This presentation shows few aspects of key linguistics differences between English and Spanish, for taking into account when teaching ELLs.

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3. Consonants Vs. Vowels
English is Spanish is
consonant vowel focused.
focused
 Consonants are  Vowels in Spanish
consistent and do not are consistent and
vary with high must be pronounce in
frequency. a tense manner.
For example: In Spanish might sound
Stair Ester
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4. /Sh/ Vs. /Ch/
In English the “Sh” In Spanish “Sh” and
and “Ch” are “Ch” are allophones
phonemes
Cheet of paper
Sheet of Or
paper Sheet of paper
Cheat on
the game
Cheat on Or
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the game Sheet on the
game

5. Final Consonants
In English final In Spanish they tend
consonants are to be omitted.
pronounced
 asked  Para
= Pa’
Ask Todo = To’o
Asks Nada = Na’a
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6. Gender System
Pronouns
Plurality
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7. Gender System
English has no Spanish has a
gender system two-gender system
table Feminine Masculine
car Table- la mesa Car – el carro
house House– la casa Foot – el pie
hand
Hand–la mano Dog –el perro
foot
dog
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8. Pronouns
In English the In Spanish
pronoun can’t pronouns are
be omitted. not necessary
Ellos ven la tele.
They watch TV.
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Watch TV. Ven la tele.

9. Plurality
Adjectives in Spanish adjectives
English are not must be pluralize
pluralized, in according to the
contrast to noun number
One red flower Una flor roja
Two red flowers Dos flores rojas
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11. Teacher-Student Relationship in Hispanic Culture
The relationship teacher student is
minimal. Most of classes are in a lecture
format.
In most of Central and South American
countries the teacher is viewed as an
authoritarian figure in the classroom
deserving of respect.
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12. Parent-Teacher Relationship in Hispanic Culture
Parents highly regard and respect teacher’s role
in their children education.
Parental participation in the children is expected
and mandatory. Parents collaborate with
teachers, without intervention in school or
classroom policies.
In most of Hispanic countries, especially in rural
or low socio-economic areas school duties are left
to the moms, while dads focus on work.
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13. Parent-Student Relationship in Hispanic Culture
.Parent-student relationship is family
focus. Children are expected to help and
support the family.
Families tent to live close to each other.
Children at a early age are taught to
clean, cook, feed and change diapers for
babies, iron. Their participation in helping
with chores is expected.
Families, usually participate in
Festivities and events that in other
Cultures are considered for adults
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Only. Like weddings, baptisms,
Quinceañeras, etc.

14. Deyoe-Chillan, R. (2011). ES 506: Linguistics for Teacher of TESOL. Week 2. Part 2
Morphology Examples. [PowerPoint Presentation] .Slide 10. Retrieved from
https://acecis.epiclms.net/Learn/Player.aspx?enrollmentid
Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_language#Phonology
CAL. http://www.cal.org/co/cubans/edu.htm
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