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What's the 'secret' to learning Spanish?

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I just wanna ask a random question to everyone who wish to answer my question.

actually in what way or how you learn SPANISH. Im still a beginner, and I just wanted to know the key in learning SPANISH fast.

I know SpanishDict does help me but the SECRET question red face red face

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updated Sep 25, 2010
edited by --Mariana--
posted by shobna

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I don't know about THE secret, but here's MY secret: spend some time each day to study, read, listen, and speak. ¡Cómo vuela el tiempo cuando te diviertes! (Time flies when you're having fun!)

updated Sep 25, 2010
edited by pesta
posted by pesta
That sounds like "the secret" to me. - lazarus1907, Sep 25, 2010
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Hi, Shobna.

Here are a few corrections to your English:

I just want to ask a random question to everyone who wishes to answer my question.

Actually, in what way or how do you learn Spanish? I'm still a beginner, and I just wanted to know the key to learning Spanish fast.

I know SpanishDict helps me but what is the SECRET?

Because this is a learning forum, we require that our members use proper capitalization, spelling, and punctuation.

updated Sep 25, 2010
posted by --Mariana--
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I think the secret to learning Spanish is to really devote yourself. Flashcards can help you learn real experience is the secret. Strike up a conversation and practice what you have learned. Talk to yourself in the mirror. Anything that can keep learning Spanish fun and exciting for you. Don't lose your interest.

updated Sep 25, 2010
posted by Josh645645
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The real secret is simple : dedication.

With dedication you will learn Spanish

Without dedication you will not learn Spanish.

Its a secret because nobody knows how simple it is.

updated Sep 27, 2010
posted by El_Hitch
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Hello! I am just beginning learning Spanish but I recommend you watching Spanish films with Spanish subtitles. It is a very pleasant way to learn pronunciation and expressions. I am learning sometimes English in that way so I know that it works quite good. (I am sorry for my probably not very proper English, I am learning that language too smile

updated Sep 25, 2010
posted by Seibal
Good to see another Pole on here. - El_Hitch, Sep 25, 2010
Yeah cool. But here I cant get much Spanish movies. - shobna, Sep 25, 2010
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From the threads that are posted on this site I would say that one secret method is to find a Spanish speaking boyfriend or girlfriend. Beyond the benefit of having a one-on-one tutor there may be other incentives. I can't remember that far back to tell you what they may be. grin

A warning, however. Find one that can spell or create a simple, correct sentence, because from the posts that I have read, those are much more difficult to find.

updated Sep 25, 2010
edited by 0074b507
posted by 0074b507
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The "secret" could be necessity

El secreto podría ser (la) necesidad

updated Oct 11, 2010
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
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Check out the articles on spanish-only.com. See the "must read" links on the right side, and look at the articles for some ideas.

Another useful site is http://www.antimoon.com/other/myths.htm where they talk about some of the myths of learning a language.

Finally, you might also find this useful. A couple of threads on the subject. http://www.notesfromspain.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9170 http://www.notesfromspain.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9147

updated Sep 25, 2010
posted by cdowis
Thanks ~ - shobna, Sep 25, 2010
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The most important thing is to be in a Spanish speaking environment as everything said around you flows over you and pronunciation, phrases etc stick in your mind forever. Of course the next good part is speaking it.

Not everyone has the opportunity to do this though.

updated Sep 25, 2010
posted by lagartijaverde
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Alas, there is no secret. Study, study, study. Practice, practice, practice Review, review, review.

And pay attention, all the time, to detail. Get in the habit of writing correctly in English so you can carry that habit over to Spanish. I remember, as a beginner, taking a very long time to understand that placing accents (more properly known on this site as tildes) in the correct position was essential. Not just important, essential!

So I suggest you go back and edit your original post to reflect correct English spelling, capitalization, and grammar. Think about the process you had to go through to do that. Then consider how to apply that process to your study of Spanish.

Now you're on your way! One more "secret:" Have fun!

updated Sep 25, 2010
posted by revmaf
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hehehehe ok..

i like the part find a bf or gf.. yeah hope so a spanish guy.. hahahaha

updated Sep 25, 2010
posted by shobna
"Find one that can spell or create a simple, correct sentence..." - Gocika, Sep 25, 2010
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Thanks everyone for all your thoughts that you have shared. Thank you grin

updated Sep 25, 2010
posted by shobna