Learning any foreign language takes time, effort and patience, thank God, now there are a huge number of manuals, educational materials, websites and blogs that make this task easier. By choosing to learn Spanish, you will not only be able to speak the language of 140 million inhabitants of our planet, but also receive various "bonuses" - from a better understanding of English to employment opportunities in a Spanish-speaking country.

The resources below will be useful not only for those who have just started learning the language, but also for those who have already delved into Spanish grammar, vocabulary and phonetics.

The study of the theory and its consolidation.

A popular and interesting blog that covers the most up-to-date information, various information about the Spanish language. The resource is divided into several sections: grammar materials, phonetics, vocabulary, training lessons, forum. By registering, you will be able to communicate with the same as you are lovers of the Spanish language and culture.

In addition to educational material, the blog contains useful information about Spanish culture, immigration to this country, sights, holidays in Spain, culinary recipes, etc. All articles on the site are constantly updated, which means that the blog creators really follow its relevance.

Great site for language learners, and here's why: the project consists of 5 sections: news, exercises, grammar, music and maestro SPOT, all in Spanish, mind you.

News is divided into several categories: world, cultural, travel, health, fashion, etc. You can also choose news based on your level: A, B, C. The exercises include news texts and are divided into levels. The Grammar contains small articles about the Spanish alphabet, morphology, syntax, verbs, etc. The musical part of the resource contains videos and interviews with famous actors and singers. The last section is videos, after watching which it is proposed to complete a series of tasks.

Read the news, complete tasks, leave comments, this portal is another good way to practice your Spanish!

The site, unlike the previous resource, is presented in Russian, which is great for beginners. In the Spanish Lessons section, several texts are offered for review, all of them are accompanied by dictionaries, where almost every word from the presented text is translated.

The work of the server is arranged in this way - passing lesson after lesson, the student begins to simultaneously help developers translate various documents, articles and other materials. That is, this project is a mutually beneficial cooperation between its developers and students. Some get free knowledge, while others use it for their own purposes.

Training is carried out in an interesting game form, which helps to quickly memorize words, expressions, build sentences correctly, understand grammar in practice. Mastering the next topic, you are awarded points (lingots) and increase your level accordingly. You can learn more about the popular platform by following the link and starting to practice. A version for mobile applications is available.

The sore for many topic "conjugation of Spanish verbs" ceases to be such if it is given due attention. The portal allows you to view verbs in different persons, numbers, moods and tenses.

Among the advantages of this resource, one can note the translation of each type of time, a moment that is especially important for beginners; conjugation of the verb in the imperative mood, affirmative and negative forms, conjugation by tense. It is very convenient to see the verb in all its forms in one place.

“Everything is clear” is called the next site, this is the goal of its developers, to convey to language learners, grammatical material in an accessible form.

This task is achieved by performing various grammar exercises, tasks for building dialogues from the given phrases, solving crossword puzzles - all this is on the main page of the site. It is represented by 4 languages, but Russian is not among them yet.

The resource allows you to choose exercises based on the level of your knowledge. It should be noted that the site contains a huge number of tasks and all of them are available for free. There is a "conjugation" of verbs, which we mentioned earlier.

You can consolidate the accumulated knowledge by following the link provided. There are more than 200 different tests and exercises of simple and difficult levels. The site is convenient in that it allows you to start testing your knowledge without the registration process. After passing the test, you can immediately see the results.

The portal also has other useful information for Spanish learners. For example, you will find the fairy tale "Goldfish" in Spanish, Spanish jokes and anecdotes, interactive games and crossword puzzles, topics on current topics, an overview of tutorials and tutorials that can be downloaded immediately.

Another resource to consolidate your knowledge in a playful way. It's actually one of the subsections of the molinodeideas.es site, which is presented entirely in Spanish.

Gomino Labs is a kind of game training through which you can assess your knowledge and improve it, honing your skills in various aspects of the language.

For example, Numara - try to determine the number of words indicated, if you think that the s endings are always plural, you will definitely make mistakes))). Or Separador, which contains whole phrases and sentences that need to be broken down into separate words and prepositions. The portal contains a large number of games, each of which can be customized to your level of knowledge.

Applications for gadgets.

app name LIBROS GRATIS ESPAÑ OL speaks for itself: here you will find fiction, historical, classical literature in Spanish, all material is available for free. By installing the application on your phone or tablet, you will be able to read books in the original at any convenient time in a convenient place.

