Very useful and simple way of introducing Spanish to your kids. For a more in depth learning system, try Rocket Spanish here.
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Sep 27, 2010
DVDs to Teach Spanish to Young Children
Many parents are using programs for learning Spanish with their preschoolers and young school-age children, whether for homeschooling Spanish or not. I went looking around Amazon for some, and I ended up finding…
Very useful and simple way of introducing Spanish to your kids. For a more in depth learning system, try Rocket Spanish here.
View the original article here
Very useful and simple way of introducing Spanish to your kids. For a more in depth learning system, try Rocket Spanish here.
View the original article here
Tips On How To learn A Foreign Language
A very interesting article :)
When referring to the languages I speak they are English, French, Spanish, Italian and Polish which to many may seem like an impressive number but before some get the idea that I should be admired for my linguistic skills. I would like to say that this is due more to circumstances then skill. First of all I was born in New York City where I spent the first 3 months before being sent away to live with my grandparents who spoke both Spanish and Italian, so unsurprisingly the languages I started speaking were Spanish and Italian. By the time I was five years of age I spoke both these languages well however I did not speak English at all so it was with this in mind among other things that my parents brought me back to New York where I started learning English. It was strange to me at first; going to school in a country that was my own hearing people speak a language that I did not understand. With time however since I was still at that early age in which languages come with ease; English started becoming more and more comprehensible and in a bigger way it was the cartoons I watched on television which I had already seen in Spanish that helped me. It is because of this factor which I experienced when I learned English at the age of 5 that I can lay claim that those who are in their very youthful years need not to have languages taught to them as they will learn them their own. It is with this in mind that I urge parents whose wish it is for their children to learn a foreign language or two to simply expose their child to the language as I was by my parents who sent me to a school where everybody spoke English.
Of course when giving this advise I have not lost sight of the fact that not all parents have at their disposal the chance to send their child to a school where the language they want their child to learn is spoken either because they do not live in a country where it is spoken or they don't have the funds to send their child to a school in which all subjects are carried out in that language. It is to these parents that I suggest that constant exposure to that language by all means at their disposal would be the most appropriate. When I say this I have in mind that parents naturally if they speak the language in question should do so with their children; this basically being the way most people get to speak a language at the start; from their parents.
However to those parents who are not speakers of the language they wish their child or children to learn then I would suggest exposing their child or children to that language by way of television such as "Cartoon Network" or perhaps films on DVD. As an idea to follow first have the child watch the film in his or her first language and then in the second one; repeating this process as many times as possible everyday. To many parents it may seem that their children only waste time when they sit in front of the TV set and to a large degree they do but time spent watching TV need not be a waste of time specially if it can help their child learn a foreign language. I recall in my many years as an E.S.L. (English as a Second Language) teacher; a five year old child. It was this child who spoke fluent English. Naturally making grammatical errors but then again what child his age does not. Regarding his accent I can say in earnest that this child from Warsaw, Poland spoke English with no traces in his accent that would have given away even to a foreign accent trained ear like mine that he was not an American. One might think as I did that this child had spent time in America or another English speaking country or that his parents were English speakers but when I asked the child's mother she informed that this child had neither set foot in an English speaking nor did she or her husband speak any English what so ever. As far as lessons were concerned he had only had those which were offered at the public school which he attended which did not exceed those that would have taught him the very basics. My curiosity took over my actions at this point making me ask how it was possible for their son to speak English fluently like any American child his own age even without the slightest trace a foreign accent. To this question I was met with the answer that this child watched "Cartoon Network" in English practically 24 hours a day.
If there is an unfortunate side to learning languages it is that those who did not start at a very early age in life for the most part will always be at a disadvantage to those who did. They will tend to speak with an accent that will classified as foreign and for the most part struggle with grammar however I say this not with the aim of dissuading but of informing those who start past the age of 10 that they will have to work harder. Of course this is not to say that they will not learn and learn well but perhaps certain nuances of the language will be lost to them.
Many are the reasons for wanting or needing to learn a language from living in a country to seeking a job to so many others that I will not go over all of them however as many as there be reasons there also be methods. If the later be the case I have found that the "target method" to be the most efficient when the matter be simply learning to communicate. As this is what most people seek to get when they study a language. By communicating I have in mind learning how to understand and be understood in a second language which by its own virtue does not concentrate so much on grammar's rules but on how one should speak a language using correct grammar without the need to necessarily go over a lot of rules that would not necessarily make one a better speaker. I in my fourteen years as an ESL (English as Second Language) teacher have come to discover that those who know more rules regarding for instance when to use "present perfect" as opposed to when to use "past simple" do not always speak more grammatically correct however it is important to have a basic understanding of the tenses if one is to use them correctly. During the course of this time there is a lot I have taught my students but also a lot which I have discovered for myself from both my students and from teaching them and here are some tips which I would like to provide those who are seeking to learn a language:
1. Find a teacher or a school; this is of more importance to total beginners as languages are not like history which can be learned solely by reading it. Languages require the spoken part which involves learning how words are pronounced in languages that are not always systematically phonetic so for this reason I recommend getting a teacher. For total beginners I also suggest starting in a group because at the start what people are most in need of is repetition. For instance a teacher might begin with each student saying "My name is ___." and if there should be 20 students in the class then we should hear this sentence repeated just as many times and therefore making it more provable that the sentence will stick in our mind then if we had just heard it repeated twice. Granted groups advance more slowly but the speed in which we cover the material is not the issue but what is, is how much of it we absorb and I noticed specially when I was studying French and Polish how much easier it was to learn things because of the repetitive nature to be found in groups.
2. When learning a second language we must think in the language we are trying to learn. There are those however who may say that for beginners this is the neither possible or recommendable but to those I would say that on the contrary it is. The reason I say this is for instance if a person is learning Spanish and the first sentence he is presented with is "Yo me llamo ___." (My name is ____.) then he or she should say this sentence not translating in to English and then repeating it in Spanish but knowing what the sentence means and simply repeating it. This method perhaps may be slower at first but will pay off in the future because if the student can say the sentence in the language he or she is learning without having to translate in his or her mind this will make it possible for that student to become fluent as that person will be able to speak without thinking of the words. Fluent speaking is when a person gets an idea and can put that idea in to words without thinking of the words because they come automatically. Naturally this does not mean that if a person speaks a language fluently he or she will speak that language correctly as these are two different things. Fluency dealing with how much time passes from the moment the thought enters the mind to the moment the words come out and only this. Many of my students on many occasions have asked me how can they think in the language they are speaking and to them I tell the following. When speaking or repeating a sentence or word in a language one should pretend that the only language one speaks or knows is the language one is trying to speak. In other words one should forget all other languages that one may speak and if one does so speaking a foreign language fluently will be easier ; reason being that translating as one goes along slows one down. This even holds more true when listening to a language for if we had to stop and translate every word in to another language that is being said to us by the time we translated the first word the whole sentence would have gone by so with this in mind I say we should only think in the language we are speaking or listening to forsaking all others.
3. To learn a language when we wish to translate a sentence what we should do is translate the general idea of the sentence and not word per word but as a whole for it is there where we see the general idea. For instance in Italian we say "Io me chiamo Gianni" which when translated word per word would be "I call myself Gianni" which in English does not have the same meaning. This however if translated not word per word but the general idea we would get "My name is Gianni". The reason this stands as truth is that every language is different and not only that words are different but their grammar. Grammar being the order in which we place words. Sometimes however it is not a matter of grammar which in an of itself differs one language from another. As an example I can give that Polish only employs three tenses (present, past and future) and does not have articles, definite or indefinite but the way people speak. For instance in French it is correct to say "J' ai 40 ans" which when translated directly in to English would be "I have 40 years" which in proper English would be "I am 40 years old". This proving my point that is not always a question of grammar but of the way people in different languages speak this making it that the same thing is expressed in a different way. As an added example I can give that in Polish the sentence "happy birthday" does not exist but in its place Polish people say (from a literal translation) "all the best wishes".
4. Never ask why! In languages it is not important to know why Polish does not use articles or why English does not have articles that differentiate genders like French which has them in the form or "le" and "la" or why Spanish and Italian do not use the letter "k" to spell any of their own words. What is important is to understand how the language is and speak it as such and not waste time analyzing why it is one way or was made one way and not another. Knowing this; if we could even find out why will not help us speak the language we are trying to learn anymore then knowing why most of us have two instead of three eyes would help us see better. So in short do not worry about why it so just accept it and speak it or write it as such.
5. Languages do not require thinking or least none that be analytical but the ability to understand a situation and repeat the sentence that explains it to another person. For instance when we say "This is a pen." we establish what something is and if the object we were establishing were a table then the structure would be the same "This is a table". These two sentences only requiring us to change one word but not the structure which should not change since the situation has not.
6. Do not be afraid to make mistakes. When learning a language mistakes are as unavoidable as is falling down to a child who is learning to walk. If that child or his parents were afraid of their child falling down that child would never learn to walk; same thing with languages. I always tell my students that if they can not avoid mistakes at least they should try to learn from them. One of the reasons people are afraid or perhaps embarrassed about mistakes is what other people might think. This if one logically thinks about should not represent a problem as those who are mindful will understand that the person who is speaking is not a native speaker of that language and will not only understand if that person makes some mistakes but will not think less of that person for doing so.
