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JeffreyB901948
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April 16, 2021

Spanish language programs

  • April 16, 2021
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I want to learn Spanish.  There are too many options advertised and across a wide price range.  Wondering if any members have a experience (positive or negative) with any particular tool or method.  Any advise would be appreciated.

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      ChaviB814890rest
      Community Manager
      April 16, 2021

      April 16, 2021

       

      Hi @JeffreyB901948 Do you want the FREE ones or the ones you pay for? Angela

        JeffreyB901948
        JeffreyB901948Author
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        April 16, 2021

        Angela, cost is certainly a factor, but number 1 consideration would be "probability of success."  I want a program that has a good track record.  It's hard to tell from all the advertising literature ... it's the ad writers job to make what they are selling sound good.

         

        I assume from your title, "Bronze Conversationalist" you are in the language business?  What is your experience?

         

        Thanks for the reply.

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          ChaviB814890rest
          Community Manager
          April 16, 2021

          Hi @JeffreyB901948 I am just like you and RE-LEARNING Spanish at age 63. I did Spanish and French in High School but didnot continue. I am cheap and other than BUYING some books, CDs, flashcards - I use YouTube. My challenge is CONVERSATIONAL. They talk so FAST, they lose me/lol. If you are AGE 60+, you can attend any Spanish Courses for FREE at your local STATE college/university. They offer both online and on campus.

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            Bea2846
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            April 17, 2021

            Hi Jeffrey,

            I am a semi-retired Spanish teacher.  I still giving tutorials for Lessons.com and Varsity.com

            A self-instruction would be Duolingo.  It has a lot of materials and levels. 

            Also, you can contact a private tutor and make a suitable arrangement for classes online.

            Another option would be the Senior Community Centers, most of the time they offer free classes.

            Best luck.

            Beatriz Cortes
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              CarlosR120185
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              May 15, 2024

              Hello Jeffrey, Here is a place you can contact, www.newenglandlanguageacademy.com, these are online classes with native speakers at very affordable prices.

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                KathleenC533190
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                September 7, 2024

                Hello!  I started using Duo Lingo.  It’s been

                wonderful!  I started last year on a trial basis…loved it so much that I bought a prescription for a calendar year…I believe that the exercises are very helpful starting out on as a beginner.

                I am on day 235.  I do my lesson every day and I have to app on my phone.  Presently learning how to conjugate verbs and I have done all my lessons by writing them down in my composition books…I am on my fourth notebook…I love Duo Lingo…

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                  AllisonH874859
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                  October 5, 2024

                  I am also using Duolingo and also love it!  However, sometimes I feel like I need a little more explanation.  Do you have the Super or Max subscription?  I am wondering if the Max subscription is worth the extra money?

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