This mini-lesson is about the importance of independent reading for language students. As long as you choose the right material, it’s a fantastic way to improve your vocabulary, learn loads of useful expressions, and learn about the history and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. We offer some guidelines for getting the most out of your independent reading. Get a move on!

You will find more detailed information on this topic in our blog: https://www.realspanish.eu/en/blog/improve-learning/language-learning-strategy-1/

To help you get the most out of this mini-lesson we have developed a set of learning materials to supplement the video, consisting of a complete annotated transcription, grammar notes in Spanish and English, and online activities where you can practise the vocabulary, expressions and grammar highlighted in the mini-lesson. To get these materials click on “Curriculum” in the column on the left.

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