WRITTEN ACCENTS - Count the Beats

This is a long video lecture, divided into 3 parts, a total of about 15 minutes.

It can really boost your confidence in pronunciation and spelling, whether you're a total beginner or an experienced student of Spanish at any level.

VIDEO LECTURE - DIVIDED INTO 3 PARTS

Part 1 of 3

Overview of Vowels, Diphthongs, Hiatus (and Syllables as "Beats")

7 min 31 sec

Part 2 of 3

All about Diphthongs

6 min 36 sec

Part 3 of 3

Diphthong vs. Hiatus - Some Names

1 min 32 sec

BONUS VIDEO

Review & Final Question

4 min 17 sec

VIDEO - PRACTICE INSTRUCTIONS

4 min 1 sec

This video will help you complete the practice exercises below.

It may seem a little slow to some, but it is designed for everyone's success, so slog through!

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PRACTICE

If you haven't watched the video instructions immediately above, you might end up very frustrated; we recommend that you take 4 minutes to watch it.

To make the most of this practice and improve your ability to sound out words methodically and confidently, say each syllable as you click (or double-click) the vowels. In other words, sync what you click with what you say.

COUNT IT - HISPANIC FOODS

COUNT IT - FIRST NAMES (SET #1)

COUNT IT - FIRST NAMES (SET #2)

COUNT IT - SPANISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES

COUNT IT - WORLD LANGUAGES

VIDEO LECTURE - Diphthong Exceptions

8 min 13 sec

Now you know that U and I naturally fade in to and out from a neighboring vowel, but there are some very important and common exceptions.

After watching this video, you'll be a true expert, ready to tackle the most challenging of words included in the practice for mastery.