Gregory Newell asked:


How to learn Spanish? As I am sure you know learning a foreign language is not an easy task unless you are one of those people with an “ear for language”, something I never really understood. There are many available options. The first that comes to mind is obviously taking course in your high school, college, or other educational institution. This is a convenient and trusted way to learn, and one that has been utilized for years. However, given that most of the people that take a language in high school or college never actually become bilingual, the merits of this method seem to be suspect.

As with anything else, when deciding how you want to learn Spanish, the internet is as good a place to start as any. If you look on the internet you will find a wealth of options available to you. There are a very large amount of study systems being sold, some at reasonable prices and others for a small fortune. There are also programs for placement in Spanish speaking countries that allow you to totally immerse yourself in the language. Then there are even websites with free exercises and drills that will help you get started.

Of course everyone’s system claims to be the best and only way to truly master the language. During my research I came across no less than three study systems all claiming to be in use by varying branches of the US government and I am sure that doesn’t even scratch the surface of the number of products making such claims. When you are making your decision regarding how to learn Spanish do your research and take into account the pros and cons of each method and pick what is best for you. Personally, I enjoy the free online exercises, but then again I am just out of college and have no money. However you decide to go about it, learning will not be easy.

Brian Cliette asked:

When there is a will there is a way! This is a very old and precious saying, which truly says that if you want to do something, you can do it. Similarly, if you want to learn Spanish, you would be able to find a good number of methods to do so. Some of the most popular and easy to take up are as follows:

1. Regular language school classes – in this method you find out a good language school in your neighborhood and register for the course you need – basic, medium or advanced. In case such a school is not available in your neighborhood, you would need to consider moving closer to where you would find such a good school. The advantage of having to learn through a regular school is that this is a very systematic method of learning, especially good for people who need everything neatly scheduled in watertight compartments.

2. Part-time or evening classes – this method is very similar to the above, but while the regular classes have more classes covered per day since these are regular classes, while the part-time classes cover less per day and hence the course would take longer to complete. Also, for these type of classes, you would definitely need to have the school in close vicinity either to your working place or home, to cut down in commuting hours and also be safe. It would not to have to drive every night late from your Spanish classes.

3. Online classes – there is another type of course that is becoming very popular with every day that passes. This is the online course. This is the best for people who have a job and do cannot commute any more to attend the language classes. The online course usually offers audio-visual material and a personal online tutor, who could be reached at a particular time. You would have the choice to appear for the exams (which would be held at a specific time) in the school or a branch of the school close to the place you live.

4. Books – though learning through books has becoming somewhat obsolete with the presence of the computer, this method is still holding its ground for some die-hard fans. Books are indeed a great source of knowledge and there are some exceptionally well deigned bi-lingual books that can help learning the language as good as any other method. These books most often come accompanied by audio-cassettes or CD-ROMs, which provide the phonetics.

5. Audio programs – these are one of the best ways to learn since this would give you both written and pronounced word and phrases and help you at every step. These audio programs can be used through a regular walkman or portable CD player. You can also tune is to your favorite podcasts and learn Spanish from experts through these broadcasts.

Gregory Newell asked:


How fast is it possible to learn a foreign language? You see products that claim to teach you to speak in weeks or even days. I am trying to learn Spanish fast, but as with any other language it is a long and tiring process that take months and even years to become proficient. It is possible to learn some Spanish very fast, but you will find that will mostly be swear words and slang terms that wont really get you anywhere when it comes to actual conversation.

Sometimes I have dreams with a few of the Spanish words I know in them but they unfortunately normally revolve around how dumb I am and how I don’t know any other words. Of course some people are able to learn Spanish very fast, or any other language for that matter, simply because they have what is frequently called an “ear or languages”. I wish I was one of those people.

Not matter how well you learn languages I have to say that I agree with the school of though that says the best way is through immersion. Living in a country that speaks the language is by far the best way to truly learn a language. You can also read books, listen to tapes, and use interactive software. Or there is another more novel method I found that involves learning through music. While this sounds interesting and kind of fun I have to say the words used in the lyrics to the Latin songs I have encountered here are not the words I would want to be learning.

To truly learn Spanish fast and well a nice combination of all the above mentioned methods would be nice. To live in the country, listen to tapes and music, read books, use software, and speak nothing but the language would be ideal and probably very successful. Unfortunately no one really has the time this would entail so we must instead settle for a long, drawn out, frustrating process.

