sofia.lopez

It is very important that you understand the pronunciations of different words in the language that you are learning, because in many languages, two words spelled the same, but pronounced differently have different meanings. You would not want to look foolish in a conversation by pronouncing a word incorrectly and changing the meaning of what you said completely. Also, learning the correct pronunciation of words in the language you are learning will increase your proficiency and knowledge in that language. I know that personally, learning Spanish is difficult because of the accent marks on each word, which changes the meaning of what you are saying completely.

Being a high school student, I am currently taking Spanish as one of my classes. Honestly speaking, however, I do not find that this class if very helpful in regards to making me fluent in the language. I am learning to read and write Spanish more than I am being taught to speak it. This is very frustrating, because the goal of a Spanish class should be to make students fluent in the language, but at my school this is simply not the case. If I had the time, I would utilize other means of learning Spanish, such as taking a course at my local community college, or using Rosetta Stone, which I have heard is very helpful for people learning a new language for the first time. There are multiple ways you can learn Spanish, but the best way is to practice is everyday. Find a friend and practice with them, or meet someone knew and practice with them for any given amount of time. When it comes to learning a language, you get out of it what you put into it.

Once I can speak Spanish fluently, I am going to use it in every aspect of my life. For instance, I will speak to my family in Spanish, with no English mixed in, and I will also apply for jobs that require their applicants to be bilingual. I will also be able to talk to my friends in Spanish. I have always wanted to have secret conversations with my friends like other latina girls do. My best friend speaks Spanish fluently, and although I practice with her, being able to speak fluently would allow us to have in depth conversations that I never could have before. If I knew Spanish, I would be able to respond to the many people who assume I speak the language based on my appearance. I feel ashamed that I do not know the language of my family, and once I know it, I will no longer be ashamed that I cannot speak it.

One way to stay sharp when you're learning a new language, especially Spanish, is to practice everyday. If you do not use the language in your everyday life, you will forget the mechanics of the language, and you will lose your fluency. Personally, there are no Spanish speakers in my house, so using the language outside of my Spanish class is difficult. Homework alone isn't enough, you have to practice speaking the language with proper grammar in order to learn it and become fluent. If that means talking to yourself, then that will still help. But do not lose your fluency because you have no one to practice with.

I want to learn Spanish, so that I can keep the traditions of my Puerto Rican family alive. Being one of the only members of my family who can't speak the language, I feel like I am not a true Puerto Rican. I want to learn so that I can converse casually with my family in their native tongue. Also, being bilingual is a benefit for when I enter the workforce. Understanding the language would allow me to truly enjoy Spanish music, dance, and culture. Although I already love every aspect of the Spanish culture, I would enjoy it even more if I understood the language.

The most challenging aspect of learning a foreign language, is exactly that: its foreign. When I first began learning Spanish, I had to think in a completely different mindset. But after a while, I began to notice different patterns and consistencies between English and Spanish. The cognates made learning the language so much easier, and soon all I needed to learn were the various grammar rules. I believe thats also a very difficult part of learning a new language. When the grammar and syntax of a foreign language are different than that of your native language, it can be difficult to find patterns between the two. If I were to try and learn Korean, the alphabets aren't even the same, so it would be extremely difficult to learn. Nevertheless, with patience and efficient learning techniques, you can become fluent in any language.