And, of course, you can not do without a translator. This application does not take up much space, it works quickly and properly, this is confirmed by numerous positive reviews about it. The application allows you to download offline phrasebooks that can be used without an internet connection.

A great app for kids that will help not only them, but also you to improve your vocabulary. Of course, you are unlikely to reach the conversational level, but this will give impetus to further study of the language. Agree, knowing the words of individual topics, it is easier to navigate in texts and articles. Nice interface, 3 difficulty levels, free access, what else do you need to get started?

Dictionaries and textbooks.

On the main page of the site, you must select the interface language, that is, if you do not have knowledge of the English language, this is not a problem here. The presented interface will be displayed in Russian.

The dictionary is represented by various topics: greeting, home, transport, animals, nature, geography, writing, etc. By choosing a certain one, you will see the corresponding pictures, hovering over them, you will hear their original pronunciation. Ideal option for beginners.

The same server, the same dictionary, with the only difference that this option is presented for Latin America. The principle of training is no different from the previous one. There is an opportunity to practice listening and speaking. Each picture of each subject has a sound accompaniment.

Listen, repeat and remember!

The non-commercial project was created by one single person - its author Ilya Shvyrev. The site is presented in the form of a textbook-self-study in Spanish (and English) language. A consistent presentation of the material will allow you to delve into the grammar of Spanish not only for beginners. Those who already have certain knowledge can find useful information for themselves, check their knowledge with the help of the proposed test.

The author is engaged in regular replenishment of his project with interesting information and exercises. Ilya Shvyrev is the creator of the virtual textbook Cuaderno.ru, his experience allows him to effectively and in an accessible manner present educational materials to beginners.

Spanish music.

This resource is a real find for lovers and connoisseurs of songs in Spanish. The most recent and modern hits are given in written form in the original language, translated into Russian and with the possibility of free online listening to the song.

The site contains a hit parade indicating the number of weeks in the chart and the rating of musical artists. This will allow you to always be aware of new music. The section "Guess the melody" makes it possible to find out how well you know the works of your favorite singers. The interactive section "Radio" presents free listening to your favorite songs and hits, which are selected personally for you, based on the frequency with which you listen to this radio. You can also leave musical requests.

The musical compositions of this site can be listened to in English, German, French, Italian. Register soon, start enjoying great music, for the translation of which do not forget to thank the authors on the local forum.

Another musical resource that allows you to understand your favorite songs in Spanish. Like the previous portal, translations of several languages ​​are also presented here. The site is updated almost daily. The creation of the site and translations of songs are carried out by real professionals in their field.

Even if you speak Spanish at a high level, this site will be more useful for you. Contests are held on the portal, by taking part in which you can win a prize.

Online Spanish lessons

It is difficult to name another online service that would be so effective, interesting, convenient and useful for beginners. The well-known Russian polyglot Dmitry Petrov explains the basics of the Spanish language in a clear and understandable way in 16 lessons.

The effectiveness of classes is noticed already from the first lessons, in which several people are present. Their knowledge ranges from just one word sombrero to the ability to communicate in other foreign languages.

The resource offers to view all 16 lessons for free or download lesson notes.

Another video resource for learning Spanish, where the lessons are taught by a young teacher Irina Shipilova. For short lessons, which last an average of 10 minutes, Irina manages to talk about grammar, vocabulary in a very original, sometimes even artistic form.

In the last lessons, Irina helps to parse two famous Spanish songs, which undoubtedly motivates them to continue listening to songs and, as a result, learning the language.

The site is represented by videos of 4 categories, from level A1 to B2, the material is presented to the audience in the original, which allows you to check your perception of Spanish by ear.

To avoid problems with understanding speech, a written description of what is happening on the screen is attached to each video. The description is also given in Spanish, which creates an atmosphere of complete immersion in the language.

The topics of the video materials are very different, their duration is no more than 5 minutes. The videos are accompanied by subtitles, for viewing which, however, you will need knowledge of English.

Summarize.

We will not be surprised if your eyes run wide from the presented portals and you do not know where to start.

