not, it\u2019s pretty easy to navigate the different news topics, such as science, culture, or Latin America.<\/p>\n
4. eldiario.es<\/a><\/strong><\/em> <\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nPolitical alignment: to the left.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n
eldiario.es (diario = <\/em>daily newspaper) is a relatively young news source, having been created in 2012<\/u><\/a>. It\u2019s a web-based resource, not available in print (super modern, am I right?).<\/p>\nIt may not have the long history that El Pa\u00eds <\/em>or ABC<\/em> have, but it does boast plenty of content\u2014articles, opinion pieces, and the option to view news from specific cities and regions in Spain (perfect if you want to learn more about a particular place before visiting)!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
4. El Mundo<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/h3>\nPolitical alignment: to the right.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n
Back to a more traditional newspaper (by which I mean it\u2019s published on actual paper like in the good old pre-internet days!), El Mundo<\/em> (\u2018The World\u2019) is one of Spain\u2019s most widely-published newspapers.<\/p>\nMy favorite thing about their website is the Servicios<\/em> (\u2018Services\u2019) section, where you can check everything from world markets to your horoscope!<\/p>\nTrue to its name, this is a resource for news from around the world. Check out the Internacional<\/em><\/u><\/a> (\u2018International\u2019) section to explore the continents that most interest you!<\/p>\nvia GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n6. Noticias Univision<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nPolitical alignment: to the left.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n
Most of the publications listed above are based in Spain, but the Spanish-speaking world is vast, and there\u2019s loads of news from Latin America that you might prefer to focus on. Noticias Univision (\u2018Univision News\u2019) is part of the television network Univision.<\/p>\n
Their headquarters is based in the USA, but their content is distributed to Spanish-speakers around Latin America as well as those in the States. The great thing is that the articles are written by people who are actually living within Latin America (or the USA), rather than by Europeans, who might be slightly detached from Latin American events.<\/p>\n
Most of the publications listed above are based in Spain, but the Spanish-speaking world is vast, and there\u2019s loads of news from Latin America that you might prefer to focus on. Noticias Univision (\u2018Univision News\u2019) is part of the television network Univision.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n7. <\/em>News in Slow Spanish<\/em><\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\nPolitical alignment: this resource is designed specifically for language-learning, rather than being primarily a journalistic publication, so we haven\u2019t given it a political leaning.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n
This website is amazing for practicing your Spanish listening skills. There is an option to pay for subscription, but even the free version of the site has is a great deal of material on offer, including podcast-style recordings with optional transcripts.<\/p>\n
If you need more of a challenge, use the advanced option! And if you\u2019re struggling with the audio\u2026?<\/p>\n
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The beginners\u2019 (\u2018Get Up To Speed\u2019) level allows you to focus on brushing up on grammar before moving on!<\/p>\n
The site also allows you to choose between Spanish spoken in Spain, and Spanish spoken in Latin America. (If you are a beginner, this won\u2019t matter too much.)<\/p>\n
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How do I make the most of these resources?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Now that you\u2019ve got some resources to get you started, you\u2019ll want to know what to do with them.<\/p>\n
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\n- Here\u2019s the good news: you don\u2019t have to spend hours with a dictionary looking up every single word that is new to you. Often, you\u2019ll be able to figure out the meaning of a sentence without knowing every single word. But if you do find that a particular word keeps popping up, look it up and make a vocab list<\/strong>. Don\u2019t forget to revisit the list every now and again to reinforce what you\u2019ve learned.\n
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\n- If you feel up to the challenge, try writing a short summary in Spanish<\/strong> of a news story once you\u2019ve read it. This is a great way of testing how much information you understood from the article! If you\u2019re not sure what to include in the summary, think:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- What?<\/span><\/li>\n
- Who?<\/span><\/li>\n
- When?<\/span><\/li>\n
- Where?<\/span><\/li>\n
- Why?<\/span><\/li>\n
- How?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Little and often<\/strong>: don\u2019t overload yourself! You\u2019re not at school; we\u2019re not going to give you masses of homework to do, so work at your own pace. A little bit of espa\u00f1ol<\/em> every day is much better than one massive study session where nothing goes in!<\/span><\/li>\n
- Reading isn\u2019t the only skill you can improve through news sites! Most sites also have videos and audios available, so you can practice listening<\/strong>, and training your ear to Spanish.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Decide on your goals<\/strong>. Everyone is at a different level and has different things to work on! If you\u2019re a beginner, you might listen to news reports to begin training your ear to Spanish sounds. If you\u2019re more advanced, you might be looking at how the journalists use complex grammatical structures. Pick what\u2019s right for you, and stick at it\u2014I believe in you!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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VIA<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n VIA<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \n via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve explored a few of these new sources, you might find that some align with your political views more than others. In the interest of representation, this list includes sources from across the spectrum, with a tentative indication of their political stances. We do not necessarily endorse the content of these news sources.<\/p>\n All good? OK, let\u2019s do this!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n El Pa\u00eds<\/em> (meaning \u2018The Country\u2019) is a well-known newspaper in Spain\u2014the second most read newspaper in Spain<\/u><\/a>, in fact\u2014with its headquarters in Madrid.