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How can I learn Spanish myself?

It might be hard for someone to know what to do first when they start learning Spanish. You could grab a book of grammar or try to find an app or podcast. But that might just be a big waste of time. The most important thing when we start is to have clear goals. With clear goals the student will be able to narrow down what they want and set a course of action to pursue those objectives. Maybe you’d like to be able to tell the story of your last vacation, or visit a place and interact with people, maybe you would like to read a book in its original language or be able to order food at a restaurant.

Once we are clear about our objectives, it is easier to find the path to achieving them.

Set goals that are attainable and then find the path to get there. Building blocks is the key. When learning Spanish, students could be discouraged because the goals they have set for themselves are too difficult. Instead, find a goal that you can achieve based on your level. You can make a list of the goals or skills you would like to achieve and then order them from easiest to hardest. Start with the easiest one and progressively move to the hardest one. Finally, finding a teacher can help you stay focused, with the amount of pressure needed so you can keep learning and having fun. Having Spanish lessons with a private tutor can help you find clear objectives to pursue. A Spanish teacher can help you learn step by step and can give you perspective if you are feeling anxious and impatient. Spanish lessons can help you find good practice during your day and your Spanish tutor can give you recommendations for movies and TV shows, books and magazines, podcasts, and radio shows that are based on your level and your interests.

How do I study for a Spanish class?

Setting up a time to learn is much more important than the time you spend with it. Making your Spanish study time a habit can help you be consistent and improve quite rapidly. Usually, it is hard to find a moment when we want to learn a new skill, but the problem here is not the amount of minutes we have, but the priorities we have made.

Putting your Spanish study time slot next to something that you do consistently, for example, a few minutes after lunch, can help you make studying Spanish a consistent habit in your routine, and that routine will be key for you to feel prepared when you go to your Spanish class. So primarily when wanting to be prepared for something, we are ultimately talking about having good and consistent habits. A private Spanish tutor can help you stay focused and consistent in your learning Spanish habits. Your teacher can also show you different ways to relate to learning Spanish using games, conversations, etc. All of this will help you feel more connected to the language and ultimately more prepared for your class.

How many years of Spanish do you need to be fluent?

There is no definitive answer to this question, since it depends on so many factors, not even mentioning the fact that everyone has their own definition of what fluent means. On average, if you were to spend 1 hour per day studying Spanish, you could reach conversational fluency within eight to ten months. But there are many factors that come into play when learning a language.

If you are an English speaker and you are learning Spanish, you may be introduced to a series of different elements that are part of the Spanish language that are not necessarily found in English. Gender in words, for example, is one major difference between Spanish and English. Also conjugation and pronunciation. All of it plays a role. If you would like to learn Spanish efficiently, learning with a teacher might be the best option for you. Visit Superprof and find the teacher that fits your interest and your background best.