7. Using good grammar is not the most important thing! Unless we are teachers of that language or writers in that language; then grammar is not the most important thing if we just want other people to understand what we are saying. Grammar only becomes an issue when we are misunderstood or not all. For instance if I heard someone say "I had bought a book, yesterday" I would understand that this person bought a book yesterday. This despite the fact that he or she used "past perfect" in a situation when he or she should have used "past simple". So my advise to those who are speaking a foreign language is to not worry about what is grammatically correct and just to speak.
8. Practice as much as possible! To learn to speak Spanish fluently or any other language well we need to have at least 20 hours of contact a week with the language. By this I mean taking lessons but they are not enough. For instance if a person took piano lessons this would not be enough to learn the piano as that person would have to have a piano he or she could practice on at home otherwise lessons would not be so beneficial. Having said this what I recommend to those who do not live in a country where the language they want to learn is spoken is to look for as much contact with the language in question as possible. May be in the form of watching television in that language, making friends with people who speak that language or just having a romantic acquaintance that would also contribute to one's linguistic needs apart from all the rest.
9. The four parts to languages are the following: the spoken one, the read one, the written one and listening. To practice the last one all we need is to watch films in that language maybe even with subtitles. With regard to reading this we should practice for the reason that it is the best way for us to expand our vocabulary in the language as we have time to look up the words we do not understand. Writing should be improved by reading because after seeing the words many times this should teach us how to spell them. The speaking perhaps is the hardest to practice as it is most advisable to not do this alone as this would force one to answer oneself.
In all my years as a language teacher and learner of languages it has been my experience that has taught me that when speaking or learning a language as in life all we can do is our best and hope for just that so with this in mind I leave those who should read this with the following thought. It is better to speak a language badly then not at all because if we really think about it how many people speak a language with grammatical perfection even their own let alone a second or a foreign one.
My name is Gianni Truvianni, I am an author who writes with the simple aim of sharing his ideas, thoughts and so much more of what I am with those who are interested in perhaps reading something new. As for the details regarding my life I would say that there is nothing that lifts them above the ordinary. I was born in New York City in 1967 on May 21st and am presently living in Warsaw, Poland because my wife happens to be from this particular country that was also the birthplace for my only daughter. My daughter being the star of "Little Opera Singer" which was my first ever completed story.
When referring to the languages I speak they are English, French, Spanish, Italian and Polish which to many may seem like an impressive number but before some get the idea that I should be admired for my linguistic skills. I would like to say that this is due more to circumstances then skill. First of all I was born in New York City where I spent the first 3 months before being sent away to live with my grandparents who spoke both Spanish and Italian, so unsurprisingly the languages I started speaking were Spanish and Italian. By the time I was five years of age I spoke both these languages well however I did not speak English at all so it was with this in mind among other things that my parents brought me back to New York where I started learning English. It was strange to me at first; going to school in a country that was my own hearing people speak a language that I did not understand. With time however since I was still at that early age in which languages come with ease; English started becoming more and more comprehensible and in a bigger way it was the cartoons I watched on television which I had already seen in Spanish that helped me. It is because of this factor which I experienced when I learned English at the age of 5 that I can lay claim that those who are in their very youthful years need not to have languages taught to them as they will learn them their own. It is with this in mind that I urge parents whose wish it is for their children to learn a foreign language or two to simply expose their child to the language as I was by my parents who sent me to a school where everybody spoke English.
Of course when giving this advise I have not lost sight of the fact that not all parents have at their disposal the chance to send their child to a school where the language they want their child to learn is spoken either because they do not live in a country where it is spoken or they don't have the funds to send their child to a school in which all subjects are carried out in that language. It is to these parents that I suggest that constant exposure to that language by all means at their disposal would be the most appropriate. When I say this I have in mind that parents naturally if they speak the language in question should do so with their children; this basically being the way most people get to speak a language at the start; from their parents.
However to those parents who are not speakers of the language they wish their child or children to learn then I would suggest exposing their child or children to that language by way of television such as "Cartoon Network" or perhaps films on DVD. As an idea to follow first have the child watch the film in his or her first language and then in the second one; repeating this process as many times as possible everyday. To many parents it may seem that their children only waste time when they sit in front of the TV set and to a large degree they do but time spent watching TV need not be a waste of time specially if it can help their child learn a foreign language. I recall in my many years as an E.S.L. (English as a Second Language) teacher; a five year old child. It was this child who spoke fluent English. Naturally making grammatical errors but then again what child his age does not. Regarding his accent I can say in earnest that this child from Warsaw, Poland spoke English with no traces in his accent that would have given away even to a foreign accent trained ear like mine that he was not an American. One might think as I did that this child had spent time in America or another English speaking country or that his parents were English speakers but when I asked the child's mother she informed that this child had neither set foot in an English speaking nor did she or her husband speak any English what so ever. As far as lessons were concerned he had only had those which were offered at the public school which he attended which did not exceed those that would have taught him the very basics. My curiosity took over my actions at this point making me ask how it was possible for their son to speak English fluently like any American child his own age even without the slightest trace a foreign accent. To this question I was met with the answer that this child watched "Cartoon Network" in English practically 24 hours a day.
If there is an unfortunate side to learning languages it is that those who did not start at a very early age in life for the most part will always be at a disadvantage to those who did. They will tend to speak with an accent that will classified as foreign and for the most part struggle with grammar however I say this not with the aim of dissuading but of informing those who start past the age of 10 that they will have to work harder. Of course this is not to say that they will not learn and learn well but perhaps certain nuances of the language will be lost to them.
Many are the reasons for wanting or needing to learn a language from living in a country to seeking a job to so many others that I will not go over all of them however as many as there be reasons there also be methods. If the later be the case I have found that the "target method" to be the most efficient when the matter be simply learning to communicate. As this is what most people seek to get when they study a language. By communicating I have in mind learning how to understand and be understood in a second language which by its own virtue does not concentrate so much on grammar's rules but on how one should speak a language using correct grammar without the need to necessarily go over a lot of rules that would not necessarily make one a better speaker. I in my fourteen years as an ESL (English as Second Language) teacher have come to discover that those who know more rules regarding for instance when to use "present perfect" as opposed to when to use "past simple" do not always speak more grammatically correct however it is important to have a basic understanding of the tenses if one is to use them correctly. During the course of this time there is a lot I have taught my students but also a lot which I have discovered for myself from both my students and from teaching them and here are some tips which I would like to provide those who are seeking to learn a language:
1. Find a teacher or a school; this is of more importance to total beginners as languages are not like history which can be learned solely by reading it. Languages require the spoken part which involves learning how words are pronounced in languages that are not always systematically phonetic so for this reason I recommend getting a teacher. For total beginners I also suggest starting in a group because at the start what people are most in need of is repetition. For instance a teacher might begin with each student saying "My name is ___." and if there should be 20 students in the class then we should hear this sentence repeated just as many times and therefore making it more provable that the sentence will stick in our mind then if we had just heard it repeated twice. Granted groups advance more slowly but the speed in which we cover the material is not the issue but what is, is how much of it we absorb and I noticed specially when I was studying French and Polish how much easier it was to learn things because of the repetitive nature to be found in groups.
2. When learning a second language we must think in the language we are trying to learn. There are those however who may say that for beginners this is the neither possible or recommendable but to those I would say that on the contrary it is. The reason I say this is for instance if a person is learning Spanish and the first sentence he is presented with is "Yo me llamo ___." (My name is ____.) then he or she should say this sentence not translating in to English and then repeating it in Spanish but knowing what the sentence means and simply repeating it. This method perhaps may be slower at first but will pay off in the future because if the student can say the sentence in the language he or she is learning without having to translate in his or her mind this will make it possible for that student to become fluent as that person will be able to speak without thinking of the words. Fluent speaking is when a person gets an idea and can put that idea in to words without thinking of the words because they come automatically. Naturally this does not mean that if a person speaks a language fluently he or she will speak that language correctly as these are two different things. Fluency dealing with how much time passes from the moment the thought enters the mind to the moment the words come out and only this. Many of my students on many occasions have asked me how can they think in the language they are speaking and to them I tell the following. When speaking or repeating a sentence or word in a language one should pretend that the only language one speaks or knows is the language one is trying to speak. In other words one should forget all other languages that one may speak and if one does so speaking a foreign language fluently will be easier ; reason being that translating as one goes along slows one down. This even holds more true when listening to a language for if we had to stop and translate every word in to another language that is being said to us by the time we translated the first word the whole sentence would have gone by so with this in mind I say we should only think in the language we are speaking or listening to forsaking all others.
3. To learn a language when we wish to translate a sentence what we should do is translate the general idea of the sentence and not word per word but as a whole for it is there where we see the general idea. For instance in Italian we say "Io me chiamo Gianni" which when translated word per word would be "I call myself Gianni" which in English does not have the same meaning. This however if translated not word per word but the general idea we would get "My name is Gianni". The reason this stands as truth is that every language is different and not only that words are different but their grammar. Grammar being the order in which we place words. Sometimes however it is not a matter of grammar which in an of itself differs one language from another. As an example I can give that Polish only employs three tenses (present, past and future) and does not have articles, definite or indefinite but the way people speak. For instance in French it is correct to say "J' ai 40 ans" which when translated directly in to English would be "I have 40 years" which in proper English would be "I am 40 years old". This proving my point that is not always a question of grammar but of the way people in different languages speak this making it that the same thing is expressed in a different way. As an added example I can give that in Polish the sentence "happy birthday" does not exist but in its place Polish people say (from a literal translation) "all the best wishes".
