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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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      KathleenC533190
      Contributor ⭐
      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…

        AllisonH874859
        Contributor ⭐
        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?

          CarlosR120185
          Contributor ⭐
          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.

            Bea2846
            Contributor ⭐
            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
              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.

                  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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