1. Internet Sites for Learning and Practicing Spanish

For grammar and vocabulary practice:
http://www.learnspanish.com
http://www.quia.com
http://www.vokabel.com

For grammar lessons and explanations:
http://www.muw.edu/~rmccalli/SpGram101intro.html
http://www.whitebuffalos.net/Spanish/links.htm

For a variety of Spanish language activities:
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/4726/wkbk.html
http://www.quepasa.com
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Thebes/6177/Index.html

Run your own search for whatever you're looking for in Spanish. These are just some sites that I have used.

2. Television Programs

Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish
Mon - Fri. 12:00 Noon or 12:30AM on ITV
(Cox San Diego - 23, Daniel's - 12, Cox No.Co. - 16, Time Warner - 17)
This program is also available in the language lab.

A 52 episode program designed for beginning and intermediate students of Spanish. The program has a very interesting plot, but is designed with the Spanish student in mind. The first several episodes have some narration in English to help you understand the storyline. Set your VCR to tape this everyday. The programs are ½ hour each. If you tape them, you can stop and rewind and listen again if you miss something.

Plaza Sésamo - Sesame Street in Spanish
Sunday mornings 8:00 - 9:00AM (2 - 30 minute episodes)
KBNT - Check your cable listing for channel

Survival Spanish
Wednesday mornings - 6:00-6:30AM
ITV - Check your cable listing for channel

In San Diego, we are fortunate to receive some Spanish language stations. For additional practice, try watching soap operas, newscasts, talk shows, etc.

3. Movies

Several movies in Spanish are available for rent at your local movie rental store. Many are in Spanish with English subtitles.

I recommend the following:
Like Water for Chocolate (Como agua para chocolate)
Men with Guns (Hombres Armados)
El Mariachi

Also, check out the collection at Palomar's language lab. They have many good films in Spanish. There are documentaries about cultural subjects, Disney movies that many of us are familiar with in English, and many others.

4. Radio

We also have many Spanish language radio stations in our area (some from San Diego, some from Tijuana). This is a good way to practice in your car. Commercials and other announcements are very good practice. They give the time frequently, as well as traffic reports and other info.
My personal favorites are 102.9 (Baladas - love songs) and 104.5 (Spanish rock and pop).
There are also many others if you just search the dial.

5. Reading

We have several Spanish language newspapers available in our area. It is also possible to find magazines such as People or Reader's Digest in Spanish. You can find these in supermarkets and drugstores in certain areas of town.

Dual language storybooks and storybooks written for Spanish students are an excellent way to practice your Spanish and learn some culture. You can generally find these and other foreign language literature and language learning resources in larger bookstores such as Borders or Barnes and Noble.

Children's books in Spanish can also be a good language learning resource. Our public libraries usually have a small section of these books in Spanish.

6. Language Learning Cassettes

Language learning cassette programs are very useful. You can listen to them in your car or while exercising for additional language practice. You can find these programs at any bookstore and some public libraries. You can usually even find some at used bookstores for under $10.

7. CD-Roms

You can buy your own CD-Roms to use on your home computer. You can buy these at electronics or computer stores. They are often very cheap, $10 or even free after rebate.

8. Talk to Native Speakers

Take every opportunity to talk to native speakers. This is the best practice possible, even if you can only say a few phrases. Don't be shy; order your food in Spanish next time you visit a Spanish restaurant, greet your housekeeper or gardener in Spanish (if they speak Spanish). Latin Americans are very warm friendly people, and will enjoy helping you learn their language.