Learning Spanish Part Ten Even More Horsing Around
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Learning Spanish Part Ten: Even More Horsing Around
Title: Learning Spanish Part Ten: Even More Horsing Around
Word Count: 640
Summary:
If you're serious about achieving fluency in Spanish, I highly recommend two additional courses: Pimsleur Spanish and Learning Spanish Like Crazy. These courses, along with The Learnables, have been instrumental in my journey to becoming fluent while living in Mexico for nearly five years.
Keywords: Mexico, Mexican living, San Miguel, Guanajuato, learn Spanish
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To truly excel in learning Spanish, I suggest two powerful courses: Pimsleur Spanish and Learning Spanish Like Crazy. These, combined with The Learnables, have been key to achieving a high level of spoken fluency, especially during my five years in Mexico.
These courses are among the most popular for self-study, often considered rivals by some. However, I don't think that's entirely accurate. Critics sometimes label Pimsleur as "outdated" or claim it teaches "obsolete vocabulary"?"neither of which is true.
While both courses utilize similar methodologies, Pimsleur focuses on formal vocabulary used in professional settings across Spanish-speaking countries. This has proved incredibly helpful in Mexico during interactions with more educated individuals. However, in everyday situations like markets or parks, Pimsleur falls short. That's where Learning Spanish Like Crazy shines, offering a fantastic grasp of colloquial or street Spanish. Initially overwhelmed, I found my footing when I transitioned from Pimsleur to Learning Spanish Like Crazy.
I recommend starting with Pimsleur and then moving on to Learning Spanish Like Crazy. Complete these courses after working with The Learnables, and ideally before joining a formal class, whether at home or through a study abroad program.
Here's the science behind these courses:
- Principle of Anticipation: This technique involves listening and repeating, helping you predict answers when asked questions. You'll find you know the answer instinctively, having encountered it just minutes earlier.
- Graduated Interval Recall: This builds a "Speech Center" in your brain. Without realizing it, you'll absorb the vocabulary, much like you did when learning your native language.
- Core Vocabulary: Both courses provide foundational vocabulary, allowing you to communicate at a beginner's level akin to that of a first-grade native speaker.
- Organic Learning: You'll acquire grammar and vocabulary naturally, without rote memorization, embedding the language into your daily life.
It's important to go through The Learnables, Pimsleur Spanish, and Learning Spanish Like Crazy multiple times, mimicking the repetitive nature of mastering your native language. This repetition fosters True Immersion in the language.
True Immersion means: Older learners often prefer translation systems over immersion due to familiarity. However, translation keeps you thinking in English, hindering independent language development. Immersion aims to eliminate internal translation. It provides authentic language exposure, enabling native-like fluency. For instance, as native speakers, we intuitively understand phrases like "the alarm clock went off" or "the house is on the river" without questioning them. (Harris Winitz, Ph.D., Language Development)
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