How to Practice Speaking Spanish

Language immersion is the best way to master a language, but we can't all afford to study abroad. Whether you just started learning Spanish or you've been studying the language for years, these tips will show you how to experience language immersion without leaving your house.

Things You'll Need

• Spanish-English dictionary
• Spanish grammar handbook
• Computer
• Internet access
• Access to Spanish-language media
• If you've got the $$$, Rosetta Stone for Spanish levels 1-3
• A friend!

Instructions

1. 

   Find another person to practice with on a regular basis. This can be someone who is fluent in the language or another person interested in learning.

2. 

   Find another person to practice with on a regular basis. This can be someone who is fluent in the language or another person interested in learning.Practice with your partner whenever possible by speaking ONLY in Spanish as you go about your normal daily routine.

3. 

   Keep a Spanish-English dictionary handy for emergencies, but don't rely on it.

4. 

   Study alone and test yourself when you can't practice with a partner. If you have a little money to spend, you can practice speaking alone with a headset & microphone if you purchase Rosetta Stone Software for Spanish. Otherwise, you can do this with a cheap book of written grammar exercises you can find at your local bookstore.

5. 

   Sign up for the e-mail Spanish Word of the Day at http://dictionary.com to expand your vocabulary.

6. 

   Watch Spanish-language television and movies as often as possible.

7. 

   Read your favorite magazines in Spanish. You can find them at a big bookstore, such as Barnes and Noble.

8. 

   Listen to Spanish radio, go to Spanish websites, read Spanish newspapers...do anything else you can think of to immerse yourself in the language.

9. When you begin to dream in Spanish, you're making progress.

Tips & Warnings

• Try to find a roommate, spouse, or other person you see every day to be your conversational partner

• Turn your cell phone's language setting to Spanish

• Don't defeat the purpose of watch movies in Spanish by turning on subtitles