There are a lot of ways to learn the Spanish language. There are classes, computer programs and even apps for your phone! But what is the best way to learn? Well that kind of depends on the person and how they learn, not everyone learns the same way after all.

With all these options you might be wondering where to start, well hopefully this article can help you out!

– First things first, stay focused!

There is a ton of software, courses, apps and other options out there to help you learn but that doesn’t mean you want to use them all. When you’re first starting out, pick one method to try and stick with it. Jumping from software, to apps, to books all at once isn’t going to be nearly as helpful as you might be hoping.

– Group Classes.

Many people find learning in a group the best way to get to grips with Spanish. Most large towns and cities will have native speakers offering Spanish classes. These tutors may also offer individual Spanish lessons, and this may be your preferred method.

Local Spanish language classes can be fun and motivating, and with the right teacher you can get the benefits of having your punctuation corrected, and the lessons tailored to your own level.

– Speaking of apps…

When you’re starting out you probably won’t have any idea what to start with. That’s okay, everyone is like that in the beginning! One of the more entertaining ways to get started with is by using mobile apps. Apps like Duolingo are a fantastic starting point! Duolingo practically makes learning into a game. You earn points and work towards more levels by getting answers right. This fun, stimulating way to learn keeps you pulled in and paying attention by giving you goals as you keep going. The fact that it’s a mobile app, gives you the freedom to “play” with this learning method any time you get a free moment, so you don’t have to schedule specific hours or days where you can buckle down and work.

– Podcasts.

If you want to add even more Spanish to your everyday activities, consider switching your regular tasks for one of the many language podcasts available for learning Spanish! There are a ton of them out there that tailor their courses to even the earliest of beginners! Immersing yourself this way can help you learn the sounds and feel of the language.

– Practice, practice and practice some more.

No matter what method you decide to use, practicing what you learn is vitally important! The best way to do this is to find someone who knows the language already and is willing to help you learn. If you don’t already know someone who fits this description, a language exchange partner is a great option. There are apps and websites filled with people looking to learn. Whatever language you’re fluent in (if you’re reading this then it’s likely English) there’s someone out there that wants to learn it. These programs are great because you can find someone who speaks the language you want to learn and wants to learn the language you already know! Work together, practice and you’ll both be having conversations in a second language in no time and maybe even make a new friend.

There are tons of ways to learn a second language, these were just a few of those options for you to consider! Find the way that works best for you, work hard and you’ll be conversational in your new language in no time at all.