4. Never ask why! In languages it is not important to know why Polish does not use articles or why English does not have articles that differentiate genders like French which has them in the form or "le" and "la" or why Spanish and Italian do not use the letter "k" to spell any of their own words. What is important is to understand how the language is and speak it as such and not waste time analyzing why it is one way or was made one way and not another. Knowing this; if we could even find out why will not help us speak the language we are trying to learn anymore then knowing why most of us have two instead of three eyes would help us see better. So in short do not worry about why it so just accept it and speak it or write it as such.
5. Languages do not require thinking or least none that be analytical but the ability to understand a situation and repeat the sentence that explains it to another person. For instance when we say "This is a pen." we establish what something is and if the object we were establishing were a table then the structure would be the same "This is a table". These two sentences only requiring us to change one word but not the structure which should not change since the situation has not.
6. Do not be afraid to make mistakes. When learning a language mistakes are as unavoidable as is falling down to a child who is learning to walk. If that child or his parents were afraid of their child falling down that child would never learn to walk; same thing with languages. I always tell my students that if they can not avoid mistakes at least they should try to learn from them. One of the reasons people are afraid or perhaps embarrassed about mistakes is what other people might think. This if one logically thinks about should not represent a problem as those who are mindful will understand that the person who is speaking is not a native speaker of that language and will not only understand if that person makes some mistakes but will not think less of that person for doing so.
7. Using good grammar is not the most important thing! Unless we are teachers of that language or writers in that language; then grammar is not the most important thing if we just want other people to understand what we are saying. Grammar only becomes an issue when we are misunderstood or not all. For instance if I heard someone say "I had bought a book, yesterday" I would understand that this person bought a book yesterday. This despite the fact that he or she used "past perfect" in a situation when he or she should have used "past simple". So my advise to those who are speaking a foreign language is to not worry about what is grammatically correct and just to speak.
8. Practice as much as possible! To learn to speak Spanish fluently or any other language well we need to have at least 20 hours of contact a week with the language. By this I mean taking lessons but they are not enough. For instance if a person took piano lessons this would not be enough to learn the piano as that person would have to have a piano he or she could practice on at home otherwise lessons would not be so beneficial. Having said this what I recommend to those who do not live in a country where the language they want to learn is spoken is to look for as much contact with the language in question as possible. May be in the form of watching television in that language, making friends with people who speak that language or just having a romantic acquaintance that would also contribute to one's linguistic needs apart from all the rest.
9. The four parts to languages are the following: the spoken one, the read one, the written one and listening. To practice the last one all we need is to watch films in that language maybe even with subtitles. With regard to reading this we should practice for the reason that it is the best way for us to expand our vocabulary in the language as we have time to look up the words we do not understand. Writing should be improved by reading because after seeing the words many times this should teach us how to spell them. The speaking perhaps is the hardest to practice as it is most advisable to not do this alone as this would force one to answer oneself.
In all my years as a language teacher and learner of languages it has been my experience that has taught me that when speaking or learning a language as in life all we can do is our best and hope for just that so with this in mind I leave those who should read this with the following thought. It is better to speak a language badly then not at all because if we really think about it how many people speak a language with grammatical perfection even their own let alone a second or a foreign one.
My name is Gianni Truvianni, I am an author who writes with the simple aim of sharing his ideas, thoughts and so much more of what I am with those who are interested in perhaps reading something new. As for the details regarding my life I would say that there is nothing that lifts them above the ordinary. I was born in New York City in 1967 on May 21st and am presently living in Warsaw, Poland because my wife happens to be from this particular country that was also the birthplace for my only daughter. My daughter being the star of "Little Opera Singer" which was my first ever completed story.
How to Find the Time to Learn a New Foreign Language
There is nothing new in this article if you have been reading my blog for a while. But I loved seeing someone else saying the same things, or very similar! — Rosana
By Martina Srblin
With the frenetic rhythm of nowadays, it often seems impossible to fit a(nother) foreign language into your busy schedule. But when you think of the benefits this new knowledge entails, it also seems impossible not to try, right?
So, what can you do to bring in the magic and conjure up enough time to start learning a language? Here are seven of my favorite strategies…
Committing to 20-minute chunks
While allocating a whole hour of your day to a new language may be difficult, splitting it up into smaller chunks of 20 minutes is much easier. And since consistency will get you more results than sporadic learning for prolonged periods of time, you can easily settle for one 20-minute chunk a day. In the morning, before you go to sleep, during lunch break or your commute to work, when you can listen to audios if you’re not in the position to read.
Creating pocket-size memory cards
Write down the words, expressions or grammar patterns you’re having troubles with on small, pocket-size cards. Then flip them over and fill their back with the proper explanations. Skim through these memory prompts whenever you get the chance. While you’re queuing or waiting for your dentist appointment, you’ll be glad you have something to distract yourself with!
Replacing your reading materials
Another language learning booster is reading. If you can’t squeeze in the time to learn a (new) language no matter how hard you try, think about replacing your native-tongue-literature reading time with reading materials written in your language of choice. You’ll appease your reading desire and do yourself a major favor, since reading is no less than a vocabulary building wizard!
Thinking in the chosen language
An extremely effective method of improving your foreign language skills is thinking in this language as often as possible. It works best if you’re surrounded with natives, since it feels more natural, but in your mind, you can always pretend you’re a native, too. The beauty of this technique is that it increases your responsiveness in conversations and ignites your learning curiosity.
Attending a live language course
If you’re not disciplined enough to work on a language on your own, sign up for a live language course. The financial investment and the group support will swipe the excuses away in a heart-beat. In addition, you’ll be »forced« to do your homework, which will get your language learning ball rolling faster than ever!
Finding a hidden time treasure
If your everyday routine devours all of your time, you need an efficiency check-up. Which actions you take are making you waste more time than necessary? Maybe you could adjust your work schedule so as to avoid rush hours, or, if you’re working from home, limit your social media and email management to a couple of times a day. Instantly, you’ll have another hour on your hands, to say the least. Just imagine how many new words can you learn in an hour…
Increasing overall productivity
Fix the overwhelm by single-tasking; your productivity will skyrocket and you’ll get more done in less time. Again, an additional half-an-hour or more will magically appear in your day. Every day! How powerful is that? Use those 30 minutes for language learning, and in a year, you’ll have studied for more than 180 hours!
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Martina Srblin is the Language Learning Magician who will help you discover the language learning system that best fits your needs, skills and schedule, so you can stop wasting time, money and energy on language learning methods that – for you personally – are inefficient. For free resources and to sign up for a FREE report on “7 Key Steps to Smart Language Learning” and a FREE subscription to the Language Learning Magic Ezine, please visit Martina’s website http://www.martinasrblin.com.
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Sep 26, 2010
501 Spanish Verbs with CD-ROM and Audio CD (501 Verb Series)
The world's bestselling Spanish verbs reference book has just gotten better! The authors focus directly on a command of Spanish verbs--and fluency in Spanish starts with knowledge of verbs. This new seventh edition shows students and travelers exactly how to use the 501 most common and useful Spanish verbs in all 15 tenses and moods. Each verb is alphabetically listed in easy-to-follow chart form, one verb per page with its English translation. Enclosed with the book are two discs, a CD-ROM with language-learning aids, and an audio CD that reviews the formation and usage of Spanish verb forms. New features include--
501 Spanish Verbs plus software--the best language learning program of its kind!
It's a must have for language classes, a self-teaching guide for international travelers, and a handy reference volume for translators. In addition to the 501 verb tables the book with software includes a wealth of additional features to help students develop a truly comprehensive command of Spanish for speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. There's a reason other publishers imitate Barron's 501 Spanish Verbs. After almost 50 years on the market, Barron's verb books are still the best. Choose the original!
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How to Learn Spanish Even If You Think You Can’t
A friend of mine diligently studied Spanish for months before a trip to Mexico. But right after flying to Guadalajara, she went out for dinner and discovered that she couldn’t understand a word anyone said, nor could they follow her halting attempts at speaking Spanish.
All too often, when people go through an experience like this, they give up quickly. Possibly you can relate to this. Maybe you had some Spanish in high school and decided you didn’t have a knack for languages, perhaps you had an experience like my friend’s, or maybe you don’t think you could remember all that vocabulary and all those verb endings.
But no matter how poor you think you would be to lean to speak Spanish fluently, the chances are excellent that you can do much better than you think. As an American living in Mexico, I have seen other Americans who don’t even try to learn Spanish, but I also have seen many people speaking Spanish surprisingly well not long after moving here. Sure, they do make errors but they can communicate, and the Mexican people are typically very gracious and patient when we foreigners try to speak their language.
Why Do People Think They Can’t Learn to Speak Spanish?
Often it does go back to bad experiences in high school or college. Academic courses are not really designed to get you speaking Spanish. They start you out with grammar and with learning to read and to write. Speaking is just a part of the curriculum, and with quite a few students in each class, there just isn’t much opportunity for practicing conversation. Also, even if speaking is emphasized, the environment tends to make many students self-conscious and timid. It’s nothing like chatting with the friendly people you might meet on a vacation trip.
But a vacation isn’t guaranteed to teach you Spanish. As my friend found, it can be overwhelming to listen to Spanish all around you. You may be lucky if you understand just a few words here and there. The idea that you can go to another country and just “pick up” the language is not very realistic unless you are under about 12 years old.
