GUIDE TO SPEAKING SPANISH

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READ OUT LOUD Try reading out

loud. Accommodating the benefits of reading is the added plus of really good pronunciation practice. In fact, as a beginner, you should read aloud as much as possible.

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BE PATIENT Progress in language learning does not follow

a perfect path. You may find yourself struggling at times, seeming to make no progress. Don't let this discourage you. If you get “stuck”, try going back and reviewing things that you already know. Often this will help prepare you to break through to the next level. 

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TALK TO A FRIEND Try to find a native

speaker who can be your conversation partner. This can be your greatest asset that will help you with pronunciation. Perhaps you can also provide assistance to your partner in your native language. 

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TALK TO YOURSELF When learning a foreign language, it is

common for listening skills to develop more rapidly than speaking skills. This causes the learner to be in the unfortunate situation of

being able to understand, but unable to respond. A good way to overcome this

problem is to talk to yourself as much as possible.

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STUDY FLASHCARDS Make cards that are small enough to easily

carry with you, writing the English on one side and Spanish on the other. Always have some cards with you. This way, you can capture wasted time and turn it into productive study time. Even with only have a couple of minutes, you can use it to study a few flashcards. 

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LABEL SURROUNDINGS Make labels for

things all over your house. For example: la pared (wall), la puerta (door), el escritorio (desk) etc. This provides visual cues for memory. Remove the labels only after you have mastered the vocabulary. 

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DON'T EXPECT PERFECTION!

Don't expect to be perfect! Everything takes time, especially learning a whole new

language. You did not learn your native language in one day, so do not expect the

same of another. When learning a new language, you will make mistakes, but don't

be embarrassed by them.

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