I had Spanish in high school - a little in college. I'd like to learn it more deeply. I don't have the money to spend on a class or program right now, but my library probably has something. Has anyone self-taught Spanish and what do you recommend?
Thanks!
Hi P. my name is M. and i already know spanish, but i recently got my diploma on-line from penn foster and they send me all my supplies in the mail. I have all the materials with cd's and books that are just sitting in my bedroom. If you would like to have them you are more than welcomed to them, they may help you out with at-least the basics. Let me know and we can meet somewhere so that i can give them to you ok;]]
You have the rudiments of Spanish under your belt just not enough practice. Rent a movie in Spanish. First watch it in English one time. Then play it 3x in Spanish. You will be surprised at how that increases your vocabulary.
Eres posible mirrar las noticias en espanol. Al mismo, primero en engles.
So you do know some Spanish after all. First watch the news in English and then watch a Spanish news program.
Many years ago I went to work in Europe and had to learn two languages. Once I started dreaming in the languages I knew I was fluent.
You can, join any culture club or culture organization in your community.
Anyone can join these groups.
It is for anyone that enjoys the language or culture or wants to learn about it.
Just Google Search one for your area.
Then that way, you will meet people who speak the language are are wanting to learn it just like you.
If you self-teach, that is fine.
But you need to make sure you also have the proper accent in speaking it... and also interact with native speakers, too.
Hence, a community cultural club, will probably help.
I've heard awesome things about Rosetta Stone.
Babelfish.com
I used this when my son was a baby. I typed in common phrases like "Let's go upstairs! Time for your bath! Where's the ball?" as well as colors, shapes and numbers. I translated them from English to Spanish. It was easy to remember b/c I used them every day. And every week or so I'd add on a few more phrases.
Good luck!
Destinos is a fabulous series for learning Spanish as an adult. You may find it on PBS on TV, as well as at the library. http://www.learner.org/resources/series75.html
Try to watch the shows in order.
Rosetta stone. Seriously an awesome program. It's possible your library has a copy...
Although I always forget to check, most public libraries have access to Rosetta Stone. You might call the Richardson Public Library and ask.