Natalia Picado asked:


We are all aware about the reasons for learning Spanish. Although learning Spanish is becoming a necessity, there are many ways that this can be accomplished. You will need to choose which way best suits your goals. Here is a little information on each method:

How to learn Spanish at your home

1. Online help to learn Spanish: Learning Spanish online is perhaps the best way to learn the intricacies of the language. One can take online Spanish lessons with the help of an online Spanish tutor or a live Spanish tutor online, according to one’s preference. The training can be keyed in, or can be oral, based on whether one has a microphone or not. The best part of learning Spanish online is the fact that one can learn from within the luxury of his home and proceed as he chooses.

2. Books and libraries, the tested method: Books are the tested and proven method for amassing knowledge. Today’s well developed libraries with books and audio and video cassettes are sure to have enough material to provide you with necessary lessons to learn Spanish. Of course, no one can keep library material indefinitely at home but you can keep on renewing the material and learn only as fast or as slow as you need to.

3. Correspondence School – This is a school where you take classes at home and mail in your homework. This is another method of learning at home and learning at your own pace. The downsides to this method include the lack of real-time interaction, lack of live practice, and waiting for the mail to bring your grades as well as your next assignment.

4. From a live instructor: A live Spanish tutor can teach the language at the student’s residence. This method can provide quality training since the teacher can correct homework and give attention even to accent. But there is a dearth of such home instructors and home classes cost quite a lot.

5. Special Interest College Courses ? Often, most of the foreign languages are offered for a small fee at the local colleges as a special interest. This might be one to two nights a week for approximately two hours. You do have to go to the local college, but you still can do a great percentage of the training at home.

6. DVD or CD/ROM: DVDs and CDs also help with taking a conversational Spanish course, in more or less the same way audio and video cassettes do. It can be played on a computer screen or television screen and affords to the learner the privilege of replaying the discs as many times as he chooses, to suit his ability to learn. Different TV channels also air Spanish lessons meant for small children. These may come in handy for a beginner learning Spanish.

There is no shortage of means for learning Spanish. The quality and superiority of each system, for learning Spanish at home or outside, is purely based on the learner’s predilections.

Natalia Picado, an e-business counselor, works as a consultant with Learn Spanish Online which was founded in the year 2006. Lejos Learning gives complete freedom to choose their schedule and their real live private tutor to learn Spanish online.

howard Snyder asked:


 Spanish is one of the most fascinating languages to learn. A lot of people take Spanish in high school but sometimes those lessons are not enough to let a person speak fluently because they may not advance at the same speed as other people do.

That is one of the reasons why learning a language by downloading a course to study at home or your office at your own pace is a great resource.

One of the advantages is that by downloading the course, you get the chance to take your time with every lesson, you can use the multimedia capabilities of your computer and assimilate the lessons by listening to the audio component of the course or by watching video lessons.

It is important that you are careful with learn Spanish downloads and make sure that you get a download course that includes a text book, work book, audio lessons, video lessons as well as other resources like a support line or email for whenever you may need assistance.

That way you can sit down and study the course and do the assignments and then go to the audio lessons and listen carefully to the way each word and phrases are pronounced. That way you will learn the proper spelling and the correct pronunciation.

Spanish is a great language to be able to speak fluently but take your time to learn the grammar and spend enough time to learn proper pronunciation and grammar and you’ll make the most out of your learn Spanish downloads.

John Ellis asked:


The importance of foreign languages like French and Spanish is growing. Many parents and guardians are enrolling their children in after school clubs that provide lessons in foreign languages. One of the most popular after school clubs in the UK is LCF clubs. The company offers a fun way top learn Spanish and other foreign languages.

Parents can enroll their child with LCF clubs to enable them to learn French and Spanish easily. The clubs’ approach to Spanish language learning is informal to infuse confidence and fun to generate interest. Interaction dominates the sessions in these clubs: every child gets to contribute.

Apart from the clubs that provide a fun way to learn Spanish, LCF clubs have also introduced online resources to help children to learn Spanish online. Using these resources, they improve their language skills. The online resources also help Learn English online or learn French online. Through this interesting and fun way to learn a foreign language, children are able to speak Spanish easily.

If you wish to help your child improve his English then LCF clubs can help with that as well and allow your child to learn English online. Children can work on his pronunciation, reading, listening and grammar easily through these online programs. Similarly they can also learn Spanish online or learn French online with online resources such as Babelzone or Phonicszone.

Babelzone is an interesting and interactive site for the young learners and presents a fun way to learn Spanish or French language. It makes use of activities like stories, games, and songs in the particular language. Its Interactive whiteboard resources make learning in a group or individually more fun.

If you are trained in foreign languages like Spanish and French then you can teach languages at LCF Clubs. You can become an LCF licensee and be a part of the program.

LCF Clubs also provide CDs at reasonable prices and help the children learn the foreign language. To know more about the course structure and about the fees for these after school classes or online resources, you can visit www.lcfclubs.com.