Each site is useful for both beginners and "advanced" students. And, as in everything, an integrated approach will help to achieve results in learning Spanish: the study of theoretical material, practice in the form of performing exercises and assignments, and practicing skills with a teacher. The latter method involves direct communication with the teacher, who will point out mistakes, correct pronunciation, and clarify difficult points.

Lessons with a person who knows a foreign language perfectly will be so effective that you will be pleasantly surprised by your results.

This resource is an online school for learning foreign languages, including Spanish. Classes are held via Skype with an individual teacher and have the following advantages:

• personal approach to each student;
• saving time and money on transport;
• the ability to create your own lesson schedule;
• the opportunity to conduct classes in a place convenient for you;
• Guaranteed money back, in the absence of results in the 3rd lesson.

And this is not all the advantages of this teaching method. At a free trial lesson, a teacher selected specifically for you will determine the level of your knowledge and draw up an individual program with an emphasis on topics that interest you to a greater extent. until payment for lessons.

Upon completion of training, each student is issued, confirming the level of his knowledge. The certificate will become a significant addition to any documentation: presented to a Russian (foreign) employer or to foreign educational institutions.

In you can find useful materials and articles, many of which are written by teachers of the same site. Blog articles are updated regularly.

A holistic approach to learning will give you the results you need, from basic to advanced. The most difficult moment in learning any language is to start learning it, having overcome the first barrier. Use our recommendations and you will be on your way to success!

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It's not that I'm really sorry about something, after all, the length of time plays a rather large role in the successful study of the language, no matter what anyone says. But after I started learning Spanish on my own in 2003 or 2004, I crawled up to B2 level in 2014, even though you could have become a Spanish god in that time. I don’t want to blame myself for anything, because until recently, many of the benefits of civilization such as unlimited Internet, unlimited textbooks, italki and much more were not available to me. After all, hubiera no existe (“if only” does not exist).

1. Learn the language "on the table"? No, gracias

It makes me laugh when people complain that they have been learning the language for half a year and still do not speak it. I studied Spanish for 6 or 7 years before speaking it aloud for the first time, and even then not with a native speaker. Do you think I was afraid? Whatever it was, I just had no one to be with! For several years I retold texts aloud to myself, answered questions aloud to myself, too, pathetically, right?

How would I do now. Approximately at the A2 level, I would have phoned the carrier, whom I would have previously found on polyglotclub.com or italki.com or even VKontakte, there are plenty of them. Ideally, about a month and a half should pass for me from the start of regular classes. If I have conversation clubs in my city (in Kyiv, this is somehow not very good), I would start visiting there around the same time.

2. Learn a language without a textbook? No, gracias

Before I got Rodriguez-Danilevskaya's textbook, I learned Spanish for three and a half years on some forums, from songs, from a short grammar at the end of the dictionary, from some lessons from the Internet ... When I bought the textbook, I had so many puzzles, who would have known. A system appeared, all the material began to be ironically worked out, however, I didn’t know then that the vocabulary in that textbook was a little outdated.

How would I do now. I would buy Español en vivo. Having typed a little vocabulary and grammar, I would supplement it with authentic Prisma, Español en marcha, Uso interactivo del vocabulario, Gramática de uso del español.

1. Learn a language without listening to it? No, gracias

Due to the fact that Rodriguez-Danilevskaya did not have audio, and I did not have other manuals until 2010, having studied Spanish for more than 6 years, I realized that I did not understand anything. When I got to Spain, I did not understand what the passers-by on the streets were answering me. When I turned on the movies, some kind of Mandarin Chinese sounded from the screen. With the series, things were better - you could force yourself to watch 5 episodes, and over time I began to understand specific actors. Over the past two years, listening has improved a lot, but it could have been done much earlier.

How would I do it now:

• Firstly, Nuzhdin (Español en vivo) and almost all of the above courses have audio.
• Secondly, I would listen to a podcast, on average 1-2 episodes a day. There are a lot of Spanish podcasts our Yana made a selection on them. At some point, you can stop learning podcasts, go to rtve.es and just listen to podcasts in Spanish that are made for native speakers, not for learners.
• Thirdly, I would watch TV shows with subtitles from the very beginning, gradually switching to TV shows without them. Once again, I will take this opportunity to promote my favorite Mexican series Las Aparicio (“Women of the Aparicio Family”), which is posted all around you know where with Russian subtitles.
• Fourthly, I would not be afraid to watch a huge number of films in Spanish almost from the very beginning. Even though I don't understand much. I have repeatedly convinced myself that listening comprehension is purely a matter of habit, and the sooner it is developed, the better.

