Comments on: 7 Best Ways To Learn Spanish (Like a Pro)

By: Nate Alger

Nate Alger — Wed, 08 May 2024 16:24:28 +0000

In reply to Jim Blakley. Appreciate you mentioning that, Jim. Planning on updating the intro soon. :)

By: Jim Blakley

Jim Blakley — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:04:18 +0000

Hi Nate, love all of your content. Can I share one tiny pet peeve with you. On your introduction to Espanolistas every single word is in Spanish except for when you say Texas. Tek sass not te haas as it is in Spanish. Keep up the good work, Jim

By: Nate Alger

Nate Alger — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 16:16:27 +0000

In reply to Malcolm.. :)

By: Nate Alger

Nate Alger — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 16:13:36 +0000

In reply to Api. Awesome, Api. I can promise you your relationships with your co-workers will be all the more meaningful. Glad you found a big "Why" for learning Spanish.

By: Nate Alger

Nate Alger — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 16:08:42 +0000

In reply to Estudio Sampere. Thanks!

By: Nate Alger

Nate Alger — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 16:07:27 +0000

In reply to Kristina. Remember the 20-mile march... the main thing is sustained consistency over time. If you treat it like a job that you enjoy then you will get there faster than you would think. You are well on your way! :)

By: Nate Alger

Nate Alger — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 15:52:00 +0000

In reply to Bridget. Yes, personally I think the best way is to try and learn new words each week (likely from flashcards or a tutor) and use those words in your writing so that they stick. I probably wouldn't waste time trying to look up a bunch of new words and typing up a research paper in Spanish, to me that's not necessary.

By: Bridget

Bridget — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 10:56:55 +0000

Thanks for the article! When writing, do you recommend looking up words you should know and need a reminder for, or just stick to writing words you know? Is the goal to avoid translating at all?

By: Nate Alger

Nate Alger — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 21:37:37 +0000

In reply to Matt J.

Hi Matt,

Thanks so much for reading… I consider myself conversationally fluent BEFORE I proposed to my Colombian wife. That said, she sure has helped a lot along the way to get to the next level. 🙂

A tutor twice a week is great though! Fluency is hard to define though.

By: Kristina

Kristina — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 20:31:05 +0000

Hiya Nate! I moved to Mexico in July and have felt very defeated by my progress! I downloaded the flashcard app, joined a conversational group, and signed up for your program! I’ll be taking a 2 week intensive 5 hours per day course in January. I’m hoping using your methods over the next 2 months plus the 2 week intensive course will get me to the fluency I need to operate like a native!