Naturally, you wanted to master Spanish quickly once you made the decision to do so.
The process of learning a new language might seem lengthy.
After all, the majority of conventional courses are composed of years of study.
Although learning Spanish, like learning any other language, is difficult, there are 10 certain ways to speed up the process:
- Sing the song along
The Spanish language and culture place a strong emphasis on passion, or pasión as they say, which is why I included Spanish music in my original 3 Reasons Why I Learned Spanish blurb. Because of this, there are a ton—I mean, a ton—of love songs. If you haven’t yet noticed, ballads are excellent because they are slow and simple to sing along to. Begin with “Perdon” by Nicky Jam.
- Observe telenovelas
I’d have to tell you that you are really incorrect if you believe that memorizing words like “The maid did it!” or “Your evil twin has come back from the grave” isn’t very useful. An excellent approach to learning how to follow very straightforward (and, yes, extremely dramatic!) dialogues is to watch telenovelas or Latin soap opera episodes. There are telenovelas in pure Spanish, but there are other programs like Ugly Betty as well as Jane the Virgin, which only sometimes (and with subtitles!) utilize the language.
- Go through everything
Explore the excellent Spanish authors that are available. However, don’t forget to read recipes and publications as well. Your brain will become more adept at reading and comprehending words thanks to this practice. (If you don’t, you’ll only have yourself to blame if your flan causes food sickness for everyone.)
- Make your commute better
You may always download various Spanish-speaking podcasts to listen to on your commute to work or school, whether you take the train, the car, or the foot. When you’re making the most of this kind of “spare time,” a half-hour each day goes a long way.
- Translate
Try translating whatever you read or overhear into Spanish if you can. You’ll become more conscious of your surroundings and be able to identify the terms you still need to learn or practice. Even your Facebook postings might be written in two languages.
- Choose a Spanish-speaking buddy
I mean, really! If the person you’re in love with is proficient in the language you’re attempting to learn, they may aid in your language-learning process. The process is essentially the same whether you locate a Spanish-speaking companion, but because Spanish culture focuses on passion, learning in a romantic setting will accelerate your progress.
- Go to Spain. Or Peru, or…
Living in a Spanish-speaking nation is recommended. And just talk. Although he never attended a Spanish lesson in his life and went to South America in his early 20s, my father is proficient in the language. His trick? He acquired a dictionary, relaxed on a beach in Colombia, and asked the locals curious to meet this gringo or foreigner to point out terms, demonstrate how to spell them, and use hand motions to explain what they meant.
- Alternately, at the very least, visit a Spanish-speaking area (and then practice!)
True perfection comes through practice. Also, don’t be embarrassed! Making errors is inevitable; even while learning your native language, mistakes are likely made. Talk to anybody, especially in a place where Spanish is a native tongue, to practice your Spanish so that you may use it every day. Back at home stuck? Try teaching your dog some Spanish commands—a well-cultured dog is always a blessing!
- Invest extra time in studying your flashcards
Do not write a single word, such as “taco.” You won’t go very far like that. Write phrases in their place. For instance, “This taco is wonderful” or “This taco is $1.” You can learn more grammar and words in this manner and go a lot farther than you would with single words.
- Be dependable
Make a timetable and follow it no matter how you choose to approach your Spanish study. Do it if studying for at least an hour each day is your objective! Similar to exercise, you can’t simply do three hours of it intensely in a week and expect to see effects. Instead of completing everything all at once, spread it out over time to notice greater improvement.
Just keep in mind that every little bit helps!
If you concentrate on some of the entertaining Spanish terminologies, quick learning doesn’t have to be boring. Most essential, if you’re not picking things up as rapidly as you’d want, don’t quit. Instead, experiment with different approaches and have fun. Choosing the best strategy for you can set you on the right path to success, even if learning a language might take some time.
Happy learning!