subject: Best Ways to Learn Spanish Fast [print this page] If you don't speak a second language, thinking about learning Spanish may seem a little intimidating. You could have heard somewhere that learning Spanish is the way to go because it's less difficult than other languages. Actually, most languages are easy to learn. You just need to determine what learning tricks you'll be using. There are many tips and suggestions to make your learning a lot easier. Feel free to try these tricks:
The immersion way to learn a new language is one time-tested way to become fluent fast. For anyone wanting to learn Spanish, going to a country where that was the main language would be a way to gain fluency. In some American cities, you could find this situation right in the city where you live. Traveling to another land will be a more effective immersion strategy, however, as it takes away the possibility of being able to lapse back into speaking your familiar language. Many people swear by the immersion method--they say it forced them to learn faster. This does, no doubt, test your comfort zone, and not everyone likes this. It's up to you whether or not this is the way you'd like to learn.
One trick you can use is to label the objects around you. You can do this both at home and work, if it's practical. You will be constantly viewing the words then, without even having to consciously think about it. When it comes to speaking a new language, you don't want to make silly mistakes. You don't want to be remembered for making a gaffe or even making someone angry by using the wrong word by mistake. The reason this method of tagging works is that your mind immediately begins to think using the new language rather than your native one whenever you look at the labeled items.
It helps if you follow a plan. There are many ways to approach learning a language, but all demand a certain focus. Languages have a certain logic to them, and you have to follow this. Don't try to start off reading a complex novel; begin with the alphabet and saying "good morning" and the like. The fastest methods always teach vocabulary first and then grammar. Whether you are using a book, tape or video, follow it as much as possible the way it is presented. The people who put together these programs know the best way to lay it all out. Skipping around will only slow you down and make it less clear. There's no reason to do anything that will slow down your progress.
It's great to learn a new language, but many times its not easy to find out the best way.
Perhaps you're thinking about getting a book from some bookstore. You can get to know people who speak the language, or you can take a class. You'll find many available options for learning Spanish, or any other language. Just have fun!
