The best tips you should keep in mind when learning Spanish

1. do you need tips and advice about your learning style to learn Spanish? Do you know the easiest, best and quickest ways to learn Spanish? Here are some examples to help you decide which course or Spanish learning tool is best suited to your needs:

You prefer Your solution
Frontal teaching, extensive textbooks, homework, clear tasks set by the teacher, working in groups Spanish course at a local language school
Autonomous learning on the computer, tablet and smartphone, learning anywhere at any time, learning at your own pace and in chunks Spanish learning apps and online course to learn Spanish
Memorizing, practicing vocabulary, grammar and conjunctions, flashcards, learning anywhere at any time Flashcards, Spanish learning apps
Getting to know people, cultivating relationships, identification, culture, conversations Language studies, travel, study abroad, work placement, stay abroad, language courses in Spanish-speaking countries
Audit pressure Spanish diploma course (e.g. DELE) - certification for learning Spanish

2. no inhibitions when learning Spanish! Don't be afraid to use your newly acquired Spanish skills. Don't worry about possible mistakes! Instead, ask the other person to correct you. That way, incorrect expressions or other mistakes won't stick. Practice makes perfect!

3. learn in context and not just isolated individual words.

4. get some very light Spanish reading material (e.g. magazines, newspapers and books) to learn Spanish at the beginning, and more extensive reading material later on.

5. watch movies, news and TV programs in Spanish or with Spanish subtitles. You can learn up to 15 new words per hour on average.

6. find a native speaker as a learning partner in your environment, course of study or workplace.

7. plan your next vacation in a Spanish-speaking country and combine learning Spanish with relaxation!

8. do not capitulate, do not underchallenge or overload yourself. Always look for courses, programs and materials that match your language level.

9 If you enjoy learning and speaking Spanish, you will soon reap the first rewards!

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