1. Learn a language and not read it? No, gracias

I read the first adapted book in 2012, I think. The first non-adapted one - in 2014. Ok, it’s not my fault, until some year adapted books were simply not available to me, but now I have a difficulty because of the large selection, and I don’t really need them, now I read ordinary books .

How would I do now. Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages ​​in the world and is being studied by millions, thank God. Therefore, the choice of manuals on it is simply huge, including adapted literature. Already having an A1 level, you can read a few thin books and gain new vocabulary. Many books are available with audio. I would pay attention to the Pepa Vila series, Lola Lagos (these are detectives), as well as adapted books from the Edinumen publishing house. There are even books available for specific varieties of Spanish such as those from Colombia, Mexico and Argentina. Starting from level B1, I would start reading magazines in Spanish (now it's not a problem to find a pdf). On B2 you can already read newspapers online (El País, El mundo).

1. Learn a language for 10 years and not be able to write a coherent text? No, gracias

   I realized that it was hard for me to write a long text in Spanish when I decided to take the DELE C1. And I don’t mean stupid essays of the exam format, I’m talking about some long reflections or, for example, about such an article as I am writing now. There was a whole week in the marathon, which I devoted to writing and every day I wrote texts for 2000 characters on average. It turned out that it’s hard to move out in writing when you don’t know something, in oral speech it’s easier. In oral speech, spelling errors are not visible :) Well, when you suddenly realize that you are not sure of some conjugation, you can quickly pronounce it so that no one will notice. It doesn't work that way in writing.
   

How would I do now. Now I would use polyglotclub.com and italki.com to the fullest. Up to the point that I would throw my written assignments from textbooks there. There is no need to awkwardly ask anyone to check your work, because these sites are for language exchange.

Well, and, perhaps, the most important thing is that I would not stretch out active study for such a period. You can reach level B2 in a little over a year, if you do all of the above in a complex, the main thing here is awareness, consistency and constancy. The last two points came to me only two years ago, but I will not make these mistakes with other languages.

Guest article written by Alena Dudarets, our Super Curator Language Heroes in Spanish, for which many thanks to her on behalf of beginners to learn Spanish :)

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Spanish is one of the most popular languages ​​in the world after English. It is very beautiful and melodic, which makes it interesting to study even for a beginner.

From constant studies, you will not have to overload the brain with terms, rules and exceptions. You will gradually get used to a new language and master the information every day without wasting time on repetition. If you study once a week, most of the time will be spent refreshing the memory of the information already covered.

Moving from simple to complex

It is not necessary to immediately speak Spanish and know it by heart. It is better to build the learning process step by step so as not to load the brain with unnecessary information and complex structures. It is best to choose a Spanish textbook that suits you best.

With the help of a textbook or tutorial, you can get a ready-made training program. Lesson after lesson, the methodological material will introduce you to the intricacies of Spanish. Also, the learning process can be supplemented with audio and video materials, which will make it faster.

Learn new words with a dictionary

While learning Spanish, the dictionary should become your true friend. You can buy two at once - Spanish-Russian and Russian-Spanish. To begin with, it is better to choose a small format, about 5-10 thousand words, and carry it with you. With it, you can easily try your hand at Spanish, because if a word is unfamiliar, you can look it up in the dictionary.

Another similar option is to use an online translator. The network is full of sites and applications that will help you translate words from Russian into Spanish and vice versa. This will greatly expand your vocabulary and help you master a new language faster.

Don't memorize words separately

A point that follows smoothly from the previous one is that you should not memorize words in alphabetical order or just one at a time. It is best to immediately use them in context to remember set phrases. For a new learned word, it is better to immediately come up with 3-4 options for phrases that will help you learn it in different meanings.

Grammar is important

As much as it may seem that grammar is unimportant for simple communication, it is indispensable. It is best to immediately pay attention to grammatical rules and sentence construction. Of course, in a speech, you can express something with gestures or explain tolerably, distorting words. But for proper language learning, it is simply impossible to skip such an important section.

Do not be afraid to make a grammatical error in a sentence, because everyone makes mistakes. However, the methodological base will gradually be fixed in the head, and understanding of the language will come.

