I work at a place where most people speak Spanish, and I want to be able to hold conversations with them. I’ve watched a couple of YouTube videos, but I haven’t been able to retain the information. I need to write down flashcards and notes. I’m wondering, and I don’t mind if it’s proprietary, what is the best and fastest way to learn Spanish?

  • ByteOnBikes@slrpnk.net
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    7 days ago

    Immersion. Not like half-ass, but pure immersion.

    Cross over to Mexico (or Spain if you’re European).

    Spit on a soldier.

    Your stuff, gone.

    Your jailmate wants to kill you.

    Youre gonna learn Spanish real fast, hombre.

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      Immersion does work, but here’s a more enjoyable version:

      Take 4 years in school, don’t learn enough to talk to anyone.

      Marry a Latino/a.

      Go visit their original country with them.

      Feel like an idiot.

      Practice with your spouse.

      Go back and feel less like an idiot.

      This has the advantage of getting a hot spouse, and slightly less likely to be killed before you learn enough.