How to Learn Spanish

Whatever your reason for wanting to learn to speak Spanish, doing so is a wise choice. If you travel to Spanish-speaking countries, you will have peace of mind. You may also want to learn the language for business reasons. Follow the tips below to learn to speak Spanish more quickly.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Use cassette tapes or other audio recordings to learn the accent and pronunciation of each letter of the Spanish alphabet. Once you understand the sound of the letter you can practice it anywhere. Recite the alphabet over and over until it becomes second nature. Spanish is a phonetic language; if you let go of English pronunciation and grammar rules while practicing and studying, it will come easier.

2. List the primary colors in Spanish with the colors next to the word. Be sure to use the correct spelling and punctuation of the words. You can test yourself with flashcards with the colors and their Spanish names.

3. Practice counting to one hundred in Spanish. Counting to twenty and then to one hundred in increments of ten is the best way to learn to count in Spanish. The higher numbers can come later. Just like in English, counting is repetitive after twenty.

4. Immerse yourself in the language. Label your home with flashcards in Spanish to learn the names of common items. You can also do this in your car or at the office. The more you see the name and repeat it, the more likely you are to think in Spanish. Thinking in Spanish rather than your primary language is a key to becoming truly bilingual.

5. Watch television in Spanish. You will be surprised how much you are able to grasp in a very short time while watching television.

6. Take a class with a friend to learn conversational Spanish. This is a fun way to learn the correct pronunciation of the language. Teachers can help with the rules for accent marks and how to pronounce them.

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[bunnyknitter]

on 6/29/2009 great and usful

[paulpreble]

on 3/24/2008 Cassettes are outdated, but you can get audio language learning CDs or audiobook chips for the Pimsleur series. A lot of courses are phasing out tapes as an available media.
See http://www.pimsleurdirect.com for more info.