| There are many benefits to learning Spanish. I must | | | | that most people who speak Spanish are eager to |
| admit, it is definitely an on-going process but it is well | | | | help you learn to speak their language if you show |
| worth the effort in many ways. With the population | | | | sincere interest in learning. I would imagine this is true |
| of Spanish-speaking individuals growing in the U.S. and | | | | of most cultures. So make a friend that speaks |
| other countries , it is almost imperative to learn the | | | | Spanish. I would highly recommend finding a child that |
| language. Not only does it expand your mental | | | | speaks the language well. With the parents approval, |
| versatility but it also will greatly increase your | | | | of course, try to enlist the aid of a child who speaks |
| marketability. Just think of all of the jobs that need | | | | Spanish because the children tend to speak slower |
| Spanish interpreters! Really I can't think of too many | | | | which will allow you to absorb the pronunciations |
| major corporations that have no need for Spanish | | | | better. Otherwise, if anyone who speaks Spanish is |
| interpreters. So if you embarks on the project of | | | | willing to help you, thank them graciously. |
| learning Spanish or any other language for that | | | | 3. Don't be afraid to speak the language as soon as |
| matter, be determined to master it. Here are a few | | | | possible. Don't be afraid to try your new found |
| tips to that end. | | | | tongue out on anyone you meet. The sooner you |
| 1. Submerge yourself in the culture. Listen to Spanish | | | | get comfortable speaking another language the |
| T.V. and radio as much as possible. Rent audio and | | | | better. So don't wait for perfection. Start talking. |
| visual mediums from the library. Purchase Spanish | | | | Your new found friends who speak Spanish will be |
| learning aids to accelerate the learning process. Get | | | | more than willing to correct your accent errors. This |
| interested in the people and the way they live. | | | | is good as you will be well on your way to becoming |
| 2. Make some Spanish speaking friends. I've observed | | | | an expert and mastering the language. |