It is so exciting to see all the fantastic online programs and apps for learning languages nowadays! Rather than overwhelm you with a directory of a thousand items, I start with a short list below. I will review these one by one in future posts. You may want to check them out and select one or two programs that fit your needs. I recommend these as a complement to your Spanish classes and conversation, not instead of them!
Free online programs and apps to learn Spanish: (Some only offer the beginning lessons free and thereafter you can pay.)
Duo Lingo https://www.duolingo.com – match pictures with phrases; translate in both directions
Mind Snacks https://www.mindsnacks.com – learn vocabulary through games
L Lingo http://www.l-lingo.com – match pictures with oral and written phrases
Mango http://www.mangolanguages.com your library may offer this online language course free
Software and CD’s to learn Spanish:
Rosetta Stone www.rosettastone.com
Pimsleur http://www.pimsleur.com
Drive and Learn Spanish Uses catchy tunes and rhythms to teach vocabulary and useful expressions (audio CD)
Videos for learning Spanish:
Yabla https://spanish.yabla.com – sign up for free and watch hundreds of videos with Spanish and English subtitles to help you along
Destinos http://www.learner.org/series/destinos learn Spanish as you watch this novela and do exercises
Mi Vida Loca – www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/mividaloca fun, interactive story to learn Spanish
Amistad Spanish Instruction 