I was thinking about learning spanish will it be easier for me to learn it since I'm already fluent in Portuguese (my family is from alot of afriacan countries and they speak portuguese in Angola/ Sao Tome/ Principe /the Cape Verde Islands/ Mozambique) and my boyfriend speaks spanish and portuguese and him said they are alot alike

How close are the two languges?
should I learn it?
will it be easier?

I am learning Spanish. Tell me web sites where I can find any book in Spanish language to improve my vocabulary.

I get annoyed when I hear people saying that Spanish is the easiest language to learn. Do people think that they can make a Spanish word simply by adding an O at the end of English words? Those who say Spanish is easy because of its simple grammar have obviously never tackled the Spanish preterit tense. It has irregularities that would blow your mind. Spanish might be easier, but it is by no means the easiest. It has 14 tenses, which is more than French and English, and sometimes there are no clear rules on which to use, you just have to go with your gut. Also, have you ever notice how fast Spanish speakers speak? It makes learning to listen very frustrating. I've been learning Spanish for five years, and I still haven't mastered it.

I was thinking about buying learning spanish like crazy, pimslear or rosetta stone to learn the language spoken in mexico. I then came across rocket spanish and see that it is rated higher by some web sites. Can someone please tell me if rocket spanish is the best course for someone new to the language and studying at home. Also is it a complete course? thanks for the advise.

I was wondering what the easiest way to learn a language is? I have a hard time learning in a classroom. I can memorize words, it's the grammar and structure I have issues with. I also lose interest quickly. Are there certain programs that work better than others? I was thinking that the Rosetta Stone programs might work, but they're SO expensive. Does anyone know if they work as well as they're said to? Or if there's something out there just as good and not as epensive? I would prefer a program that can keep my interest, and also address my issues with grammar and structure.

Finally, should I learn Spanish or German? I want to learn German the most, but I know learning Spanish will be extremely useful soon if I stay in the USA.

Hey! I already speak French fluently and have some experience in learning Spanish, but I'm looking for a way to really learn it, so that I can go to South America and live there for a while. I know that the best way to learn would be to just go there, but the jobs I will be applying for require some level of fluency, so I need to be prepared beforehand. Any ideas? Some people have suggested watching movies and learning songs by heart. Has this worked for anyone?

I am working on learning spanish but there are many things I haven't the slightest clue how to say.

-babysit/babysitting.
-godmother/godchild (is there a spanish equivilent?)

And, the following sentences.
(in tu form, not usted)
- I told you not to tell anyone. You told EVERYONE.
- Do you like me? I like you.

Thank you so much in advance.

I am an 8th grader taking high school spanish level 1. I really need help learning spanish. Does anybody know any good websites that translates english to spanish? Also I was wondering if anybody knows any great books on spanish? I am a visual learner, does anybody know a good way for me to study spanish?

Please help!

I am an 18 yr old girl who is very interested in learning languages, particularly Spanish. I've taken language classes before, at a high school level, but find that the traditional classroom approach to learning languages has not been effective for me; I have retained very little of the French and German that I studied.
Based on your own experience, which methods/programs were most effective for you when learning Spanish? And what study methods work best for you? I am willing to try Rosetta Stone, but the reviews I read were mixed; I'm not sure if its worth the investment. Is it worth the money, or are other programs better?
Thanks

I have a hard time learning Spanish and was wondering if I should try French, Italian or Latin. All of which I think are close to Spanish and if I learn one of those maybe I can ease it to ease in to Spanish.

Yes I know Spanish is the easiest language but for some reason I cant seem to grasp it. Perhaps because I feel I should all ready know it is why it is hard but I don’t know.

I am half Mexican so I should all ready know it but I don’t.

Can you suggest some good learning courses? I did take a class at the college but it went way too fast for me and for private lessons I would have to go to Portland 80 miles away.

Um…I have tried instant immersion Spanish deluxe CD program.

Any ideas?

I didn't take Spanish in high school - I took French - so if I wanted to begin learning Spanish at Loyola, what would I do?

I Just wanted to know. I mean, I know in the U.S learning Spanish isn't mandatory, but it might as well be. America has to always print everything thats in English, in Spanish also. I Just want to know why we virtually have to comply to Hispanic needs. They want us to learn to speak Spanish, but do they realize that they are in America? Why shouldn't they be the ones to learn our language because they are in your country. A lot of jobs here in California want you to be bi-lingual just to be hired. If the U.S is going to virtually force us to learn other languages to keep up with the other countries (gosh, how to say this; other countries' schools make it mandatory that students
have to learn more than one language, and the U.S doesn't, so they are trying to "make us smarter" by forcing another language upon us.)
Why should we adhere to Hispanic needs? If they're going to make us learn more languages, we need to lean French, Spanish and other languages too. Not just Spanish. I feel this way because I feel that some immigrants (some illegal) feel that we Americans need to learn to speak Spanish. So, my question is, why should be adhere and comply to what they want, when they should be the ones learning the English language since they're not in their home country? I have made it a goal of mine to learn Spanish just so I have a better chance of getting a job. I mean, its just, I feel almost forced to learn Spanish or else I am not likely to get a job. I plan on going to Mexico to learn Spanish fluently, but I wouldn't go over there in a mindset that the Hispanic in Mexico need to learn English! Thats disrespectful to go to another countries and force your wants upon its people.

