1. Spanish Classes

Not everyone enjoys group language classes, but for those willing to try, it presents a unique opportunity to practice Spanish with other learners at the same level while providing guided lessons.

You can try this Spanish for Beginners group class at Amphy, where you’ll be guided by an experienced teacher.

2. Total Immersion

While it’s often unrealistic for financial reasons or otherwise, the best way to learn any language is always total immersion. If you can move to a country that speaks Spanish, you’ll be forced to live in the language and pick it up quite quickly as a native speaker would.

3. Language Exchange

Through school or other cultural exchanges, you can travel or commune with Spanish speakers daily. This isn’t usually a total immersion experience, but it’s pretty close. Some exchanges are in person while some take place online. You learn Spanish while teaching someone else English.

4. Private Tutor

A one-on-one tutor will be solely dedicated to you, and you’ll be able to focus on the aspects that are more difficult for you. Working with a tutor will give you fast results and let you explore the areas and topics in Spanish that you’re interested in.

5. Language Buddy

If you’re lucky enough to have a Spanish-speaking friend or co-worker, you can ask them to teach you or speak to you in Spanish as practice. Start slowly with things like greetings before moving on to basic descriptors. Save abstract language for when you’ve mastered the basics.

6. Shows and Movies

Watching Spanish shows and movies is a great way to immerse yourself in the language. Use Spanish English subtitles until you get a basic grasp of the language, then switch to Spanish. Once you’ve leveled up, turn off subtitles to focus on listening.

7. Music

Another one of the best ways to learn Spanish and practice listening skills is to listen to lots of Spanish music. Music is fantastic for helping us remember words and will help you practice pronunciation, too, if you sing along.

8. Reading

Reading is essential for learning Spanish. Start simple with children’s books and comics. Novels have complex and abstract language, so avoid those for a while until your Spanish improves. Reading labels or setting your phone language to Spanish are good places to start.

You can also try Amphy’s Like Water For Chocolate Book Club, where you’ll have the chance to discuss this book with a tutor and other classmates. 

9. Writing

Writing with your own words in Spanish will help to solidify words you’ve already learned in your mind. Writing is a fantastic method of retention and improves your understanding of grammar, sentence structure, and word meanings. Try leaving sticky notes for yourself in Spanish to learn the names of objects or tasks.

10. Apps

Language apps are a fantastic place to get free Spanish lessons. Try a variety and use them consistently. Consistency is a huge part of language learning. Get an all-around app that has full lessons, one that focuses on reading comprehension, one for grammar, and an offline dictionary to look up words on the fly.

11. Text Books

While studying textbooks isn’t always fun, it can be extremely helpful to have properly ordered lessons. Many language learners give up because they don’t know how to progress. With a Spanish textbook, you can work chapter by chapter and set mini goals along the way.