Another issue is that we often think we aren’t intelligent enough to do something like learn a new language. Or if we have any gray hairs, we may think we are too old. But research shows that motivation is way more important than age in learning Spanish.
What Works in Learning Spanish?
There are several ways you can develop a speaking ability in Spanish, and even basic skill at speaking Spanish will get you a long way in communicating. You could take an adult education course offered through a college where you live, but it may well have the same problems mentioned above: that it is going to focus on grammar and not provide enough speaking practice. Besides, it may not fit your schedule or budget, and you have to allow for time going to and from class.
Better choices exist now via the internet. There are many Spanish language computer programs. Some are downloadable, while others you would order for prompt delivery, often from well-known internet retailers like Amazon.com. There are also online Spanish classes. There are free websites to help you learn Spanish. If you have the time and money, there are immersion classes in Spanish in probably every Spanish-speaking country in the world. So while it can be quite a task to sort through these options, they do exist. Don’t give up on speaking Spanish… it can be so worthwhile, whatever your reasons for wanting to learn it!
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All too often, when people go through an experience like this, they give up quickly. Possibly you can relate to this. Maybe you had some Spanish in high school and decided you didn’t have a knack for languages, perhaps you had an experience like my friend’s, or maybe you don’t think you could remember all that vocabulary and all those verb endings.
But no matter how poor you think you would be to lean to speak Spanish fluently, the chances are excellent that you can do much better than you think. As an American living in Mexico, I have seen other Americans who don’t even try to learn Spanish, but I also have seen many people speaking Spanish surprisingly well not long after moving here. Sure, they do make errors but they can communicate, and the Mexican people are typically very gracious and patient when we foreigners try to speak their language.
Why Do People Think They Can’t Learn to Speak Spanish?
Often it does go back to bad experiences in high school or college. Academic courses are not really designed to get you speaking Spanish. They start you out with grammar and with learning to read and to write. Speaking is just a part of the curriculum, and with quite a few students in each class, there just isn’t much opportunity for practicing conversation. Also, even if speaking is emphasized, the environment tends to make many students self-conscious and timid. It’s nothing like chatting with the friendly people you might meet on a vacation trip.
But a vacation isn’t guaranteed to teach you Spanish. As my friend found, it can be overwhelming to listen to Spanish all around you. You may be lucky if you understand just a few words here and there. The idea that you can go to another country and just “pick up” the language is not very realistic unless you are under about 12 years old.
Another issue is that we often think we aren’t intelligent enough to do something like learn a new language. Or if we have any gray hairs, we may think we are too old. But research shows that motivation is way more important than age in learning Spanish.
What Works in Learning Spanish?
There are several ways you can develop a speaking ability in Spanish, and even basic skill at speaking Spanish will get you a long way in communicating. You could take an adult education course offered through a college where you live, but it may well have the same problems mentioned above: that it is going to focus on grammar and not provide enough speaking practice. Besides, it may not fit your schedule or budget, and you have to allow for time going to and from class.
Better choices exist now via the internet. There are many Spanish language computer programs. Some are downloadable, while others you would order for prompt delivery, often from well-known internet retailers like Amazon.com. There are also online Spanish classes. There are free websites to help you learn Spanish. If you have the time and money, there are immersion classes in Spanish in probably every Spanish-speaking country in the world. So while it can be quite a task to sort through these options, they do exist. Don’t give up on speaking Spanish… it can be so worthwhile, whatever your reasons for wanting to learn it!
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How to Learn Spanish Fast - Simple Tips That Can Help You to Speak Fluent Spanish Really Fast
As one of the most romantic languages of the world, Spanish is easier to learn than you might have originally thought. It is one of the oldest where all the other languages was derived from, and also one of the most predominant languages in the world. Learning Spanish is all worth it, especially if you're thinking of visiting Spain and some Latin countries some time in the future.
With the advent of the internet, it has now become way easier for people to learn Spanish at the comforts of their home. You don't to spend costly fees on Spanish classes just to be a pro. There are literally hundreds of websites online teaching you how to learn Spanish fast while having fun during the entire time. They may be free or may be available for a minimal fee.
To learn Spanish quickly, try to chat with a native speaker. Conversation is always the easiest path to learning a language because as human beings we had all learned to speak before we write. Work out your schedule to set at least an hour a day going through an online course and speaking with your Spanish tutor. With this pace, you will be able to communicate effectively in just two or three weeks.
Among the tips on how to learn Spanish fast is to take note of the sentence structure, vocabulary and pronunciation. As with any languages, these are key to forming speech habits that closely resemble that of a native speaker.
Now pay close attention to this important information:
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With the advent of the internet, it has now become way easier for people to learn Spanish at the comforts of their home. You don't to spend costly fees on Spanish classes just to be a pro. There are literally hundreds of websites online teaching you how to learn Spanish fast while having fun during the entire time. They may be free or may be available for a minimal fee.
To learn Spanish quickly, try to chat with a native speaker. Conversation is always the easiest path to learning a language because as human beings we had all learned to speak before we write. Work out your schedule to set at least an hour a day going through an online course and speaking with your Spanish tutor. With this pace, you will be able to communicate effectively in just two or three weeks.
Among the tips on how to learn Spanish fast is to take note of the sentence structure, vocabulary and pronunciation. As with any languages, these are key to forming speech habits that closely resemble that of a native speaker.
Now pay close attention to this important information:
How would you like to Learn Spanish Fast and be fluent in as little as 8 short week? Seems impossible right? Well it is 100% truth. Right now you can discover how everyday people are learning Spanish from simple audio tutorials which making learning not only easy but FUN. See how you can Learn Spanish effectively and quickly, or at your very own pace by CLICKING HERE Now!
How to Speak Spanish - Useful Tips That Will Help You Learn How to Speak Spanish Fast!
If you want to speak Spanish fast, this article will give you some great tips on how to speak Spanish.
When you are learning Spanish, it is important that you picture the object in your mind. This will help you to connect the meanings behind each word with what you are saying. Don't worry about translations at this time. Just let the word roll off of your tongue.
Learning a foreign language can be quite a challenge. This is especially true if you are going about it the wrong way. When you want to learn a foreign language, you should just learn how to pronounce the words. Don't worry about how to spell them and don't worry about if the word you are saying is a noun or a verb. Why make it harder for yourself than it already is?
When you learn how to speak Spanish, you should concentrate on how to express yourself as you say the word. Some words may have a hand gesture for emphasis. Learning these little extras will help you to gain respect when you visit a Spanish speaking country. The native people will know that you took the extra time to learn how to speak Spanish the correct way.
So if you want to learn how to speak Spanish, just dive right in and do it. Don't worry about the mistakes that you are going to make. Everyone who try to learn a new language will make plenty of them. But with enough practice you will speaking fluent Spanish in no time at all.
To accelerate your learning curve, make sure that you get a good and experienced Spanish teacher. Before you start, you need to understand that all teachers are not created equal, so you need to do your homework before you start with your next professor.
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Six Keys to Help You Learn Spanish Online
This article consists of six tips to help
you learn Spanish online. If you follow these
six tips, you can be sure that you will
learn to speak Spanish online much easier.
Key Numero Uno to Learn Spanish Online:
"Stay motivated"
I think everyone that studies
a foreign language will experience
a time when they are becoming less and less
motivated. You may feel that you are
losing your desire to learn Spanish online
around the same time that you have reached a plateau.
If you feel that you are losing your desire
to learn to speak Spanish online,
try planning a trip to a Spanish speaking country.
Since you will want to get the most out of
your trip, this should motivate you to study.
Here's another tip to help you stay motivated and
to make you want to learn to speak Spanish online.
Find a native speaker that you are romantically interested
in. Since you will probably want to impress him or
her with your Spanish, this should motivate you
to keep studying and make you want to learn Spanish
online. You will also notice that you
are making progress quicker by practicing your
Spanish with a native speaker and that should also
motivate you to keep studying and practicing Spanish.
Of course, this tip only applies to single people
or other people without a significant other.
Key Numero Dos to Learn to speak Spanish Online:
"Don't Be Afraid of Making Mistakes"
Make lots of mistakes. And then after you have made
lots of mistakes go make some more mistakes. And then
go make some more mistakes.
Many people are afraid of making mistakes
when learning Spanish online. If you really
want to learn to speak Spanish online, then you
have to accept the fact that making
mistakes is part of the learning process.
The more mistakes you make, the quicker
you learn to speak Spanish online.
If you are not making mistakes, that's probably
an indication that you are not making
the effort to learn Spanish online.
Some people will try to learn to speak Spanish
online by ONLY listening. Their reasoning is
that once they learn enough Spanish that's
when they will begin trying to speak Spanish online.
But I can I assure you that it doesn't work that way.
It works in reverse.
That is, once you start trying to speak Spanish
and making mistakes that's when you will begin to
learn to speak Spanish online. Not the other way around.
So go ahead and make mistakes. The mistakes
aren't there to embarrass you. The mistakes
are there to help you master Spanish.
Key Numero Tres to Learn Spanish Online:
"Focus on how to speak Spanish"
Don't focus on "why Spanish is Spoken
the way it is"
Many people have sent me emails with questions
such as why is it "me gusta" (I like) instead
of "me gusto" or why is it "me toma" instead
of "me tomo"
Of course, I could easily answer these questions.
