My Trouble with Learning Spanish

Question

How can I learn Spanish more quickly than normal?

Hi and welcome to the forum. - francobollo, Dec 9, 2012

Answer 1

I am re-posting an answer I gave someone a couple of weeks ago on here. I hope you will find it useful.

Experience tells me that a new language learner should always:

1. Relax. Learning a new language requires your brain to get used to new sounds, spellings, rules. There's no need to take it all in. Break down the learning process into smaller segments you can handle one at a time.
2. Do not think of Spanish or Korean as a new language (we adults are funny when dealing with labels). Think of them as an extension of your own language. Example: Besides knowing the word "house" for a home, you also have another word to describe the same object:"casa". This tricks your brain into thinking you are expanding your vocabulary and not having to overcome a language barrier.
3. Read, read and read. Write, write and write. Practice makes perfect.
4. Listen to Spanish radio and watch local Spanish TV. If you have no access to either, look up videos on Youtube.
5. Find a native speaker or someone fluent to converse with.
6. Do not be afraid to make mistakes. We all do. Every day. All the time. Even native Spanish speakers like me.
7. Do your homework and post it here for corrections.
8. Remain curious about everything in the language. Ask a million questions. Curious people tend to learn more and faster.
9. Enjoy the ride.
10. No matter what, do not give up!

¡Perfecto! - rac1, Dec 9, 2012

Answer 2

Short of divine intervention, I know of no way to learn a language quickly but, the progress that comes form diligent study and practice is rewarding.. Yes, if you have the opportuinty to immerse yourself in a spanish speaking environment, you would probably progress more rapidly.

Answer 3

Study it alot. In your family ask everyone to speak to you in Spanish and you'll eventually catch on and learn to speak Spanish quickly and regularly.

Why did you ask a question if you already have an answer to it? - Maldito23, Dec 9, 2012

Now why did you ask a question and answer it? To get likes? - a-YU-dar, Dec 9, 2012

Answer 4

Study study study study... and you could be able to hold basic conversations in about 6 months. (trust me)

It takes an intense effort however. Lots of research, and a native or two. Patience and diligence is key. It all adds up, you don't really notice progression... you kinda just "wake up" to it.