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I am afraid there is no magic way to learn Spanish but here we leave you some tips that can help you to improve your everyday Spanish. 

 

Do you know how many benefits could bring you to learn such an amazing language?

 

There are some fascinating impacts on the brain when it comes to learning a language. Besides, roughly 20 countries around the world use Spanish as an official language, with over 450 million native speakers, it’s the second-most spoken native language in the world behind Chinese.

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Whether for business or pleasure, being able to communicate in other languages can bring many advantages. Have a look at these simple steps to help you get confidence in learning Spanish.

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1. Read out loud. Children´s books are great due to their simple and repetitive keywords and vocabulary.

2. Don’t expect to be perfect! Don’t be embarrassed to make mistakes. It is the best way to enhance your communication skills. 

3. Work on developing an “ear” for Spanish by watching movies, TV shows or even cartoons in Spanish.

4. Practice SPEAKING as much as you can! Whether travelling to Spanish countries (there are roughly 20) or surrounded by Spanish speakers. Therefore, our E17spanish community is brilliant as it also connects Spanish speaking families.

5. Be consistent.  Never give up! 

6. Talk to yourself (thinking out loud) or find a partner to practice with. 

7. Use flashcards and visual aids to memorise new words. 

8. Label your surroundings. Post-its can be your best friend. 

9. Download apps on your phone and tablet to be immersed in the language and incorporate Spanish into your daily routines.

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Last but not least, enjoy whatever you are doing. You will learn more if you find engaging and motivating that task. Find the connections between your hobbies and the Spanish language.