How Long Does It Take To Learn Spanish?

Since the answers to all of these variables will determine how long it takes to learn Spanish, there can be no simple response to the question. I've known scholars who have learned a high level of conversational Spanish within six months and are absolutely relaxed talking it in almost all eventualities. On the other hand, I've known scholars who have studied the language off and on for over forty years and still have only a low level of Spanish speaking abilities.

So, instead of trying to come up with a specific period of time to reply to the question, "how long does it take to learn Spanish?", I am going to offer what in my experience is the most rapid process for learning Spanish. And the 1st tip is a student of any foreign language should try to use as many chances to have interaction with the language as possible.

First, the study room environment takes much too long if it's the only method being used. I much favor a good quality home study method that will permit you to proceed at your own pace and if you are truly serious about learning the language, it's going to be at a much quicker pace than the classroom will provide.

First, the study room environment takes much too long if it's the only method being used. I much favor a good quality home study method that will permit you to proceed at your own pace and if you are truly serious about learning the language, it's going to be at a much quicker pace than the classroom will provide.

Pick up a good quality interactive program that includes written Spanish, audio lessons, and multimedia lessons. The audio lessons should be able to be downloaded onto a portable gadget such as an iPod or iPod like listening device. If you are going to learn the language, you'll be wanting to be in a position to read it, write it, speak it, and understand it ( listening abilities ), If your program does not address all of these areas, it shouldn't be used alone, but will require additional supporting material.

One such top quality program is Rocket Spanish. It is a program that addresses all 4 areas of language learning and will provide a superb foundation of basic Spanish and have you talking conversational Spanish swiftly. Another good quality program is the widely recognized Rosetta Stone program which also addresses each of the four major elements of language learning. Rosetta Stone offers 2 versions of their Spanish program, a Latin American Spanish version and a "Spain" version. Rosetta Stone, is costlier than Rocket Spanish and it will take you a little longer to really develop conversational Spanish, but it will also provide a great foundation for future learning.

So while there is no express answer to the question, "How long does it take to learn Spanish?" there are things you can do to maximize the rate with which you learn the language. If you really wish to learn Spanish quickly, Rocket Spanish and Rosetta Stone Spanish taken together will work synergistically to quickly develop your language speaking skills. But no program will enable you to be a truely fluent Spanish speaker by itself. Continued exposure to the language and practice with talking and reading it are needed. One way of accomplishing this and continually augmenting your Spanish language talents is to subscribe to either "Puerta del Sol Audio Magazine" or Think Spanish Audio Magazine that is for intermediate-to-advanced Spanish language learners", and to join a Meetup group near you that is focused on learning Spanish.