(And I do) But the objective is not to try equate everything
in Spanish with English or your native language.
Accept the fact that Spanish grammar is different
from English grammar. And focus on the objective
of any language -- which is to communicate effectively.
And in order to communicate effectively, you only
need to understand and be understood. It is not
necessary that you understand each and every
grammatical facet.
Trying to do so will only hinder your learning and make
it difficult to learn Spanish online.
Imagine trying to teach a 4 yr old the definition
of a direct pronoun vs. an indirect pronoun.
We would never attempt such a thing. But the
4yr old child is still fluent in his or her
native language.
So make your goal to understand and be understood.
Focus on "how to speak Spanish"
Don't focus on "why Spanish is Spoken
the way it is."
Key Numero Cuatro to Learn to Speak Spanish Online:
"Master the Fundamentals"
Many people spend their time learning
a bunch of Spanish vocabulary that they could
go a life time and never use. That's
because the words are hardly used
in normal everyday conversation.
If you want to learn to speak Spanish online without
Wasting anytime, I advise you to master
the fundamentals. When I say the
"fundamentals" I am referring to
the basic vocabulary and basic grammar.
I know adults that have studied Spanish
for a few years and they know thousands
of words in Spanish. Although they may
be proficient in Spanish, I would not
consider them fluent. On the other hand,
a three or four year old native Spanish-speaking
child can speak Spanish fluently. It is not
because the child knows thousand of words in Spanish.
The child may only know about a thousand words
or less in Spanish. But the child has mastered the fundamentals.
Mastery of the fundamentals is what separates
the proficient from the fluent.
If you really want to learn to speak Spanish online
make it a priority to master the fundamentals.
Key Numero Cinco to Learn Spanish Online:
"Take Advantage of downtime"
Finding time to study can be a challenge.
Many people just don't have the time
to sit down and study. But who said that
you have to be sitting down? If you are
waiting in line at the bank or waiting at the
doctor's office, turn on your mp3 player
or ipod and listen to an audio Spanish lesson.
If you drive to work everyday, that's
an excellent opportunity to practice your favorite
audio Spanish course. If you like to jog or
exercise on a stairmaster or treadmill,
bring your mp3 player or ipod with you
and listen to your favorite audio Spanish course
Instead of watching the 10' clock News. Watch
"Las Noticias" Instead of watching a movie
on HBO, watch a movie on HBO Latino.
So to those that say "I just
don't have the time to learn Spanish online."
My response is that you can make excuses
or you can learn to speak Spanish online.
But you can't do both. The choice
is yours.
Key Numero Seis to Learn to speak Spanish Online:
"Become an Imitator"
Some Spanish courses do not put much emphasis
on pronunciation. I think that is a big mistake.
If you really want to be understood, you must try
to mimic native speakers.
Have you every experienced someone that
asked you for directions or some other question
and you were unable to assist the person because you didn't
speak her language. And then you suddenly
realized that the person was actually speaking
English but her accent was so thick that you
thought the person was speaking another language.
The same thing happens to Spanish ears. If
you do not develop good pronunciation, you will
not be understand.
If you say the word "dad" in Spanish and you do
not stress the appropriate syllable, a
native Spanish speaker may think that you are
talking about "french fries." To English ears
the difference may be very subtle. But to the
Latin American its the difference between
"dad" and "potatoes".
So focus on mimicking native Spanish speakers.
I hope that you enjoyed these 6 Tips to Help You
Learn Spanish Online and that they truly help
you in your journey to learn to speak Spanish online.
Patrick Jackson
Patrick Jackson is a self-taught speaker of Spanish and the founder of the Learning Spanish Like Crazy method. Webmasters, feel free to republish this story. It must remain unedited and whole. All resource/footer copy including this statement must remain intact and unedited. All links must remain clickable. Learning Spanish Like Crazy makes it quick and easy to learn Spanish.
you learn Spanish online. If you follow these
six tips, you can be sure that you will
learn to speak Spanish online much easier.
Key Numero Uno to Learn Spanish Online:
"Stay motivated"
I think everyone that studies
a foreign language will experience
a time when they are becoming less and less
motivated. You may feel that you are
losing your desire to learn Spanish online
around the same time that you have reached a plateau.
If you feel that you are losing your desire
to learn to speak Spanish online,
try planning a trip to a Spanish speaking country.
Since you will want to get the most out of
your trip, this should motivate you to study.
Here's another tip to help you stay motivated and
to make you want to learn to speak Spanish online.
Find a native speaker that you are romantically interested
in. Since you will probably want to impress him or
her with your Spanish, this should motivate you
to keep studying and make you want to learn Spanish
online. You will also notice that you
are making progress quicker by practicing your
Spanish with a native speaker and that should also
motivate you to keep studying and practicing Spanish.
Of course, this tip only applies to single people
or other people without a significant other.
Key Numero Dos to Learn to speak Spanish Online:
"Don't Be Afraid of Making Mistakes"
Make lots of mistakes. And then after you have made
lots of mistakes go make some more mistakes. And then
go make some more mistakes.
Many people are afraid of making mistakes
when learning Spanish online. If you really
want to learn to speak Spanish online, then you
have to accept the fact that making
mistakes is part of the learning process.
The more mistakes you make, the quicker
you learn to speak Spanish online.
If you are not making mistakes, that's probably
an indication that you are not making
the effort to learn Spanish online.
Some people will try to learn to speak Spanish
online by ONLY listening. Their reasoning is
that once they learn enough Spanish that's
when they will begin trying to speak Spanish online.
But I can I assure you that it doesn't work that way.
It works in reverse.
That is, once you start trying to speak Spanish
and making mistakes that's when you will begin to
learn to speak Spanish online. Not the other way around.
So go ahead and make mistakes. The mistakes
aren't there to embarrass you. The mistakes
are there to help you master Spanish.
Key Numero Tres to Learn Spanish Online:
"Focus on how to speak Spanish"
Don't focus on "why Spanish is Spoken
the way it is"
Many people have sent me emails with questions
such as why is it "me gusta" (I like) instead
of "me gusto" or why is it "me toma" instead
of "me tomo"
Of course, I could easily answer these questions.
(And I do) But the objective is not to try equate everything
in Spanish with English or your native language.
Accept the fact that Spanish grammar is different
from English grammar. And focus on the objective
of any language -- which is to communicate effectively.
And in order to communicate effectively, you only
need to understand and be understood. It is not
necessary that you understand each and every
grammatical facet.
Trying to do so will only hinder your learning and make
it difficult to learn Spanish online.
Imagine trying to teach a 4 yr old the definition
of a direct pronoun vs. an indirect pronoun.
We would never attempt such a thing. But the
4yr old child is still fluent in his or her
native language.
So make your goal to understand and be understood.
Focus on "how to speak Spanish"
Don't focus on "why Spanish is Spoken
the way it is."
Key Numero Cuatro to Learn to Speak Spanish Online:
"Master the Fundamentals"
Many people spend their time learning
a bunch of Spanish vocabulary that they could
go a life time and never use. That's
because the words are hardly used
in normal everyday conversation.
If you want to learn to speak Spanish online without
Wasting anytime, I advise you to master
the fundamentals. When I say the
"fundamentals" I am referring to
the basic vocabulary and basic grammar.
I know adults that have studied Spanish
for a few years and they know thousands
of words in Spanish. Although they may
be proficient in Spanish, I would not
consider them fluent. On the other hand,
a three or four year old native Spanish-speaking
child can speak Spanish fluently. It is not
because the child knows thousand of words in Spanish.
The child may only know about a thousand words
or less in Spanish. But the child has mastered the fundamentals.
Mastery of the fundamentals is what separates
the proficient from the fluent.
If you really want to learn to speak Spanish online
make it a priority to master the fundamentals.
Key Numero Cinco to Learn Spanish Online:
"Take Advantage of downtime"
Finding time to study can be a challenge.
Many people just don't have the time
to sit down and study. But who said that
you have to be sitting down? If you are
waiting in line at the bank or waiting at the
doctor's office, turn on your mp3 player
or ipod and listen to an audio Spanish lesson.
If you drive to work everyday, that's
an excellent opportunity to practice your favorite
audio Spanish course. If you like to jog or
exercise on a stairmaster or treadmill,
bring your mp3 player or ipod with you
and listen to your favorite audio Spanish course
Instead of watching the 10' clock News. Watch
"Las Noticias" Instead of watching a movie
on HBO, watch a movie on HBO Latino.
So to those that say "I just
don't have the time to learn Spanish online."
My response is that you can make excuses
or you can learn to speak Spanish online.
But you can't do both. The choice
is yours.
Key Numero Seis to Learn to speak Spanish Online:
"Become an Imitator"
Some Spanish courses do not put much emphasis
on pronunciation. I think that is a big mistake.
If you really want to be understood, you must try
to mimic native speakers.
Have you every experienced someone that
asked you for directions or some other question
and you were unable to assist the person because you didn't
speak her language. And then you suddenly
realized that the person was actually speaking
English but her accent was so thick that you
thought the person was speaking another language.
The same thing happens to Spanish ears. If
you do not develop good pronunciation, you will
not be understand.
If you say the word "dad" in Spanish and you do
not stress the appropriate syllable, a
native Spanish speaker may think that you are
talking about "french fries." To English ears
the difference may be very subtle. But to the
Latin American its the difference between
"dad" and "potatoes".
