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Hi .... I need your advice about how i can learn Spanish quickly ,please i need your help ....
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Hi You don't say what level you have reached and what your level of other languages is. I assume you are a fluent English speaker as you have written your question in English. There are lots of posts on here about methods of learning and resources available. I have previously posted about sites I have found useful and am reluctant to repeat them, for fear of clogging the site. I see you have used some of the resources here. I believe the quickest way to learn is to be immersed in Spanish ie friends and work colleagues who speak Spanish plus some formal lessons re grammar or a native speaker willing to explain problems and correct you. If you do not live somewhere where there are a lot of native speakers you may want to consider time in a Spanish speaking country whether as a volunteer or on a language course. To learn quickly you need a good ear [musical people have an advantage] and be well motivated. Are you learning because you are interested in Picasso's paintings or read Neruda's poetry or understand Joaquín Sabina's songs? Do you have a passion for Argentina and want to travel there? You want to take as much time as you can listening to Spanish - if you like current affairs use the internet to read a newspaper article.Try more than one paper if it is an article that interests you to get different viewpoints eg In Spain ABC is to the right whereas El País to the left. Do not be too quick to look up vocabulary. Try and look for phrases or linked vocabulary. Once you have checked words you do not know then listen to a related video. Most papers now include some video content or you could go to BBC Mundo which has written and audio content in Spanish. Find a podcast that interests you either directly from a Spanish source eg RTVE or a learning site [Notes in Spanish are excellent and at a variety of levels] Our teacher was keen that we did graded listening - sites like Cervantes grade the material - you want something that stretches you but not discourages you. Listen to Spanish music and radio/TV. I often use subtitles in Spanish but some say it is better to spend extra time listening without subtitles. As I do not know your present level it is difficult. Speak Spanish every day - if you are reading read out loud to get used to the sound and concentrate. Make sure you listen to, read and speak Spanish every day. 20 minutes is enough - but the more exposure the better. A young child hears language all around them before they speak then their family and friends keep repeating basic phrases becoming more complicated as the child responds. If you are not in a Spanish speaking country try Skype for Spanish conversation or google etc.
If you can speak Spanish...even a little bit, perhaps you could find a skype partner to exchange language skills with. What is your maternal tongue?
laurita ,there is no easy way ,there will be times it's boring,and you need change. Accept this and set yourself reasonable goals for the time you can dedicate to learning. Use all the good advice from the previous posts(those people know what they are talking about). Watch movies, read books,use every opportunity to practice what you learn.I wish you the best of luck.Buena suerte and May the force be with you.
Thanks to you all but what is the best way to learn Spanish quickly and for your question i reach in SD level 3 but i did not still do what i want because honestly i feel boring from taking lessons everyday it is the same routine for me so i want to change and see what is your advice to me ... For me THANK GOD i know how to speak and spell words but the problem here is that sometimes i can not understand .... I wish from GOD that you can find for me solution and thank you ....
Your last response Laurita is a new question. Do you want anyone to amend/correct your English? Are you saying that you do not know how to spell[deletrear] a word when you hear the 'b' sound as sometimes it is a b and sometimes a v , or are you saying you do not know how to pronounce the word? Here is a recent thread on the pronunciation of b and v: thread re B and V
If the answer is very important to you, I suggest you ask a separate question.
Hi , can i know how to spell V because as i know in Spain V they spell it B and LL spell it J in some cities in Spain is that true ???
Thank you all for your advice you really benefit me ....
Could you tell the word in spanish for the polystyrene tubes you use as a swimming aid in a pool. In uk they have many names woggle, toggle, noodle but these do not translate. thanks