So, tell me your thoughts on this....

And no, NOT ALL Hispanics feel this way, and I didn't say that all of
them did. If you read the question carefully, it says SOME.

I'm currently learning Spanish and Portuguese and would like to learn Italian as well. The thing about it though is that I probably won't be able to take classes to learn the language (I'm already a doulbe major doing International Business and Spanish and plan to pick up a minor in either Mandrin or Japanese). So for this reason I am thinking about just learning the language on my own. I'm doing this with Portugues right now and have been pretty successful. But I'm not sure if that's simply because I'm learning Spanish in school and Portuguese is very similar to it. Is Italian similar enough to Portuguese and Spanish where I'd be able to learn it on my own? Thanks in advance!

I want to go to a Spanish speaking country and do volunteer work, like trail maintenance, painting or farming, while learning Spanish. Does anyone know of any good programs that falls under this category? Last summer I was 17 and went to Costa Rica and just learned Spanish, so now I am 18 and would like to do more than just learn the language. I would also like to go to a different country.

I have a B.A. in Spanish, and am working on my M.A. in Latin American literature at the moment. I also speak French as I lived in Paris for nearly three years, and I just got myself a book/CD called "Teach Yourself Portuguese," and am really enjoying it. So far, it's been fairly easy to pick up, but I am curious, have any of you done Portuguese after learning Spanish and how hard or easy was it? Do you ever mix the two?

I am learning Spanish and my friend is learning Spanish (he's a native Spanish speaker). What is something we can do besides studying from books, looking at videos, etc. that would help up both to learn more?
CORRECTION: my friend is learning English, not Spanish.

I've started the 7th grade this year. I'm interested in learning Spanish, and teaching myself. How hard, in your opinion, do you believe it will be to learn? Also, what would be some good things to use, if I wanted to learn?

Well, this is my last year of Latin in high school, and I have been considering learning another language. Preferably a spoken language, in contrast with Latin, and preferably one of the Romantic languages. I have narrowed down my choices to either Spanish or French. This is my dilemma: I live in Texas, and therefore learning Spanish would be logically beneficial; however, French is very related to most English words.

Should I learn either French or Spanish following Latin? Thanks!

I'm thinking of taking a beginners Spanish course at university. Is it a hard language to learn? Do people tend to pick up the basics quickly?
I can only speak English. Although, I did a little bit of German a while back.
Can you share your experience of learning Spanish?

I cant decide between Rosetta Stone, Learning Spanish Like Crazy , or Aurolog. I've heard great things about all of these programs, but I think Learning Spanish Like Crazy might be the best so far. What do you think?
9 months ago

I am looking in investing in either pimsleur, learning Spanish like crazy, or rosetta stone? They all carry a heavy price tag, but I figured knowing a language is something I can't pay enough for. Also I did recently learn Italian, not fluently and I know that the two languages are NOT the same, but I just want a way to learn Spanish without feeling that it is TOO easy.

AND...I would want to know conversational language, so that I can interact, it is not for school purposes.

thanks

I'm just curious to hear opinions from anyone who has used Rosetta Stone to learn a language. I'm interested in learning Spanish, but I don't really have time to take a class - or more specifically the classes don't fit my schedule.

Are there any schools in MX or S. America that focus solely on learning Spanish, like 40+ hours per week. With one on one tutor style teaching. Are there any schools that dont waste time on salsa lessons and surfing.
-Also any schools with nice hotel right next door. I do not want to do homestay.

My 5 year old son is extremely interested in learning Spanish and Chinese and I'd like to find a video or computer program to help him. He reads at a 4th grade level so something recommended for an age range of up to 10 would probably be okay. Low cost is preferable, but willing to look at all recommendations if it's worked well for you.

i need help learning spanish. what is the most efficient way to study for it?thx.

I really want to learn spanish. I thought about getting Rosetta Stone but it's a little too pricey for me. Does anyone know if "Learning Spanish Like Crazy" (Vol. 1 & 2) really works? I can't seem to find anything negative about it online when I google it! And hey I'm just being honest, that kinda worries me a little bit! Can something really be THAT good that there is ZERO complaints about it?? If you have used this program, please let me know what you think about it.

Hi, I hust began learning Spanish from the web as a total beginner, and I am already stuck with this quesion. Which verb do I use when, if they both mean To Be? How can I AM be both SOY and ESTOY?
Also, please let me know if you have some suggestions for an effective Spanish Learning program online (preferably free).
Thank, all.