So focus on mimicking native Spanish speakers.
I hope that you enjoyed these 6 Tips to Help You
Learn Spanish Online and that they truly help
you in your journey to learn to speak Spanish online.
Patrick Jackson
Patrick Jackson is a self-taught speaker of Spanish and the founder of the Learning Spanish Like Crazy method. Webmasters, feel free to republish this story. It must remain unedited and whole. All resource/footer copy including this statement must remain intact and unedited. All links must remain clickable. Learning Spanish Like Crazy makes it quick and easy to learn Spanish.
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How You Can Learn Spanish Quickly
Learning the Spanish language is not that easy especially if you do not find the right method. Beware of believing in the make-believe promises of many sites that you can learn the language in just few weeks. You can learn Spanish quickly through different methods. Memorizing thousands of words in an instance is impossible and to achieve your goal to learn the language you need to set your goal.
In achieving your goal it requires commitment as well as discipline. As much as possible, before you start a lesson you should commit yourself until the end. Likewise, self-discipline is important so that you can undertake the lesson in a fun and exciting manner.
Tip #1: Do not Rush Things
When you start to learn any other foreign language like Spanish, you should not rush yourself. Forcing yourself will not yield best result that is why you should learn as comfortable as you are with the lesson. Choose an online course that suits your preference and level of learning so that you can adapt the lesson well. Make sure that you meet your goals to learn Spanish quickly and speak like a native speaker.
Tip #2: Practice Makes Perfect
Learning and knowing the words is not enough. Remember that practice makes perfect. As much as possible, you should practice what you have learned by speaking and conversing with other people. Using the Spanish words frequently will make you become fluent. You can practice while conversing with your family and friends that will enable you to practice proper accent and pronunciation of the words.
Tip #3: Get a Buddy
Learning a foreign language is fun especially if you do learn it along with others. You can ask or invite a friend whom you can converse with to make the learning process more enjoyable. If you are learning the language in a classroom setting, make sure to participate and interact with other learners. Immersing yourself to Spanish speaking communities could help to learn Spanish quickly.
Tip #4: Grab a Book
Using a Spanish book is a great way to comprehend the language even better. There are many books that you can use in learning Spanish language. You can start from the basics of the language then advance as you progress your lesson. In addition, it is essential that you use Spanish-English dictionary that can help you to understand fully the new words that you have learned.
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Sep 24, 2010
Tips On Learning To Speak Spanish
Learning to speak Spanish means enrolling in Spanish classes, reading books that teach the Spanish language, reading Spanish dictionaries, or taking an online home study course where you are able to learn the language right from home at any time of day. There are many reasons for wanting to learn this wonderful language as there are ways of learning it.
The United States of America uses the Spanish language as a second language. Actually, over four hundred million people use the Spanish language. In the world today, Spanish is widely used even in business. To be globally competitive in your business, why not learn the third most popular language and one of the major languages in Europe? It would be a big help if you are able to speak in their language right?
So what you have to consider first if you have made the decision to learn to speak Spanish fluently ? If you have all the time in the world, try enrolling in a class near you. If you are that kind of person who has very little free time due to work and home, why nor try a computer or home study course? Or, with the right kind of attitude or perseverance, why not teach yourself and buy books about how to learn to speak Spanish? Once you have made this decision you can move on to the next step.
First, you have to learn the basics of the Spanish language. From the simplest of the language to the most complicated. Make yourself learn the vocabulary, grammar, verbs, and pronunciation of the language. Your teacher or instructor can help you with that. You should also learn how to use Spanish phrases formally and informally. From that, you will eventually learn the words you need to carry on a simple conversation.
There are numerous ways to help you learn other than have teachers or instructors. Having something to listen to in Spanish would definitely help you. Having a friend who speaks fluent Spanish is another help you really would want.
After a couple of weeks, you will be accustomed to everything in Spanish language. The next thing to do from then on is too keep on practicing what you have learned. Find someone who you can have a conversation with in Spanish and keep talking to that person in Spanish all the time. Eventually, after practicing and practicing, you will be able to speak in Spanish fast.
Being able to learn the language will also depend on your personality. Success in learning Spanish will depend on your conscious effort. It will take time but with patience and perseverance, you will get how the Spanish language works. It will be something like studying in your language class in elementary, where you were taught the verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and nouns but learning Spanish class will be a little difficult. Following these very simple steps will help in you in learning and speaking in Spanish.
You can find out more on How To Learn Spanish.
The United States of America uses the Spanish language as a second language. Actually, over four hundred million people use the Spanish language. In the world today, Spanish is widely used even in business. To be globally competitive in your business, why not learn the third most popular language and one of the major languages in Europe? It would be a big help if you are able to speak in their language right?
So what you have to consider first if you have made the decision to learn to speak Spanish fluently ? If you have all the time in the world, try enrolling in a class near you. If you are that kind of person who has very little free time due to work and home, why nor try a computer or home study course? Or, with the right kind of attitude or perseverance, why not teach yourself and buy books about how to learn to speak Spanish? Once you have made this decision you can move on to the next step.
First, you have to learn the basics of the Spanish language. From the simplest of the language to the most complicated. Make yourself learn the vocabulary, grammar, verbs, and pronunciation of the language. Your teacher or instructor can help you with that. You should also learn how to use Spanish phrases formally and informally. From that, you will eventually learn the words you need to carry on a simple conversation.
There are numerous ways to help you learn other than have teachers or instructors. Having something to listen to in Spanish would definitely help you. Having a friend who speaks fluent Spanish is another help you really would want.
After a couple of weeks, you will be accustomed to everything in Spanish language. The next thing to do from then on is too keep on practicing what you have learned. Find someone who you can have a conversation with in Spanish and keep talking to that person in Spanish all the time. Eventually, after practicing and practicing, you will be able to speak in Spanish fast.
Being able to learn the language will also depend on your personality. Success in learning Spanish will depend on your conscious effort. It will take time but with patience and perseverance, you will get how the Spanish language works. It will be something like studying in your language class in elementary, where you were taught the verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and nouns but learning Spanish class will be a little difficult. Following these very simple steps will help in you in learning and speaking in Spanish.
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Learn Spanish - Audio Can Help You Speak Fluent Spanish
First of all, before you want to start learning Spanish, you want to make sure that you are in fact an auditory learner. There are many people who simply do not know where to begin - but by knowing what type of learner you are, you can save yourself from tons of hassle.
Quick Ideas with Learning Via Audio
There are many different types of cassettes, mp3's or even podcasts that you can try out when trying to learn Spanish.
You may want to use these in your iPod, Zune, Cell phone (I've actually heard people have Spanish speaking ringtones, a different mini-lesson for each person that calls! How Creative!
You also want to make sure that you use the "radio" to learn, most specifically - the Spanish radio. By hearing fluent Spanish speakers on a consistent basis; you'll quickly be able to adjust your ears and start learning the language and the accents as well.
You may acquire the accent yourself if you aren't too careful! (that's a good thing)
Quick Tips on Learning Spanish With Audio
o When learning Spanish with audio, be sure to pay close attention to sentence structure
o Get your ears adjusted to the speed of the language - it's not that fast once you're adjusted to it!
o Pay close attention to commonly used phrases - there are many lists of commonly used phrases all across the internet!
Alternative Methods of Learning Spanish
There are interactive television programs, classrooms, online classes, and even software (my personal favorite) for trying to learn Spanish online. Software is great because it gives you audio, visual, and kinsesthetic type learning styles. This is great for those who like to diversify their learning!
Who wants to Learn to Play Guitar Step-By-Step? Learn how to play the guitar, hold a guitar correctly, how to perfectly tune your guitar, play every chord with ease, and develop habits that will make you play any song. Visit http://learn-to-play-the-guitar-now.blogspot.com - for a Step-By-Step Tutorial on how you can play any song you want!
Quick Ideas with Learning Via Audio
There are many different types of cassettes, mp3's or even podcasts that you can try out when trying to learn Spanish.
You may want to use these in your iPod, Zune, Cell phone (I've actually heard people have Spanish speaking ringtones, a different mini-lesson for each person that calls! How Creative!
You also want to make sure that you use the "radio" to learn, most specifically - the Spanish radio. By hearing fluent Spanish speakers on a consistent basis; you'll quickly be able to adjust your ears and start learning the language and the accents as well.
You may acquire the accent yourself if you aren't too careful! (that's a good thing)
Quick Tips on Learning Spanish With Audio
o When learning Spanish with audio, be sure to pay close attention to sentence structure
o Get your ears adjusted to the speed of the language - it's not that fast once you're adjusted to it!
o Pay close attention to commonly used phrases - there are many lists of commonly used phrases all across the internet!
Alternative Methods of Learning Spanish
There are interactive television programs, classrooms, online classes, and even software (my personal favorite) for trying to learn Spanish online. Software is great because it gives you audio, visual, and kinsesthetic type learning styles. This is great for those who like to diversify their learning!
Who wants to Learn to Play Guitar Step-By-Step? Learn how to play the guitar, hold a guitar correctly, how to perfectly tune your guitar, play every chord with ease, and develop habits that will make you play any song. Visit http://learn-to-play-the-guitar-now.blogspot.com - for a Step-By-Step Tutorial on how you can play any song you want!
Which Country For Spanish Language Training?
