Common questions

How do I teach myself basic Spanish?

How do I teach myself basic Spanish?

How to Learn Spanish by Yourself in 18 Simple Steps

  1. Spend an hour a day on grammar exercises from a textbook.
  2. Read, underline, look up new words and read again.
  3. Watch movies and TV shows with subtitles.
  4. Listen to the radio in Spanish.
  5. Travel to Spanish-speaking countries.
  6. Spend time in Spanish-speaking environments.

Can I learn Spanish at home?

You can learn Spanish as well at home as in a Spanish-speaking country as long as you have the right process and take the necessary steps to surround yourself with the language. Most of the challenges are the same and whether you’re at home or on the road, you’ll still have to put in some hard work!

What are basic words in Spanish?

Basic Spanish Words

  • Hola = Hello.
  • Adiós = Goodbye.
  • Por favor = Please.
  • Gracias = Thank you.
  • Lo siento = Sorry.
  • Salud = Bless you (after someone sneezes)
  • Sí = Yes.
  • No = No.

What does Mija mean?

my daughter
Literally meaning “my daughter,” mija is used as a familiar and affectionate address to women, like “dear” or “honey,” in Spanish.

What is the cheapest way to learn Spanish?

Cheap Ways to Learn Spanish

  • Get Out. In most medium-sized or large cities, there are many opportunities to practice speaking Spanish with other people.
  • Listen to Music.
  • Surf the Web.
  • Read a Book.
  • Read a Newspaper.
  • Watch Telenovelas.
  • Listen to Podcasts or Radio Shows.

What are some Spanish words that beginners should know?

50 Basic Spanish words and phrases Spanish word or phrase English translation ¿De dónde viene? Where are you from? ¿Dónde vives? Where do you live? ¿Puede ayudarme? Can you help me? ¿Podría ayudarle? Can I help you?

Can you have a conversation with a beginner in Spanish?

One. Of. Them. The words Conversation and Beginners aren’t often found together when you start learning a language. Most courses focus on teaching you basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary. Speaking, listening and writing come later. But I don’t agree with that approach.

What are some words and phrases in Spanish?

50 Basic Spanish words and phrases Spanish word or phrase English translation Me llamo My name is Mi Nombre es My name is Hola, soy Markus Hi, I’m Markus ¿Cómo te llamas? What is your name?

What do you need to know about Spanish?

50 Basic Spanish words and phrases Spanish word or phrase English translation ¡Puede repetirlo! Can you say that again? ¿Qué significa [word]? What does [word] mean? ¿Puedes hablar más despacio? Can you speak slowly? ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un taxi? Where can I find a taxi?