Monday, December 10, 2007

How to Learn Spanish

Let’s take a minute to discuss the basics of learning a foreign language. Unfortunately, there are no magic formulas for learning a foreign language. The way I see it, there are 3 important keys to picking up Spanish effectively and quickly. First, make a commitment to spend a certain amount of time practicing at least a few times a week, even if you feel tired or aren’t really in the mood to repeat words or do any practice. Trust me; it’ll be worth the effort. You’ll be surprised how much you’ll take in if you consistently give it a try. You might want to tell a friend about Discover Spanish and practice your lessons together; or just practice saying your vocabulary whenever you have the opportunity. Set a goal of finishing 2 to 3 lessons per week. Then spend a little time each week reviewing previous lessons you’ve completed. Second, listen to Spanish as much as possible. Once you get accustomed to the sounds and the melody of the language, you’ll be able to understand and use what you learned much faster. In each lesson, take some time to actively listen to the words and phrases. With the Discover Spanish podcasts, you can listen to the words and phrases while you are driving, working out at the gym, or just relaxing. And finally speak. Tell yourself that you can speak Spanish and then believe it. A positive attitude makes a tremendous difference in your ability to learn a new language. The strategy that I found to be the most effective is to just swallow your pride, and be willing to make mistakes. Just play with your new words and phrases. Relax and have fun as you’re learning!
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