subject: Some Advice For Learning To Speak Spanish [print this page] If you are just starting speaking Spanish, you are possibly feeling more and more comfortable and secure with how Spanish sounds. Hopefully you are becoming to be more confident about trying those sounds yourself. Though remember dont be shy! You probably will make some goofs, you might not be able to sound exactly like a native Spanish-speaker, although the more you try, the more you will find yourself improving and the closer you will come to being a confident Spanish speaker. Keep that target in mind, and it will get far easier.
I stated previously that undeterred by what kind of learner you are, using all of your senses will aid you to recollect. It is true. I know myself that when I'm in a lecture, and I just listen to what my teacher is saying, my thoughts easily wanders away from what they are trying to say. And, when I try to just read one of my study books, I just tell myself that that exact information is going to stay in my mind. I often even test myself, in my mind. But later, when I try to write down class notes...they are just not there!
People unfortunately aren't computers. We are created to learn from experiencing, talking about and listening to things. When we hear, talk about or do a thing again and again, it becomes 'stuck' in our heads. Thats just how experts are created! Wanting to become an expert in Spanish? Here is some advice for getting started:
Listen carefully... not casually; Listen for distinctive words, listen for previously heard words, listen to hear when a sentence stops, or a question commences, and listen for a prompt for you to respond.
Try to speak confidently, not shyly.
Use your newly refined skills- Ask your pet how they are (in Spanish) today, if possible, or try on for size your new conversation with your child/roommate. Find a TV show in Spanish, or a Spanish Internet forum on a subject you like, and follow along adding comments if possible! You probably won't know every word, not yet... But I bet when you are at this stage, youll know some of then. It will aid you to feel more courageous.
Following that, think about joining an online Spanish learning community... This is a fantastic method for discussing your trials and tribulations with others, keeping in mind there are many others in your position exactly like you! Don't forget you can also keep notes! This is a awesome way to reinforce the new material you have learned.
Reading Spanish newspapers is another constructive idea for advancing your vocabulary and understanding, as many of the recent stories will be familiar and provide some context. Try your nearest library or the internet for example, like the El Pais newspaper..
