Learning a language takes time. Just as Rome was not created in a day, you will need to be patient to learn Spanish properly. But, good news, with the right methods, it becomes easier!

Motivation, a bubble of immersion, an adapted work method, and the will to learn regularly, little by little, without being afraid of making mistakes, you will get there. So get out of your comfort zone and off you go to learn Spanish with these 5 tips.

#1. Find your motivation, and keep it going!

You want to learn a language, that’s good! But why? Knowing where the urge to learn comes from, whether for travel, for work, or for any other reason helps to learn better, and above all, to stay motivated throughout the learning process. Are you going to a Spanish school Barcelona for 3 months? Do you want to watch your favorite movies and TV series without having to read the subtitles? Great! Keep this motivation in mind, it will help to have regularity in work.

Another essential point: have fun while learning. You will see, you will remember better if you enjoy what you are doing. Sometimes learning from others can boost and make you want to push yourself. Find a person who would like to learn Spanish as you and work together.

#2. Dive in (quasi) total immersion

The ideal is of course to be able to go to a country whose main language is Spanish. Work, Tourism… Study abroad!

What could be better than being in Spain to learn Spanish? But this option is sometimes difficult to realize. In this case, nothing prevents you from immersing yourself to the fullest, from your home. Spanish schools like Expanish propose face-to-face classes in Barcelona… but online courses as well! You will be able to experience professional student-centered classes without leaving your living room.

Remember to surround yourself: many applications and associations offer language exchanges near you, or even online. You teach English to a non-English speaking person who will teach you Spanish in return while giving you advice on how to progress to pronounce correctly. A win/win system!

As soon as your level allows, try to think in the language. This will allow you to practice formulating sentences, to work your accent without constraints.

Good to know: Don’t be afraid to make mistakes! Get started, it is better to express yourself with a few small grammars or even vocabulary errors rather than sitting in your corner waiting to speak fluently before trying. Mistakes are part of learning.

#3. Work your Spanish regularly

Regularity is particularly important in learning foreign languages. Better to do it 15-20 minutes every day than half a day every week.

Everyone must find a routine that suits them. A breakfast podcast? A book in public transport? A course on the application during the lunch break? A series in the evening before going to bed? Do not hesitate to vary the supports and plan a work rhythm. As with everything, once it becomes a habit, you will do it without thinking and you will see your progress quickly.

Tip: put the settings of your phone and electronic devices in the language you are learning.

#4. Take your time

Do not fall into the trap of accelerated learning. Learn Spanish in 3 weeks, easily, rather than having to work a little every day, it might seem easier! But for it to be effective, so as not to forget everything after a few weeks, it is better to take your time.

Before diving headlong, ask yourself which topics you want to tackle first. If you’re learning Spanish for work, you don’t need to learn the colors or names of farm animals right away. To travel, favor the daily vocabulary, the structures of recurrent sentences to find your way, and discuss with the locals. Go step by step, completing as you go.

#5. Never stop trying new techniques

Did you know? Shadowing is on the rise. The principle? Listen to an audiobook while reading it. In this way, the brain assimilates pronunciation with writing. Start with a book you already know to follow the plot more easily and let yourself be carried away.

This technique is ideal for preparing an expatriation or a university exchange abroad because it is a very good way to develop the ear as well as the structure of sentences.