AARP Eye Center
Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
II would like to learn Spanish again. Basically, a refresher course. I, too, learned in grade school and high school, however, I haven't used it since. I am now a resident in Houston, Texas and need to learn to be able to converse with a lot of people in restaurants, lawn maintenance service and even when we go on trips. Where in Houston, TX would be a good place to learn that is not expensive and I can get it online or have a class where I can go to during the daytime? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
(2/26/24) @ce9779 , I am NOT in your location but wanted to suggest your Local Community College. Good Luck! 😎
[*** @ce9779 wrote:II would like to learn Spanish again. Basically, a refresher course. I, too, learned in grade school and high school, however, I haven't used it since. I am now a resident in Houston, Texas and need to learn to be able to converse with a lot of people in restaurants, lawn maintenance service and even when we go on trips. Where in Houston, TX would be a good place to learn that is not expensive and I can get it online or have a class where I can go to during the daytime? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. ***]
NEW: AARP Games Tournament Tuesdays! This week, achieve a top score in Block Champ and you could win $100! Learn More.