Learning Spanish.
#1
Learning Spanish.
Hi all, as well as attending a language class I was wondering if there are any decent (preferably free!) websites anyone can recommend to help with vocab, grammar etc?
Gracias!
Gracias!
#2
Re: Learning Spanish.
You may find this helpful? > BBC - Learn Spanish with free online lessons
Go to your local library, I am sure they will have a selection of language courses available.
Go to your local library, I am sure they will have a selection of language courses available.
#6
Re: Learning Spanish.
Not sure where you are but great solution is Spanish TV, their 24 news channel is excellent and you can watch the pictures and listen. Think they also have subtitles in Spanish. I learnt my numbers watching basketball.
#7
ReadyForSpain
Joined: Aug 2016
Location: London
Posts: 19
Re: Learning Spanish.
Babbel has some free tutorials. I used it for a month and them decided to pay for a years subscription. Spain's rtve channel is good, use a VPN like Hola to access it from UK.
SM
SM
#8
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2009
Location: now just seville ( province)
Posts: 550
Re: Learning Spanish.
Notes in Spanish, and Light speed Spanish, do lots of free pod casts, at various levels and are contactable via twitter. Gordon and Cynthia ( LSS) are very good at replying, although Ben and Marina (NIS) do send e mails about buying extra resources but the pod casts are brilliant. All can be used on MP3/4 players whilst out exercising, or driving car etc.
Pete
Pete
#9
Just Joined
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 12
Re: Learning Spanish.
I've got an app; called Babbel. It's ideal. totally free and very good and you go at your own pace.
#10
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Joined: Apr 2008
Location: Hérault (34)
Posts: 8,888
Re: Learning Spanish.
I stopped because I didn't see the point of learning the past tense so early on (in addition to the fact that it wasn't European Portuguese, but Brazilian)
#11
Just Joined
Joined: Aug 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 9
Re: Learning Spanish.
I do 15 minutes of Spanish every morning with Duolingo. I find it helps me think Spanish for the day. It helps if you get into that mindset but also to realise that language isn't something you learn once and crack, so to speak; it's an ongoing, even endless, process.
#12
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 127
Re: Learning Spanish.
Just about to finish Rosetta Stone (which is a bit hit and miss and very time consuming) but the best value for money App I have found is this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....spanish&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....spanish&hl=en
#13
Re: Learning Spanish.
This is quite a useful web site if you haven't already seen it. English to French, Italian, German & Spanish Dictionary - WordReference.com
#14
Re: Learning Spanish.
I've tried most of the tips above, but I am still finding it difficult to settle into learning the language. I've pretty much completed Dualingo, and I feel quite confident answering those questions, but when I listen to TV shows or other audible media, I can hardly understand a word of it. It's at that point I become a little dispondant. I've always struggled with languages, and for me I think I need a more regimented and structured approach. I would like to attend a GCSE class. Maybe I will look into that. I notice my local local authority evening classes use a book called 'Pasos 1' by Martyn Ellis, so I have bought that and hopefully this will help.
Does anyone know of an exercise type book, which I can work my way though. It's all very well reading page after page, but I think I need to perform some activities too.
I know everyone's journey is different, but can you really learn a language with a non-immersive method? I'm finding it so difficult. Sorry, I'm rambling, and making excuses perhaps, for not putting in enough effort!
Does anyone know of an exercise type book, which I can work my way though. It's all very well reading page after page, but I think I need to perform some activities too.
I know everyone's journey is different, but can you really learn a language with a non-immersive method? I'm finding it so difficult. Sorry, I'm rambling, and making excuses perhaps, for not putting in enough effort!
#15
Forum Regular
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 127
Re: Learning Spanish.
I wouldn't get too hung up with the grammar side of it and concentrate on building up your vocab and for that the 6,000 Spanish Words App is excellent - I do about 20mins most nights while the TV is on.
I am now at the end of the final module of Rosetta Stone and it's been a bit of a struggle - boredom mainly & I find the typing exercises hard due to the accents. I'm pleased I've done this course but it has taken the best part of 21 months and that is with me putting in a lot of Hrs.
My next step with be to go thru the 2 Spanish for Dummies books + the 2nd BBC Book. I will also run thru the excellent Paul Noble course again. I will also refer back to Rosetta Stone to re-run some of the Milestone modules.
I am finding it difficult but I am persevering as when I do finally move to Spain I want to be able to communicate with people and integrate into the community. When I watch Spanish films and TV I'm picking up a little of whats going on but it's the speed of speech that I find difficult.
I am now at the end of the final module of Rosetta Stone and it's been a bit of a struggle - boredom mainly & I find the typing exercises hard due to the accents. I'm pleased I've done this course but it has taken the best part of 21 months and that is with me putting in a lot of Hrs.
My next step with be to go thru the 2 Spanish for Dummies books + the 2nd BBC Book. I will also run thru the excellent Paul Noble course again. I will also refer back to Rosetta Stone to re-run some of the Milestone modules.
I am finding it difficult but I am persevering as when I do finally move to Spain I want to be able to communicate with people and integrate into the community. When I watch Spanish films and TV I'm picking up a little of whats going on but it's the speed of speech that I find difficult.