Simple Tricks for Learning Spanish for Beginners
Posted by admin in Learning Language on July 9, 2011
In this short article we will talk about a few simple ideas that will make it easier for you to learn beginners Spanish. By using this simple tricks and taking advantage of modern digital technology available everywhere you will be able to be much more productive while learning Spanish. The most important thing to remember along the process is: make sure to remain focused and have fun.
How to Learn Spanish Vocabulary Quickly
Although there are hundreds of different theories when it comes to learning Spanish vocabulary words, one that has proven to be highly productive is the one that most of us used to learn our native language, and that is paying attention to the words occurs most commonly used during conversations. Focusing on the most commonly used vocabulary words while learning a language is an excellent way to gain command of a language in a shorter period of time with less effort. If you spend some time thinking about it, why should you bother learning works that are not used frequently? It is much better to use your mental energy and time in learning the vocabulary and grammar that is used most of the time. Let’s think of learning Spanish for beginners for a moment, a good way to get a good idea about the words most commonly used in spoken Spanish, is to pay close attention to the kind of words we use while speaking in English. Just sit down and write down an imaginary dialogue that you might have upon arriving to a Spanish-speaking country (you can write this in English, don’t worry too much about it, one or two pages should be enough) and then begin by circling a specific word such as “want”, “going” or “like”; make a list of the amount of times each word is repeated, and this will give you a hint of the kind of words that should be a priority as you continue to study Spanish vocabulary and grammar. Read the rest of this entry »
Learn Swedish – 4 Great Resources To Speed Learning
Posted by admin in Learning Language on July 9, 2011
1) Start with Rosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone is the most well known language software program. It utilizes a unique system that attempts to mimic the environment that we all learn languages as children. Therefore, there are no translations or grammar rules. Instead, students must infer the meaning of Swedish words through context and pictures. This process truly aids in the retention of words and makes learning a much more enjoyable process. This software is the best place to begin learning Swedish.
2) Watch Swedish TV
One of the most difficult tasks in learning Swedish is being able to follow and participate in conversations. If you live outside of Sweden and are not surrounded by Swedish speakers, a great exercise is simply watching TV. The Swedish TV programs are well produced and often times the same as shows in the US. From sitcoms to reality shows, you can find it in Swedish
Even if you are a beginner, it still helps to watch these shows. Just try to listen for words you recognize. It’s amazing what you will pick up on and it will really help you retain the Swedish words you’ve learned. Several of the online shows offer subtitles in Swedish at the bottom of the screen. Subtitles are ideal and will allow you to pick up on much more of each conversation. You can search for many of these shows online including Swedish TV3 or TV8. Read the rest of this entry »