Learning Spanish: How to Avoid Getting Bored

The way to get the most out of a Spanish course is to discover ways to practice your Spanish in everyday life. Here are some tips to make the learning really useful:

Watch news in Spanish
Tune in to one of the Spanish television channels available and watch the news. In the beginning it will be easier to follow if you look for popular news items you have already watched on English channels.

Choose a land where Spanish is spoken as your next vacation destination
Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic are just a few of the popular vacation destinations where Spanish is spoken and where you get the chance to speak Spanish as much as you want. The vacation date will also serve as a deadline for you to at least learn as much as possible to be able to have a simple conversation.

Visit Spanish websites
Search for Spanish websites on the internet. Look for sites that include a forum or any kind of information exchange so you can get a feeling of the way the words are used. You can also find American online news in Spanish.

Regular contact with native speakers
Practice speaking Spanish with native speakers you know. One benefit is that you can get instant feedback on your pronunciation. But don’t get defensive; they are just trying to help you. If you’re single you can also try a date with a Spanish speaking person.

Watch movies with Spanish titles
Watching American movies with Spanish titles can also be very helpful when trying to improve your Spanish. When your Spanish reaches a higher level you can try it the other way around; watch movies in Spanish with English titles.

Read a Spanish magazine
Grab one of the magazines that target the US Hispanic population. Try People en Español or Selecciones (The Spanish version of Reader’s Digest).

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