Another good way would be to pick up an English-Spanish dictionary. They may be slow, but after a while, you’ll get the hang of the language.

Probably the best way to learn the language, however, is to emerse yourself in it more. For example, I’m learning Japanese, and I’ve found that watching shows and listening to music in Japanese has taught me a lot more than any book or online course has. Maybe find a Spanish musical artist to listen to, or find someone to talk to that speaks native Spanish and very little English. This is a good way to try and force yourself to remember and put together whatever you might already know.

But immersion is really best – watch spanish tv. I’m sure you know more that you think you do and you will pick up on it really fast. My friend went through the exact same thing and once she started paying attention and working on it, she was totally fluent in 6 months.