Learning a foreign language is always interesting. It gives you insight into different cultures in ways that you might not learn from reading about them. Spanish is one of the world’s most spoken languages, and by default, learning it gives you access to many interesting cultures from all across the world. Unfortunately, the Spanish language is not the easiest to learn, but if you are passionate, you will learn in a short time. In case you are interested in learning Spanish, but have no idea where to start, here are 5 tips to help you out.

1. Read words out loud

This is the most interesting way to learn Spanish. That’s because it allows you internalize the pronunciations. Remember the whole point of learning Spanish is to communicate, and if you can’t get the words right, then it would be an exercise in futility.

2. Have patience! It’s a learning process

In your journey to learning Spanish, there will be times when things will feel really difficult, but don’t quit. In fact, any time you struggle with one aspect of the learning process put in some more effort. You will be surprised at how much what looks tough and difficult today will be so easy tomorrow. Patience is what will determine whether you will be successful in becoming fluent in Spanish, or whether you will end up quitting along the way.

3. Learn with a partner

Language is all about communication, and the best way to learn is through practice. That’s why having a learning partner can help you cover much ground quickly in your Spanish learning journey.

One of the most solid ways to ensure that you learn Spanish fast is to practice conversation online. Thankfully, nowadays you can find yourself a tutor who will be able to communicate with you via Skype in a few clicks online. 

The online learning approach can be your best bet when you want to stay productive and save your time on the regular school routine: driving to your class and back or not getting enough attention from the teacher while studying in the group. 

To make sure your online learning goes well, make sure you find a tutor with whom you’ll ‘click’ and always be on the same page.

4. Have Spanish monologues

Research shows that when learning a new language, people tend to master listening skills more than the spoken word skills. However, since you are learning Spanish to communicate by speaking, have monologues that can help you master the spoken word as well. The best part about having monologues is that you won’t feel shy as you practice, as compared to trying to speak to someone else. This will help you internalize the language faster.

5. Watch Spanish T.V

You may not understand everything they are saying, but your subconscious will start registering different aspects of the language such as the accent and word pronunciations. If you combine this with the other learning tips discussed above, you will have a good grasp of Spanish in a very short time. To even increase your learning speed, listen to Spanish music and try and mimic what they are saying. This will help your tongue form Spanish words faster, and put you on a path to Spanish fluency.