How to Learn Spanish Fluently In the Comforts of Your Own Home

Gone are the days where you had to spend a semester in Spain to learn Spanish fluently. As a non-native Spanish speaker, I have aquired almost fluent status by following these steps.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Pimsleur Levels 1, 2, 3
• Rosetta Stone Spanish 1, 2, 3
• 1 year
• Computer

1. I always have the philosophy that learning a language requires multiple sources. Using Pimsleur and Rosetta Stone simutaneously can bring about exceptional results. Now, first make sure that you understand that learning a language is not going to be easy and will require a lot of dedication. This means that everyday, you will be doing something to help your lexicon of Spanish. Now, start off with level one, lesson one of both Rosetta Stone and do one lesson per day of it. While you are driving to work, listen to one lesson per day of Pimsleur Spanish. This method will give you an opportunity to not only start with single words such as dog, boy, girl, cat, etc. but actually have immersion-style conversations.
2. Now, the second step is to watch some type of Spanish speaking television once a week with subtitles. At this point in your language learning, it is best to actually see and read what you are hearing.
3. Finally, the third step is where all of your hard work comes into good use. Make a friend who speaks Spanish either in person or online so that this individual can assist you in your progression with the language. This is important because we tend to lose our ability to speak a language if we do not use it.

Tips & Warnings

• You language skills will not happen overnight.
• It's estimated to take at least 5 years to achieve fluency of any language.
• With proper dedication and software, you can do this in as little as one year.
• If you feel yourself starting to get discouraged, just take a break.