Ditch the Textbook with 4 Fun Ways to Perfect Your Spanish
If you have been studying Spanish for a while, it is normal to reach a plateau. However, for more advanced speakers who are looking to perfect their Spanish, there are many ways you can improve.
This article shares some ideas for continuing to immerse yourself with the Spanish language.
1. Watch TV and movies
With the popularity of streaming services such as Netflix, we are now opened up to a whole world of TV and Movies. Try searching for Spanish series or movies that are about a topic you enjoy, whether that is crime, comedy, or travel.
La Casa de Papel, El Ministerio del Tiempo, and Club de Cuervos are all great options:
2. Listen to music
Listening to songs in Spanish can help you quickly improve your vocabulary and grammar. Songs are so catchy and easy to memorize, that after listening to music in Spanish regularly you'll have remembered plenty of new words. Use a site like YouTube to stream music, and regardless of whether you prefer pop, rock or dance music, you'll find something to suit your tastes in Spanish.
3. Podcasts
Podcasts are a favorite for advanced learners to perfect their Spanish and are so convenient for listening to on commutes or around the house. With podcasts, you can decrease or increase the speed to challenge yourself with your learning. Some top titles are Spanish Obsessed and Notes in Spanish, which both offer intermediate and advanced episodes.
Apple Podcasts offers a large selection and it's easy to pick something you like. Try it out here:
4. Talk to natives
If you have the chance to talk to a native Spanish speaker, this is going to be the quickest and most effective way to improve your language skills. See if you can find a native speaker offering conversation practice in your area, and you'll notice an improvement in no time. While learning by yourself can get you to a certain level with a language, the final step to becoming fluent is to continually listen and talk to Spanish speakers. If you get the opportunity, travel to a Spanish speaking country, and take a week or two to only speak their language.
To start out with minimum hassle, check out our review of the Tandem app. It's a great place to meet language-learners to chat with:
Social media
Following Spanish speakers on social media is also another great idea, as you will be immersed in their content and language every time you check your accounts.
Also check out our Instagram and Twitter. We try to consolidate the best language-learning bits into a stream you can follow.
Next steps
These are just a few ideas to help you perfect your Spanish. Good luck with whichever method you choose and we hope you will continue to enjoy immersing yourself in this beautiful language.
What other ways do you practice your Spanish? Let us know!