Questions about Learning
I’m short on time. How can I learn Spanish quickly and efficiently?
Unfortunately, there is only so much time and money to spend traveling abroad. That means I have to get creative in my daily life.
Here are some of my methods you might want to try out:
- Immediately switch languages when talking to a Spanish speaker.
- Allow your brain to daydream in Spanish by imagining how you would say certain phrases.
- If you don’t know something, ask someone or research it.
- Listen to Spanish radio stations & translate the lyrics online.
- Don’t worry about being perfect. Just enjoy the process and try your best.
- Subscribe to my YouTube video channel for weekly bite-sized lessons!
- Check out the Spanish is Your Amigo textbook or schedule a personal lesson!
There are many other ways to practice. Find a method you enjoy and that fits into your daily routine. Perhaps try a Spanish chat room, watch novelas, or read books in Spanish. (Children’s books count, too!)
Why don’t audio books and computer programs work?
- Only teach you to “parrot” phrases
- False, unrealistic promises
- No grammar foundation
- Too expensive
- No reference materials
- Outdated
- Few all-in-one programs
- Inconvenient: Need a computer or CD player
Why don’t other textbooks work?
- Scattered information
- Useless activities
- Outdated vocabulary
- Excessive cultural notes
- Messy format, images & fonts
- Vague explanations
- Few all-in-one textbooks
- Inconvenient
Why is it important to learn Spanish?
Spanish is the second most widely spoken language with over 300 million native speakers in over 24 countries claiming it. Learning Spanish opens exciting possibilities for travel, career advancement, and countless new opportunities!
