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08-28-2005, 11:00 PM
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What\'s The Best Way To Learn Spanish?
I've always wanted to learn a new language, mostly Spanish. What's the best way to go about that? I've had some classes in high school but that was many years ago and I didn't really retain anything from them.
I really want to learn how to speak, but I'd also like to know how to read and write. Should I just stick to learning to speak at first? Should I take college classes? Should I buy some "Learn Spanish" tapes? What do you suggest is the best route for me to take? 
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08-28-2005, 11:05 PM
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Re: What\'s The Best Way To Learn Spanish?
It really depends on how much pain you want to put yourself through. Most foreign language tapes you can buy are good if you want to pick up a few phrases, but are pretty bad if your goal is to become fluent. I would look at college classes or, if you don't want to spend the money, look at local adult education curriculum offered by the city you live in.
Also, make sure you know some people you'll be able to talk Spanish with outside of class. I took French in high school and the biggest issue I've had is retention since the only other person I know that speaks french is my sister. If you live in the Southwest, this shouldn't be a problem.
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08-28-2005, 11:06 PM
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Re: What\'s The Best Way To Learn Spanish?
[ QUOTE ]
I've always wanted to learn a new language, mostly Spanish. What's the best way to go about that? I've had some classes in high school but that was many years ago and I didn't really retain anything from them. I really want to learn how to speak, but I'd also like to know how to read and write. Should I just stick to learning to speak at first? Should I take college classes? Should I buy some "Learn Spanish" tapes? What do you suggest is the best route for me to take? [/ QUOTE ] Become a heroin addict and move to the Mission in San Francisco. You'll learn really fast. It's true, you won't learn how to read it or write it, but by then, that stuff won't matter. At all.
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08-28-2005, 11:12 PM
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Re: What\'s The Best Way To Learn Spanish?
Live somewhere where spanish is the primary language. After 3 months you will be set.
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08-28-2005, 11:28 PM
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Re: What\'s The Best Way To Learn Spanish?
If you end up with cds/tapes, I think pimsleur is the way to go. I have a shelf full of spanish cds/books (and my girlfriend is from Spain [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]), and the pimsleurs were the best resource for helping me learn.
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#8
08-28-2005, 11:29 PM
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Re: What\'s The Best Way To Learn Spanish?
Come to NY.
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08-28-2005, 11:31 PM
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Re: What\'s The Best Way To Learn Spanish?
You need to study a lot so you have a basic understanding of the language(grammer,vocab,etc...). Then you can practice with native speakers. If you think you can just pick up a language by listening to it you are wrong. Listen to spanish music and watch spanish movies also. Its good stuff!
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08-28-2005, 11:39 PM
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Re: What\'s The Best Way To Learn Spanish?
I've been listening to the pimsleur tapes in the car y apriendo un poco, pero despacio. After I get through all 50 hours worth I'm gonna move onto setting up DVDs for spanish dubbing and english subtitles.
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