Friday 11 November 2011

3 Great Reasons Why You Should Learn the Spanish Language

Learning Spanish can be Fun


If you are interested in learning a foreign language, but aren't sure of which one you want to learn, consider learning Spanish. There are many good reasons to learn Spanish language. There are also several good courses out there that can teach you the Spanish language. Keep reading this article to discover why you should learn the Spanish language.

1. The first reason that you should learn Spanish is because it is the second most spoken language in the United States. No matter where you go, from a big city to a small town, you can find Spanish speaking people. A lot of the Spanish have also learned English, but there are a few that can only communicate in their native language.

2. Another great reason to learn Spanish is that it will give you an edge when you apply for a job. Many employers are looking for people who are bilingual and being able to speak fluent Spanish will look great on your resume.

3. What if you want to travel to a foreign country where Spanish is the dominant language? Spanish is the fourth most spoken language in the world, so the odds of you needing it on vacation are pretty good.

Learning Spanish has its rewards. You not only can land a better job, you can also speak the native language while on vacation. If you want to dive into Spanish right away, check into purchasing an online Spanish course. If you are motivated and able to do self-study programs, you can find yourself fluent in the Spanish language in no time at all! 

Thursday 10 November 2011

Ways To Spice Up Learning Spanish

Learning Spanish is a worthwhile goal, but will need some work. But that's ok because achieving any goal has its difficulties. The real challenge is in making the work fun and enjoyable so you feel like continuing.
Your textbooks will give you all the Spanish verb conjugations. You'll get reading practice from short stories. You'll get listening practice from CDs and audio tapes. And, if you follow the 400 page Spanish book from page 1 to to the end, you will fall asleep from boredom and learn no Spanish.

That why, you should consider some professional guidance as part of your learning strategy, If you live in the Blackpool area why not take a look at  https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Spanish-Learning-Centre/124590390912698

It's important to get some type of studying in everyday. In the end, 5 minutes everyday is more valuable than 2 hours one day a week. So, in order to get those 5 minutes in, why not subscribe to Spanish Word of the day by sending a blank email to
join-wordoftheday-es@lists.lexico.com

YouTube, it's the website where you can view videos online. Most videos are only 3-5 minutes long and can give you a great lesson that you weren't  expecting. And, once you find a series of videos that you like, for example http://www.youtube.com/user/languageno.
But be aware! Just like there are thousands of websites that are worthless, there are a lot of videos that are also worthless. Take your time and look for something that appears professional.

Just keep in mind that these videos are not going to teach you the language in 5 minutes. They are meant to use when you need a break from your daily routine. You have a daily study routine, right? No? Well you need to develop one.

There may be a Spanish Group in your area that meets once a week aor months, why not try to find out and join. in the Blackpool area you can join in a Spanish Group at http://spanishlearningcentre.yolasite.com/

So no excuses please!

"Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little."
      
- Edmund Burke


Posted for Ruth Cunningham Spanish Learning Centre Facebook.