1) Look for free online lessons such as the ones we offer at our new SpanishLearningCentre.com site. The link is at the bottom of this article. You can join other beginners and experience our lessons, including the mp3 audios provided.
2) Don't waste the driving time you spend in the car. Instead of listening to the radio (unless you are listening to Spanish radio), try listening to programmed course materials. Many people commute more than 5 or 10 hours per week. Even at 30 minutes a day, you will be astounded what you can learn in the car.
3) There's no excuse for getting upset about waiting in lines. Always carry Spanish flashcards with you, and pull them out and do a quick review any time you find yourself waiting. You can easily make your own with 3x5 notecards based on whatever course you are currently taking.
4) Get a book. This may seem obvious, but while you are learning from audios, it's always good to a good reference book (with a good Spanish dictionary in the back). Some people are audio-learners, but others must see the written words to learn.
5) Don't forget about software on your computer. You can easily listen to the same words and phrases over-and-over again without tiring out your computer. With multimedia systems, you typically get immediate feedback on your progress and mistakes.
6) Check your local high-schools and colleges for "fun" education classes. Spanish is often on their list of community courses for $25 or less. You will have the benefit of feedback from a teacher, and the opportunity to practice with other studetns at your level.
7) Dive-in and go to a Spanish speaking country. If you can live with a family where you are forced to speak Spanish for daily survival - you will learn quickly. Reading Spanish signs every day, visiting museums, and learning Spanish culture all contributes to the experience.
2) Don't waste the driving time you spend in the car. Instead of listening to the radio (unless you are listening to Spanish radio), try listening to programmed course materials. Many people commute more than 5 or 10 hours per week. Even at 30 minutes a day, you will be astounded what you can learn in the car.
3) There's no excuse for getting upset about waiting in lines. Always carry Spanish flashcards with you, and pull them out and do a quick review any time you find yourself waiting. You can easily make your own with 3x5 notecards based on whatever course you are currently taking.
4) Get a book. This may seem obvious, but while you are learning from audios, it's always good to a good reference book (with a good Spanish dictionary in the back). Some people are audio-learners, but others must see the written words to learn.
5) Don't forget about software on your computer. You can easily listen to the same words and phrases over-and-over again without tiring out your computer. With multimedia systems, you typically get immediate feedback on your progress and mistakes.
6) Check your local high-schools and colleges for "fun" education classes. Spanish is often on their list of community courses for $25 or less. You will have the benefit of feedback from a teacher, and the opportunity to practice with other studetns at your level.
7) Dive-in and go to a Spanish speaking country. If you can live with a family where you are forced to speak Spanish for daily survival - you will learn quickly. Reading Spanish signs every day, visiting museums, and learning Spanish culture all contributes to the experience.
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