Trying to decide...

Question

How much time a day does it take to learn Spanish? I'm using this site and Rosetta Stone so I have plenty to work with -- is three hours a day enough? Any advice?

many thanks,

Larissa

Answer 1

I agree with rac1. From teaching Spanish and English and struggling with my own acquisition of Russian as a third language, I have found that if you are musically inclined you will have an easier time of learning than someone who has no ear for music at all. The two have a lot in common in that they are both quite logical once you are involved in either one. Also the person who opens his mind to a new language and simply accepts it as it is without constantly comparing it to his native language will be more successful than the person who doesn´t. The more you can simulate learning your new language as a native does, the easier it will be.

That makes sense. Thank you. - Larissa33, Dec 6, 2012

Dear God, I have no sense of music whatsoever, I'm condemned to speak with a Scandinavian accent.. - annierats, Dec 6, 2012

However, I totally agree, litral translationand constant refering back to ' bas' areno real help. Read a lot! - annierats, Dec 6, 2012

Answer 2

Hello, Larissa.

I don't believe there is any specific time limit. I think it varies from person to person. It depends on the quality of the time more than anything else. I would practice it in every area of your life. For me, it takes a lot of practice. Incorporate it into your every day speech as much as you can. Do whatever you can. It's not something you can really put a time limit on.

Good answer! - francobollo, Dec 5, 2012