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How to Speak Spanish : Spanish Speaking Communication Difficulties

June 7, 2010 - 1:36 pm 25 Comments

Learn how to speak Spanish with topics such as communication difficulties in this free language video on learning how to speak Spanish.

Expert: Mixitxu Etxeberria
Bio: Mixitxu Etxeberria speaks fluent Spanish, holds a BA in Linguistics from Reed College, lived in Spain for one year, taught Spanish for six months.
Filmmaker: EV studios

Duration : 0:2:49

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How to Speak Spanish : Common Spanish Phrases for Restaurants

June 3, 2010 - 8:51 am 25 Comments

Learn how to speak Spanish with common phrases for restaurants in this free language video on learning how to speak Spanish.

Expert: Mixitxu Etxeberria
Bio: Mixitxu Etxeberria speaks fluent Spanish, holds a BA in Linguistics from Reed College, lived in Spain for one year, taught Spanish for six months.
Filmmaker: EV studios

Duration : 0:5:31

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What is the Best and fastest program for Learning to speak Spanish?

June 3, 2010 - 5:28 am 7 Comments


I recommend this site, a fast and easy way to learn Spanish on line:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/index.shtml

However I recommend you to contact people from Spain or Mexico too. They’ll gladly help to you if they see you want to learn the language. Buena suerte amigo!

How to Speak Spanish : Knowing Spanish Phrases for Culture & Customs

May 30, 2010 - 7:41 am 25 Comments

Learn how to speak Spanish with common phrases for culture and other customs in this free language video on learning how to speak Spanish.

Expert: Mixitxu Etxeberria
Bio: Mixitxu Etxeberria speaks fluent Spanish, holds a BA in Linguistics from Reed College, lived in Spain for one year, taught Spanish for six months.
Filmmaker: EV studios

Duration : 0:4:19

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how long would it take to learn to speak and understand spanish perfectly?

May 28, 2010 - 8:09 pm 7 Comments

i’m fluent in greek and it took me about 2 to 3 years to learn english. i love foreign languages and im really good at learning them. i just started learning spanish. i love it! im the first one in my class. how long would it take for me to learn to speak it and understand it perfectly?

2 or 3 years in Greece. 4 or 5 months if you move to Spain.
The good thing for a Greek speaker is that the phonetic systems in Greek and Spanish are very similar so that a Greek might pass as a Spaniard and the other way round if they learn well and if they’re good with languages, as you told it is your case.

Learning to speak spanish, quicker than Rosetta Stone!

May 26, 2010 - 8:30 am No Comments

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Is it easier to learn spanish before learning how to speak Italian?

May 26, 2010 - 3:48 am 8 Comments

I am going to be taking spanish classes, and I really want to be fluent in Italian (the school I’m going to doesn’t offer Italian). My question is: is it easier to learn spanish and THEN learn italian, or can I just learn both languages at the same time? Thanks so much! :)

If you want to learn to speak them, you should not start them at the same time. They’re similar enough that you’ll confuse them. Start with Spanish, and once you get to a level where you can use all the tenses comfortably, then start Italian.

They’re both wonderful languages. Best of luck.

Learning to speak spanish online?

May 22, 2010 - 6:00 pm 4 Comments

I’m taking spanish next year for my elective (in high school) and I’m really excited to learn a second language. I’d really like to get a jump start on learning this summer so I’ll be prepared for the class. Does anybody know of any free online courses or spanish learning websites that I could use to learn the basics? Thanks! :)

http://www.livemocha.com/

How to Speak Spanish : Tips on Common Romantic Spanish Phrases

May 21, 2010 - 3:01 pm 25 Comments

Learn how to speak Spanish with common phrases covering romance in this free language video on learning how to speak Spanish.

Expert: Mixitxu Etxeberria
Bio: Mixitxu Etxeberria speaks fluent Spanish, holds a BA in Linguistics from Reed College, lived in Spain for one year, taught Spanish for six months.
Filmmaker: EV studios

Duration : 0:3:20

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Which country should I learn to speak spanish in ?

May 19, 2010 - 10:36 pm 9 Comments

want to learn Spanish so much, being a dream of mine to fullfill either this summer or during Fall (1st semester time)

what would be the best place to go to for an immersion program to learn Spanish that will be most related to the Spanish they speak in the United States?

This is a difficult question and really depends on the person, why you want to learn Spanish, and mostly importantly what you’re looking for in your study abroad experience. You will learn Spanish no matter where you go, but some countries will offer different benefits.

Mexico is the obvious choice because of its proximity to the US and since most Spanish speakers in US come from Mexico. Mexican Spanish "de la calle", however, uses A LOT OF SLANG and a rather unusual accent compared to other Latin countries.

Cuba would also be a good option, if it were allowed by our government. Cubans make up one of the largest ethnic groups in the US and they speak a Spanish very similar to other Caribbean countries such as Venezuela and the Dominican Republic, though with a much thicker accent (though if you can learn the Cuban accent, you’ll be able to learn any Spanish accent).

If it’s ease of learning and general usability of the language you’re after, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, and some of the Central American countries would be your best choice. It is often said that Colombians have the most beautiful accent of the Spanish speaking countries – though it’s likely just because it’s the clearest and most confident sounding.

Argentina is also a good country to learn Spanish in, but not for the Spanish they speaker their. Rather, it is because Argentina offers many of the amenities of a European country and culture but a Latin American prices. It’s a wonderful country, but the Spanish is very different from what you’ll find anywhere out of the Souther Cone. In fact, they speak a dialect more closely related to Old Spanish than any other country. For a sample check out (http://www.voseospanish.com).

Also, I wouldn’t recommend Spain. They speak very quickly and use phrases you won’t find in any other Spanish speaking country. The accent, once you understand it, is amazingly regular and pleasant to the ear, but the phrases and terms you will learn will sound a little snobby or just weird to Latin Americans. It is also expensive.

Probably the most difficult place to learn Spanish is Chile. It is an amazing country, but it is the fastest and mas cortado accent of all the countries. I have an Argentine friend who says it’s easier to understand Portuguese than Chilean Spanish. If you want a challenge and also want to be in the one of the most beautiful countries in the world, go to Chile, but it is not for the casual learner.