In my first blog post, I mentioned that I plan to use Duolingo for this project. Last week, I only used Duolingo in order to get used to its advanced features. Because the previously mentioned software application is still new to me as I never tested myself speaking Spanish during the first week, I will implement Duolingo training within this post.  

As soon as I logged onto the software application, I scrolled down to the “start from scratch” tab. This is because I wanted to take the easiest training modules as I am new to learning Spanish. In my first training module, I was assigned a series of tasks including the following: select the correct image that aligns with the image’s correct Spanish terminology, translating sentence, and more. The first task of aligning the image is quite beneficial to me as I learn best through pictures, images, and videos. The second activity is useful as it revolves not only around understanding and applications, but more importantly, before translating the sentences, there is an audio button that I have the opportunity to hear Spanish more vividly. Through this, I am confident that I will be able to perfect the language as the audio feature enables me to make fewer mistakes during the pronunciation process of this learning journey. 

Prior to the upcoming lecture on Wednesday May 21st, I plan on using a new online platform, Quizlet. This digital tool enables users to produce flashcards in order to learn their course material. This software application can be downloaded on any device. What I strive to accomplish while implementing the digital tool, Quizlet, is to not only obtain the selected targeted skill for this learning project, but more importantly, to gradually and efficiently memorize the Spanish language.

Please see the unlisted YouTube video links (anyone with the link can view) Below.

Starting Spanish From Scratch on Duolingo: 

Spanish Translation Testing Activity: