Introduction:

The primary objective of learning a language for most people is to be able to speak or hold a meaningful conversation. However, when learning a new language, speaking in that language is probably the last thing someone wants to try. We want to learn it perfectly before starting to speak. But it does not work like that.

If you are someone who has decided to learn Spanish for conversation or are already learning but find it difficult to speak then try to make use of the free resources available to you that can help you learn and be able to converse in Spanish.

Even if you are a beginner there are many words or expressions that can help you make a good start. Find resources that can help you learn Spanish for free online.

The Internet is your friend and there is no limit to learning online.

• YouTube

YouTube lessons are a very good source to learn for free. Starting from simple greetings to using Spanish in basic sentences needed for daily activities you can find many channels giving you sufficient information for your learning. It is a good idea to repeat the words or phrases that you listen to on the video.

• Websites and Apps

There is a whole world of Spanish online. All you have to do is make good use of it. There are many websites where you can find all the phrases and expressions related to everyday activities that help you learn basic Spanish. You can even find simple conversations that will be of help to you as you practice speaking.

If you are among those who cannot keep their smartphone away then why not make the best use of it to learn Spanish. Start with changing your phone language settings to Spanish and installs a good app that helps you learn Spanish. Most of these apps are free of cost. You can find flashcards, games, quizzes, and much more on these apps which help you make your learning fun.

• Find someone who can converse with you in Spanish

You can join a language exchange program which is free of cost. However, your investment would be teaching your native language or English for the same amount of time that you learn Spanish. This is a great way of practicing Spanish in conversation as you get an opportunity to interact with a native Spanish speaker. This type of practice can be extremely helpful as you not only get to learn formal and informal ways of speaking but can also come across the different slang used by native speakers.

• Listen to Spanish all the time

If your goal is to be able to speak in Spanish, surround yourself with the language. You can use your free time or time that you spend doing mundane activities to listen to Spanish which could be an audio lesson, music, or any podcast. When you listen to the language you easily find the words that are often used in different contexts and can start practicing them yourself.

• Make an effort to speak in Spanish

As a beginner, it is very natural to shy away from speaking and just focus on learning or listening to the language. However, to be able to hold a conversation you should first start speaking in that language. Thus, do not wait for that perfect time when you can speak Spanish, but just start with whatever you know and go ahead. Make good use of every opportunity that you get to speak in Spanish.

Remember, it is okay to make mistakes as we learn from them. Just go ahead and start speaking Spanish. Slowly and steadily with continuous practice at every possible opportunity and occasion, you will be able to hold a meaningful good conversation in Spanish and yes you will be fluent over a period of time.