<\/p>\n The great thing about El Pa\u00eds<\/em> is that it caters to more than just readers in Spain. There is a Spain-oriented edition for Spanish news, but also an America-oriented edition if you\u2019re more interested in Latin America.<\/p>\n There is also an English edition<\/u><\/a>, which means you can find the same news story in both Spanish and English. The articles won\u2019t necessarily be direct translations of each other, but reading the English version first can give you the gist of what the article is about. If you\u2019re more advanced, read the Spanish version and just refer to the English when you need hints. For example:<\/p>\n \u2018Regino Hern\u00e1ndez gana el bronce en snowboard cross\u2026\u2019<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n \u2018Snowboarder Regino Hern\u00e1ndez wins\u2026\u2019<\/u><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ABC is another of Spain\u2019s best-known national daily newspapers, and it\u2019s been around for over 100 years. You\u2019d be hard-pressed to find a Spaniard who hasn\u2019t at least heard of ABC. A glance at the website today will show you plenty of news topics to choose from.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Here are some examples of the topics available:<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n That\u2019s quite the variety!<\/p>\n There are also Ediciones <\/em>(\u2018Editions\u2019) dedicated to various regions of Spain, such as Madrid, Catalonia, and the Canary Islands. VIA<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The BBC is one of the most popular news outlets in the UK and beyond. Although it may sometimes show partiality (either way), it remains viewed as a generally trustworthy source of world news. The BBC World Service is fantastic because it provides news in dozens of languages. The Spanish version is available online and is called BBC Mundo (\u2018BBC World\u2019).<\/p>\n BBC Mundo is great for anyone who is already familiar with the BBC format, and if you\u2019re not, it\u2019s pretty easy to navigate the different news topics, such as science, culture, or Latin America.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n eldiario.es (diario = <\/em>daily newspaper) is a relatively young news source, having been created in 2012<\/u><\/a>. It\u2019s a web-based resource, not available in print (super modern, am I right?).<\/p>\n It may not have the long history that El Pa\u00eds <\/em>or ABC<\/em> have, but it does boast plenty of content\u2014articles, opinion pieces, and the option to view news from specific cities and regions in Spain (perfect if you want to learn more about a particular place before visiting)!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Back to a more traditional newspaper (by which I mean it\u2019s published on actual paper like in the good old pre-internet days!), El Mundo<\/em> (\u2018The World\u2019) is one of Spain\u2019s most widely-published newspapers.<\/p>\n My favorite thing about their website is the Servicios<\/em> (\u2018Services\u2019) section, where you can check everything from world markets to your horoscope!<\/p>\n True to its name, this is a resource for news from around the world. Check out the Internacional<\/em><\/u><\/a> (\u2018International\u2019) section to explore the continents that most interest you!<\/p>\n via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Most of the publications listed above are based in Spain, but the Spanish-speaking world is vast, and there\u2019s loads of news from Latin America that you might prefer to focus on. Noticias Univision (\u2018Univision News\u2019) is part of the television network Univision.<\/p>\n Their headquarters is based in the USA, but their content is distributed to Spanish-speakers around Latin America as well as those in the States. The great thing is that the articles are written by people who are actually living within Latin America (or the USA), rather than by Europeans, who might be slightly detached from Latin American events.<\/p>\n Most of the publications listed above are based in Spain, but the Spanish-speaking world is vast, and there\u2019s loads of news from Latin America that you might prefer to focus on. Noticias Univision (\u2018Univision News\u2019) is part of the television network Univision.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This website is amazing for practicing your Spanish listening skills. There is an option to pay for subscription, but even the free version of the site has is a great deal of material on offer, including podcast-style recordings with optional transcripts.<\/p>\n If you need more of a challenge, use the advanced option! And if you\u2019re struggling with the audio\u2026?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The beginners\u2019 (\u2018Get Up To Speed\u2019) level allows you to focus on brushing up on grammar before moving on!<\/p>\n The site also allows you to choose between Spanish spoken in Spain, and Spanish spoken in Latin America. (If you are a beginner, this won\u2019t matter too much.)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now that you\u2019ve got some resources to get you started, you\u2019ll want to know what to do with them.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n VIA<\/p>\n VIA<\/p>\n \n<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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1. El Pa\u00eds<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n
Political alignment: to the left.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
2. ABC<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Political alignment: to the right.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\n3. BBC Mundo<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Political alignment: has been reported as being biased both to the left and the right.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
4. eldiario.es<\/a><\/strong><\/em> <\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Political alignment: to the left.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
4. El Mundo<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n
Political alignment: to the right.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
6. Noticias Univision<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Political alignment: to the left.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
7. <\/em>News in Slow Spanish<\/em><\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Political alignment: this resource is designed specifically for language-learning, rather than being primarily a journalistic publication, so we haven\u2019t given it a political leaning.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
How do I make the most of these resources?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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