Though it is great idea to learn Spanish, but no one has time or resources to leave sweet home or job and move to Spanish speaking country in these days. To solve this issue you need to be creative to find solution. Learning Spanish is journey and not something you can do with lightning speed without any effort. So be patient and don’t harsh on yourself. Take your time and make learning a fun.
The best way to learn Spanish is to build your foundation and immerse yourself with culture. How can you do it? How can you do it without traveling to a native country? You can do it by following:
- You can watch Spanish TV and Films on Netflix and YouTube. It is easier to access foreign media with streaming platforms. Popular streaming platforms are your best friends to learn Spanish. You can news or documentaries if you want.
- You can find Spanish songs with lyrics online and also on DVDs. If you belong to an English speaking country, you job is easy. But take your time to find niche genre you love and enjoy most.
- Reading Spanish news might not be easy for you. But reading again and again & context can help a lot. Even as complete beginner you can learn and understand from Spanish newspaper.
- To train your ear to pick up the words fast and correctly, you can listen to podcast. You can listen while doing your housework or walking your dog.
Devote sometime daily
If you are serious about learning Spanish, then devote some time to your daily learning. It can be 20minutes a day. To see real impact, you need to dedicate enough meaningful time to your study.Understand the timeline, how long and how deep do you want to learn.
Set your goals and stay focused
Setting a goal is important to get an idea why do you want to learn. You can write down whatever the reason is. It helps you keep motivated and focused. There are plenty of Spanish learning tools which can be good and bad. It can ruin your focus, keeping learning structured and consistent is very important to make progress.
Build your foundation
The first is to focus on basics and make your foundation strong. No matter you are a beginner or intermediate learner, you need to focus on basics.Foundation grows and become stronger with time. These basics will help you initiate conversation and boost your confidence.
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Practice with native Spanish speakers
Finding native speaker and practice with them. Italki and Conversation Exchange is the best place to search and find native and speak with them and make good friends. You can speak with anyone in the world as long as they internet connection.
Review frequently
Review and repetition is very important to move your learning to next level. You can find quizzes, games and flashcards to review your learning’s.Every time you speak with someone, it is done naturally but if you didn’t find someone you can do it at home.
Don’t aim for perfection
Don’t aim to high. It is advisable to set realistic goal and levels to achieve. If you are just starting out, you can’t compete with a native speaker in month or less. So don’t put too much pressure on yourself.
Have fun!
Make learning Spanish fun and game. Learning Spanish will open door to ton of possibilities for careers and friendship. It is a journey and not a fail or pass game. Take your time and enjoy your journey.