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How to Become Fluent in Spanish

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Become Fluent in Spanish
Become Fluent in Spanish

If you have taken Spanish classes in high school or college and want to become a more proficient speaker, follow these steps when you are out of school but still remember the basics.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Practice
  • Time
  • Patience
  • Group or At Least One Fluent Spanish Speaker
  1. Step 1

    Surround yourself with as many Spanish speakers as possible. Plan social activities which involve talking and getting to know each other.

  2. Step 2

    Discipline yourself to only speak Spanish with those who will understand you.

  3. Step 3

    Do not slide into speaking Spanglish and mix English in when you do not know a Spanish word. Ask for assistance and repeat the correct Spanish word to memorize it.

  4. Step 4

    Try to learn slang Spanish words that are popular in different Hispanic countries. Incorporate these words into your Spanish vocabulary.

  5. Step 5

    Through time, patience, and practice, you will begin to become fluent in Spanish. Thanks for reading.

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on 12/31/2008 great advice. Thanks!

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on 9/23/2008 Excellent article! Straight to the point, informative & really helpful info. Well written...5*s cherylgoff.com

Kilogramm said

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on 9/11/2008 This is a great how to, thanks for this!

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on 9/6/2008 Great article! Thanks for sharing this advice! 5 stars.

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