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General Resources

Mexico Para Ninos

This site is truly Mexico para Ninos.  In addition to Spanish, the site includes English, French and Italian translations.  Students can explore the states of Mexico as well as its government and history.  The diversity discussion covers plants, and and the indigenous peoples of Mexico.  Cultural information on Mexican myths, foods, games and music can be found throughout the site

MexConnect

MexConnect is an  electronic magazine devoted to providing quality information about Mexico, and promoting Mexico to the world. The magazine is supported by a searchable and cross-indexed database of over 4,000 articles and 350 photo galleries of over 3500 photographs.

 

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Spanish Language

Learn Spanish

Presents over 3000 words to learn in Spanish--through listening.

Learn Spanish Through Pictures

This is a picture dictionary in Spanish.

Fodor’s Living Language

Click on Spanish and then click on the subject of the vocabulary you wish to know.

Spanish Language Tutorials

Listen to various sounds in Spanish while learning vocabulary. Great practice.

Viva Spanish

Listen to Music, learn how to say words in Spanish, and learn vocabulary. Beginning students should start at the Pre-Jardin level.

 

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Spanish Speaking Artists

Goya

This site provides a short history of the Spanish painter Goya.

Juan Gris

Short history of this Spanish painter with examples of his paintings.

The Diego Rivera Mural Project

Take a virtual tour of Diego Rivera's Pan American Unity mural at City College of San Francisco.  Learn about the artist and about public art.

The Virtual Diego Rivera Web Gallary

Mexican artist of the twentieth Century. This museum has a nice display of his paintings and a biography.

Salvador Dali

See a gallery of his paintings and read a brief bio about this Spanish surrealist painter and writer.

Joan Miró

See samples of this Spanish painter's surrealist works and read a brief biography

The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo

Discover the life and art of this famous Mexican artist. Outstanding site for information about her most famous paintings.

 

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Traditions in Mexico

Christmas in Mexico

How do they celebrate Christmas in Mexico? This site is written in both Spanish and English.

16 de Septiembre

Learn about the history of Mexico's independence and see photos of this traditional September 16th celebration.

La Posadas in Mexico

Learn about this Christmas tradition in Mexico, celebrated from December 16-24.

Día de la Muertos

Celebrate the Day of the Dead in Mexico through photographs and text.

Oaxaco Celebrates the Day of the Dead

This site provides photographs and text about the Day of the Dead. Great site.

Day of the Dead in Mexico

This site explores the rich history and tradition surrounding this ancient ritual.

What do Mexicans Celebrate on the Day of the Dead?

This is an excellent explanation and overview of the tradition of The Day of the Dead.

Day of the Dead

An overview of the Day of the Dead as it is celebrated in Janitzio, Mexico. It also includes links to other Day of the Dead sites.

Mexican Independence Day

Tells the history of Mexico’s independence from Spain and describes the September celebrations that take place every year.

Remembering Independence

This historical background of Mexico’s struggle for independence from Spain is easy to read. This is a good source of information.

The History of Mexico Independence

Mexican Independence Day celebrates the events and people that eventually resulted in independence from Spain

Independence Day: September 16

This is a clear, well written article about Mexico’s Independence from Spain. After you read the text, try taking the trivia test at the end.

The Father of Mexican independence

This article spotlights Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the person credited with starting the successful battle for Mexican Independence from Spain.

Throw a Fiesta on Mexican Independence Day

Richard Sandoval, author of Modern Mexican Flavors cooks with Al Roker on the Today Show. The video clip lasts for three minutes. Recipes are also included.

 

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Updated Sept. 4, 2009