PSLoveCharli

Google translate has never worked for me! It is not an accurate translation app. Get rid of it and download iTranslate on iOS. I love this app, and it offers many languages. Not to mention the Spanish translation is 100% accurate. Give it a try.

I have not tried Rosetta Stone, but wanted to ask, why was it so hard? I've heard more good reviews than bad --- maybe it isn't for everybody? Not sure if I should purchase or not.

Of course English is the easiest to learn. Then comes Spanish. But I also heard that once you learn Spanish, French is easy to learn. Can anyone confirm that?

I never "forget" words in my native language (English), but I will every now and then get confused on the spelling from learning Spanish. I think it's common to mix English and Spanish spelling, but I don't want it to be that way for me.

I'm an African American, so when I attempt to speak Spanish to Latinos/Hispanics, they often chuckle or smile at me. I don't know if it's because I get a couple words mixed up or just the wrong phrase all together, but they seem to figure it out -- after laughing :confused:

Im hoping that over the next couple of years, grade schools will turn into bilingual schools where students are required to know an additional language. Language is developing all across the world. People are traveling to places and get lost because they don't know the native language of that country. In the US, it's almost a requirement to know Spanish.

I've been learning Spanish off an on for about 2 years. But I recently started speaking simple phrases with co workers. Not too much, but it's a start.

Of course. In the area I live and work in, Spanish is the primary language. So I'm the outsider -- which pushes me to want to learn it fluently or at least confidently. I should already know the language, but never took it serious until now. Playing catch up!

Yes! Download the iOS app (I think it's available for Android as well), Babbel! It starts you off at a beginner level that increases as you pass tests. It's easy to navigate and currently my favorite language app. Give it a try!

Thank you My Digital Point! Saving it to my computer now! Is it guaranteed? I'm sure you have to really put the effort in to learn in 12 days. That's amazing. I'll give it a try.

I too think the answer falls under the Asian category. And probably is the most difficult to learn/speak. I would choose letters over symbols any day.

Bummer. But not just language teachers, all teachers should be interactive with students. Make the classes fun and engaging -- communicate effectively. And like a commenter mentioned, language teachers should definitely be communicative. It will better the learning experience for the student.

Never thought about this question! Of course I'm going to want to speak in Spanish often, often. I can't wait until that level where I can choose between English or Spanish. If anything, I want to do something that will inspire others to want to learn also.

For now, mine is listening to people speak the language and studying with my Babbel app everyday. When you hear people speak Spanish, it helps with pronunciation.

I'm never formal when I talk to or text my friends, but in more professional cases I will. For instance, I know when and when not to use slang words, etc. Practice does make perfect, but as long as you know the language well, then it's okay to create abbreviations.

Of course. Just like I think it would be beneficial for everyone to know Spanish. Spanish is becoming a primary language in most parts of the US. That's the main reason why I want to learn.

Mine are: 1. Learn how to budget. 2. Become fluent in Spanish. 3. Cook more. 4. Workout regularly. Good luck on yours!

The language I'm learning is spoken at my job all day, everyday, so I'm constantly around it for study sessions. However, when I get home a night, I try my best to study 15 minutes on my iOS app, Babbel.

I also started in a classroom setting (back in college, ha!) but unfortunately, I didn't take it serious -- only just trying to complete the classes for graduation. If I could go back, I would take it serious! But one-on-one teaching has been better for me lately, through my mentor at my job.

I live in a region of the US where Spanish is the primary language in certain cities. In DC, there are several neighborhoods of people who only speak Spanish! When I'm out and about whether it's grocery shopping or going to work, there is never a time when I DON'T hear the language. I hate it when I can't understand. A lot of non-hispanic people speak it so I needed to finally challenge myself.

Wow, thank you! I've found some resources on the net, but nothing like this where it gives completely free lessons. I will have to check this site out! Gracias.

For me, speaking is the hardest because my biggest flaw is pronunciation. I can read and write Spanish all day -- and understand few phrases when it's being spoken. But I'm having a hard time pronouncing and letting the words flow.

I do not care for google translate. I think there should be an update to that website/app because there have been some falsely translations when using.

Yes, I expressed to my supervisor at work who is fluent in Spanish, that I wanted to learn. She told me that she'd be glad to help and so far it's been great learning from her. The progress is slow because our job is overwhelming, but it's something.

I work with people who are fluent in Spanish and the region/environment is mostly hispanic. So I get a lot of my practice there as far as pronunciation goes. However, outside of that I try to spend 15 minutes at home studying from my iOS app, Babbel.