I am planning on spending a week doing Spanish language training in a Spanish-speaking country. The goals are threefold: to improve my Spanish dramatically (i.e learn to speak Spanish fluently) in as short a period of time as possible, to really immerse myself in the culture, and to just get away from it all (i.e. a vacation). I’ve done a bit of preliminary research and have narrowed it down to three cities: Guanjuanto, Mexico (Enforex, a school I’ve used before in Barcelona, has facilities there), Antigua, Guatemala, and Quito, Ecuador. There are pros and cons to each choice.
While searching online for Spanish schools in Latin America, I found Enforex has several facilities in Mexico. I am familiar with Enforex’s methods and I definitely learned a lot when I took classes with them in Barcelona, so at least I know what I’d be getting. They have facilities in Playa del Carmen (too touristy for my purposes), Oaxaca (just didn’t like the vibe I’m getting from reading about it online), Puerto Vallarta (again, too touristy and the beach would be a distraction), and Guanjuanto. Guanjuanto, by far, looks the most interesting of the bunch. It’s a colonial city with a rich cultural heritage. I think I could find plenty of productive activities here when not in class. The downside of Mexico, of course, is the Mexican slang. The differences between the Spanish dialects are more style than substance, of course, but I feel picking up too much of a distinctly Mexican dialect might hamper my Spanish learning efforts down the road. Or maybe I’m just being too sensitive.
First off, let me just say that everybody I’ve talked to who’s been to Antigua has raved about it. The city and environs are supposed to be absolutely beautiful. What’s more, Antigua is close to volcanoes, the beach, and tropical rain forests, giving me a plethora of outdoor activities to occupy my time outside of class. Let’s not forget this is a vacation, after all. The major downside is the Caribbean dialect, or at least I assume that’s the case. I’ve never been to Guatemala and don’t think I’ve ever spoken to a native, so I’m not entirely sure what characterizes their speech. If it’s anything like other Caribbean dialects, however, they probably speak quickly and swallow their middle s’s. While I think this dialect sounds awesome (it’s like you’re drunk and slurring your speech all the time!), I’m not sure how well served I would be incorporating this into my own speech, especially in light of my next option. Besides, I already have tons of practice slurring my Spanish from previous travels…
Quito is a massive city, with all the amenities you would expect from one. It has easy access to the rain forest, perfect weather year-round, and gorgeous vistas. I have a friend who recently spent a semester there and she can’t stop talking about the place. What’s more, Ecuadorean Spanish tends to be slow, deliberate, and easy to understand. It’s more the kind of “standardized” dialect most students of Spanish would do well to emulate. Still, Quito is significantly more expensive then Guanjuanto and especially Antigua. Do the pros outweigh the cons?
I’ve still got a while to make up my mind, but it’s something to think about. If you had to choose between the three places above to spend a week, which would it be? Or do I have a better option in mind?
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While searching online for Spanish schools in Latin America, I found Enforex has several facilities in Mexico. I am familiar with Enforex’s methods and I definitely learned a lot when I took classes with them in Barcelona, so at least I know what I’d be getting. They have facilities in Playa del Carmen (too touristy for my purposes), Oaxaca (just didn’t like the vibe I’m getting from reading about it online), Puerto Vallarta (again, too touristy and the beach would be a distraction), and Guanjuanto. Guanjuanto, by far, looks the most interesting of the bunch. It’s a colonial city with a rich cultural heritage. I think I could find plenty of productive activities here when not in class. The downside of Mexico, of course, is the Mexican slang. The differences between the Spanish dialects are more style than substance, of course, but I feel picking up too much of a distinctly Mexican dialect might hamper my Spanish learning efforts down the road. Or maybe I’m just being too sensitive.
First off, let me just say that everybody I’ve talked to who’s been to Antigua has raved about it. The city and environs are supposed to be absolutely beautiful. What’s more, Antigua is close to volcanoes, the beach, and tropical rain forests, giving me a plethora of outdoor activities to occupy my time outside of class. Let’s not forget this is a vacation, after all. The major downside is the Caribbean dialect, or at least I assume that’s the case. I’ve never been to Guatemala and don’t think I’ve ever spoken to a native, so I’m not entirely sure what characterizes their speech. If it’s anything like other Caribbean dialects, however, they probably speak quickly and swallow their middle s’s. While I think this dialect sounds awesome (it’s like you’re drunk and slurring your speech all the time!), I’m not sure how well served I would be incorporating this into my own speech, especially in light of my next option. Besides, I already have tons of practice slurring my Spanish from previous travels…
Quito is a massive city, with all the amenities you would expect from one. It has easy access to the rain forest, perfect weather year-round, and gorgeous vistas. I have a friend who recently spent a semester there and she can’t stop talking about the place. What’s more, Ecuadorean Spanish tends to be slow, deliberate, and easy to understand. It’s more the kind of “standardized” dialect most students of Spanish would do well to emulate. Still, Quito is significantly more expensive then Guanjuanto and especially Antigua. Do the pros outweigh the cons?
I’ve still got a while to make up my mind, but it’s something to think about. If you had to choose between the three places above to spend a week, which would it be? Or do I have a better option in mind?
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Sep 23, 2010
Lights, Camera, Spanish!
Want to have more fun while learn to speak Spanish fluently? A lot of Americans and Canadians in the Lake Chapala area of Mexico, where I lived for several years, would buy DVDs of Spanish movies at the local street markets.
My husband and I did this a few times, but sometimes the programs were too violent for me (not hard), quite steamy (not usually a problem!), or the Spanish was so rapid fire that we missed some of the essential twists and turns of the plot (frustrating).
Enter Lights, Camera, Spanish (Book + DVD): Learn Conversational Spanish by Watching a Romantic Adventure! It’s a movie made for learning Spanish, shot in Santiago, Chile.
Here is the blurb from the producers:
My husband and I did this a few times, but sometimes the programs were too violent for me (not hard), quite steamy (not usually a problem!), or the Spanish was so rapid fire that we missed some of the essential twists and turns of the plot (frustrating).
Enter Lights, Camera, Spanish (Book + DVD): Learn Conversational Spanish by Watching a Romantic Adventure! It’s a movie made for learning Spanish, shot in Santiago, Chile.
Here is the blurb from the producers:
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Get swept up in the romance, danger, and intrigue when an American businessman goes to Chile to take over a family winery and instead falls in love. As he learns his life lessons, you start your own Spanish adventure with:
The 90-minute film Sol y viento that was designed especially for language learners with both English and Spanish subtitle options so you can follow alongA workbook with key vocabulary and dialog from the filmExercises that keep you engaged in the story and reinforce your new skills
Save yourself an aisle seat for the best Spanish class ever! It's a sure way to learn how to speak Spanish fluently
To Be or To Be? In Spanish, That’s the Question
Have you ever gotten flummoxed by the difference in Spanish between ser and estar, the two verbs that mean “to be” –depending on the circumstances?
I sure have, and I was a little reassured one day when I was chatting with a very well-educated Mexican friend of mine. I used the wrong one of these two verbs. Conchita laughed and said, “Getting ser and estar right is one of the hardest things for foreigners. I even have an Italian friend who speaks near-perfect Spanish — except for those two verbs!”
Well, I do have a secret weapon to help me : Spanish Verbs: Ser and Estar : Key to Mastering the Language is a very useful little book for you to learn to speak Spanish fluently.. It explains why the way these verbs are often taught is too general and not precisely accurate, and it gives you some easy-to-remember guidelines.
For example, the authors say, “The fundamental difference between ser and estar is the difference between WHATNESS and HOWNESS.”
I must say that no light bulbs went on in my brain when I read that the first time, but they go on to explain it quite well.
I was quite amused at some of their examples. These took me into subtle realms where I fear I have been messing up for years.
Here’s one example from the book:
Finally, you could also compliment the usage of this book with a full fledge Learning Spanish program to rapidly improve your fluency.
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I sure have, and I was a little reassured one day when I was chatting with a very well-educated Mexican friend of mine. I used the wrong one of these two verbs. Conchita laughed and said, “Getting ser and estar right is one of the hardest things for foreigners. I even have an Italian friend who speaks near-perfect Spanish — except for those two verbs!”
Well, I do have a secret weapon to help me : Spanish Verbs: Ser and Estar : Key to Mastering the Language is a very useful little book for you to learn to speak Spanish fluently.. It explains why the way these verbs are often taught is too general and not precisely accurate, and it gives you some easy-to-remember guidelines.
For example, the authors say, “The fundamental difference between ser and estar is the difference between WHATNESS and HOWNESS.”
I must say that no light bulbs went on in my brain when I read that the first time, but they go on to explain it quite well.
I was quite amused at some of their examples. These took me into subtle realms where I fear I have been messing up for years.
Here’s one example from the book:
With this example, I will leave you. I won’t tell you about the example on page 59 that had me wondering how often I might have announced that I was a fallen woman. Without meaning to! (I’m not.)
Ser or Estar – and the Art of the Back-handed Compliment
As an example of the effective use of ser and estar, let us take the adjective inteligente (intelligent). Students are often taught that this adjective is one in that long list of exceptions which should only take ser, as for instance:
Ricardo es inteligente.
In fact, the word inteligente can also be used very effectively with estar. But when so used, the result can easily be an openly sarcastic remark or a nicely disguised insult. For by the very use of estar in this phrase we are explicitly limiting Ricardo’s intelligence to a particular accidental instance…
Finally, you could also compliment the usage of this book with a full fledge Learning Spanish program to rapidly improve your fluency.
