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Question

how do u study spanish words

Remember to use correct punctuation and capitalization so those trying to learn English will learn well too. - katydew, Jan 8, 2013

Answer 1

You have started well by making a flashcard set.

It's best to think of pictures in your mind as you learn a new word. Visualizing helps a lot. That way you are not translating from your first language into Spanish and saving youself the step by just seeing something and being able to think the word.

Answer 2

In addition to using flashcards, which is the best tool in my opinion, you should also practice saying the words over and over.

For example, if I am trying to learn the verb 'arrancar' then when I am out in my garden I will imagine myself in the garden, and then an imaginary group of people several feet away from me. Then I visualize the different people and say out loud or to myself (out loud is much better; it forces me to get accustomed to forming Spanish sound combinations):

Arranco las malas hierbas. (as I pull the weeds)

Arrancas las malas hierbas. (as I talk to my imaginary friend or relative)

Arranca las malas hierbas. (as I visualize one of the imaginary people pulling weeds)

Arrancan las malas hierbas. (as I visualize all of the imaginary group pulling weeds).

Then I might ask them questions and let them answer the questions:

¿Arrancan las malas hierbas? Sí, arrancamos las malas hierbas.

I also talk in the shower, to my dog, while folding clothes, while vacuuming, while putting away the dishes....

Answer 3

You have already worked with flashcards. I think that is one of the best tools available. I have the advantage of flashcards being available online at a site connected with the text that we use in our Spanish classes. As katydew said, try to visualize what the word means as you pronounce it. I use tha available Spanish to English flashcards until I am familiar with the the vocabulary set that I am working on. Then I go to the English to Spanish cards. That is more challenging. When I do those cards, I have a word processor open in a small window next to the cards and I pronounce the word and write it (with accents, of course). That way I learn the spelling also.

Answer 4

i don';t know

thnxs - buttercup919, Jan 8, 2013