Monday, December 1, 2008

Learn Spanish at home

One of the question that arises in everyone’s mind while learning a new language is how difficult is it. These difficulties vary for different languages. Learning Spanish is not rocket science, however for any English speaker it is not difficult to learn.

To learn any language one should start from the basics. English and Spanish use almost same alphabets. There are only minor differences which anybody can learn with a little effort.

Once you get familiar with the Spanish alphabets the next step is to start with the word. Many Spanish words are very similar and are easy to pronounce. Due to Hispanic influence on Western culture, you may come to realize that English speakers are already using some Spanish words in conversation.

For learning any language the most important thing to keep in notice is the proper pronunciation of words. Spanish is quite easy to pronounce. You would be surprised at how well you can already pronounce your words.

Since Spanish and English are similar it is easy to learn if proper attention and dedication is there. There are many ways to learn Spanish

Joining a Spanish Class: The first is the most common and traditional one i.e. to join a Spanish learning class. There one can easily communicate and discuss any problem if faced during learning. The fact that a class is set at a particular time and place and involves meeting other people is that it encourages you to attend and be part of a team. If you have time to attend the class as well as feel comfortable to study in group then to join the Spanish classroom is the best way to learn

Self Learning Spanish: Self or independent study can be the other way to learn Spanish especially for those who didn’t feel comfortable learning in group or classes and also didn’t have time to attend the classes. The most common way to learn Spanish is CDs that are available in the market. One can easily hear it at any place and at any number of times. The positive part of this way is that you can listen to the same chapter again and again and can stop it whenever you want. The most important fact to keep in mind while learning through CD’s is that you yourself should be discipline and regular.

Learn Spanish through immersion:One more method that is going very popular is learning through immersion. This method is getting popular because people are traveling more and not only learning the alphabets or words but also the culture and history of the Language. This method involves living and possibly working in a Spanish-speaking country and with interacting with the native speaker.

So if you’re ready to start learning Spanish, there is an easy way and a hard way to do it. Studies have show that it’s best to learn a new language the same way people naturally learn their native tongue. That means you need to hear Spanish being spoken and practice speaking Spanish as often as you can. Just keep with it and you’ll learn conversational Spanish in no time.

 

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