The motivations for learning a new language can be varied, from academic reasons to improve the curriculum, to professional reasons due to the demands of the new job. Whatever the case may be, studying a language is much more than just speaking it. It is understanding it, comprehending it and managing it in your daily life.
One of the languages that attracts the most students in the world is Spanish. In fact, it is the second language with the most native speakers in the world. According to the Cervantes Institute, more than 24 million people study it.
They say that things in the palace go slowly, but can you learn Spanish quickly? Yes, thanks to a super intensive Spanish course you can master the language quickly. And today you will find out how.
Is it really possible to learn Spanish quickly?
Yes, but it depends on many factors. To learn a language quickly, in this case Spanish, the student has to be motivated and know that he/she is going to spend many hours in front of a book.
In addition, a person’s age, exposure to the language or previous experience studying other languages will also have an impact on the way he or she learns Spanish. The more experience you have studying, the faster you will learn it.
According to the U.S. Foreign Service Institute (FSI), it is estimated that a native English speaker needs about 600 hours to reach a professional level of proficiency in Spanish and the best way to do this is through Spanish courses in Spain, where progress can be made in a few weeks.
7 effective strategies to learn Spanish fast
Here are 7 tips that every student of Spanish needs to know before learning Spanish for the first time:
Immerse yourself in the language
The best way to learn Spanish quickly is to be in constant contact with the language. How? By listening to music in Spanish, watching movies and series without subtitles or with subtitles in Spanish. The more you hear and read it, the faster you will learn it.
Take an intensive Spanish course
In Proyecto Español we have an intensive Spanish course for those students who need to have a certificate of proficiency. Our course allows you to advance in weeks what could take you months to learn with other types of courses.
In an intensive Spanish course you will learn to write, to speak, to understand what you are told and, especially, to know how to write it.
Focus on the most useful vocabulary and phrases
Did you know that if you learn 1000 basic words for your day to day life you already have more than 85% of the everyday language learned? It is important to focus on vocabulary when learning Spanish. Focus on learning expressions that you use on a daily basis such as ordering food, asking for directions or going shopping.
Practicing speech from day one
Practice makes perfect. And there is no better way to improve a language than to speak it from day one. Don’t wait until you have a degree to show what you have learned. Speaking from the beginning helps you to consolidate your learning and to lose the fear of making mistakes.
Use Spanish in your daily routines
Try to have your cell phone in Spanish, make your grocery list in Spanish, think in Spanish. Live your day in Spanish. When you least expect it, you will realize that you have consolidated your knowledge without realizing it.
Be constant with your learning
Consistency is the key. Studying every day, even for 20 minutes, will help you progress outside of class. This will also allow you to make the language part of your routine.
Receive feedback and correct errors
Talk to the teachers at Proyecto Español so that they can correct any mistakes you may be making. Don’t be discouraged if they tell you that you have any, it is normal when learning a new language. But, it is essential to receive corrections to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
Tips for further progress
Do you want to continue improving your Spanish once you have your certificate? Here are some tips that will help you to make progress.
Keep track of your progress and stay motivated
Seeing your evolution will help you to know where to improve or discover what you are already fluent in. Take tests, record your voice. Comparing your progress since you began your studies will motivate you to continue studying the language.
Celebrate the small victories along the way.
Have you ever had your first conversation in Spanish? Have you ever understood a song without translating it? Celebrate those moments: they are real evidence of your progress.
Continue practicing after the end of the course
Don’t settle for the title. Learning Spanish doesn’t end when you leave the classroom. Keep reading, talking, listening to music… But never stop learning it.
Learn fast with Proyecto Español in Spain
More than 1,000 students have passed through Proyecto Español’s classrooms and have left with the language learned and can now manage without any problems.
Immersive experience accelerates understanding
Having the schools in Spain allows us to do various activities so that you can learn the language outside the classroom, such as excursions or guided tours of the cities. Cultural immersion allows you to communicate, think and react to Spanish in real time.
Opportunity to use Spanish in real-life situations on a daily basis
With our intensive Spanish courses in Alicante, Granada, Madrid or Barcelona, you will have the opportunity to experience dynamic classes, cultural outings and direct contact with Spaniards that will allow you to apply what you have learned immediately.
Do you want to learn Spanish fast and for real? At Proyecto Español we know how to do it.
