Spanish Online Today
Im going into the medical feild and i want to take up a spanish course before i graduate next year…long story short i dont know any spanish and i wanted to take up elementary spanish to help me out a little
take it its aways better to know 2 languages instead of one
and then spanish i mean come on its a good one to learn
si tienes alguna pregunta me lo haces saber LOL! =)
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I am debating whether or not to take a beginner Spanish course online through my college. I have never had spanish before, and want to start learning.
Is it better to take in an actual class, (to get the experience hearing and speaking it with other people) or online?
Is it harder to do online without a teacher right there correcting you as you go along?
Thank you for helping me with this issue!! 
i took 3 years of spanish in high school, never could figure it out even in that setting. i then took japanese at berlitz. i just finished taking first semester of greek online. you get a cd and you follow a specific program. it was really the best way as it is self paced and more relaxing. you can go over and over what you have difficulty with while not feeling incompetent that others are getting it and you may not be.
good luck!
Hola! The closest "school" is "se habla la paz" located in la paz city north of cabo (about 2 1/2 hours away). I can highly recommend this school, as I have participated and thought it was the best thing I ever did. La Paz is also a fantastic place to visit. You can also stay with a home family…mine was memorable and the family was so nice.
In cabo/san jose there are several classes that pop up. There are none I know of right now, however I recommend checking the latest copy of the "gringo gazette" (u can access online) as they will advertise when and where. There are also lots of locals who offer their services and advertise in the local hotels.
If you plan to go to cabo/san jose for an extended period of time, then I strongly suggest trying the school. Say hi to Juli for me.
I want to do an intensive course, maybe 4 weeks, to learn spanish in cambridge, does anyone know of any? Thanks!
Cambridge UK.
Thanks but i cant get to grips with the CDs. maybe i just dont have the self disipline, either way i would much prefer an intensive group course…any ideas anyone?
If you did the Rosetta Stone CDs for two or three hours per day, you could get though the whole 3-CD course in 4 weeks, and either learn Spanish fairly well or fry your brain.
Which Cambridge, BTW? UK? MA? NZ?
I’m planning on taking elementary Spanish courses at a local community college.
In addition, as time allows, consider getting a part time job at a Mexican Restaurant. Like one night a week. If you are emerged in it, then you will learn it quicker. In addition, you will learn the slang and how to speak and comprehend it as opposed to just learning how to read and write. Also, consider watching a Spanish soap. They are every bit as cheesy in Spanish as they are in English, but it gives you context from which you can try to understand what is being said. They are usually on in the evenings. Pick one and watch it a couple of times a week. I don’t recommend the news shows, as the talk Really fast. Also, avoid the "funny" shows, as it is hard enough to learn a new language, trying to understand the play on words is very hard. I wish you the best of luck.
I cant decide between Rosetta Stone, Learning Spanish Like Crazy , or Aurolog. I’ve heard great things about all of these programs, but I think Learning Spanish Like Crazy might be the best so far. What do you think?
9 months ago
Rosetta Stone is top of the line, if you want quality this is your best bet. Not affiliatied with Rosetta Stone in any way,LOL but they do have a good product.
I am a high school sophomore in beginning spanish 1-2. my counselor recommends that i should do a summer college course in order to skip spanish 3-4 and go straight to accl. spanish 5-6. This means that by senior year i get to take AP spanish. I dont know what to do. Any help would be appreciated!
DO IT!!! If your advisor recommends it, ask if it would be covered by the state in which you live in under like a dual enrollment. If not take the Spanish at the most affordable place. AP courses are the best they help so much in the long run! Think of it as money in the bank.
i’d prefer something intensive, at least 3-4 hours a day, and in the condesa/ roma area. many thanks
I studied at Alliant International University. It’s a very small school, so the quality of Spanish instruction that you will get there will depend very much on the individual professors that are available at the time. But you’ll probably have a very small class. When I was there I happened to be the only student at my level at the time, so I had a private class. The school can also help set you up to stay with a family who lives near there, if you desire to do so. Enjoy your time in Mexico City! It’s a great place. Say hi to my chilango friends — I miss them.
Also, what type of accent do citizens of Granada have?
You will not be able to tell the difference among regional accents until you acquire some fluency. However, you might be able to tell the difference between a Mexican Spanish accent, an Argentine Spanish accent and a Spanish accent from Spain. Here is a directory of study-abroad agencies where you can find more information about Spanish programs in Granada: http://www.macquil.com/abroad.php
Buena Suerte!