Introduction:
Today I am bringing you one of the most top-rated topics among language learners. It is possible to learn any language without a teacher. And in today’s blog, we will be talking particularly about the Spanish language. And the answer to your question is ‘Yes it is possible. You heard it right I am going to give you some amazing tips on how you can learn the Spanish language without needing a teacher. However, we all know learning without a teacher is not going to be a very simple one. It takes you positive energy and self-motivation to make it happen. So, let’s get into how you can learn the Spanish language all by yourself without a teacher.
Things to keep in mind
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Learn the basics of Spanish grammar
Grammar is the scaffolding of a language, but it’s also the most technical aspect of language learning. Unfortunately, unless you’re an infant or toddler, you’re unlikely to pick up Spanish grammar with the natural ease with which you learned your first language. Fortunately enough, Spanish generally has very simple grammar, and the basic tenses (present simple, future simple, preterite, and imperfect) can be grasped in a day or two.
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Keep a Spanish notebook and translate words throughout the day
Ten new vocabulary words per day are sometimes quoted as a realistic target. However, the worst possible way to go about this would be to arbitrarily pick 10 common words, put them on a list and spend 20 minutes trying to force them into your long-term memory. Instead, translate new Spanish words during idle moments in your day. If you have a smartphone, install a Spanish translation app.
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Use apps for learning Spanish
Language apps are possibly one of the most popular ways of learning a language nowadays. They fit perfectly into the self-study system, and they have a lot of advantages over other methods. There are tons of great apps to learn Spanish. When choosing yours, remember to go for one that’s compatible with how you’re learning the language (by yourself) and comprehensive enough to take you through at least two language levels. If you want to teach yourself Spanish with the best app in the market, you need to try the Multibhashi which is available for both iPhone/iPad and Android devices.
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Read the news in Spanish
Newspapers and news websites are a great place to start reading Spanish because they tend to use simple language and a fairly restricted vocabulary. Starting the day by reading the news in Spanish is also a great way to fit in the 20-30 minutes of Spanish practice that’ll be your bread and butter as a self-taught student. Some good Spanish news websites include the major Spanish daily El País, CNN’s Spanish service, and Madrid’s ABC newspaper.
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Watch Spanish films
Spanish films are a great way to build your vocabulary while improving your comprehension. Borrow a film per week from your local video store or public library, find Spanish movies on Netflix or watch a movie on TV if you have access to any Spanish TV program.
Whenever possible, turn on the Spanish subtitles and use these as an aid to your comprehension. Try to get used to hearing the words as they appear on the screen, and feel free to pause and translate unfamiliar phrases.
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Conclusion
So, with the mentioned tips you can learn the Spanish language without a teacher. However, learning without a trainer or teacher is itself a risk but with the right amount of tools followed by your hard work, everything is possible. So, start studying with these amazing tips, and no doubt you are already halfway into achieving your goals. Hope this blog helps you out and happy learning(feliz aprendizaje)!