Jim Sarris asked:


One of the biggest misconceptions of learning Spanish (or any foreign language) is the time commitment. Everyone seems to think you need hours upon hours of study in order to learn. Since very few people have so many hours to dedicate to studying, they decide that learning a language is not for them.

Yet, even with a little knowledge of another language, they can benefit in so many ways. Perhaps they could get a better job, communicate better in the job they’re in or enjoy a new experience on a forthcoming trip to a foreign country.

Unfortunately, that’s not going to happen because in their mind it’s a done deal…no one learns without dedicating massive time to the effort.

Well, I’m here to say that there is another side to the story. A side that is more realistic and positive. A side that may just spark a reader or two to change their mind and try.

I’ve been a Spanish teacher for over 15 years. In that time I’ve taught high school, college and adults students. Naturally, this article is not directed to high school and college students for obvious reasons.

I’m writing so that more adults can discover the secrets to learning any language they want, regardless of their schedules. You see, it’s a question of taking advantage of the downtime. Here’s what I mean.

Everyone has moments in the day when they are left with nothing to do. Maybe it’s at work, at home, during the commute. These moments are there, you just have to pay attention.

Once you can spot them, then you can begin to fill them with little study sessions that can last as little as 5 minutes. And the best part is, you can vary them so that you don’t fall into a routine and become bored.

Now, before I continue, I don’t want to give the impression that you can learn a language with 5 minutes of study a day. It won’t happen.

However, I do want to emphasize that you don’t need to have marathon study sessions either. What will help more than anything is consistency and that is why taking advantage of 5 minute sessions when you are stuck for time is essential to your learning.

During these sessions, you are keeping the coals warm so to speak. Your brain is getting the message that learning Spanish (for example) is important because you are finding time everyday. That is no small factor.

You will still need to find time during the week for an hour here and there but your success does not depend on total dedication, come hell or high water. It depends on consistency.

With that in mind, here are 5 ways to study when you have little or no time.

#1 – Start describing what is going on around you. It doesn’t need to be a literary description, just take a look around and begin describing things in the foreign language.

#2 – Always carry a print out of an article you plan to read or, a chapter from a children’s book. Make sure it’s no more than two pages so you can finish it in the time you have.

#3 – Repeat a tongue twister you’ve written down on an index card (specifically for this occasion).

#4 – Take out your language tape and get in a quick listen. You can pick up where you were on the tape or begin randomly.

#5 – Play with your cell phone. That’s right, you can set up your cell phone in the language you want to learn. By doing this, you can begin hitting buttons and learn everyday vocabulary.

Remember, there will be days when you need to get in the hour session in order to expand your base of verbs, conjugations and all the rest. But, your learning doesn’t depend on strict adherence to any schedule.

It’s more important to do a little bit everyday. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Miranda Sol asked:


Learning a language, especially Spanish can be one of the most rewarding experiences ever. I have put together a few tips on surviving the Spanish language course.

First of all, if you have ever decided on learning Spanish or you think it’s time to knuckle down and finally learn Spanish, you are in luck because there has never been a better time to learn it. More and more countries are accepting Spanish on their school curriculums as there are more Spanish speakers venturing to other countries seeking out new lives. If you do not want to “miss the boat” as it were, now’s the time to study Spanish.

Below I’ve made some bullet points on learning Spanish effectively.

Why learn Spanish in the first place

First of all, before you begin your classes it would be a good idea to know your exact reasons for wanting to learn the language. Is it for work or play? In other words, do you need it in your job or is your learning Spanish more orientated to towards leisure or culture?

So many people are finding better employment these days as a direct result of learning a language such as Spanish. The opportunities that exist are literally endless – translation, catering/restaurants, government and civil servant jobs to name but a few.

I’m quite sure your boss will appreciate you that much more too, let alone your personal finances! Yes, having another language is a tool that helps you earn more money and that can’t be bad, can it? Also, your boss will be inclined to promote you as you will be an invaluable asset to his or any company.

If you have motives other than your job or career then I’m sure you’ll find learning Spanish a rewarding hobby. Just think about being able to converse with your new neighbours in Spanish! How welcome you’d make them feel by chatting to them in their native language.

Imagine impressing your family and friends by ordering your next meal at a Mexican or Spanish restaurant in fluent Spanish.

Learning because of love

Maybe you’ve set your heart on learning the Spanish language because of love. Maybe you have met the girl or boy of your dreams and the language barrier has reared its ugly head. What a fine and noble opportunity to learn your future mate’s language and converse properly with them.

One of the best methods to learn Spanish today is by using one of the very many online Spanish course methods. There are a few good ones on the internet today and they are all highly recommended for learning the language.

