Learning Spanish Part Nine Still Looking For That Horse
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Learning Spanish Part Nine: Still Searching for That Horse
Summary:
Learning a new language is most effective when approached like a child learning their first language. This involves lots of intensive listening before speaking, allowing you to master the fundamentals naturally. This method can revolutionize how Americans adapt to foreign cultures, particularly in Mexico.
Keywords: Mexico, living in Mexico, San Miguel, Guanajuato, learning Spanish
Article Body:
What have we learned so far? The most successful way to learn Spanish mirrors how you acquired your native language: extensive listening before speaking. This is the instinctive approach children use when learning a second language.
By the time you begin speaking, you'll have a strong grasp of the language’s essentials. You’ll intuitively know how to use different parts of speech even if you don’t know their technical names. It’s crucial to replicate this natural process to effectively learn Spanish just as you did your native language.
This approach is like ensuring the horse leads the cart?"not the cart leading the horse. Traditional methods in the U.S. and worldwide often focus on reading and writing, which may turn you into a good interpreter of text but won't develop your speaking skills. Starting with the cart could impair your ability to speak the language fluently.
So, how do you begin? Do you need to revert to childhood to learn Spanish naturally? There is indeed a way to imitate the immersive, child-like language acquisition process.
If some of this sounds like a sales pitch, you’re right. But rest assured, I have no financial interest in what I’m about to share. My interest is purely cultural: a desire for Americans relocating to Mexico to integrate more fully by learning Spanish. By doing so, they can avoid forming isolated American communities and instead embrace the local culture.
Referencing a quote from earlier in this series:
In studies by Petoskey, 1974; Winitz, 1981; and J. Gary and N. Gary, 1981, it was found that the most effective method for adults learning a second language is to prioritize listening before speaking.
There’s a home study course that embodies this principle, focusing entirely on listening. This course simulates the silent period children experience, allowing you to associate sounds, words, and actions to learn vocabulary and grammar long before speaking. It recognizes that as an adult, your advanced cognitive development offers certain advantages.
International Linguistics Corporation, established in 1976, specializes in developing leading language programs for both children and adults. These materials incorporate the latest research and are rigorously tested. Used in schools, businesses, and by home educators since 1976, the programs cater to both self-study and classroom environments.
The Learnables: To explore these courses and get the best prices, visit [The Learnables](http://www.learnables.com).
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