Spanish and English Resources for ENL Students
AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR LEARNING SPANISH AND ENGLISH
Learning English as a new language (ENL) is a journey filled with both challenges and opportunities. When you’re a Spanish-speaking student, the process of mastering English can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you’re faced with unfamiliar grammar rules, pronunciation, and vocabulary. The good news is that there are countless resources available to make this journey smoother and even enjoyable. Bilingual resources online range from vocabulary-building exercises to interactive games to printable guides, all of which can help you see the similarities between Spanish and English and feel more comfortable with using English.
Helpful Words and Phrases in Spanish and English
This is a printable document filled with common classroom phrases translated from Spanish to English. This resource is perfect for students who want to feel more comfortable participating in class. It includes expressions for asking questions, following instructions, and engaging in group activities, making it a must-have for school settings.
Learning through games is always fun, and bingo is no exception. This interactive game asks you to find the right translation for different words, and it’s a great way to practice vocabulary in a relaxed and enjoyable way.
Sesame Street Printable Flashcards
Print out these flash cards featuring common words in English on one side and Spanish on the other and use them to practice with a friend or family member.
English/Spanish Glossary of Words Used in Class
This glossary is a valuable resource for students looking to understand academic and everyday terms in both languages. The glossary is well-organized and covers a wide range of themes, such as words used in everyday conversations, making it a handy reference for homework, essays, or casual conversations.
Spanish Idioms in English Quiz
Idioms can be tricky in any language, but this quiz can help you learn the English translations of common Spanish expressions.
Understanding emotions is a key part of communication. These cards provide a visual and bilingual way to learn emotion-related vocabulary. The cards are great for practicing conversations about feelings and can be used in classrooms or at home.
Language Transfer’s audio series can help you learn the basics of English and improve your pronunciation.
Nglish Vocabulary Quiz: Basic English
Start here and work your way through a series of quizzes on this site to test your knowledge of English vocabulary.
Easily Confused Words: Come and Go
Many people learning English have trouble understanding the difference between “come” and “go,” two very common verbs that has similar meanings. This page explains why these two words both exist and when to use which one.
El Corazón Delator/The Tell-Tale Heart
Parallel texts are a great tool to help you get better at English. Here, you’ll find this classic work by Edgar Allan Poe in both Spanish and English, so you can look back and forth as you read to see how the text is rendered in these languages.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Read this classic story in a side-by-side format, showing both the English text and the Spanish translation, to improve your understanding of English.
Spanish to English Translation Quiz
Test your knowledge with this quiz, which challenges you to translate common Spanish words into English within a time limit. It’s a fun and interactive way to see how much you’ve learned and identify areas where you can improve.
This page was last updated by Marco Permunian