So whether it’s to improve your career, to enrich yourself culturally or even love then you could hardly go wrong in starting out on the right foot with an online Spanish course.

howard Snyder asked:

Spanish is one of the most fascinating languages to learn. A lot of people take Spanish in high school but sometimes those lessons are not enough to let a person speak fluently because they may not advance at the same speed as other people do.

That is one of the reasons why learning a language by downloading a course to study at home or your office at your own pace is a great resource.

One of the advantages is that by downloading the course, you get the chance to take your time with every lesson, you can use the multimedia capabilities of your computer and assimilate the lessons by listening to the audio component of the course or by watching video lessons.

It is important that you are careful with learn Spanish downloads and make sure that you get a download course that includes a text book, work book, audio lessons, video lessons as well as other resources like a support line or email for whenever you may need assistance.

That way you can sit down and study the course and do the assignments and then go to the audio lessons and listen carefully to the way each word and phrases are pronounced. That way you will learn the proper spelling and the correct pronunciation.

Spanish is a great language to be able to speak fluently but take your time to learn the grammar and spend enough time to learn proper pronunciation and grammar and you’ll make the most out of your learn Spanish downloads.

Spanish is one of the most fascinating languages to learn. A lot of people take Spanish in high school but sometimes those lessons are not enough to let a person speak fluently because they may not advance at the same speed as other people do.

That is one of the reasons why learning a language by downloading a course to study at home or your office at your own pace is a great resource.

One of the advantages is that by downloading the course, you get the chance to take your time with every lesson, you can use the multimedia capabilities of your computer and assimilate the lessons by listening to the audio component of the course or by watching video lessons.

It is important that you are careful with learn Spanish downloads and make sure that you get a download course that includes a text book, work book, audio lessons, video lessons as well as other resources like a support line or email for whenever you may need assistance.

That way you can sit down and study the course and do the assignments and then go to the audio lessons and listen carefully to the way each word and phrases are pronounced. That way you will learn the proper spelling and the correct pronunciation.

Spanish is a great language to be able to speak fluently but take your time to learn the grammar and spend enough time to learn proper pronunciation and grammar and you’ll make the most out of your learn Spanish downloads.

Vikram kuamr asked:


Teaching Spanish language is best learned with fun and conservational approach. This is what the teachers and staffs believe in Montanita Spanish School in Ecuador. Ecuador is a place in South America that is predominantly Spanish speaking. With it, Montanita Spanish School is no ordinary school as it is not into typical classroom and books settings. In this Ecuador Spanish School, you can learn Spanish Ecuador with exciting experience, as every course offered is incorporated with various activities of students’ interest.

Although Montanita Spanish School has professional teachers where you can learn Spanish Ecuador with syllabus and lessons, you get more learning experiences when you apply it in a practical way. This Ecuador Spanish School will lead you to various fun activities that will put your learning into practice. The best thing about Montanita Spanish School is that it a school by the beach. Since Montanita is best known for its surfing beaches, travelers can take advantage of Spanish class offered in the school while they can have the time to surf, admire the beauty of the beach, relax in the cool breeze, and do other stuff that you find exciting and enjoyable. Whether you are in Montanita for a vacation or for Spanish school enrollment, you can readily enroll on this Ecuador Spanish School as they offer different kinds of courses suitable for your staying needs.

For example, Montanita Spanish School by the bay can offer Spanish and Surf course at the same time. In this course, you will be able to learn Spanish language at the same time apply it while they teach you how to surf. Even if you are an experienced surfer, you can also enroll in this course as they provide you with equipments and time for surfing while you learn Spanish Ecuador. Also, may have course that does not limit you to Montanita area. If you are into exploring Ecuador, they have a course for teaching Spanish at the same time touring at four different locations in Ecuador. The course offered is known as Explore Ecuador. In this course, you get to go to places and learn Spanish Ecuador at the same time. The other courses offered in this Ecuador Spanish school are Spanish in Group, Spanish One on One, Survival Spanish, Medical Spanish, Spanish and Surf, Spanish and Dive, Spanish and Kite Surf, and Spanish and Volunteer. All these courses aims to teach you Spanish while you enjoy your stay or do practical activities that makes your learning experience worthwhile and memorable.

There are many Spanish language and culture that you can learn anywhere. But the Ecuador Spanish School in Montanita is available to teach you Spanish in a fun and extraordinary way. Since Montanita is known by tourists and residents alike because of its beaches, the Ecuador Spanish School took advantage of this privilege of sharing how to speak Spanish and learning Spanish cultures without the hassle of serious classroom setting. All you have to do is choose the course that you like and enroll on the given schedule. Since Montanita Spanish School is available online, it is more favorable for you as a traveler to get the reservations and arrangement you need to go to this remarkable school and look forward to the experiences that you can gain while you learn Spanish Ecuador.