Apply different techniques

Everyone is different, so what works for one may not work for another. Choose the teaching material that is right for you. Didn't like one tutorial? Take another! Didn't fit one online course on the Internet? Try your hand at something else.

It is best to combine several methods at once, for example, study from a textbook and watch. Choose the method that will suit you, and then the training will be faster and more efficient.

Surround yourself with Spanish

One of the most effective ways to learn Spanish is to completely surround yourself with it. You can start simple - stick cards with Spanish words, tables with verbs and other methodological material around the house. Russian TV channels can be replaced by Spanish ones, and films and TV shows can only be watched on it, and in the mornings listen to the news of Spain.

Another effective option is to translate your laptop, phone, or social media into Spanish. Anyway, you intuitively already know what is located where. And this method will help you get used to a new language and gradually learn unfamiliar words.

Constant practice

The main problem of all novice students is the lack of practice, especially in speaking. This can be easily corrected by gradually accustoming yourself to use Spanish in life. Be sure to write in Spanish, even if it's just letters to friends or short essays.

Or immerse yourself in the language environment and culture of the country by watching series and films first with subtitles, and then in the original translation. In this way, step by step, Spanish will enter your life and become a part of it.

Don't forget to use it regularly to learn Spanish as well. They will help out when there is very little time for a lesson, but practice is needed.

Repeat the past

No wonder they say that repetition is the mother of learning, this definitely applies to learning a new language. Before you start learning something new, it is best to review everything that has been covered. Learned material is best to constantly put into practice so that it is remembered as quickly as possible.

For example, when learning ten new words, you can compose a short text or oral story with them. You can think of three derivatives for each word. The main thing is not to be lazy to repeat the material and do not rush to start a new one until the old information is well established.

Learning a new language is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. The main thing is to adhere to strict discipline and build a clear training plan. Also, when learning a language, constant practice is important, and even better - live communication with native speakers. And no laziness!

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Spanish is a very beautiful language. It is a language with a rich history, spoken by over 500 million people worldwide. For a person who knows English, Spanish is one of the easiest languages ​​to learn, as both English and Spanish are heavily influenced by Latin. Spanish is even closer to French or Italian, since they belong to the same language group - Romance. For Russian speakers, Spanish has its advantages - for example, the fact that spelling and pronunciation usually match. Yes, learning any language takes time and effort, but the joy of the first real conversation with a Spanish-speaking person will fully justify all the effort! This article will talk about how to learn Spanish easily and with pleasure.

Steps

Learning the basics

Learn the Spanish alphabet. The Spanish alphabet is the Latin alphabet that you are familiar with. It almost completely coincides with English, with the exception of one letter, but the sounds are significantly different. Learning the correct pronunciation is a very difficult and important stage of learning, and therefore it is worth starting to learn Spanish from the alphabet. Once you learn the pronunciation of individual letters, it will become much easier to pronounce words and phrases. The following is a list of the pronunciations of the letters of the Spanish alphabet:

Learn to pronounce letters. When you learn the rules, you will be able to pronounce all the words correctly.

• ca, co, cu = ka, ko, ku; ce, ci = se, si(or interdental sound closer to English, th in the word "think")
• ch= h
• ga, go, gu = ha, go, goo; ge, gi = hee hee
• h mute: hombre is pronounced like ombre
• hua, hue, hui, huo = uh, uh, uh, uh
• ll is pronounced like th. "Calle" is pronounced like kaye
• m and n at the end of a word, as well as n before c, are pronounced as a nasal sound n in English "think" or French "un"
• n before v is pronounced like m
• r at the beginning of a word and rr in the middle of a word are pronounced booming, in other cases - as usual R
• que, qui = ke, ki
• v is pronounced like b
• y is pronounced like and between two consonants and how th in conjunction with vowels.
  Listen to recordings of Spanish speech to understand how these letters sound, and also read.

1. Remember simple words. The larger your vocabulary, the easier it will be for you to speak Spanish. Learn simple words used in everyday life and you will be surprised at how quickly your vocabulary will start to grow!

