Language Resource Review: ; puntoycoma
http://www.pyc-revista.com/
About a year and a half ago, I discovered through a friend a language-learning resource called; puntoycoma, a bi-monthly magazine designed by Spaniards to help non-native speakers improve their Spanish.
Not only is each issue packed with articles, but an audio CD (featuring Spanish spoken in various accents to help improve listening skills) can also be purchased as a supplement to each issue.
While I didn’t have the time (or perhaps just wasn’t disciplined enough!) to make it through every issue, I was very pleased with what I read. Each edition of the magazine features a variety of articles on pop culture, current events and other relevant issues, often in Spain, but also in other countries around the world.
One huge plus about this resource is that no matter the language level of the learner (the site says the magazine is directed to those with an intermediate-advanced level of Spanish), there is always new information for the reader to glean from each issue. Each issue of the magazine mixes articles written at varying levels of difficulty for Spanish learners. The articles also highlight important or potentially new vocabulary and sayings and give a glossary listing of each featured term.
Another useful tool in the magazine is that reading comprehension can be checked by taking the content-related quizzes at the back of the magazine.
As a bonus, I will also throw in that my customer experiences with the magazine subscription personnel was excellent. Communication was extremely professional, and when I had questions about my subscription, the staff quickly responded to my e-mail with exactly the information I needed.
I highly recommend this resource to enhance the Spanish language learning experience. Mara W. now has the copies of ; puntoycoma in Madrid, or a number of subscription options (including digital versions) are available online at http://www.pyc-revista.com/ .
- Tep L., Madrid