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Sep 22, 2010
Learning Spanish - Tips to Speak Spanish Fluently
Do you have a passion to learn a foreign language? Do you want to learn Spanish since you are moving to a Spanish speaking country? Are you tired of learning Spanish from dry or complicated grammar textbooks? Ahem! Maybe learning a foreign language is a tough job, there is an easy and hard way to learn it. You have to follow some simple guidelines to be able to learn to speak Spanish fluently.
The first and the most important aspect to learn any language is to love thy language. The best way to get exposure of the language is by listening movies and music in Spanish. Studying in Spanish speaking country is also another way to be fluent in its accent.
Perfection in Fluency will only be attained by speaking in that language. If the language learner waits until their grammar is true gold to communicate, probability are they will never get there. Make your habit to speak in Spanish as much as possible.
Some Spanish tutors guide you to read and listen in Spanish. But friends, reading and listening should be balanced by exposing the language in normal situations. Speak Spanish to oneself is also a great practice since you are making use of every language form and vocabulary learned. Writing small essay on different topics also make you aware of your mistakes.
Learn all pattern phrases since sixty percent of the language is spoken in those expressions only. It had being observed that the sentences by the Spanish students may be technically right but just do not appear correct to a aboriginal speaker. So, focus on grammar with pattern phrases to be expert in that language.
Make your daily routine to practice Spanish. Do not create a gap while learning Spanish. If possible, give only ten minutes daily to learn Spanish.
These guidelines can help you in learning Spanish only if you are committed to your goal. Remember, learning Spanish can be challenging and frustrating. Also, progress will depend upon your hard work and the resources you have available. But, friends, result is always rewarding and worthwhile.
If you are looking for a high quality information on learning Spanish then you should definitely check out Rocket Spanish.
The first and the most important aspect to learn any language is to love thy language. The best way to get exposure of the language is by listening movies and music in Spanish. Studying in Spanish speaking country is also another way to be fluent in its accent.
Perfection in Fluency will only be attained by speaking in that language. If the language learner waits until their grammar is true gold to communicate, probability are they will never get there. Make your habit to speak in Spanish as much as possible.
Some Spanish tutors guide you to read and listen in Spanish. But friends, reading and listening should be balanced by exposing the language in normal situations. Speak Spanish to oneself is also a great practice since you are making use of every language form and vocabulary learned. Writing small essay on different topics also make you aware of your mistakes.
Learn all pattern phrases since sixty percent of the language is spoken in those expressions only. It had being observed that the sentences by the Spanish students may be technically right but just do not appear correct to a aboriginal speaker. So, focus on grammar with pattern phrases to be expert in that language.
Make your daily routine to practice Spanish. Do not create a gap while learning Spanish. If possible, give only ten minutes daily to learn Spanish.
These guidelines can help you in learning Spanish only if you are committed to your goal. Remember, learning Spanish can be challenging and frustrating. Also, progress will depend upon your hard work and the resources you have available. But, friends, result is always rewarding and worthwhile.
If you are looking for a high quality information on learning Spanish then you should definitely check out Rocket Spanish.
Tips to Find the Right Spanish Program
Hola! Are you ready to start learning actual Spanish online? Well the first step is finding the right Spanish program. Below I have created a list of some of the key components that your Spanish program NEEDS to have. So why should you take my advice? Simply because I have been scammed twice now by awful, overpriced Spanish programs, and I basically want to make sure that these programs don't get your money as well.
1) In my opinion, the number one component that your program must have is a money back guarantee. Without this, you can easily get scammed, because they just want your money and you could not learn to speak Spanish fluently in the end. Your program should allow you to email the creators and get a response within three days. With exceptional programs, you will even find a members forum where you can get help from the creators AND other users of the program.
2) Next, you should make sure that your program is affordable. Lets face it, this economy is not getting better, and the last thing that you want to do is waste over $600 (like I did) on mediocre Spanish programs. There are plenty of valuable programs for $100 or less, so don't feel the need to spend so much.
3) Finally, you should make sure that your Spanish program has plenty of good reviews. But be careful, because programs like Rosetta Stone appear to have good reviews...according to them. But if you actually look for online reviews, there are tons of unhappy customers. Just make sure that you do some good research before spending your money!
Now I mentioned above that I eventually did learn Spanish, and I have decided that it will save you a lot of time if I just let you know about the program that worked for me, and will definitely work for you as well.
The program is called Rocket Spanish, and is a VERY reputable program. I loved it because it was 1/5 the price of Rosetta Stone, and I was able to contact the creator either in the forum or via email. Check them out!
1) In my opinion, the number one component that your program must have is a money back guarantee. Without this, you can easily get scammed, because they just want your money and you could not learn to speak Spanish fluently in the end. Your program should allow you to email the creators and get a response within three days. With exceptional programs, you will even find a members forum where you can get help from the creators AND other users of the program.
2) Next, you should make sure that your program is affordable. Lets face it, this economy is not getting better, and the last thing that you want to do is waste over $600 (like I did) on mediocre Spanish programs. There are plenty of valuable programs for $100 or less, so don't feel the need to spend so much.
3) Finally, you should make sure that your Spanish program has plenty of good reviews. But be careful, because programs like Rosetta Stone appear to have good reviews...according to them. But if you actually look for online reviews, there are tons of unhappy customers. Just make sure that you do some good research before spending your money!
Now I mentioned above that I eventually did learn Spanish, and I have decided that it will save you a lot of time if I just let you know about the program that worked for me, and will definitely work for you as well.
The program is called Rocket Spanish, and is a VERY reputable program. I loved it because it was 1/5 the price of Rosetta Stone, and I was able to contact the creator either in the forum or via email. Check them out!
Lean to Speak Spanish Fluently - How to Go From Zero Or Basic to Fluent Spanish Quickly
Learn to Speak Spanish fluently - that is the goal of many language learners but many of them quit when they reach a basic level. They look ahead and all they see is a learning curve the size of Everest and they soon lose interest. In this article, I want to show you how it is much easier than you may think to gain fluency with my 3 great tips.
First Things First - A Good Core Learning Program
You could learn to speak Spanish fluently by just watching Spanish TV but it might take you 5 years or so. Clearly, a good language learning program is the key to accelerating our learning.
The problems with traditional classroom lessons are many. First, teachers cannot accommodate everyone's learning speeds, secondly, there is an over-reliance on memorization and textbooks.
I highly advise you to get your hands on a self study audio course. These are what most people are using these days, including the US Foreign Service. The organic learning methods of audio courses - listen, repeat, create your own sentences - mean that you learn more quickly and without textbooks or memorization.
Daily Exposure To Spanish
I highly recommend that you expose yourself to the Spanish language every day, even as little as 5 minutes. Here's an easy way - tune into a Spanish internet radio station while you are doing the chores.
It is not important that you understand anything being spoken at first. Your brain will hear the Spanish passively and get used to this daily exposure and become more receptive to learning the language.
You could take this to another extreme - I know a guy who learned Japanese by doing a total immersion: he listened, watched, put up posters around the house, even went to sleep listening to everything Japanese! He learned fluent Japanese in less than one year! But be advised that most people find these intense methods to be too much.
Listening Reading Method
Once you have a basic level of Spanish - which should only take a few weeks using an audio course - you can try getting some bilingual parallel texts. Your local language stores may have these books which feature facing pages of English and Spanish.
So as you read the book in Spanish, you can quickly scan across to the English if you don't understand any words. As you progress, you'll soon be looking almost exclusively at the Spanish side only (in all languages, most people only use a small set of words and recycle them, again and again).
Discover how others are using a revolutionary self study course to learn Spanish in less than 8 weeks, Click Here!
First Things First - A Good Core Learning Program
You could learn to speak Spanish fluently by just watching Spanish TV but it might take you 5 years or so. Clearly, a good language learning program is the key to accelerating our learning.
The problems with traditional classroom lessons are many. First, teachers cannot accommodate everyone's learning speeds, secondly, there is an over-reliance on memorization and textbooks.
I highly advise you to get your hands on a self study audio course. These are what most people are using these days, including the US Foreign Service. The organic learning methods of audio courses - listen, repeat, create your own sentences - mean that you learn more quickly and without textbooks or memorization.
Daily Exposure To Spanish
I highly recommend that you expose yourself to the Spanish language every day, even as little as 5 minutes. Here's an easy way - tune into a Spanish internet radio station while you are doing the chores.
It is not important that you understand anything being spoken at first. Your brain will hear the Spanish passively and get used to this daily exposure and become more receptive to learning the language.
You could take this to another extreme - I know a guy who learned Japanese by doing a total immersion: he listened, watched, put up posters around the house, even went to sleep listening to everything Japanese! He learned fluent Japanese in less than one year! But be advised that most people find these intense methods to be too much.
Listening Reading Method
Once you have a basic level of Spanish - which should only take a few weeks using an audio course - you can try getting some bilingual parallel texts. Your local language stores may have these books which feature facing pages of English and Spanish.
So as you read the book in Spanish, you can quickly scan across to the English if you don't understand any words. As you progress, you'll soon be looking almost exclusively at the Spanish side only (in all languages, most people only use a small set of words and recycle them, again and again).
Discover how others are using a revolutionary self study course to learn Spanish in less than 8 weeks, Click Here!
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