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How to Learn Spanish
As with learning any language, to learn Spanish requires a certain amount of commitment - in terms of time, patience and a good amount of enthusiasm. Aside from basic lessons, whether online or in a classroom, the old adage, practice makes perfect, is the key ingredient to success.
Obviously, the best and fastest way to learn Spanish would be to spend some time in a Spanish-speaking country, where you have no choice but to speak, listen, eat and breathe Spanish.
Listed below are six ways to learn Spanish and if you apply yourself to one or more of these methods you will be speaking, writing and thinking the Spanish language in no time.
1. Take Spanish Lessons
Sign up for a proper class at your local university, an adult education centre or at a language school. If the thought of returning to a classroom setting seems daunting or unsuitable for your schedule, check out the many places online or invest in some tapes or videos.
Whether you are a complete beginner or just wanting to brush up on your school Spanish, committing to some form of educational tool / process will kick start your journey to becoming proficient in the language.
2. Read Spanish
Reading Spanish can be a lot easier for beginners who are still unfamiliar with the confusing quick-flow of words in the spoken language. Reading Spanish newspapers online, the latest copy of Spanish magazines or even a children's book - then listing down the words you don't understand - makes good homework, and will probably give you some personal satisfaction too.
3. Write in Spanish
The internet has many areas to do this, through forums, message boards, chat rooms and so on. Practice on your own as well (less embarrassing for beginners), or find a penpal to correspond with.
4. Listen to Spanish
Listening to the Spanish language as much as you can is of utmost importance if you want to get your accent right (and not sound like a tourist). Listen to audio language tapes and Spanish music and radio while driving, and stop at the Spanish cable channel and listen awhile.
5. Watch Spanish
If you've ever been to Spain or watched a Spanish film, you'll discover that the Spanish language is not merely about the spoken word, but involves a varying amount of gestures, physical movement and facial expressions.
6. Think Spanish
Try and "think Spanish" as you go about your day, translate the thoughts in your head, count things in Spanish and write your memo list in Spanish.
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