Learning Spanish

Posted by: blitz

Learning Spanish - 20/12/2005 13:23

I am interested in learning spanish in the quickest way possible either via audio or pc based courses. In my case, I would be more likely to us the pc based system. Does anyone know of any good language learning systems for pcs?

The reason I think the PC based might be better is that it would include two senses to learn... sight and sound.

Any suggestions?
Posted by: JBjorgen

Re: Learning Spanish - 20/12/2005 14:07

Get a spanish-speaking girlfriend.
Posted by: wfaulk

Re: Learning Spanish - 20/12/2005 14:15

People have spoken well of Berlitz for many years and they have an online program.
Posted by: Robotic

Re: Learning Spanish - 20/12/2005 14:25

Whatever method you use, be sure to absolutely surround yourself for as many hours of the day as possible with Spanish.
Shop at the Mexican market.
Buy a Spanish newspaper.
See an undubbed Spanish film.
If possible, spend time in a Spanish-speaking country.

Total immersion is the fastest way to learn a language.
i Buena suerte !
Posted by: blitz

Re: Learning Spanish - 20/12/2005 17:23

Thanks eveyone for the suggestions. I talked to my wife about the girlfriend and she said no to that one. The Berlitz courses sound good but they are really expensive.
Posted by: wfaulk

Re: Learning Spanish - 20/12/2005 18:51

You could always search for spanish language software on Amazon and read the reviews.
Posted by: tanstaafl.

Re: Learning Spanish - 21/12/2005 06:17

Any suggestions?


Many DVDs, and indeed broadcast television programs have multi-lingual options -- you can turn on sub-titling in Spanish, or even the audio in Spanish.

tanstaafl.
Posted by: blitz

Re: Learning Spanish - 21/12/2005 10:49

Quote:
You could always search for spanish language software on Amazon and read the reviews.


Yep. I had done that but sometimes you have to wonder about the reviews when they go from 1 star to 5 star. I did stumble across this site. So I ordered the Tell Me More Deluxe. Thanks again.
Posted by: webroach

Re: Learning Spanish - 21/12/2005 20:47

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Thanks eveyone for the suggestions. I talked to my wife about the girlfriend and she said no to that one. The Berlitz courses sound good but they are really expensive.


Actually, getting a <whatever language you want to learn> speaking girlfriend is one of the worst ways to learn a language. You don't learn appropriate speech for a male. A friend of mine constantly slips up and gets pegged as gay because his Japanese is skewed because of his Japanese girlfriend.

Berlitz is expensive, but for good reason. They are, in many ways, the gold standard. But that doesn't help when you're strapped for cash.

One option that I've seen VERY good results with would be the Rosetta Stone products. They're not cheap, but if your trying to learn a language naturally in the least amount of time possible, they're the business.

Try their online demo. I can bet if you do, you'll realize you've found your solution.

The other suggestions, though, such as reading Spanish papers, visiting Spanish markets, movies, etc. are dead on. You need all the contact and variety possible in your new language.

Good luck!