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Best ways to learn Spanish in the 21st Century
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items I am an American studying Spanish. These are a few things to do to try to help improve my own Spanish. These can be changed to any language you wanna learn it’s not just for Spanish learning.
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Very similar to tik tok- you can follow a few Spanish speaking influencer and read their content. Try to decipher it! Or you can make your own Spanish content!!
Instagram
If you are starting from nothing or need to review the basics Duolingo is a great resource! When you are ready to improve I do recommend looking at other options.
Duolingo Apps on the App Store
Joining Spanish groups on Facebook is a great resource. Some them will give you Spanish tips. Some of them you can use to ask any questions that you have about Spanish!!
Facebook on the App Store
Tik tok is a great learning resource. You watch tik toks in Spanish by watching native speakers or you can look up lessons!
TikTok on the App Store
You can use this app to txt and call native speakers. It’s a language exchange you help them with English they help you with Spanish!
hellotalk foreign language exchange learning talk chat app
If you ever make friends in Spanish speaking country, they’re most likely going to have WhatsApp so you can text and continue to communicate and practice on here!
WhatsApp.com
YouTube has everything- Specific grammar lessons or broad
vocab reviews. You can also practice your listening !
YouTube
This one is great because you can put on Spanish subtitles or watch movies fully in Spanish! It’s good to watch movies you already know in Spanish. It will make things a little less confusing if you don’t understand.
Netflix
Very similar to Netflix but I know all of these movies in English. So watching them in Spanish is a way to practice and learn new vocab!
Disney+ - Apps on Google Play
This one is so common. Listen to Spanish music and look at the lyrics. This will get you into Spanish pop culture and help understand the language !!
YouTube Music
Facebook groups are a great way to learn tips and tricks plus meet people who are speaking Spanish. Some groups are more question focused and others are more speaking and practicing focus.
Facebook Groups
In person
At most Mexican restaurants, there will be people who speak Spanish there. Being polite and respectful is super important here- however most of them are extremely willing to help you with your Spanish and they will think it is great that you can spea...
THE 10 BEST Mexican Restaurants in Columbus (Updated 2025)
Make some friends that speak Spanish !! Most people are super willing to help you practice, just be sure to ask !!
Friends (TV Series 1994–2004)
Write to yourself in Spanish. It doesn’t matter if it is correct or not just let it all out!! This also helps feed my journaling addiction!!
Amazon.com: Journals
If you need grammar help look into buying a textbook or a workbook!! They will help you with the basics but be sure to practice out loud!!
Looking for a good textbook : r/Spanish
My fav way to practice.. travel!!! Locals in most places will be so impressed you’re trying and will love to help you! They even may practice their English!!
Skyscanner – travel deals on the App Store - Apple
This may be a little silly but it actually helps! Talk to yourself!! This just helps you get used to works and grammar!
Why Do You Talk to Yourself?