   Learn basic conversational phrases. By learning the basics of polite conversation, you can quickly begin to communicate with Spanish speakers, even at a simple level. Write down a few conversational phrases for daily use and memorize them 5-10 pieces a day. Here's where to start:

   Learn basic grammar rules

   1. Learn the conjugation rules for regular verbs. Verb conjugation is an important part of Spanish grammar. As in Russian, here verbs have a person, number and tense, which can be used to understand who and when performs an action. To learn the Spanish verb conjugation table, you should start with regular verbs in the present tense. Learning regular verbs is easy - they all end in -ar, -er, -ir, and each of them is conjugated depending on the ending. Details are below:

      Learn the conjugation rules for commonly used irregular verbs. Having learned to conjugate regular verbs, move on to irregular ones. These verbs are called irregular because their conjugation pattern differs from that of regular verbs. The reasons for this lie in the history of the Spanish language itself, and it will not be easy to explain them. Some of the most common verbs, including ser (to be), estar (to be), ir (to go), haber (to have), are just plain wrong. Just memorize the forms of these verbs.

      Learn the features of the genus category. In Spanish, as in Russian, all nouns have a gender. There are only two of them: male and female. At the same time, by ear or by spelling it is impossible to determine with certainty what gender the word belongs to, therefore the gender of nouns must be learned by heart along with the words themselves.

      Learn the rules for using the definite and indefinite article. There are no articles in Russian. English has one definite article (the) and three indefinite articles (a/an/some). There are eight articles in Spanish: four definite and the same number of indefinite ones. The use of this or that article depends on the gender and number of the noun.

      • For example, when talking about a cat (singular, masculine), you need to use the definite article "el" - "el gato". Speaking of cats (plural, masculine), you should use the definite article "los" - "los gatos".
      • The definite article will change when it comes to female cats. So, "cat" (singular, feminine) requires the use of the definite article "la" - "la gata", and "cats" (plural, feminine), respectively, require the article "las" - "las gatas".
      • The four forms of the indefinite article are used in a similar way. "Un" - masculine, singular; "unos" - masculine, plural; "una" - feminine, singular; "unas" is feminine, plural.

      Dive into the language

      1. Find a native speaker. One of the best ways to improve your language skills is to communicate with a native speaker. Such a person will easily correct your grammatical errors, help with pronunciation, and also introduce you to colloquial phrases that you will not find in the textbook.

         • If you have a Spanish-speaking friend willing to help, then you are very lucky. If there is no such friend, find sites where you can get acquainted with the goal of language practice, or courses that provide classes with native speakers.
         • If you can't find a Spanish-speaking person to chat in real life, chat on Skype. You may even find someone who will agree to teach you Spanish in exchange for Russian lessons.

      2. Try signing up for a course. If you need extra motivation or feel like you'd do better in a more formal setting, enroll in a language school.

         • Look for language schools or courses at local educational institutions.
         • If you are afraid or embarrassed to go to a course alone, ask a friend to sign up with you. This will make it easier and more fun.

      3. Watch movies and cartoons in Spanish. Buy Spanish DVDs with subtitles or watch movies and cartoons online. This is a simple and easy way to get used to the sound of Spanish speech and the structure of the language.

         • If you are eager to fight, then after all the simple suggestions, pause and try to repeat what you heard. Perhaps this will make your accent less noticeable.
         • If you can't find anything suitable, ask on the forums or groups dedicated to the Spanish language: people are sure to share their sources.

      4. Listen to Spanish music. This is another great way to surround yourself with Spanish speech. Even if you don't understand all the phrases, try to isolate individual keywords and use them to guess what the song is about.

         • Get a Spanish radio app on your phone so you can listen to it on the go.
         • Download Spanish podcasts to listen to while doing homework or exercising.
         • Of the good Spanish-speaking performers, it is worth noting Alejandro Sanz, Shakira and Enrique Iglesias.

      5. Learn more about Spanish culture. Language and culture are in a very close relationship, so many expressions and mentality are explained by the peculiarities of the culture of the people. The better you know the Spanish culture, the less problems you will have in the future.

         If possible, go to Spain or another Spanish-speaking country. When you feel confident enough in terms of the language, consider going to a country where Spanish is spoken, because there is no better way to immerse yourself in the language!

         • Remember that each country has its own accent, its own slang, and even words sometimes differ in meaning. In Chile, for example, they speak quite differently than in Mexico, Spain or Argentina.
         • Over time, it will make sense to focus on one branch of Spanish. You will get confused if you constantly go over the meanings of words and pronunciations. However, only 2% of the words differ from the main vocabulary in each country. Aim to explore the remaining 98%.

