BEST RESOURCES FOR LEARNING SPANISH

There are many resources available for learning Spanish. These could be online resources like language learning software or offline resources like group classes, private classes and reference books.

Initially, it is a good idea to start learning Spanish through basic books meant for beginners. It is also advisable to seek the services of a tutor, who can guide you through your learning process. A tutor can work with you at your own pace. Once you are comfortable with the basics of Spanish language, then you should ideally proceed to join some basic and middle level Spanish courses. One of the key benefits offered by such programs is that they give you an opportunity to interact with other students as well as teachers of the language. It is a good idea to start reading Spanish books and literature for better understanding of the cultural context of Spanish language. Another interesting exercise would be to watch Spanish movies.

Spanish can be learnt through any of the following means:-

(1) Books: Below are some interesting books on learning Spanish language:-
Breaking out of Beginner’s Spanish: The informal yet informative writing style of this book is one of the best at helping learners truly understand not just the components of Spanish, but also the language itself.
Spanish Now: This is a workbook which features entertaining stories, vocabulary lessons, cultural information, effect grammar explanations, numerous exercises and well-done illustrations.

(2) Movies: Below are some critically acclaimed movies in Spanish language:-

• Butterfly (1999)
• Veronico Cruz (1988)
• Strawberry and Chocolate (1994)
• Y Tu Mama Tambien (2002)
• The Grandfather (1999)
• El Norte (1983)
• All About My Mother (1999)
• Amores Perros (2000)

(3) Speaking with other Spaniards

(4) Spanish learning courses

(5) Online Spanish learning videos

(6) CDs

Spanish is particularly rewarding as a language for several reasons. Widely spoken across North and South America, and of course Europe, Spanish is a diversely spread cultural language, which takes many different guises. For people conducting business in these regions, Spanish becomes almost indispensable for business transactions across certain frontiers. It is also advantageous for those considering travelling to Spanish speaking countries.