Start Having Spanish Conversations Right Now

Posted by Alex Murray on Sep 17th, 2009 | 3 comments home title

First off it’s important to mention right from the start that to become completely fluent in Spanish will require quite a lot of time, hard work and effort. However being able to hold a conversation in Spanish and being able to understand most of what other people are saying when they speak Spanish only needs to take a couple of weeks. Remember this is if you are starting from nothing if you already have a few Spanish words and phrases under your belt this process will be even quicker.

I will assume that as you are reading this article you must have a fairly thorough understanding of the English language. You will notice that a lot of the words used in Spanish sound similar to those used in English. By using the correct methods and techniques it will be pretty quick for an English speaker to learn the basics of Spanish. First of all you will want to identify and learn the core 1000 words of Spanish that will ensure that you are able to understand 70% plus of all conversations.

The next thing you will want to get to grips with is the fundamental grammar and sentence structure used in Spanish. While the grammar and sentence structure used in the Spanish language is a little different to that of English it is-in my opinion-a lot more predictable and learnable with some easy to follow rules.

By learning the most important words of Spanish first and then going on to learn the grammar you will find that initially you will become a lot more proficient at understanding other people who speak Spanish. Then when you go on to the grammar side of things you will become better at forming your own sentences when you speak in Spanish and it won’t be disjointed as it can be when other people try to teach themselves Spanish.

Recommended by all and challenged by no one is that the best way to learn Spanish is to move to a Spanish speaking country and completely immerse yourself. However if you are trying to teach yourself Spanish then it’s likely that that’s not an option. But don’t worry there are some very good Spanish learning materials that you can use from home to teach yourself the basics of Spanish in just a few short weeks.

To start off with audio Cd’s or mp3s on your ipod or mp3 player are absolutely essential. Most people don’t realise how much free time they actually have, when your driving to work or walking the dog, just put your headphones in or turn your Cd player on and you can start learning your all important Spanish vocabulary right there and then.

In addition to audio learning you will need a way to learn the grammar of the Spanish language. The simplest way to do is a simple text book that has Spanish exercises in the front and the answers in the back. However if you like things a bit more interactive there is some exceptional software around that can give you instant feedback on your grammar and sentence structure.

Continue to teach yourself Spanish by having a look at our Beginners Spanish information and get the important 1000 words that will set you on your way.

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