      6. Don't give up! If you are serious, then the pleasure of mastering a second language will cover all the difficulties. Learning a language is difficult and time-consuming, and it is impossible to fully master it in a day. If that didn’t convince you enough, then know that Spanish is far from the most difficult language:

      • Read, read and read again! This is the best way to learn a language, as reading covers many aspects of the language: vocabulary, grammar, set expressions, and so on. The more complex the work and the more difficult it is to read, the more useful it is in terms of language learning.
      • Many words in languages ​​derived from Latin (Italian, Spanish, French) are similar to each other. Learn the rules of the so-called language conversion (for example, an English word ending in -ible is spelled the same in Spanish, but read differently). Thanks to the conversion alone, you can replenish your vocabulary by 2000 words.
      • Practice all four components of language learning i.e. reading, writing, listening and speaking. Make time for them all.
      • You can install a language learning app like Duolingo on your phone.
      • Pay special attention to pronunciation. Remember that the position of a sound in a word determines how it sounds (for example, "b" and "d" are pronounced differently at the beginning and in the middle of a word). If you have a good ear, paying enough attention to pronunciation can smooth out the accent.
      • Try to find a friend whose native language is Spanish. It will help you understand the intricacies of the language, which are not written in textbooks.
      • To improve your pronunciation as much as possible, sing songs in Spanish. Give preference to songs performed by native speakers. At the same time, do not try to understand the meaning - try to pronounce the words exactly as the singer does. One example of such a song is "Amor Del Bueno" by Caliber 50. If you want, you can find the lyrics of the song and its translation later, focus on the pronunciation first.
      • Complex sentences can be made from simple sentences. For example, "I'm hungry" and "I'm hungry" can be turned into "I want to eat something because I'm hungry."
      • Try using an electronic translator - it will come in handy to check if you understand and speak correctly.
      • Try to write down new words and make sentences with them. If you recognize a word, use it!

      Warnings

      • Learning a new language takes a lot of time and effort. The result in this case is directly proportional to the effort expended. Don't let the lessons get boring - enjoy the process!
      • The only way to learn a new language is to start speaking it. Speak out loud, even if you are talking to yourself. This will help you get a feel for how the language sounds.

Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world, behind only Chinese. It is officially recognized as the second language of international communication and is the state language not only in Spain, but also in many other countries. That is why Lifehacker decided to dedicate the next selection of YouTube language channels to Spanish.

1. Spanish for beginners

On this channel you will find many lessons for self language learners from scratch. Each lesson is a short video that covers one small element of the Spanish language. Thus, you can do it even in the breaks between the main work or in any other free minute. There is also a small Spanish course for tourists, which will come in handy if you are going on a short trip.

2. PRACTIQUEMOS

If you have already achieved some success in Spanish, but want to improve your level, you should turn to lessons from a native speaker. The PRACTIQUEMOS channel was created and maintained by a professional Spanish teacher who has been posting useful tips, examples and exercises for her students for six years now.

3. Spanish lessons with Petrov

Dmitry Petrov is a very popular polyglot, translator, teacher who developed his own original method of learning a foreign language. He offers to learn the basics of the Spanish language in just 16 hours of instruction. And the most interesting thing is that it really works. Of course, you will not learn to speak Spanish fluently during this time, but you will lay a solid foundation of knowledge.

4. The Web Spanish School

This channel contains six-part Spanish video courses. A total of several hundred lessons from qualified and experienced Spanish teachers. Priceless gift.

5. Spanish from scratch

The main value of this channel is that it aims to improve the most necessary skills: listening and speaking. You can learn all the grammar rules, memorize a large number of words, but still not achieve a fluent command of the language. Therefore, Lifehacker advises you to start learning with this video course, which allows you to hear the correct pronunciation of the most popular phrases and practice their reproduction to your heart's content.

Bonus: LIFE in SPAIN

As a bonus - a wonderful channel, which, although it does not contain educational materials in the literal sense of the word, will tell a lot about life in Spain. It is led by a Russian girl who studies in this beautiful country. In her videos, she talks about how to move to Spain, go to university, learn the language, and many other interesting things.