Are you looking to learn Spanish but don’t want to spend any money yet? Is it possible to learn on your own? Yes, it could be a little challenging but definitely not impossible. Let’s look at a few options open to us that can help us join the multilingual bandwagon.
We always tend to think in the language that we are native speakers of.
When learning a language, it is important to be able to think in the same language. So, think in Spanish.
This can be extended to different situations also. If you don’t have the choice of speaking to someone in Spanish on a daily basis or very frequently, you can also replay your regular English conversations in Spanish.
Apart from helping you improve your oratory skills, talking in front of the mirror can be a fun way of learning a language on your own.
Wondering what to talk about! Choose any topic of your choice ranging from food to your favorite activity and try to say a few lines about it aloud in front of the mirror.
This will help you understand how you are saying the words and the areas of improvement.
Another easy and convenient way of self-learning is to record your speech and listen to it.
This will give you a clear picture of where you stand in terms of speaking Spanish. Not just the pronunciation, but you also know your mistakes in terms of vocabulary and grammar.
It is not possible to learn a language without making any mistakes. Never hesitate to speak. Striking a conversation with a native speaker is the best thing you can do to learn the language the way they speak.
There may be certain expressions or phrases which you may not learn from the books but can learn from the native speakers. Even if you can write perfect Spanish, speaking may not be your cup of tea. Lack of practice is the only reason for it. Hence, whenever and wherever you get a chance to hold a conversation in Spanish just grab it.
Apart from the many YouTube videos, one can look for apps and websites that teach Spanish for free.
In any language, phrases and sayings are very often used by native speakers. Learning these phrases and sayings not only enriches our vocabulary but also ensures that we are able to communicate like native speakers.
Have you seen how kids pick up a language very easily through different shows that they watch?
This can be true for adults too.
All you have to do is immerse yourself in a good Spanish movie. You can watch with subtitles initially. This can even help understand the emotions with which certain words are spoken.
The world is full of opportunities if you are willing to learn. Practice, practice, and more practice is what it takes to learn Spanish on your own. So, go ahead and dive into the learning.