If you find that learning Spanish can become tedious at times break up the monotony by using the many free resources available to you on the TV, radio, internet or your local high street! If you start to apply some of the tips below you will find that your Spanish will actually improve very quickly and you will probably enjoy your studies a whole lot more also.

Tip 1: If you have some Spanish speaking friends invite them round for a non-English speaking coffee afternoon or wine evening you'd be amazed how much fun this can be.

Tip 2: If you don't have any Spanish speaking friends then look to your local community for clubs and societies that have a Hispanic or Latino membership and enquire into joining them.

Tip 3: Tune into Spanish radio, it may be confusing to start with as it seems like the news readers speak at a 100 miles an hour, but you will be amazed how quickly you start to pick up and understand things.

Tip 4: Watch Spanish TV if available in your region, in a lot of cases this is probably more helpful than radio as you will be able to match what is being said with actions you can see.

Tip 5: Childrens Spanish language books are written using simple Spanish words and phrases that will help you build up your vocabulary, many students use this method as it builds confidence.

Tip 6: Continuing the reading theme, Spanish language newspapers and magazines are readily available spend time going through them and cross checking words in a dictionary this is an excellent way to gain a more comprehensive vocabulary.

Tip 7: The internet is a great tool as Spanish language chat rooms and forums are great places for practicing your written Spanish and the majority of people on them are extremely helpful.

Tip 8: When you do your groceries try using a Spanish speaking supermarket, it may be confusing initially but it really is enjoyable and will help with your day to day Spanish.

Tip 9: If you can afford it, take a vacation to a Spanish speaking country and try only to use Spanish, you will be amazed how quickly your confidence levels rise by doing this, yes, you will make mistakes, but that is all part of the fun of learning Spanish.

I hope these tips help you in your studies and even if you only implement one or two of them I am sure you will feel the benefit. www.learntospeak-spanish.net