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Friday, July 22, 2011

Quick Hints To Help You Learn Spanish

By Carmelo Yoh


Contrary to popular belief, learning how to speak a new language does not have to take a long time. The truth is, you can have a great time learning a new language! Focus on the opportunities that speaking another language can bring. When you travel, it can make you much more at ease. It's also very likely that you'll be able to communicate more easily with many residents of the city or town where you live. If you know two or more languages, you are also qualified for many more jobs. For people who live in the U.S., the language that is spreading most quickly is Spanish.

If you can, find and hire a tutor. CDs/books can be very helpful. But with a tutor at your side, you can receive help and answers you just can't get from a book or CD. Tutors are generally fluent in what ever language they're teaching. A tutor will be able to teach you the dialects in the language being taught.

A good technique is to actually have the Spanish names for everything in front of you; you can use tags or stickers with the words written on them. Make labels for everything in your home and, if you can, your work space. Using this method, you'll start learning vocabulary automatically. Nothing is more embarrassing than using one word when you meant to use another! You don't want to be remembered for making a gaffe or even making someone angry by using the wrong word by mistake. The very simple strategy of using labels can accelerate your learning of the new language.

Try to develop your 'ear' for Spanish, or any new language. A lot of languages tend to be more 'oral' than written. You will still need to learn how to 'hear' a language as long as it's still alive. Memorizing the alphabet, or writing a proper sentence, only takes you so far. You will need to understand people when they talk to you. The best way to do this is to listen to as much of your chosen language as possible. You will know you're on the right track when you can identify your language after hearing a few spoken words.

Practice some organization. Learning a language doesn't have to be hard, but you have to use one system or another. Languages have a certain logic to them, and you have to follow this. It's best to start with more basic things, like the days of the week, hours on the clock and simple phrases. The fastest methods always teach vocabulary first and then grammar. It's best to stick to the rules of the system you are using and not jump from one chapter or section to another at random. If you follow the courses as they are set out you'll have an easier time learning Spanish. If you jump from one lesson to another you might really hinder your learning process! By trying to change the order, you can become confused. It doesn't make sense to try to change a proven method.

Learning a new language, whether it is Spanish or something else, does not have to be excruciatingly difficult. You might have a rough time of it in the beginning, especially if you are not used to learning languages, but over time you will get better. Just try to stick with it, and use all the tricks you can find. Soon enough you'll be fluent.




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