Learning Spanish Blog

Spanish Connection Podcast

Wayne — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:19:38 +0000

I found a really good podcast along with its website, MySpanishConnection.com The website includes the transcripts from the podcast episodes along with a forum on the website and Spanish Hangman Game which is a little addicting. The podcasts are about 15-20 minutes and are more geared to entire phrases in certain situations with grammar explanations. [...]

Studying Spanish

Wayne — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:16:25 +0000

The key to being proficient in anything is to practice. The only way to practice is to incorporate your practice into your daily routine. The same time every day is the best way to make something into a habit. If you miss a day, get back on the routine as soon as possible. To keep [...]

Think Spanish!

Wayne — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:08:48 +0000

Think Spanish! Audio Magazine is a magazine about Spanish culture from around the world. It says it’s for all levels however, I’d suggest at least some knowledge of Spanish is needed so you will at understand some of the magazine without have to always refer to the included glossary on every page and not be [...]

The Learning Spanish Program I Chose

Wayne — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 03:22:32 +0000

And the winner is… Learning Spanish Like Crazy! Rocket Spanish I’m sure Rocket Spanish is fine for a lot of people. Rocket seemed more “touristy”, so if you’re going on vacation that may be a better choice. The free trials from Rocket, were really lightweight. If those were the real 6 first lessons, they were [...]

Progress Report

Wayne — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:42:09 +0000

I’m about two thirds through level one of Learning Spanish Like Crazy. It’s getting harder, but not impossible. It is getting more challenging. Now when a new verb is learned, the past tense and the present tense is learned along with whatever other tense they can throw in. It takes me a little longer to [...]

Learning Spanish Podcasts

Wayne — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:36:45 +0000

There are numerous podcasts out there that claim to help you learn Spanish. Most are really “free trials” and try and get you to buy something else or subscribe to premium content, which is fine as long as it’s worthwhile. A couple of my requirements are that they are on iTunes. I have an iPod [...]

Learning Spanish Free Trials

Wayne — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 04:22:29 +0000

Everyone loves free. Free trials to help learn Spanish are a great way to see if you and the product are compatible. You have to be comfortable in your training and study aids. A few I’ve found so far Rocket Spanish – starts out free with a few free trail lessons. Scroll down to their [...]

Miraflores Peru Video Tour

Wayne — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 13:08:29 +0000

A short tour of Miraflores Peru an upscale shopping and business district. Concerts in the park with an amphitheater. The video gives a tour of each area within Miraflores and views from the walking paths above the cliffs overlooking the ocean. Really incredible scenery. Miraflores, dubbed ‘Heroic City’ (Ciudad Historica) in 1881 after the Battle [...]

Choosing the right Spanish Learning Product

Wayne — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 03:11:42 +0000

Now that I’ve decided on the language I’m going to learn and I’m totally motivated to start, now what? Google and Amazon will show thousands of products, books, cds, dvds, online guides and even vacations in Mexico to totally submerse you into the Spanish language. There is no way I can check out every single [...]