What is the best way to start learning Spanish?
I have a very small background with the Spanish language, however, it's been almost 10 years since I've had a class. I recently transferred locations with my job to an area that has a large population of Spanish speaking people and would like to learn phrases to better communicate with them. The long term goal would be to speak Spanish fluently but I am not sure if I should start with phrases or start with an understanding of how the language works?
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Speaking from experience it's always to understand how the language works. Before I took my first english lessons I knew a lot of words but didn't know how to put them together but then it all start to make sense. Just search for spanish courses on the internet, I guarantee you'll get what you need. And a second thing it's to find a partner who can explain you what you don't understand and besides that'll help you gain more fluency. And last but not least don't be afraid to make mistakes, it's natural when you're learning. Take care
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If you're a beginner, I would recommend DuoLingo.com to learn some vocabulary and grammar. I've been using that with French, and it's been really helpful. I also really recommend Memrise.com for learning vocabulary. You can start one of the courses that have already been made or make your own personal vocabulary list to add words you come across (or a combination of both). I also think this site is going to be a big help for speaking practice and corrections.
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I think your idea of reading and listening is really good, i don't think you should spend a lot of time trying to figure out the grammar, but to start with vocabulary, if you can already read some, then i think it'll be easier, and with time you'll start to pick out the patterns in forming sentences and using verbs (of course you can also study some grammar to have a better understanding)
I think a very good idea is to pay a visit to lingq, it has more or less the idea you're after (reading and listening at the same time) but with the advantage that it has the translation right there also, by using google (yeah, it's not always that great, especially for some contexts, BUT it does make it faster to check it out right there in the same page, than go to a external dictionary and search for a specific word)
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Is it possible to just pick it up like that? I can read some Spanish but when I hear it even if it's a word I can read I don't understand it. I was thinking about maybe reading a Spanish book at the same time as listening to the audio recording of it?
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Hello, I am studying english. For me the best way to speak spanish fluently is travel and speak with native speakers. Because if you do that you not have a chance to "no practice".
Another important thing is lost your fear to listen some music, tv programs... etc. all day
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