Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Different Ways to Learn Spanish

Spanish has become the second language it seems. As the influx of people from Mexico grows, so does the need for people, especially those working in service related businesses, to be able to communicate with the customer.

The Spanish language is relatively easy to learn, and most people are able to pick it rather quickly. There are number of ways to learn the Spanish language, including websites, home study courses, brick and mortar schools and books. One can also hire a tutor to help them along with their self study.

Some websites on the internet offer free basic lessons; while more advanced learning must be paid for. If you are self disciplined, you can teach yourself Spanish through the use of books, articles written in Spanish and even some of the TV shows that are readily available.

Your local public library will also have some starter materials for you to use at no cost. Some of the larger libraries will also have more advanced materials once you have mastered the beginners’ series.

There is a wealth of information available at no cost to you when you use the public library, and you should take advantage of it. You can find your local library usually listed in the government section of the telephone book.

Happy Learning!

Rolf

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

How can You Learn Spanish?

The Spanish language is one of six official languages of the United Nations, and 21 nations speak it as their primary language.
To read more facts about the Spanish language, Wikipedia is a good resource.

How can you learn Spanish?

The obvious way to learn the Spanish language is of course to invest in a college degree. This is time-consuming, and has a high price tag.

Another option is to study the language in a Spanish speaking country. Getting a job in one of these countries will probably give you the best education you can get.

The cheapest way you can learn Spanish is by using Internet. With some effort you can find a lot of free and low-cost resources like courses, translators and dictionaries.

It is important to remember that these free resources only is a starting point. To really improve your Spanish skills you should look for an online tutor or an advanced level course.

Another thing to consider is the time you need to invest to find good information for free.
Buying a good Spanish course could very well be worth the money. You can get several of these courses for $100-$200.

With an upcoming vacation in mind, people tend to buy CD-sets to learn Spanish while driving their car or resting at home. A good CD- course will teach you enough basic Spanish to enjoy your Holiday.

At the end of the day, it all boils down to what your needs are!

Rolf

Monday, April 21, 2008

Can't afford to study Spanish?

If you want to learn some spanish before a vacation, you need a fast and cheap solution.
A highly respected spanish course is Mauricio Evlampieff's Rocket Spanish.

This is an interactive learning package, and the homepage is full of testimonials submitted by satisfied customers.

Highly recommended!

Rolf