Don't forget the accents!

This week we are introducing the concept of accents.  Have no fear!  BC Spanish Accents is here!  Check out this great website for extra practice:

http://spanishaccents.bc.edu/

If you think you can't hear the accent, try exaggerating the accent on each syllable till you get the right one.  We will do this in class so you get the idea.

You may be wondering why accents are important anyway, but the truth is that a word written with or without an accent mark can completely change the meaning.  Here is a website that lists a few key words that change depending on the accent (and therefore how the are pronounced).

http://spanish-podcast.com/2008/09/30/why-accent-marks-are-important-in-spanish/