subject: Tricks That Remove The Pain from Learning Spanish [print this page] Tricks That Remove The Pain from Learning Spanish
Many people have anxiety about learning a new language, but it does not have to be hard. It's really quite a bit of fun if you don't make it into a chore! Focus on the opportunities that speaking another language can bring. When you travel, it can make you much more at ease. Not only that, but you may find you can talk to more people right where you live. In today's economy, knowing another language can make it easier to get a job. Spanish is definitely emerging as America's second language.
In many parts of America, many people speak Spanish rather than English. That's why people who are bilingual and can translate Spanish are highly in demand right now.
If you can, find and hire a tutor. Books and CDs can be great. But a tutor can help you in ways that a book or CD cannot. Tutors are generally fluent in what ever language they're teaching. A good tutor can teach you various dialects in the language of instruction.
You understand and be understood better if you take the time to learn local dialects. A tutor can help you to know the casual meanings of certain words found in Spanish. Also, CDs and books tend to be more formal. But a tutor can teach you the slang words.
As you listen to Spanish, pay close attention to what is being spoken. This will improve your 'hearing' for it. A lot of languages tend to be more 'oral' than written. As long as it's a 'living' language, you'll still have to learn to hear it. Correctly reciting the alphabet or composing a sentence will only take you a certain distance. You'll still have to understand it when you hear it spoken. You'll get the best results by hearing the spoken language as much as possible. You will know you're on the right track when you can identify your language after hearing a few spoken words.
Just throw yourself into the language.
Is there anywhere close where most people speak Spanish? One really great way to learn is listening in on a conversation between people who are fluent. You might also find that people in these neighborhoods are happy to help new speakers learn how to properly communicate. You'll get practice using your new language the way it is meant to be spoken without having to travel far to do so!
Study the language with the intent of making the whole process as simple as possible. As far as languages go, Spanish is certainly not considered to be the most difficult. In today's information age, you can find a variety of options to choose from for achieving this goal. You don't have to try something that doesn't feel right to you; figure out which system seems best for you. Just keep trying different learning techniques until you find one that "clicks." Everyone had to start learning a language at some point; you too can become fluent in the language of your choice!
